India
MHA denies clearance to Mundra Ports
Privately-owned Mundra Ports and SEZ is out of the race with the Home Ministry rejecting its bid.
One country, different traditions of art forms
BANGALORE: His sister is the greatest influence on the works of Madhubani artist Umakant Thakur. He hails from Madhubani district ..
US Exim Bank to offer education loans
CHENNAI: Now, Indian students seeking loans to pursue higher studies in the United States have something to cheer about as the Exp..
Karnataka: 15 mines may reopen
BANGALORE: The Indian steel industry may have something to cheer about this New Year as 15 to 20 miners from Karnatakas mining be..
Few patients at hospitals on day of strike
Out-patient numbers were down by half at the government hospitals and in-patient admissions were just 237...
Activist receives threat calls, seeks protection
CHENNAI: City-based social activist Injambakkam H Sekar, who has waged a legal battle against influential politicians and land s..
Tips on Disposing of Domestic Waste
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: If you are looking for free tips for disposing of household wastes, just call the Kerala Gazetted Officers As..
Raonic, Wawrinka advance in Chennai Open
Milos Raonic brushed aside Victor Hanescu 6-1, 6-4 to enter the third round of the Aircel Chennai Open.
Dalai Lama gets Mahatma Gandhi peace prize
The grand daughter of Mahatma Gandhi, Ila Gandhi, presented the award at the Kalachakra ground in Bodh Gaya.
I am not the next big thing: Ranveer Singh
Ranveer Singh, who is working on Anurag Kashyap's 'Lootera' now, says he is not the next big thing in Bollywood.
3 held for burglary in cloth store
HYDERABAD: Three persons, who gained entry into a cloth store and stole Rs four lakh cash and a licenced revolver, were arre..
Chellanam goes dry as pumping motor fails
KOCHI: Hundreds of residents of Chellanam South Panchayat have been reeling under acute potable water shortage for the past ..
New chief wants to make Hyderabad truly global
HYDERABAD: The new GHMC mayor, Mohammad Majid Hussain wants to make Greater Hyderabad one the best cities to live in by providing ..
Kochi Corporation pulls out of Biennale
KOCHI: The Kochi Corporation has withdrawn from the Kochi Muziris Biennale, which has been embroiled in controversies. We have de..
Pawar no threat to Karnataka Congress: Kharge
GULBARGA: Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) chief Sharad Pawar, also Union Minister for Agriculture, has told Union Minister for La..
3.5 lakh Tirupati laddus for Vaikunta Ekadashi
BANGALORE: If you are missing Tirupati laddus this Vaikunta Ekadashi, here is some good news. Former Muzrai minister S N Krishna..