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28 Aug 2019
EducationTN government launches TV channel for students preparing for JEE
In a bid to promote and boost education among all, the Tamil Nadu government launched an exclusive educational television channel called Kalvi Tholaikkaatchi (Education TV).
25 Aug 2019
TuticorinThis IAS officer set up cafe run by disabled persons
Over 2.21% (2.68cr people) of the Indian population is disabled, as per the 2011 Census (2016 updated).
22 Aug 2019
IndiaDalits forced to "drop" dead-bodies after denied access to crematorium
It's 2019 and caste discrimination is still alive and kicking in India. We were reminded of the same once again, after a discomforting case was reported from Tamil Nadu.
12 Aug 2019
CMTamil Nadu Collector threatens inspector, says "You are finished"
A video of Kanchipuram Collector abusing a police inspector and threatening to suspend him has gone viral.
10 Aug 2019
India'Hero' IAS officers who went beyond duty during natural calamities
The Indian Administrative Service (IAS) is the most sought-after Civil Service of the country but being an IAS officer is tough and needs great commitment.
10 Aug 2019
IndiaMonsoon roundup: Floods ravage India; Kerala, Maharashtra, Karnataka worst-hit
Massive rains have led to a critical flood situation in several states across India.
10 Aug 2019
Bharat Sanchar Nigam LimitedBSNL Rs. 1,699 prepaid plan now offers 455-days validity
BSNL has introduced a new promotional offer for its long-term Rs. 1,699 prepaid recharge pack.
10 Aug 2019
India5 doctors turned IAS officers you should know about
In India, becoming a doctor is the dream of many youngsters and is also one of the most respected professions.
04 Aug 2019
IndiaKangana on Jayalalithaa: I admire her for her strength, valor
Kangana Ranaut is all set to essay the role of former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa in her biopic Thalaivi and she can't stop gushing about the late politician.
03 Aug 2019
IndiaBSNL updates Abhinandan-151 prepaid plan to offer 1.5GB daily data
BSNL has updated its 'Abhinandan-151' prepaid recharge plan to pass on more data benefits to its subscribers.
02 Aug 2019
West BengalThis fan wanted to meet Kajal Aggarwal, got duped instead
A producer named Saravanakumar alias Gopalakrishnan was arrested recently in Tamil Nadu for duping a youth of Rs. 75 lakh, on the pretext of making him meet popular actress Kajal Aggarwal.
01 Aug 2019
India#CareerBytes: What exactly is actuarial science? Here's everything to know
After completing Class-12, students today have a plethora of courses offered in various interesting fields to choose from.
01 Aug 2019
Chennai7-year-old with rare condition has 526 teeth removed from jaw
In an astoundingly successful surgery, doctors at the Saveetha Dental College and Hospital, Chennai, removed 526 teeth from a seven-year-old's mouth.
31 Jul 2019
IndiaBSNL's Rs. 1,188 plan offers unlimited calling for 345 days
In a bid to attract new customers and retain existing ones, state-run Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has introduced a new Rs. 1,188 prepaid plan with long-term validity and free calling benefits.
15 Jul 2019
Supreme Court Of IndiaJailed Saravana Bhavan owner Rajagopal suffers heart attack; condition critical
Saravana Bhavan restaurant chain owner P Rajagopal, who is convicted and sentenced to a life term in a murder case, suffered a heart attack on Saturday.
12 Jul 2019
IndiaTamil Nadu: Man beaten, stabbed for consuming beef soup
In a shocking incident, a young man from Tamil Nadu was allegedly attacked by members of a fringe group for consuming beef soup.
12 Jul 2019
Hyderabad24-year-old man drowns while shooting TikTok video in Hyderabad lake
A 24-year-old man from Hyderabad died recently while shooting a video on the famous video app, TikTok.
11 Jul 2019
Madras High CourtTamil Nadu: Government to provide free shoes, socks to students
Tamil Nadu government has decided to distribute free shoes and socks from next year to all government students from Classes VI to XII.
07 Jul 2019
Honor KillingHonor killing: Father confesses to hacking inter-caste couple to death
In the wee hours on Thursday, a pregnant woman and her husband were hacked to death in their home in Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu. The police had earlier suspected 'honor killing' to be the motive since the couple had an inter-caste marriage and arrested the woman's father.
05 Jul 2019
IndiaRajiv Gandhi assassination case: Convict Nalini Sriharan granted one-month parole
The Madras High Court on Friday granted a one-month ordinary leave to Nalini Sriharan, one of the seven convicts in former PM Rajiv Gandhi's assassination case, to make arrangements for the wedding of her daughter who lives in London.
03 Jul 2019
IndiaFive of the most famous and successful alumni of IIT-Bombay
The Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) are the country's premier engineering institutes and a dream destination for engineering aspirants.
28 Jun 2019
MicrosoftRs. 60L: This is Google's offer to this 22-year-old engineer
Microsoft, Google, and Facebook are some of the world's biggest tech companies, and several aspire to join them.
28 Jun 2019
IndiaFive honest, dedicated IAS officers we should be proud of
The Indian Administrative Service (IAS) is the most prestigious and sought-after Civil Service of the country.
27 Jun 2019
ChennaiIn Chennai, gold has become cheaper than water, claims MP
Courtesy dried up reservoirs and scanty rainfall, Tamil Nadu's capital Chennai has become parched. The metro city is reeling under an acute water crisis throwing normal life out of gear.
26 Jun 2019
India#CareerBytes: These institutes offer free UPSC IAS coaching for underprivileged
The UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE), also popularly known as the IAS exam, is one of the toughest exams. But with the right preparation and hard work, one can crack the exam.
19 Jun 2019
ChennaiHostels shut, offices struggling: Water crisis cripples life in Chennai
In the wake of delayed monsoons and grueling heat, a severe water crisis has plagued Chennai. All four reservoirs that supply the city with water- including the Chembarambakkam lake, Chennai's largest source of drinking water- have turned dry.
18 Jun 2019
IndiaSchool/college failures, dropouts who later became IAS and IPS officers
The Civil Services Examination (CSE) conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) every year is one of the most challenging exams.
17 Jun 2019
IndiaHCL launches 'Tech Bee' program to hire Class-XII students
India's homegrown IT giant HCL Technologies recently announced that it would soon launch an early career program under which, it would train and hire Class-XII (intermediate) students.
15 Jun 2019
IndiaFactories found giving illegal 'painkillers' to women during periods
Much has been said of the exploitation of labor in our capitalist world, but it's not enough given how toxic labor abuse can get.
14 Jun 2019
SuicideTN: Husband scolds wife for using TikTok, she commits suicide
In a bizarre incident, a 24-year-old woman from Tamil Nadu committed suicide on Thursday after her husband expressed his disapproval with her TikTok obsession.
12 Jun 2019
New York UniversityFive people who became the youngest-ever doctors in the world
Becoming a doctor is the dream of many and it is one of the most sought-after professions.
11 Jun 2019
Domestic ViolenceWoman pushed out of moving SUV, allegedly by her in-laws
In a shocking incident, a woman from Tamil Nadu was thrown out of a moving car, allegedly by her in-laws. The incident, which was captured on CCTV footage, took place in Coimbatore last month.
10 Jun 2019
IndiaFive iconic transgenders of 'firsts' in India to know about
In India, transgender persons face discrimination, injustice, abuse, rejection, and isolation from society in almost every aspect of their lives.
08 Jun 2019
IndiaFive youngest innovators in India you should know about
India is the land of innovations and there are many innovators in the country who are the brains behind some of the world's most brilliant innovations.
05 Jun 2019
IndiaExplained: What is the controversy around Hindi 'imposition'?
Who would have thought that languages, of which there is no dearth in India, would become BJP 2.0's first controversy?
04 Jun 2019
India6 UPSC rank-holders who cleared CSE despite failures, other challenges
The UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE) is one of the most challenging competitive exams.
02 Jun 2019
India#CareerBytes: Top engineering colleges that accept JEE Main score
The Joint Entrance Examination (JEE), comprising Main and Advanced exams, is the most difficult engineering entrance exam through which students are admitted to top technical institutes in the country.
18 May 2019
IndiaTamil Nadu: Nearly 1,200 Aadhaar cards found dumped on riverbank
Nearly 1,200 Aadhaar cards were found dumped on the banks of the Mulliyaru River near Thiruthuraipoondi in Tamil Nadu's Thiruvarur district.
18 May 2019
India#Elections2019: Election Commission declares seizures worth a whopping Rs. 3,439cr
The Election Commission (EC) declared it has seized a whopping Rs. 3,439cr across India this polling season.