UNPA showing no respect: Ramadoss

The decision of The United National Progressive Alliance (UNPA) to boycott Presidential elections shows their disrespect for democracy, PMK founder Dr S Ramadoss said today.
 

Driver shot at owing to business rivalry

Unable to withstand growing business rivalry, a travel agency owner allegedly shot a driver of his rival agency using an air gun at Secretariat Colony here last night. Police have arrested the owner and seized the air gun.

Woman kills kids, attempts suicide

A woman poisoned her two children to death and later attempted suicide near Ginjee. The reason behind the extreme step is not yet known.

Failure to reunite parents drives son to death

A 18- year- old boy reportedly chose the noose after efforts to reunite his father and mother turned futile, police said.

Retired govt staff's house burgled

Thieves broke into a retired government employee's house and decamped with 30 sovereigns gold jewellery and Rs 3 lakh in cash near Thirumulaivoyal last night.

AIADMK to hold protest 20 July

AIADMK is to hold a demonstration in Chennai to protest against the government's failure to build an MLA office at T Nagar.

Demo against privatisation

Republican Party of India cadres are up in arms against privatisation of garbage clearance by Chennai Corporation.

Schools also are into anti-fly drive

After the State government's anti-fly drive, schools have started a new initiative to educate people about the insect, which can spread bacteria, viruses and parasitic worm. A report.

Defaming of Hinduism-I

V Sundaram throws light on the book Invading the Sacred, an analysis of Hinduism Studies in America, and says he was under its spell as the book is a 'beacon of moral illumination'. 

'Raja' of remakes

He is young and is an enterprising film-maker. He may only be four films old, but has an earned a reputation as a successful director. The man in question is M Raja, son of veteran film personality 'Editor' Mohan. M Bharat Kumar has a chat with the man.

Aadi and the sales boom

Unlike any other States, Tamilnadu throws up sales opportunities for businessman. In the recent past, it was Akshaya Tritiya where the market boomed for jewellers and now it is Aadi sales for textiles owners. Read on to get the details from Prathiba Raju.