Special teams to probe boy's death

The police are still trying to crack the mystery murder of the 11-year-old boy at Virugambakkam. Police have formed 15 teams to pursue the murderers.

Pongal bonanza for TN govt employees

Chief Minister M Karunanidhi today announced bonus to the staff of the government on the eve of Pongal in keeping with the budgetary announcements.

TNCC chief's warning to district unit heads

Tamilnadu Congress Committee (TNCC) president M Krishnasamy today hinted that new office-bearers were likely to be nominated for the State unit while warning that those district presidents, who did not work constructively for the party, would be sacked.

Gandhi, the moulana of Muslim appeasement-III

Mahatma Gandhi sowed the wind of Khilafat in 1921 and we reaped the whirlwind of Pakistan in 1947. In 2006, we are preparing to create a federation of neo-secular Pakistans within our country by our consciously chosen divisive policies based on religion, caste, colour, creed and community running counter to the known letter and spirit of our Constitution, says V Sundaram in the third part of his series on 'Gandhi, the moulana...'

MDMK readying for trial of strength

V Gangadharan says that amid unabated accusations and counter allegations,  the Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (MDMK) appears heading for a final showdown of strength. 

Tell me a tale!

Ramnath writes about the story- telling workshop, organised by the publishing house, Katha at Karpagam Gardens, Adyar. The workshop encouraged children to explore their imagination, and express their grasp of the narrated story.

Pharma sector allergic to VAT

With VAT coming into force from 1 January, 2007, the pharmaceutical distributors are up in arms against the government for non-availability of Input Tax Credit (ITC) on the stocks held till 31 December, 2006, finds out M Rafi Ahmed.

How far will this movement go?

A Chennai-based non-governmental organisation has launched a campaign  to eliminate corruption in government offices by highlighting to the government officials  the evil effects of corruption on the economic and social development of the country. A report by K Vivek Prasad.

Chess champ's love for Bharathiyar songs

Rapid-fire moves and quick matches are associated with Vishwanathan Anand, India's best-known chess player. Uma Kannan caught up with Anand who shared thoughts about his interests and hobbies.