India
One-year moratorium on all farm loans
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Finance Minister K M Mani has said the State Government will write off agricultural loans taken by those farme..
Scanty rain shoots up leafy vegetable prices
BANGALORE: Thanks to the recent rain, getting leafy vegetables from outskirts to city has become dearer. B V Chikkanna, ..
Start of another signal-free corridor
The BBMP has commenced construction of an underpass at Okalipuram Junction to ease traffic-related problems...
Campaign to preserve forests begins
CHENNAI: India is witnessing an unprecedented boom in coal mining and establishment of new coalfired thermal power plants.A si..
Cairo clashes continue; world pressure mounts
The French Foreign Ministry spokesman said his country strongly condemns the excessive use of force against demonstrators.
Global education for students
CHENNAI: Alpha Arts and Science College, Porur in association with the US Consulate General, Chennai celebrated International Educ..
Lea-Hesh stay alive with win in ATP World Tour
The fourth seeded Indian pair scored a 7-5, 6-3 win over Jurgen Melzer and Philip Petzschner.
Google to axe Wave, Knol and 5 other services
The services which the company has planned to shut down include Buzz, Wave, Knol, Friend Connect and others.
Why does Sunny Leone want to get into Bollywood?
The whole idea of getting into Bollywood is a gimmick to satisfy the need of new audience base for Leone.
Beti B's naming ceremony to be held in December
Bachchans will invite their near and dear ones for the ceremony at Jalsa.
Dell's Latitude ST tablet launched at Rs 36,000
The tablet supports 3G antenna, mobile broadband options and Skype video conferencing.
Oottupura Malika ready for Kathakali nights
TRIPUNITHURA: The coming seven nights from Wednesday will be invaluable for the Kathakali buffs across the state. Along with..
New app JaxtrSMS to send free SMSes worldwide
The application runs on all mobile phones, including iPhone, Android devices, BlackBerry and J2MEs.
Missile crisis crops up yet again
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The issues at the citys own missile firm are hotting up again. The INTUC-led employees union has again demand..
Railway contractors overcharge pilgrims
KOCHI: The annual Sabrimala pilgrimage reaps huge benefits for the Indian Railways. However, the Aiyappa devotees enroute Sabrimal..
New directive puts cops under pressure
KOCHI: The High Court order banning dumping of waste wrapped in plastic carry bags or any other non-biodegradable materials at pub..