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What next in Puducherry?

Will acting LG Soundararajan invite N Rangaswamy to form a government or recommend President's rule, so close to the assembly election, asks N Sathiya Moorthy. IMAGE: V Narayanasamy hands over his......

Govt says avian flu confirmed in 6 states

More bird deaths were reported from some parts of the country on Friday amid cases of avian influenza, with the Haryana government planning to cull over 1.60 lakh birds in Panchkula district after......

Kerala braces for 'heavy rains'; TN, Karnataka, Pondy also on alert

Kerala, ravaged by the south west monsoon in August, is bracing for more rains with a low pressure area likely to form over the Southeast Arabian sea, as the state government stepped up disaster......

Bedi goes incognito to assess women's safety in Pondy at night

Riding pillion on a two-wheeler with her ‘dupatta’ covering her face and slanting her helmet, Puducherry Lt Governor Kiran Bedi travelled incognito to assess safety of women in......

Chennai floods: Water levels of Adyar and Kumbh rivers fall sharply

In signs of easing of situation, the water levels of Adyar and Kumbh rivers have fallen considerably following reduced discharge from reservoirs like Chembarampakkam, Madurantakam and Puzhal lakes......

Markets end flat amid choppy trade; Nifty holds 8,700

PSU bank shares were the top gainers on hopes of a rate by the RBI on easing consumer inflation Benchmark share indices ended flat, amid a choppy trading session, with state-owned banks gaining......

Things other than the new metro that Chennaiites take pride in

Image: A metro train runs on the tracks after Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa flagged off Chennai Metro Rail Limited’s passenger services between Alandur and Koyambedu, in Chennai......

Connaught Place has something for everyone!

Once in decline, the central Delhi landmark is buzzing with new restaurants, cafés and public events. Image: Connaught Place, New Delhi. Photograph: Reuters Walking through the colonnades......

LIC launches 'critical illness rider'

LIC of Indialaunched on Thursday 'critical illness rider,' a new product under group insurance scheme, targeting primarily at employer-employee group.The rider could be attached to any of the......

New Honda CR-V is better, but...

It was towards the end of its life that I really enjoyed the old Honda CR-V. I went on a 3,000 km drive with my wife that took us all the way to Leh via some of the highest mountain passes on......

What are Taapsee, Salman, Jacqueline up to?

Taapsee takes off her make up, Salman gets a date, Akshay gets flowers for his girls... Just what's a day like in a celebrity's life? Well, they offer us clues once in a while, thanks to their......

Tough task ahead for Alok

Alok Kumar would face a tough battle to repeat his last year's double crown winning feat in the National Billiards and Snooker championship, commencing at Mumbai on Saturday at the suburban......

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