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Everything you need to know about Chennai Airport: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

Four lorries burnt at Chennai port

May 19, 2013 at 6:46 PM

Chennai, May 19 (IANS) Four lorries went up in flames inside the Chennai Port Trust area Sunday evening but tghe cause of the fire is not clear yet, officials said. The fire was brought under control by the tenders located in the port, they added.

Rajiv Shukla says strict action will be taken if players are found guilty

May 19, 2013 at 6:38 PM

Chennai, May 19 (ANI): Chennai, May 19 (ANI): The Vice President of the Board of Cricket Control for India (BCCI), Rajiv Shukla on Sunday said strict actions would be taken if the players are found guilty after the Working Committee submits its report.

Compliments embarrass Deepika

May 19, 2013 at 5:02 PM

Mumbai, May 19 (IANS) Bollywood actress Deepika Padukone, who topped the list of Times 50 Most Desirable Women of 2012, says she is not good at fielding compliments and adds that beauty and physical attributes are "artificial".

'CSK - Life Is Not A game' not just about cricket: Director

May 19, 2013 at 3:18 PM

Chennai, May 19 (IANS) Tamil director C. Sathiyamoorthy, who is directing upcoming Tamil thriller titled "CSK - Life Is Not A Game", says the film is not about cricket, but the game does have an important part in the film.

BCCI says they are incapable of controlling spot-fixing

May 19, 2013 at 3:10 PM

Chennai, May 19 (ANI): The Board of Cricket Control for India (BCCI) on Sunday accepted that they were not in a position to control spot-fixing in wake of the spot-fixing row which involves three Rajasthan Royals players.

Royals to file criminal complaint against arrested trio

May 19, 2013 at 3:10 PM

Chennai, May 19 (IANS) Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Rajasthan Royals will file a police complaint against its tainted players who were caught in the spot-fixing scandal, announced Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) president N. Srinivasan here Sunday.

Why 'Kochadaiyaan' trailer didn't make it to Cannes

May 19, 2013 at 2:46 PM

Chennai, May 19 (IANS) The trailer of Superstar Rajinikanth-starrer Tamil period-drama "Kochadaiyaan", which was supposed to be unveiled at the ongoing Cannes film festival, was called off at the last minute because the team is still working on the final output of the trailer.

Player agents to be accredited, ASCU officials to be with team

May 19, 2013 at 2:22 PM

Chennai, May 19 (IANS) Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) president N. Srinivasan Sunday announced that all player-agents will henceforth be accredited in the IPL and ICC anti-corruption officials will be travelling with each team along with a security officer.

Fans excited by RCB's win over Chennai

May 19, 2013 at 2:22 AM

Bangalore, May 19 (IANS) Thousands of fans were excited early Sunday by Royal Challengers Bangalore's (RCB) emphatic 24-run win over Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in a rain-marred last league tie of the Pepsi IPL-6 tournament at the Chinnaswamy stadium here.

IPL scoreboard: Royal Challengers v Chennai Super Kings

May 19, 2013 at 1:02 AM

Bangalore, May 19 (IANS) The following is the scoreboard of the Indian Premier League (IPL) match between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Chennai Super Kings at the Chinnaswamy Stadium here Saturday night.

Rain-hit league tie reduced to 8 overs in Bangalore

May 18, 2013 at 11:26 PM

Bangalore, May 18 (IANS) The last league tie of the Pepsi IPL-6 between hosts Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and Super Kings Chennai (CSK) was reduced to eight overs after heavy rains delayed its start by three hours at the Chinnaswamy stadium late Saturday.

Tamil Nadu Police expect breakthrough in match fixing

May 18, 2013 at 8:54 PM

Chennai, May 18 (IANS) The Tamil Nadu Police is expecting a breakthrough soon in the cricket betting case in which six bookies were arrested here Friday, a police officer said.

Heavy rain delays last IPL league tie in Bangalore

May 18, 2013 at 8:22 PM

Bangalore, May 18 (IANS) Heavy rain late Saturday delayed the start of the Pepsi IPL-6 T20 tournament's last league tie between hosts Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at the Chinnaswamy stadium here.

Andrea has untapped potential: Director Ram

May 18, 2013 at 12:14 PM

Chennai, May 18 (IANS) Tamil director Ramsubramaniam believes southern actress Andrea Jeremiah, who will sport three different looks in his next untitled film, has a lot of untapped potential.

Super Kings not to take game against RCB easy

May 17, 2013 at 9:42 PM

Bangalore, May 17 (IANS) Two time IPL title-holder Chennai Super Kings (CSK) would not be taking their last league tie Saturday against hosts Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) easy and would go all out to win for consistency, coach Stephen Fleming said Friday.

Chenni-Bangalore corridor to be strengthened with Japanese collaboration

May 17, 2013 at 7:34 PM

Tokyo, May 17 (ANI): The meeting between H.E. Anand Sharma, Minister of Commerce and Industry of India and H.E. Toshimitsu Motegi, Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry of Japan was held today in Tokyo considered the enhancement of the infrastructure in the region of the Chennai Bangalore Infrastructure Corridor(CBIC).

Spot-fixing charges sully game's beauty: Fleming

May 17, 2013 at 7:02 PM

Bangalore, May 17 (IANS) Raging controversy over spot-fixing charges against three Rajasthan Royals players has sullied the beauty of the game and affected a lot of players, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) coach Stephen Fleming said Friday.

Chennai Police catch six bookies for betting

May 17, 2013 at 5:10 PM

Chennai, May 17 (ANI): Chennai police are conducting searches at various places in Chennai, a day after three Rajasthan Royals players were arrested for allegedly spot fixing matches in exchange for money. The raids are taking place at Sowcarpet, Triplicane, Purushwalkkam and four other places.

Five cricket bookies taken into custody in Chennai

May 17, 2013 at 3:02 PM

Chennai, May 17 (IANS) Police in Tamil Nadu took into custody five cricket bookies and seized cash, laptops and computers from them here Friday, a day after three Rajasthan Royals players were arrested in Mumbai for allegedly spot-fixing IPL matches in exchange for money.

Beauty, talent essential for long career: Vithika Sheru (With Image)

May 17, 2013 at 11:34 AM

Chennai, May 17 (IANS) She may be just 19, but southern actress Vithika Sheru believes that for a long career in films, it is vital to have a perfect combination of beauty and talent. She says it's important to strike a balance between being glamorous and playing performance-oriented roles.

Cricket bookies raided in Chennai

May 17, 2013 at 11:26 AM

Chennai, May 17 (IANS) Police in Tamil Nadu took into custody four cricket bookies here Friday, a day after three Rajasthan Royals players were arrested for allegedly spot fixing matches in exchange for money.

Jayalalithaa's first two years in power see mixed results

May 16, 2013 at 5:50 PM

Chennai, May 16 (IANS) Two years after she stormed into Fort St.George, the seat of power in Tamil Nadu, with a massive victory, Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa has a mixed bag of results to show so far.

BCCI president defends IPL

May 16, 2013 at 3:58 PM

Mumbai, May 16 (IANS) Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) president Narayanswamy Srinivasan Thursday defended the Indian Premier League (IPL) stating that three corrupt players does not mean that the lucrative cash-rich league is also corrupt.

Ram Pothineni spends birthday with family

May 15, 2013 at 8:22 PM

Chennai, May 15 (IANS) Telugu actor Ram Pothineni, who turned 25 Wednesday, decided to spend the day with his family members here.

New Kolkata terminal: Beware of crashing glass panes, rubble, water seepage

May 15, 2013 at 7:26 PM

Kolkata, May 15 (IANS) A day after a glass pane came tumbling down, closely missing two wheelchair-bound passengers in the domestic section of the new Rs.20 million terminal of the Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, a pile of rubble, a defunct beverage kiosk and a large patch on the carpeted floor greeted tourists at the minimalist international lounge.

Rahman in awe of 'Kochadaiyaan'

May 15, 2013 at 6:22 PM

Chennai, May 15 (IANS) Oscar-winning composer A.R. Rahman, who managed to have a glimpse of one of the songs from superstar Rajinikanth-starrer Tamil period-drama "Kochadaiyaan", describes it as "epic".

Chennai man Mittu Chandilya is AirAsia India chief executive

May 15, 2013 at 4:38 PM

Mumbai, May 15 (IANS) AirAsia India Wednesday appointed Singapore-based management consultant Mittu Chandilya as its chief executive officer (CEO), who promised to "revolutionise" the air travel industry in the country.

IPL scoreboard: Chennai Super Kings vs Delhi Daredevils

May 15, 2013 at 12:06 AM

Chennai, May 14 (IANS) The following is the scoreboard of the Indian Premier League (IPL) encounter between Chennai Super Kings and Delhi Daredevils at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium here Tuesday.

IPL: Chennai trounce Delhi at home (Roundup)

May 14, 2013 at 11:50 PM

Chennai, May 14 (IANS) Two-time champions Chennai Super Kings had little difficulty getting past the struggling Delhi Daredevils in the Indian Premier League here Tuesday.

IPL: Dhoni takes Super Kings to 168/4

May 14, 2013 at 9:58 PM

Chennai, May 14 (IANS) Chennai Super Kings posted 168 for four against Delhi Daredevils in the Indian Premier League here Tuesday.

Loaders' strike at Thiruvananthapuram airport delays flights

May 14, 2013 at 9:34 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, May 14 (IANS) A flash strike by around 300 loaders at the international airport here Tuesday delayed flight departures .

Super Kings opt to bat against Daredevils

May 14, 2013 at 8:06 PM

Chennai, May 14 (IANS) Chennai Super Kings won the toss and elected to bat first in their Indian Premier League clash against Delhi Daredevils here at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium here Tuesday.

Loaders' strike at Thiruvananthapuram airport delays flights

May 14, 2013 at 7:10 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, May 14 (IANS) A flash strike by around 300 loaders at the international airport here Tuesday delayed departures of international flights.

Legal hitch cleared for IPL match in Chennai Tuesday

May 14, 2013 at 5:26 PM

Chennai, May 14 (IANS) The Madras High Court Tuesday ordered interim stay of the order of state public works department (PWD) withdrawing the structural stability certificate issued for M.A. Chidambaram stadium enabling the conduct of the Indian Premier League (IPL) match between Chennai Super Kings and Delhi Daredevils.

Team 'Sigaram Thodu' shoots in minus 2 degrees temperature

May 14, 2013 at 5:18 PM

Chennai, May 14 (IANS) Tamil director Gaurav Narayanan is gung ho about his team for having successfully completed the first schedule of "Sigaram Thodu" in extreme climatic conditions in the Himalayas.

Hit pair doesn't guarantee success: Swati Reddy (With Image)

May 14, 2013 at 3:58 PM

Chennai, May 14 (IANS) Southern actress Swati Reddy, who is paired with Nikhil Siddharth for the second time for director Chandu Mondenti's film, says a hit pair may or may not work because the fate of a film depends on its content.

Supreme Court allows Chennai-Delhi IPL match at Chepauk stadium

May 14, 2013 at 1:10 PM

New Delhi, May 14 (ANI): In a major relief for thousands of cricket fans with valid tickets, the Supreme Court on Tuesday allowed de-sealing of three stands at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai for today's IPL match between Chennai Super Kings and Delhi Daredevils.

Don't believe in tailor-made roles: Vijay Sethupath (With Image)

May 13, 2013 at 4:14 PM

Chennai, May 13 (IANS) Known for playing the most unconventional roles in his career so far, Tamil actor Vijay Sethupathi says he chooses roles that he thinks will suit his image and doesn't usually believe in custom-made roles.

Gill to spearhead MRF challenge

May 13, 2013 at 4:06 PM

Chennai, May 13 (IANS) India's largest tyre manufacturer MRF has joined forces with Czech car maker Skoda to enter a two-car team in the six-round 2013 FIA Asia Pacific Rally Championship (APRC).

Government will ban parties that foment violence: Jayalalithaa

May 13, 2013 at 4:06 PM

Chennai, May 13 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J. Jayalalitaa Monday sent a tough message to PMK, warning that the government would not hesitate to ban political parties if they indulge in violence to the detriment of public safety.

High security breach at Srinagar Airport

May 13, 2013 at 4:06 PM

Srinagar, May 13 (ANI): A vehicle carrying two civilians from Jammu and Kashmir's Kupwara District entered the tarmac of Srinagar Airport through the high security Air Force Station and parked near an aircraft to receive friends coming from New Delhi.

Working in multiple languages increases fan base: Aadi Pudipeddi (WIth Image)

May 13, 2013 at 2:14 PM

Chennai, May 13 (IANS) If you want to have a large fan base then it's very important to diversify to other languages, feels Telugu actor Aadi Pudipeddi, who wants to make his presence felt in other languages soon.

Ceiling breaks at Chennai airport

May 13, 2013 at 1:58 PM

Chennai, May 13 (ANI): Panels of the false ceiling in the departure area of Chennai airport's new domestic terminal came crashing down early on Monday morning.

Iconic Air Force One that once flew presidents up for grabs for as little as $50k

May 13, 2013 at 11:02 AM

Washington, May 13 (ANI): Federal officials at the General Services Administration are set to sell a plane that once served as Air Force One, this week.

Watson defends Fortress Jaipur from CSK (Roundup)

May 12, 2013 at 11:50 PM

Jaipur, May 12 (IANS) Shane Watson made sure that Fortress Jaipur was still not breached as he led the Rajasthan Royals to a five-wicket victory over table toppers Chennai Super Kings at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium here Sunday.

PMK leader Ramadoss well in hospital

May 12, 2013 at 3:10 PM

Chennai, May 12 (IANS) PMK leader S. Ramadoss who was admitted to a hospital here after complaining of breathing difficulty is doing fine, a party official said Sunday.

'Singam 2' set for June release (WIth Image)

May 12, 2013 at 2:46 PM

Chennai, May 12 (IANS) Tamil actor Suriya-starrer action-drama "Singam 2" is expected to release in the second of week of June.

Monopolization of theatres biggest threat: Nagarjuna (With Image)

May 12, 2013 at 2:38 PM

Chennai, May 12 (IANS) Having been around for nearly three decades and witnessing changes in the industry, Telugu actor Akkineni Nagarjuna describes monopolization of theatres as one of the biggest threats for the industry.

PMK leader Ramadoss released on bail

May 11, 2013 at 6:46 PM

Chennai, May 11 (IANS) PMK leader S. Ramadoss was released Saturday on bail after spending 12 days in the central jail in Tiruchirapalli, around 350 km from here.

Kamal Haasan to watch Rajinikanth's film

May 11, 2013 at 5:10 PM

Mumbai, May 11 (IANS) In what could be regarded as a major departure from custom, Kamal Haasan is all set to view his friend and professional rival Rajinikanth's latest film, the long-awaited "Kochadaiyaan".

Arjun Sarja to direct 'Jai Hind 2'(With Image)

May 11, 2013 at 4:22 PM

Chennai, May 11 (IANS) Southern actor Arjun Sarja is all set to wield the megaphone for multi-lingual action-drama "Jai Hind 2", the sequel to his Tamil blockbuster "Jai Hind". The film will be made in Tamil, Telugu and Kannada.

Hits don't make an actor successful: Aadi Pudipeddi (With Image)

May 11, 2013 at 3:26 PM

Chennai, May 11 (IANS) Hits don't necessarily make an actor successful says Telugu star Aadi Pudipeddi, who with two back-to-back hits feels unsatisfied because he says he has a long way to go before he can bask in success.

Kamal Hassan to watch Rajinikanth's film

May 11, 2013 at 1:10 PM

Mumbai, May 11 (IANS) In what could be regarded as a major departure from the custom, Kamal Hassan is all set to view his friend and professional rival Rajinikanth's latest film, the long-awaited "Kochadaiyaan".

Revoke diesel price hike: Jayalalithaa

May 10, 2013 at 10:22 PM

Chennai, May 10 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa Friday demanded revoking of the latest diesel price hike and the powers of the oil marketing companies to determine the fuel price.

Diesel price to go up by 90 paise per litre

May 10, 2013 at 8:30 PM

New Delhi, May 10 (IANS) Diesel price will increase by 90 paise per litre plus taxes from Friday-Saturday midnight, the country's largest oil marketing firm Indian Oil Corporation said Friday.

Warner to lead Daredevils against RCB

May 10, 2013 at 8:06 PM

New Delhi, May 10 (IANS) Australian batsman David Warner will lead the Delhi Daredevils against the Royal Challengers Bangalore in their Indian Premier League (IPL) match at the Ferozeshah Kotla here Friday.

Warehouse fire not to hit Nissan, Renault car production

May 10, 2013 at 7:58 PM

Chennai, May 10 (IANS) Production of cars at the Renault Nissan Automotive India Pvt Ltd (RNAIPL) will not be impacted due to the fire that gutted down the warehouse belonging to Yusen Logistics (India) Ltd, a senior official of Nissan Motor India Friday said.

India should boycott CHOGM: Karunanidhi

May 10, 2013 at 1:58 PM

Chennai, May 10 (IANS) DMK president M. Karunanidhi Friday said India should not only boycott the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) slated to be held in Sri Lanka later this year but also gather the support of other countries to prevent the summit from being held in the island nation.

First impression crucial for an actor: Richa Panai (WIth Image)

May 10, 2013 at 1:10 PM

Chennai, May 10 (IANS) Richa Panai, who couldn't impress as 'Dev Kanya' in her Telugu debut "Yamudiki Mogudu", wants to make an impressive beginning in Tamil cinema with her maiden venture "Manadhil Maayam Seidhai".

Speedy ATM hackers breach cards to steal 45 mln dollars in '21st century heist'

May 10, 2013 at 11:58 AM

Washington, May 10 (ANI): In another incident of cyber-crime, 45 million dollars have been stolen by hacking a prepaid debit card database, followed by draining ATMs across the world, according to federal prosecutors.

Cabinet approves land for IOC's Ennore LNG terminal

May 10, 2013 at 11:18 AM

New Delhi, May 10 (ANI): The Union Cabinet has given its approval for leasing of land of Ennore Port Ltd for a Rs 4,320-cr liquid gas (LNG) import terminal being built by state-owned Indian Oil Corp (IOC).

Cabinet okays leasing land for Chennai LNG terminal

May 9, 2013 at 9:18 PM

New Delhi, May 9 (IANS) The union Cabinet Thursday approved leasing of over 500,000 square metres land for a liquefied natural gas (LNG) storage and regasification terminal at Chennai's Ennore port.

Yusen Logistics warehouse gutted, may hit Nissan/Renault production

May 9, 2013 at 8:54 PM

Chennai, May 9 (IANS) Yusen Logistics (India) Ltd's warehouse catering to Nissan Motor and Renault India's plant near here was totally destroyed in a fire that began Thursday afternoon, a fire official said.

Jayalalithaa asks for Rs.19,555 crore drought relief

May 9, 2013 at 3:44 PM

Chennai, May 9 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa Thursday requested the central government to release Rs.19,555 crore towards drought relief in the state and said the state government had done its part in finding resources.

Suriya to start shooting for 'Dhruva Natchathiram' in June

May 9, 2013 at 2:56 PM

Chennai, May 9 (IANS) Suriya Sivakumar, busy shooting for upcoming Tamil action-drama "Singam 2", is expected to join the sets of his new film "Dhruva Natchathiram" in June.

Air India to stop 'companion free scheme' for employees

May 9, 2013 at 10:49 AM

New Delhi, May 9 (ANI): Civil Aviation Minister Ajit Singh has directed national carrier Air India to stop the "companion free (travel) scheme" (CFS) which allowed its employees to take their spouse or any other family member for free on the fare of a single ticket.

IPL: Chennai canter to win against Hyderabad (Roundup)

May 8, 2013 at 11:53 PM

Hyderabad, May 8 (IANS) Suresh Raina and Michael Hussey carried Chennai Super Kings to a 77-run win over Sunrisers Hyderabad in the Indian Premier League here Wednesday.

IPL: Super Kings amass 223/3

May 8, 2013 at 10:40 PM

Hyderabad, May 8 (IANS) Chennai Super Kings amassed 223 for three against Sunrisers Hyderabad in the Indian Premier League here Wednesday.

Air India to stop 'companion free scheme' for employees

May 8, 2013 at 8:16 PM

New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) The government Wednesday directed national carrier Air India to stop the "companion free (travel) scheme" (CFS) which allowed its employees to take their spouse or any other family member for free on the fare of a single ticket.

Tamil Nadu bans pan masala, gutka production, sale

May 8, 2013 at 8:16 PM

Chennai, May 8 (IANS) Production and sale of gutka, pan masala and edible tobacco products has been banned in Tamil Nadu to prevent cancer, Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa announced in the assembly Wednesday.

There's a rock star in all of us: Harshavardhan Rane (WIth Image)

May 8, 2013 at 7:20 PM

Chennai, May 8 (IANS) Telugu actor Harshavardhan Rane says he didn't seek any inspiration for his rock star role in upcoming Telugu romance "Prema Ishq Kaadhal" because he wanted to be real and authentic.

Servion Global Solutions mulls offering solutions on the cloud

May 8, 2013 at 6:33 PM

Chennai, May 8 (IANS) City-based Servion Global Solutions is mulling plans to offer customer interaction management solutions on cloud computing basis, look at large managed services deals and also focus on the European market with Britain as its hub, said a top company official.

When Simbu made Akon wear a dhoti (With Image)

May 8, 2013 at 3:20 PM

Chennai, May 8 (IANS) Tamil actor Simbu made international R&B singer Akon wear a veshti (dhoti) while shooting for the music video of the global version of his hit love single "Love Anthem".

Another record tourist season for Kashmir this year? Locals pray

May 8, 2013 at 2:08 PM

Srinagar, May 8 (IANS) As the temperatures rise in the plains so do the tourist arrivals in Kashmir, with people associated with the industry praying for another record season this summer.

Trinidad regrets airport incident involving Indian envoy

May 8, 2013 at 8:40 AM

Port of Spain, May 8 (IANS) Indian High Commissioner to Trinidad & Tobago Malay Mishra has said he would prefer to put behind him an "incident" at the Piarco International Airport here last week when an immigration officer misbehaved with him, leading to the country/'s foreign minister expressing regret and promising corrective action.

Hyderabad wicket is challenging, not bad: Tom Moody

May 7, 2013 at 8:40 PM

Hyderabad, May 7 (IANS) On the eve of their match against defenders Chennai Super Kings, Sunrisers Hyderabad's chief coach Tom Moody says the track at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium here looked challenging but wasn't as bad as it looked statistically.

Bichel hopes Super Kings will bounce back

May 7, 2013 at 8:40 PM

Hyderabad, May 7 (IANS) Chennai Super Kings bowling coach Andy Bichel hopes that the team would bounce back in Wednesday's match against Sunrisers Hyderabad, after the huge loss to Mumbai Indians in their last Indian Premier League (IPL) encounter.

Hyderabad wicket is challenging, not bad: Tom Moody

May 7, 2013 at 7:52 PM

Hyderabad, May 7 (IANS) Sunrisers Hyderabad chief coach Tom Moody said here on the eve of their match against Chennai Super Kings that the wicket at the Raji Gandhi International Stadium wicket was challenging but not as bad as it looks statistically.

Abu Dhabi Airport installs 'sleep pods'

May 7, 2013 at 3:52 PM

Melbourne, May 07(ANI): Abu Dhabi Airport has been installed with "GoSleep" sleeping pods, which lets travellers take a quick nap before boarding a plane.

US to have automated student visa checks

May 7, 2013 at 2:01 PM

Washington, May 7 (IANS) In the wake of the Boston Marathon bombings, the US expects to have an automated system in place this month to close the student visa gap that allows many to enter the country even after they cease to be students.

What excites Disha in Chennai?

May 7, 2013 at 12:24 PM

Chennai, May 7 (IANS) Southern actress Disha wants to gorge curd-rice, go on a heritage visit and speak in Tamil while shooting for her upcoming Telugu-Tamil bilingual romance "Manadhil Maayam Seidhai"(MMS), which went on floors Tuesday.

Oz press slams 'dictatorial' Srinivasan as 'most destructive' figure in cricket

May 7, 2013 at 10:57 AM

Melbourne, May 7 (ANI): The Australian media has said that the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary N. Srinivasan may be the most destructive figure of the game.

You have to be calm on the field: Rohit Sharma

May 6, 2013 at 6:00 PM

Mumbai, May 6 (IANS) Mumbai Indians skipper Rohit Sharma's inspiring captaincy is also being reflected in his batting in the sixth edition of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL).

Jet Airways completes 20 years of existence

May 6, 2013 at 5:53 PM

Mumbai, May 6 (IANS) India's private international carrier Jet Airways completed 20 years of operations Sunday, an official said here Monday.

UK minister to lead health business delegation to Chennai

May 6, 2013 at 5:28 PM

Chennai, May 6 (IANS) A 26-member British business delegation, led by Kenneth Clarke, cabinet minister and the prime minister's trade envoy, will visit Tamil Nadu this week to promote healthcare partnership with the state.

Daimler India to roll out FUSO trucks for export markets

May 6, 2013 at 5:28 PM

Chennai, May 6 (IANS) Daimler India Commercial Vehicles Pvt Ltd, the Indian subsidiary of German automobile maker Daimler AG, will soon start rolling out FUSO range of trucks belonging to Japanese Mitsubishi FUSO Truck and Bus Corporation (MFTBC) from its plant near here as part of the parent company's Asian strategy.

'Mahabharata' my dream project: Dasari

May 6, 2013 at 1:45 PM

Chennai, May 6 (IANS) Veteran Telugu director Dasari Narayana Rao, who recently announced six Telugu projects, says that his "Mahabharata" dream project is among them and that he wants to take the epic to global audiences.

Stop moral policing on cinema: Nagarjuna (Interview) (With Image)

May 6, 2013 at 12:28 PM

Chennai, May 6 (IANS) As Indian cinema completed a century, Telugu actor Akkineni Nagarjuna said that all types of moral policing on cinema by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) should be stopped. He said cinema can't be held accountable for what is happening in society.

Wawrinka beats Ferrer to win Portugal Open

May 6, 2013 at 12:12 PM

Oeiras (Portugal), May 6 (IANS) Switzerland's Stanislas Wawrinka beat Spain's David Ferrer 6-1, 6-4 to win the Portugal Open men's singles final here.

Chennai simmering under intense heat wave

May 6, 2013 at 12:04 PM

Chennai, May 6 (ANI): A severe heat wave is sweeping through Chennai adding to the woes of people.

Zoo in Gujarat rejoice over the birth of four ostriches

May 5, 2013 at 7:32 PM

Junagadh (Gujarat), May 5 (ANI): Zoo authorities in Gujarat rejoiced the birth of four ostrich babies, as they were successful in providing conducive environment to the largest living species of bird that cannot fly.

Mumbai Indians beat Super Kings by 60 runs

May 5, 2013 at 7:24 PM

Mumbai, May 5 (IANS) Mumbai Indians beat Chennai Super Kings by 60 runs in an Indian Premier League (IPL) match at the Wankhede Stadium here Sunday.

CSK to chase 140 against Mumbai Indians

May 5, 2013 at 5:40 PM

Mumbai, May 5 (IANS) Mumbai Indians scored 139/5 in their Indian Premier League clash against Chennai Super Kings at the Wankhede Stadium here Sunday.

Mumbai Indians to bat against CSK

May 5, 2013 at 3:56 PM

Mumbai, May 5 (IANS) Mumbai Indians captain Rohit Sharma won the toss and elected to bat in their Indian Premier League (IPL) match against Chennai Super Kings at the Wankhede Stadium here Sunday.

Akon in Chennai to record Simbu's new 'Love Anthem' (With Image)

May 5, 2013 at 11:56 AM

Chennai, May 5 (IANS) International R&B singer Akon has flown here to record global version of Tamil actor Silambarasan aka Simbu's hit love single "Love Anthem", which was originally released in 2011 for world peace.

Actors should fit the landscape of film: Bharatbala

May 4, 2013 at 2:28 PM

Chennai, May 4 (IANS) Tamil filmmaker Bharatbala chose Parvathi Menon for his upcoming romantic-drama "Mariyaan" because he finds her rooted to the landscape of the film - a factor he believes is very important while casting.

PMK leaders should mind their language: Karunanidhi

May 3, 2013 at 8:36 PM

Chennai, May 3 (IANS) DMK president M. Karunanidhi Friday told PMK leaders -- especially the jailed S. Ramadoss -- to mind their language and requested Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa to release him on humanitarian grounds.

Anbumani Ramadoss takes on Jayalalithaa Govt., says 'arrest a political vendetta'

May 3, 2013 at 8:12 PM

Chennai, May 3 (ANI): Former Union Minister and Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK) leader Anbumani Ramadoss on Friday termed his arrest by the Chennai Police as an act of political vendetta by the AIADMK Government in Tamil Nadu.

Former union minister Dr.Ramadoss arrested in Chennai for inciting violence

May 3, 2013 at 11:40 AM

Chennai, May 3 (ANI): Former Union Minister Dr.Anbumani Ramadoss was arrested at his residence in Chennai this morning on charges of inciting violence in the course of his hate speech during one of his party functions at Mahabalipuram on April 25 last year.

PMK leader Anbumani Ramadoss arrested

May 3, 2013 at 10:52 AM

Chennai, May 3 (IANS) Former union minister and PMK youth wing leader Anbumani Ramadoss was arrested by Tamil Nadu police at his residence here Friday morning, police said.