Everything you need to know about Madurai Palace: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more
Everything you need to know about Madurai Palace: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more
Islamabad, June 19 (ANI): Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari has become a 'clean' man in a 60 million dollars money-laundering case after the Swiss Government refused to re-open the case.
Paris, June 15 (IANS/WAM) French President Francois Hollande met visiting UAE Vice President and Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and discussed ways of enhancing the strategic partnership between the two countries.
New Delhi, June 14 (IANS) Around 23 percent or more than one-fifth of India's elderly are known to have experienced abuse in the form of disrespect, verbal abuse, neglect while some have even faced assault, according to the "Elder Abuse in India 2013" report.
Los Angeles, June 11 (IANS) The Duchess of Cambridge has been shopping for her nursery ahead of the arrival of her and Prince William's first child.
New Delhi, June 9 (IANS) From eva rooms, lady butlers to restricted elevators and only women's wings - Delhi's hotels are going the extra mile to make women guests feel safe and secure in a city that has seen its reputation dented by reports of frequent assaults on women.
Stockholm, June 9 (IANS) Swedish Princess Madeleine Therese Amelie Josephine married Christopher O'Neill, a US banker, here Saturday in a ceremony attended by the Royals, business tycoons and celebrities.
London, June 8 (IANS) Queen Elizabeth's husband Prince Philip was "progressing satisfactorily" after undergoing an exploratory operation in his abdomen, the Buckingham Palace said.
Vatican City, June 8 (IANS/AKI) Pope Francis says he has no wish to live in the apostolic apartments inhabited by previous pontiffs "for psychiatric reasons".
Beijing, June 7 (Xinhua-ANI): The Duke of Edinburgh, husband of Queen Elizabeth II, is hospitalized on Thursday, Buckingham Palace said.
Washington, June 7(ANI): Vladimir Putin officially announced his divorce from his wife Lyudmila after attending a ballet with her.
London, June 7 (IANS) Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh and Queen Elizabeth II's husband, has been admitted to hospital for an exploratory operation, Buckingham Palace said.
London, June 7 (IANS) Prince Phillip, the Duke of Edinburgh and husband of Queen Elizabeth II, was hospitalised Thursday, Buckingham Palace said. He will turn 92 next week.
London, June 5 (ANI): About 150 former footballers are serving time in prison on charges ranging from crime, addiction to alcohol and gambling.
Tokyo, May 29 (IANS) Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh is getting special treatment in Tokyo during his three-day visit to Japan. For instance, the lunch hosted by the emperor and the empress for Manmohan Singh and his wife, Gursharan Kaur, at the Imperial Palace was "very much extraordinary".
London, May 29 (ANI): Crystal Palace winger Wilfred Zaha has splurged thousands on a bar tub while celebrating his team's promotion to the Premier League.
London, May 27 (ANI): The Championship play-off final will begin as a knockout competition between Crystal Palace and Watford where the prize money will include 110 million pound besides being promoted to the Premier League.
Havana, May 27 (IANS/EFE) The Colombian government and the FARC guerrillas announced here Sunday that they have reached an agreement on the issue of land, the first point on the agenda created for the peace talks they are pursuing in the Cuban capital.
Abu Dhabi, May 27 (IANS/WAM) Abu Dhabi crown prince Gen. Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan Sunday met French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius to discuss the strategic relationship between the two countries.
Abu Dhabi, May 27 (IANS/WAM) India's Finance Minister P. Chidambaram met Abu Dhabi crown prince Gen. Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan to discuss bilateral relations between the UAE and India.
Berlin, May 26 (Xinhua-ANI): World peace and international order established after World War II must be firmly safeguarded, visiting Chinese Premier Li Keqiang said on Sunday.
Chennai, May 25 (IANS) Tamil playback legend T.M. Soundararajan, popularly known as TMS, passed away at his residence here Saturday, family members said. He was 91.
New Delhi, May 25 (IANS) Three of the capital's tony eateries are among a list of 101 Best Restaurants in Asia 2013.
Chennai, May 24 (IANS) Gurunath Meiyappan, the chief of IPL franchise Chennai Super Kings and son-in-law of Indian cricket board president N. Srinivasan, is expected to appear before Mumbai police Friday evening.
Paris, May 24 (IANS/EFE) Singer-songwriter Georges Moustaki died Thursday in the French Mediterranean city of Nice, his family said. He was 79.
Mumbai, May 22 (IANS) Sliced lamb with onions, shredded chicken in red and green pepper, prawns kaseong, and kung pao vegetables -- the dinner table was set Tuesday at Mumbai's iconic Hotel Taj Mahal Palace for visiting Chinese Premier Li Keqiang.
Mumbai, May 22 (IANS) Chinese Premier Li Keqiang, who stayed a brief 15 hours in Mumbai, felt "fascinated" by his sojourn in the iconic Taj Mahal and Palace Hotel, officials said here Wednesday.
New Delhi, May 21 (IANS) Reiterating his belief that India and China should "shake hands across the Himalayas", visiting Chinese Premier Li Keqiang Tuesday said both countries "have the wisdom" to find a "fair, reasonable and mutually acceptable solution" to their festering boundary problem.
New Delhi, May 21 (IANS) Chinese Premier Li Keqiang elicited smiles and applause from his audience Tuesday morning with his informal and friendly manner, not the least by beginning his address with a "namaste".
New Delhi, May 21 (IANS) Reiterating his philosophy that India and China need to shake hands across the Himalayas, visiting Chinese Premier Li Keqiang Tuesday pushed for greater economic integration between the two Asian giants and combining the strengths of their 2.5 billion people to make an impact on the global scene.
London, May 20 (ANI): Dame Helen Mirren fulfilled the wish of a fatally ill young boy, who wanted to meet Queen Elizabeth, by dressing up like the British monarch.
London, May 20 (IANS) Three men have been arrested after a fracas outside a gurdwara in the city of Norwich in England.
New Delhi, May 20 (IANS) Tibetan activists Monday defied security and managed to stage a small protest near the Taj Palace Hotel here where Chinese Premier Li Keqiang is staying, police said.
New York, May 17 (ANI): O.J. Simpson has recently revealed that he had been drinking for the whole day on Sept. 13, 2007, before he robbed two sports memorabilia dealers in a Las Vegas hotel.
Sydney, May 19 (ANI): Brighton manager Gustavo Augusto (Gus Poyet) has been suspended after he sent an angry mail to his employees after excrement was found on the floor of the Crystal Palace dressing room ahead of a key Championship play-off at the Amex Stadium.
Chennai, May 16 (IANS) Two people were injured when an unidentified object exploded in a dustbin in Tamil Nadu's Madurai town Thursday, police said.
Kaliningrad, May 16 (IANS/RIA Novosti) The legendary Amber Room, a Tsarist-era antiquity which was looted by Nazi German forces at the end of World War II, will be recreated by craftsmen in the European exclave of Kaliningrad.
Chennai, May 14 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa Tuesday announced her government's decision to install a mega statue of Tamil Thai (Mother Tamil) in Madurai at an outlay of Rs.100 crore.
Chennai, May 13 (IANS) The shooting of the first schedule of Tamil actor Vijay-starrer action-drama "Jilla" started Monday in Madurai.
London, May 6 (ANI): Crystal Palace winger Wilfried Zaha's elder brother Herve Zahab has claimed that he leads a notorious gang called DSN, which is known for killings and robberies.
Chennai, May 5 (IANS) Having completed forthcoming Tamil action-drama "Thalaivaa", actor Vijay Sunday joined the team of his new film "Jilla" for a photo shoot session here. Mohanlal and Kajal Agarwal were also present on the sets.
London, May 4 (IANS) Auction house Sotheby's is to put on sale May 14 a collection of photos on Beijing taken by Italian-British photographer Felice Beato in 1860.
Beijing, May 4 (Xinhua-ANI): Auction house Sotheby's is to put on sale on May 14 a collection of photos on Beijing taken by Italian-British photographer Felice Beato in 1860.
Wellington, May 3 (ANI): The Duchess of Cambridge is a lioness when it comes to making decisions about her baby, and will apparently buck royal protocol by moving to her mother's (Carole Middleton) place after the birth, according to a report.
Cuenca (Spain), May 2 (IANS/EFE) A board game created by a nun in Cuenca that tests players' knowledge about Jesus is hitting it big in Spain and will also be marketed in the Americas.
Paris, May 1 (IANS/EFE) The Elysee Palace will put 12,000 bottles from its wine cellar up for bids this week at the Drouot auction house in Paris in order to substitute them with more modest wines, with a 1990 Pomerol Petrus valued at 2,200 euros (about $2,800) having the highest starting price.
Amsterdam, April 30 (IANS) After 33 years on the throne, Dutch Queen Beatrix Tuesday abdicated in favour of her son Willem-Alexander.
Amsterdam, April 30 (IANS) After 33 years on the throne, Dutch Queen Beatrix Tuesday abdicated in favour of her son Willem-Alexander.
Havana, April 30 (IANS) The Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) rebels will be able to participate in the country's political life once they are disarmed, said the Colombian government delegation which is holding peace talks with them.
Guatemala City, April 30 (IANS/EFE) A time capsule that will not be opened until 2065 has been created by officials in Guatemala who drew their inspiration from the ancient Mayan civilization.
Abu Dhabi, April 30 (IANS/WAM) Abu Dhabi and Uganda have held talks over enhancing bilateral relations and expanding avenues of trade and economic cooperation between the two nations.
London, Apr. 28 (ANI): Prince Harry delivered a teddy bear, which was handed to him by a little girl for his soon-to-be born nephew, to his brother William and sister-in-law Kate.
Chennai, April 28 (IANS) Three people died and eight others were injured in a blast in a firecracker unit near Sivakasi in Virudhunagar district of Tamil Nadu Sunday morning, police said.
Chennai, April 24 (IANS) Tamil actor Vishal Krishna, known for films such as "Sandakozhi", "Thimiru" and "Avan Ivan", will produce and act in the upcoming revenge-drama "Paandia Naadu".
Chennai, April 23 (IANS) Three suspects have been taken into custody by the Karnataka Police from Tamil Nadu in connection with the April 17 Bangalore bomb blast that left 16 people injured, police said Tuesday.
Kiev, April 23 (IANS) Some 2,000 volunteers will be needed to provide information, language and other services during the EuroBasket 2015 European Basketball Championship.
London, Apr 23 (ANI): Danny Boyle has revealed that the Queen insisted on having her picture taken with Daniel Craig during their Olympics skit.
London, April 21(ANI): Kate Middleton will reportedly move in with her parents after her baby is born.
London, April 19 (ANI): Queen Elizabeth's cameo role alongside 007 star Daniel Craig in the London 2012 opening ceremony has been voted as Britain's favourite moment from the monarch's 61-year reign.
Kabul, Apr. 14 (Xinhua-ANI): An Afghan investigation team assigned by President Hamid Karzai found 17 civilians had been killed in NATO-led forces airstrike in eastern province of Kunar earlier this month, said a statement of Presidential Palace on Sunday.
Moscow, April 14 (IANS) Russia's Kazan has put into use the last but one sport facility for the 2013 World University Games, head of the steering committee said.
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh met with the German President Joachim Gauck before leaving Berlin on Friday after competition of his three-days visit.
London, April 9 (IANS) The funeral of former British prime minister Margaret Thatcher will be held in London April 17, the office of Prime Minister David Cameron said Tuesday.
Kazan (Russia), April 9 (IANS/RIA Novosti) The $115 million swimming hall that will host much of the 2015 World Aquatics Championships here is to open Friday, organisers of the University Games told R-Sport.
Melbourne, Apr 9 (ANI): Meryl Streep, who won an Oscar for playing Margaret Thatcher in the 2011 movie 'The Iron Lady', has hailed the former British premier as a trailblazer for women.
New Delhi, April 8 (IANS) A five-member heritage delegation from Australia has arrived in Jaipur to collaborate with the Maharaj Sawai Man Singh II Museum Trust on heritage conservation and cultural tourism. The delegation, which reached April 8, will tour the Pink City and "assess the condition of the museum and the artifacts".
London, April 8 (IANS) Queen Elizabeth was saddened Monday on learning about the death of former British prime minister Margaret Thatcher, a media report said
St. Petersburg, April 7 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Reminding of a less-known side to the struggle for fine arts, Russia's most visited art museum has honoured its staff felines. The Hermitage Museum employs some 60 cats that guard its three million artworks from rats and mice.
New Delhi, April 5 (IANS) The seat capacity of Indian passenger carriers flying to Singapore has been increased by 10 percent, the civil aviation ministry said Friday.
he Press Council of India (PCI) chairman Markanday Katju directed the Tamil Nadu state government to suspend 30 policemen involved in the illegal arrest of an editor of a daily nearly three years ago, or resign.
Hyderabad, April 5 (IANS) The Press Council of India (PCI) Friday asked the Tamil Nadu chief minister to suspend 30 policemen involved in the illegal arrest of an editor of a daily nearly three years ago, or resign.
Chennai, April 4 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa Thursday announced a slew of housing projects across the state including an integrated satellite township in Madurai and construction of multi-storied apartments near here using pre-fab technology.
London, April 4 (ANI): Prince Harry is set to have his own private secretary for the first time after appointing a former Army officer to help him manage his affairs.
London, April 4 (ANI): Prince Harry is set to have his own private secretary for the first time after appointing a former Army officer to help him manage his affairs.
Washington, April 3 (ANI): A team of chemists from the University of Valencia and the Polythecnic University of Valencia (Spain) have come up with a new hypothesis about how Maya Blue, a highly-resistant pigment used for centuries in Mesoamerica, was prepared.
London, Apr. 1 (ANI): Austria's Turkish community has claimed a victory in its fight against Danish toy giant Lego.
Four US lawmakers, who are among a group of visitors specially chaperoned to meet Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi, have stepped right on it. By it, I mean political turd. The smell on their shoes may not last long but while it does, it would be fairly foul.
Sochi, March 30 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Russian president Vladimir Putin called Saturday for one of next year's Olympic ice hockey arenas in Sochi to be turned into a training base for child athletes.
Chicago, March 29 (IANS) Organisers of the US delegation to India that met Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi had canvassed for participants in the trip at prices ranging from $3,000 to $16,000, said a media report here.
Abu Dhabi, March 29 (IANS/WAM) Abu Dhabi has held discussions with Libya over strengthening of cooperation between them.
New Delhi, March 28 (IANS) The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) has renewed the lease of the Taj Palace Hotel for 25 years, it was announced here Thursday.
London, March 28 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Pope Francis has opted to stay at a modest two-room residence instead of moving to a grand papal apartment on the top floor of the Vatican's Apostolic Palace, his spokesman Rev. Federico Lombardi said.
Sydney, Mar. 27 (ANI): Pope Francis has announced he will be staying in the Vatican's guesthouse, rather than moving into the vast palace used as the official papal residence.
London, Mar. 26 (ANI): Prince Harry will be having a special security team to keep fame-hungry girls away from him, during his US tour from May 9-15.
Chennai, March 25 (IANS) The DMK Monday urged the Indian government to boycott the ensuing Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) to be held in Sri Lanka this November if the organisers are not able to shift venue outside the island nation.
The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) led by M Karunanidhi Monday have closed all its door from congress led United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government after erupting difference on the issue of Sri Lanka's war crime with Tamils..............
Chennai, Mar. 25 (ANI): M. Karunanidhi-led Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) on Monday decided not to support the Congress-led UPA Government even from outside.
Chennai, March 25 (IANS) Six members of Tamil Nadu's main opposition party DMDK were suspended Monday for one year for attacking a rebel member in the assembly last month, leading to a walk-out by major opposition parties in protest against the decision.
Melbourne, March 24 (ANI): British mattress maker Savoir Beds has launched a "Royal Bed" that cost 168,000 dollars this week in London, calling it as an investment in a good night's sleep.
London, Mar. 23 (ANI): The only wicket that Sir Arthur Conan Doyle took in his entire first-class career was of the "great" Dr WG Grace.
Sydney, March 18 (ANI): An ex-military American weather specialist has claimed that the United States military has been in contact with an alien species for years.
New Delhi, March 16 (IANS) Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi Saturday unfolded his development-oriented vision of the nation predicated on "good governance" and "out-of-the-box thinking", took gentle digs at Prime Minister Manmohan Singh but deftly sidestepped pointed questions about his prime ministerial candidature, saying he never aspired for "becoming something, but in doing something".
Chennai, March 16 (IANS) He was a stout boy in his debut Tamil romantic-drama "Boys" over a decade ago but director Arivazhagan Venkatachalam now considers him the most energetic actor in the Tamil film industry.
London, Mar. 16 (ANI): The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are so competitive that they rarely finish a game of Scrabble, as one of them gets upset and shuts the board in anger, it has been revealed.
Chennai, March 14 (IANS) He is making his debut as a director with Tamil action-drama "Jilla" and says the biggest challenge for him is to work with two superstars - Vijay and Mohanlal.
Chennai, March 12 (IANS) With just days away from its theatrical release, the team of forthcoming Tamil crime-thriller "Vathikuchi" will Tuesday promote the film through flash mobs and auto drives in the state.
London, Mar. 9 (ANI): The Catholic cardinals gathered in Rome have voted to begin the secret election, or conclave, to elect a new pope on 12th March, the Vatican said.
Chennai, March 8 (IANS) Two teachers were arrested in Tamil Nadu's Madurai Friday for allegedly sexually harassing their students, said police.
Chennai, March 8 (IANS) Around 200 people participated in a 'Save Sharmila Week' that began here in support of Manipuri activist Irom Sharmila Chanu to mark International Women's Day.
New Delhi/Jodhpur, March 5 (IANS) A showcase of rare high-end antiquities will combine with the opulence of the historic Umaid Bhavan Palace in Jodhpur, the home of the erstwhile ruler of Jodhpur, to bring to India one of the first luxury palace auctions of art and antiquities March 7-9 for the niche buyers' segment, a Bangalore-based fine art auctioneer said.
London, Mar. 4 (ANI): Queen Elizabeth was taken to a hospital "as a precaution" on Sunday after she suffered symptoms of gastroenteritis.
