Everything you need to know about Vivekananda College Po Madras: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more
Everything you need to know about Vivekananda College Po Madras: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more
Darjeeling, May 17 (IANS) The house where Swami Vivekananada's favourite disciple, Sister Nivedita breathed her last over a century ago, in this northern West Bengal hill district, has been handed over to the Ramakrishna Mission which plans to turn it into a centre of excellence for education and cultural studies.
Sydney, May 14 (IANS) On the day Fiji observed the 134th anniversary of the arrival of Indian indentured labourers Tuesday, an Indian-origin woman in that south Pacific island turned 101.
Hyderabad, May 9 (IANS) The Supreme Court's Thursday order rejecting the bail petition of Y.S. Jaganmohan Reddy has disappointed his YSR Congress party cadre, party leaders said.
Chennai, May 8 (IANS) Local rider S. Dinesh Edwin, who was hospitalised following a crash during "pay and practice" session at the Madras Motor Sports Trust (MMST) race track here Sunday, succumbed to injuries here Wednesday.
Chennai, May 4 (IANS) He firmly believes that the "pen is mightier than the scalpel" in the service of people at least in India and A. Arun Thamburaj would soon wield his weapon on entering the prestigious Indian Administrative Service.
Washington, May 4 (ANI): Fossil remains found in northwestern China have been identified as a new species of small theropod, or meat-eating, dinosaur.
New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) Director Shoojit Sircar has teamed up with composer Shantanu Moitra for "Madras Cafe" after eight years. He says working with him is like a 'bong adda'.
Washington, April 30 (ANI): A team of neuroscientists has identified a cellular change in the brain that accompanies obesity.
New Delhi, April 30 (ANI): Five Congress Lok Sabha Members, hailing from the Telangana region of Andhra Pradesh,have commenced a 48-hour-long sit-down protest in front of the main entrance gate inside the Parliament premises.
Port of Spain, April 29 (IANS) The Caribbean nation of Trinidad and Tobago, where about 40 percent of its 1.3 million population is of Indian origin, will soon set up a Vivekananda Foundation in honour of the late Indian philosopher saint, whose 150th birth anniversary is being observed this year.
Chennai, April 27 (IANS) The DMK Saturday said it would move the Supreme Court against AIADMK general secretary J. Jayalalithaa for allegedly providing false declarations while filing her nomination papers during the 2001 assembly polls.
Chennai, April 26 (IANS) An expert panel set up by the National Green Tribunal to inspect the controversial copper smelter plant of Sterlite Industries (India) Ltd at Tuticorin is expected to carry out its second round of inspection Saturday, said an official.
New Delhi/Bangalore, April 21 (ANI): The opposition Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has demanded the strictest possible legal penalties against criminals accused of sexual violence.
Melbourne, April 19 (ANI): Australian doctors have agreed that less is more when it comes to cosmetic procedures - to avoid patients looking "like aliens".
Washington, April 17 (ANI): A new study has suggested that light drinking during pregnancy is not linked to adverse behavioural or cognitive outcomes in childhood.
New Delhi, Apr. 15 (ANI): Union Human Resource Development (HRD) Minister Dr. M.M. Pallam Raju on Monday called for closer partnership between academia and industry, and said that the gap between the two has to be bridged to enhance employability of the people.
Chennai, April 15 (IANS) A unit of the Nuclear Power Corporation of India Ltd's (NPCIL) Madras Atomic Power Station (MAPS) tripped Monday morning due to a fault in the generator transformer and the reactor was shut down gradually, said a senior official.
Washington, Apr 13 (ANI): The chances of developing lung cancer associated with asbestos exposure, asbestosis and smoking are dramatically increased when these three risk factors are combined, a new study has found.
Kolkata, April 11 (IANS) Expressing shock and dismay over the attack on Presidency University and its historic Baker Building Wednesday by Trinamool Congress Chhatra Parishad (TMCP) activists, alumni Thursday said it was a "sorry state of affairs".
Kolkata, April 10 (IANS) Trinamool Congress Chhatra Parishad (TMCP) members stormed the Presidency University campus and beat up its students here Wednesday, an official said.
Kolkata, April 9 (IANS) Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi Tuesday started his trip here by visiting the Dakshineswar Kali Temple and Belur Math and exhorted the youth to make India the world leader by taking inspiration from the ideals of Swami Vivekananda.
Kolkata, April 9 (IANS) Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi Tuesday started his day here by visiting Dakshineswar Kali Temple and Belur Math.
New Delhi, Apr.5 (ANI): Mr S. Gopalakrishnan (Kris), Co-Founder and Executive Co-Chairman, Infosys Technologies Limited, has been elected as the President of CII for the year 2013-14. He succeeds Mr Adi Godrej as the new President.
Mumbai, April 4 (IANS) John Abraham is set to make at least eight films in collaboration with director Shoojit Sircar and says they have a blind faith in each other.
New Delhi, April 3 (IANS) Decorated guest rooms, a research centre and a conference room are all part of a refurbished Rashtrapati Bhavan here, aiming to assist in smoother functioning and grander hospitality, officials said Wednesday.
New Delhi, Apr. 3 (ANI): President Pranab Mukherjee yesterday visited the newly refurbished Vivekananda and Tagore suites on the ground floor of Rashtrapati Bhavan.
Kolkata, March 21 (IANS) The West Bengal assembly Thursday passed The Presidency University (Amendment) Bill, 2013, arming the university's mentor group with recommendatory powers for attaining academic excellence and monitoring its implementation.
Mumbai, March 19 (IANS) Director Shoojit Sircar says he will never let the pressure of a National Award get him as that would affect his work.
Chennai, March 18 (IANS) The 2013 FMSCI Indian National Rally Championship kicks off here this weekend with the AVT Premium South India Rally that has attracted a flattering 37 entries, including a Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution 10.
New Delhi, March 9 (IANS) Four leading theologians, including the Dalai Lama, Saturday urged harmony across diverging faiths, saying at a seminar here Saturday to commemorate Swami Vivekananda's 150th birth anniversary that the idea of "one world religion was of diversity and not dissension".
Kolkata, March 9 (IANS) On the back of higher economic growth and the additional revenue measures of the budget, the central government hopes tax collections will increase 19 percent in 2013-14, the finance minister's adviser Parthasarathi Shome said Saturday.
Mumbai, March 9 (IANS) What is John Abraham's motto as an actor? Fun and commercial viability, perhaps in that order. He says that enjoyment is key when it comes to choosing a film.
John Abraham's second venture as producer, "Madras Cafe" is moving ahead of schedule and John wants to keep it that way.
New Delhi, March 7 (IANS) The legacy of Swami Vivekananda is relevant to India at a time when the society is redefining itself to become more just and equitable as the old order makes way for the new, President Pranab Mukherjee said Thursday. He also called for fresh assimilation of the progressive and harmonius ideals preached by the 20th century Bengali visionary for a more 'egalitarian society with equal opportunities' for all.
New Delhi, Mar 7 (ANI): President Pranab Mukherjee on Thursday said that the universality of Swami Vivekananda's teachings holds great relevance in the modern world.
Mumbai, March 7 (IANS) It seems John Abraham doesn't believe in delays and says shooting for his upcoming movie "Madras Cafe" will finish much in advance and that he would schedule it for a monsoon release.
Chennai, March 3 (IANS) Director-turned-producer N. Linguswamy says he won't demand compensation from Mani Ratnam for distributing Tamil romantic-drama "Kadal", which flopped at the box office.
Washington, Mar 3 (ANI): Indian-origin engineer and scientist, Subra Suresh, has become the ninth president of Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, US.
Mumbai, Mar 1 (IANS) Actor John Abraham, who is currently shooting for his next home production, political thriller "Madras Cafe", says his team proudly called it the "Argo" of India.
New Delhi, Feb.28 (ANI): Finance Minister P Chidambaram quoted Tamil saint poet Tiruvalluvar and Swami Vivekananda to drive home the point that India can become among the top five countries in the world, if it take right decisions and right choices.
Chennai, Feb 27 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa Wednesday said Swami Vivekananda was her big inspiration and she has undertaken "political sanyas" to serve the people.
New Delhi, Feb 27 (ANI): Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh has condoled the passing away of Prof. P.V. Indiresan, former director of Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Madras.
New Delhi, Feb 26 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Tuesday condoled the demise of P.V. Indiresan, a former director of Indian Institute of Technology (IIT)-Madras, saying the educationist had served the country with great distinction.
Washington, Feb 25 (IANS) High-fat diets tend to promote inattentiveness, over-activity, impulsivity in childhood, known as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and other learning disabilities, says a new study.
Mumbai, Feb 23 (IANS) Senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader L.K. Advani Saturday indirectly charged Pakistan of involvement in the Hyderabad blasts, saying the "neighbouring country" is solely responsible.
Chennai, Feb 10 (IANS) Reacting to distributors' complaints, filmmaker Mani Ratnam has clarified that his production house Madras Talkies is not responsible for the losses incurred by the recent Tamil romantic-drama "Kadal" because it had sold the film rights in March 2012.
Naharlagun, Feb.10 (ANI): Union Human Resource Development Minister M M Pallam Raju, who is on a two-day visit to Arunachal Pradesh, has said that soccer is a sure way to achieve one's goals in life.
Chennai, Feb 9 (IANS) The MRF Challenge Formula 2000 season finale is poised for an exciting finish with American Conor Daly cruising to victory in the second race Saturday, taking his championship fight against England's Jordan King down to the wire.
New York, Feb 9 (ANI): George W. Bush's self-portraits published by The Smoking Gun on Thursday night were met with confusion rather than cheers.
Vadodara, Feb. 3 (ANI): Over 30,000 schoolchildren and local residents came together here on Sunday to attempt a 17 kilometre-long painting in honour of spiritual leader Swami Vivekananda.
New Delhi, Feb 3 (IANS) More than 1,100 exhibitors from 23 countries will flock to the Pragati Maidan in the capital for the New Delhi World Book Fair 2013 during Feb 4-10.
Chennai, Jan 31 (IANS) Distinguished scientist P.R. Vasudeva Rao took over as the new director of the Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research (IGCAR) from S.C. Chetal who retired Thursday.
New Delhi, Jan. 31 (ANI): A day after the Madras High Court stayed the release of Kamal Haasan's film 'Vishwaroopam', Congress MP Abhishek Manu Singhvi on Thursday came out in support of the actor, saying how can a ban be imposed on a film after it has been certified by the Censor Board.
Chennai, Jan 30 (IANS) An emotional Kamal Hassan Wednesday threatened to quit India if the ban in Tamil Nadu on his controversial film "Vishwaroopam" wasn't lifted but the Madras High Court reimposed the ban.
New Delhi, Jan 30 (IANS) Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde Wednesday came out in support of filmmaker Kamal Haasan, saying all have "freedom of expression".
New Delhi, Jan 30 (IANS) The Congress Wednesday termed as "unfortunate" the remark of actor-filmmaker Kamal Haasan that he may leave the country if the final verdict on his controversial film "Vishwaroopam" was not in his favour.
Chennai, Jan. 30 (ANI): In a major setback to actor Kamal Haasan, the Madras High Court on Wednesday stayed the release of his film 'Vishwaroopam', setting aside the interim order given by the single judge bench yesterday.
New Delhi, Jan 30 (IANS) Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) chairperson Leela Samson is in state of shock after the ban on Kamal Haasan's film "Vishwaroopam", and says that the act is "an infringement on freedom of expression".
Chennai, Jan 30 (IANS) The problems for the veteran actor Kamal Haasan's mega-budget "Vishwaroopam" increased after the Madras High Court Wednesday set aside the single judge's interim order that allowed screening of the film in the state.
New Delhi, Jan 30 (IANS) The World Book Fair 2013 beginning Feb 4 will celebrate indigenous literature with its theme, "Indigenous Voices - Mapping India's Folk and Tribal Literature", and commemorate the 150th birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda with a special pavilion exhibiting photographs and books from the spiritualist's life.
Giving a major set back to Veteran film maker and actor Kamal Haasan, the double bench of Madras High Court (HC) has turned the decision of HC's to scrap ban from his controversial movie 'Vishwaroopam' and ordered to retain it till the next hearing, scheduled to be held on Monday...........................
Chennai, Jan 30 (IANS) Southern actor Siddharth says it is shocking to hear that Tamil superstar Kamal Haasan is planning to leave India because of "unfair persecution" on his film "Vishwaroopam".
Chennai, Jan 30 (IANS) Citing the late M.F. Husain, actor-filmmaker Kamal Haasan Wednesday said he could be forced to look for a secular state overseas and even change his passport if the final verdict on his film "Vishwaroopam" was not in his favour.
Chennai, Jan. 30 (ANI): Expressing disappointment with the Tamil Nadu Government's move to appeal against the Madras High Court's verdict that allowed his big-budget thriller 'Vishwaroopam' to be released in the state, actor Kamal Haasan on Wednesday said he would look for another country to stay if he could not find a secular place in India.
Chennai, Jan 30 (IANS) Veteran actor Kamal Haasan says that if the ban on his controversial film "Vishwaroopam" is not lifted, he might have to look out for a "secular state" and that can be out of the country.
Chennai, Jan 28 (IANS) The verdict on the ban on "Vishwaroopam" has been deferred till Tuesday with the Madras High Court's Justice K. Venkatraman asking actor-filmmaker Kamal Haasan to explore ways of a settlement with the Tamil Nadu government.
Chennai, Jan 26 (IANS) Madras High Court's Justice K. Venkatraman, along with some judicial members, watched a private screening of Kamal Haasan's banned film "Vishwaroopam" in Chennai Saturday. The court is likely present its final verdict on the movie's release in Tamil Nadu Jan 28.
New Delhi, Jan 26 (IANS) Tableaux paying tribute to India cinema on its 100th anniversary and homage to Swami Vivekananda were among the varied display of art and culture at the 64th Republic Day parade here Saturday.
Mumbai, Jan 24 (IANS) Actor-producer John Abraham harbours two high-speed dreams - he wants to participate in a car rally and a bike race.
Chennai/New Delhi/Lucknow, Jan.24 (ANI): The Madras High Court on Thursday stayed release of Kamal Hasan's movie 'Vishwaroopam' till January 28.
Kolkata, Jan 23 (IANS) Swami Vivekananda and Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, one a great monk and the other a champion nationalist, believed in the power of youth to transform India, West Bengal Governor M.K. Narayanan said here Wednesday.
Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 22 (IANS) Malayalam superstar Suresh Gopi was due to sing a duet with Remya Nambeesan for Swami Vivekananda's 150th birth anniversary, but he had to back out following ill-health.
Washington, January 22 (ANI): People with high levels of the so-called 'ugly' cholesterol have three times higher risk of developing ischaemic heart disease.
Washington, January 22 (ANI): People with high levels of the so-called 'ugly' cholesterol have three times higher risk of developing ischaemic heart disease.
Kolkata, Jan.20 (ANI): Participating in the 116th birth anniversary celebrations of well known freedom fighter Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose here, President Pranab Mukherjee on Sunday described him as a "real icon" for the youth, as his life was a story of sacrifice and service to India.
Kolkata, Jan 20 (IANS) Describing Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose as a "real icon" for the youth, President Pranab Mukherjee Sunday said his life was a story of sacrifice and service to the cause of India.
Mumbai, Jan 18 (IANS) Mugdha Godse is experiencing the winter chill in the capital thanks to a shooting commitment. She is busy working on an item number for the sequel of "Saheb, Biwi Aur Gangster".
Kolkata, Jan. 18 (ANI): President Pranab Mukherjee inaugurated the Ramakrishna Math and the Ramakrishna Mission's celebration of the 150th birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda at Swamiji's own birthplace here on Friday.
Kolkata, Jan 18 (IANS) Hailing Swami Vivekananda as the one who brought back self-confidence in a shaken nation through his teaching and philosophy, President Pranab Mukherjee Friday said the monk would continue to be relevant for as long as the march of civilisation continued.
Kolkata, Jan 18 (ANI): President Pranab Mukherjee will inaugurate the 150th birth anniversary celebrations of Swami Vivekananda here today.
Bangalore, Jan 17 (IANS) A 35-foot tall Eiffel Tower replica made up of over 250,000 roses and a six-foot statue of Swami Vivekananda decorated with various flowers are the star attractions at Republic Day flower show beginning here Friday.
New Delhi, Jan 17 (ANI): President Pranab Mukherjee will undertake a four-day visit to Andhra Pradesh and West Bengal from today.
Kolkata, Jan 16 (IANS) President Pranab Mukherjee will Thursday embark on a three-day tour of West Bengal to attend several functions and inaugurate an airport terminal building here.
Chennai, Jan 16 (IANS) Southern filmmaker Mani Ratnam has had a two-decade association with music composer A.R. Rahman but says he still hasn't figured out quite how the Mozart of Madras works.
Kolkata, Jan 14 (IANS) Assailing West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for using Swami Vivekananada's name to publicise her Trinamool Congress' political slogan, the CPI-M Monday accused her of distorting the monk's teachings for furthering her political interests.
Vadodara/Bhopal/New Delhi, Jan.12 (ANI): On the 150th birthday of Hindu philosopher Swami Vivekananda on Saturday, children in Vadodara, Gujarat, set a new world record by forming the largest human torch.
Itanagar, Jan 12(ANI): "When India is groping around in the dark with humanity put to shame and trying to find its way, is there a way out? Yes, there is .... by following the ideals of great saint Swami Vivekananda in letter and spirit," said Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Nabam Tuki, in his address to a huge gathering of Young India at the Indira Gandhi Park here today.
Kolkata, Jan 12 (IANS) Cultural programmes, a tableau depicting his teachings and colourful processions marked the 150th birth anniversary celebrations of Swami Vivekananda in West Bengal Saturday.
Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh), Jan.12 (ANI): Children here paid homage to Swami Vivekananda on Saturday on the occasion of his 150th birth anniversary.
Mumbai, Jan 12 (IANS) Actor-turned-producer John Abraham sports a beard these days. The new look is for his next production "Madras Cafe", in which he also plays the lead.
New Delhi, Jan 12 (ANI): To commemorate the 150th birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda on Saturday, a number of functions are being held across the country.
Kolkata, Jan 11 (IANS) West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee Friday said she read books by Swami Vivekananda in times of self-doubt to gather strength.
Kolkata, Jan 11 (IANS) Swami Vivekananda and his beliefs have become more relevant for today's society which is under turmoil and suffering from social evils, say his followers and eminent citizens.
Chennai, Jan. 11 (ANI): India goes to Oscar's again as Chennai-based Carnatic vocalist Bombay Jayashri won a nomination for original score in 'Life of Pi', raising hopes after 2009 to repeat the Academy Awards.
What is the relevance today of a monk who was born 150 years ago, lived the life of a mendicant, and passed away at a young age of 39 years? Swami Vivekananda's personality traits provide us all the answers.
New Delhi, Jan. 11 (ANI): The Government of India has decided to undertake the commemoration of 150th birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda on January 12 at the Rashtrapati Bhawan auditorium.
Mumbai, Jan 10 (IANS) Megastar Amitabh Bachchan remembers filmmaker S. Ramanathan as a gentle and helpful soul.
New Delhi, Jan 10 (IANS) Film stars may have a love-hate relationship with the media, but it seems playing a journo on the big screen is the latest popular trend among actresses. Kareena Kapoor, Amrita Rao and now Nargis Fakhri are essaying the role of journalists in their forthcoming movies.
New Delhi, Jan 10 (IANS) Film stars may have a love-hate relationship with the media, but it seems playing a journo on the big screen is the latest popular trend among actresses. Kareena Kapoor, Amrita Rao and now Nargis Fakhri are essaying the role of journalists in their forthcoming movies.
Chennai, Jan 9 (IANS) A genius in his own right, filmmaker S. Ramanathan, one of the most admired film personalities in the southern film industry, worked with many stalwarts such as Rajinikanth, Kamal Haasan and Vishnuvardhan and Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bahchcan before he bid his final adieu Wednesday.
