This Madras Week, that is traditionally celebrated in August, the members of India Poetry Circle (IPC) in Chennai decided on a different kind of tribute to the city they love – Chennai that was known as Madras. They have brought out an anthology of poetry and prose – an illustrated one at that – for the occasion.
Handbook of 46,000 Tamil names released in Tamilnadu
The book was released in Tiruvannamalai Monday by Puducherry Chief Minister V Narayanasamy and the first copy was received by MDMK chief Vaiko. The book has 23,000 male names and 23,000 girl child names.
Cong leaders divided over Rajini’s remarks
Sivagangai M P Karti Chidambaram has said superstar Rajinikanth would not have supported the BJP in the Kashmir issue, if he had read the country’s history.
Dhawan under pressure to score big with series on line
Opener Shikhar Dhawan would be desperate for a big knock after four consecutive failures as India are eyeing another series victory when they clash with the West Indies in the third and final ODI here on Wednesday.
Gold, cash stolen at Choolaimedu
Nearly 16 sovereigns of gold jewellery and Rs 42,000 cash were stolen from three apartments in Choolaimedu yesterday. According to police, the robbery took place at Padmanabha Nagar, Choolaimedu. The apartments were in the first floor of a three storeyed building.
Revamped England targets Smith
England are set to field a revamped attack featuring fast bowler Jofra Archer as they try to finally get Australia’s batting star Steve Smith out cheaply and level the Ashes in the second Test at Lord’s.
Man dies in freak mishap at Periamet
A man who ran a plywood shop at Periamet died in a freak accident last evening. According to police, the shop was run by two brother Vikash Jain (24) and Lokesh Jain who lived in Veerappa
Street, Sowcarpet.
Man found dead at CMBT
A man was found dead at a platform at Koyambedu bus terminus at 7 am today. According to police, Suresh Kumar (39) of Tiruppur alerted the police that a man was lying motionless at platform 3. Officials rushed to the spot and confirmed he was dead.
Woman murdered by brother at Puzhal
A woman died on the spot after her brother hit her with an iron rod at Puzhal allegedly due to a dispute over
property.
Javadekar hits out at Chidambaram for communalising Kashmir issue
Chidambaram on Monday alleged that the BJP scrapped the special status of Jammu and Kashmir as the region is “dominated” by Muslims, a remark condemned by the ruling party as “provocative and irresponsible”.
