After protests, Jaya’s niece Deepa takes charge as secy of new party

After protests, Jaya’s niece Deepa takes charge as secy of new party The late Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa’s niece, Deepa Jayakumar, who recently entered the political arena by launching her MGR Amma Deepa Forum, announced that she would be the secretary of the forum following protests from the public…

Lithium-ion battery designed in Karaikudi

Lithium-ion battery designed in Karaikudi Young scientists of Central Electrochemical Research Institute (CSIR- CECRI), Karaikudi have made a landmark achievement in the history of electrochemical research by developing the first indigenous lithium ion battery in the country. This invention would make India self…

Oscar has sensational goof-up, La La Land accidentally announced Best Picture

Oscar has sensational goof-up, La La Land accidentally announced Best Picture Coming-of-age drama ‘Moonlight’ won the best picture Oscar defeating strong favourite ‘La La Land’ after a shocking mix-up in the announcement of the top award. ‘La La Land’ which won six trophies including best director and…

Nothing new about sexual harassment in film industry, say actresses

Nothing new about sexual harassment in film industry, say actresses Now a Tamil actress has made shocking revelation on Twitter against a TV channel head, garnering support of colleagues in film industry. Women are invariably on the receiving end whenever they are sexually harassed. While some muster courage to open up…

TN: 4 fishermen suffer serious injuries after attack by Sri Lankan fishermen

TN: 4 fishermen suffer serious injuries after attack by Sri Lankan fishermen Four Tamil Nadu fishermen suffered serious injuries after they were attacked, allegedly by Sri Lankan fishermen, near Kodiyakarai off the island nation. The Sri Lankan fishermen first threatened them with hand guns and attacked them with sharp…

Sasikala camp faces fresh rebellion, Jaya nephew wants Poes Garden home

Sasikala camp faces fresh rebellion, Jaya nephew wants Poes Garden home A fresh rebellion seems to be brewing in the Tamil Nadu politics, only days after Chief Minister Edappadi K Palanisamy won a trust vote in the state Assembly. According to reports, Deepak Jayakumar, Jayalalithaa’s nephew, has staked claim to her…

America nation of immigrants, Indian techie’s killer will face justice: US

America nation of immigrants, Indian techie’s killer will face justice: US The United States Embassy on Friday strongly condemned the shooting in Kansas resulting in the tragic death of Indian engineer Srinivas Kuchibhotla, and assured that justice will be delivered and the federal authorities are investigating…

Guntur: 13th century temple in state of utter neglect

Guntur: 13th century temple in state of utter neglect A 13th century temple belonging to Kakatiya period was left in utter neglect at Kollur village of Bellamkonda mandal in Guntur district. It was believed that the famous Kohinoor diamond was mined at this village. The village is now under the submergence area of…

New Nagaland CM appoints 24 Parliamentary Secretaries, 6 Advisors

New Nagaland CM appoints 24 Parliamentary Secretaries, 6 Advisors Nagaland Chief Minister Shurhozelie Liezietsu has appointed 24 MLAs as Parliamentary Secretaries and six legislators as Advisor. Liezietsu who took oath on Wednesday as the new Chief Minister of Nagaland heading a 12-member Democratic Alliance of…