At a time when toppers are enjoying the limelight, some of their classmates who did not clear the board examinations are busy with the application process for the supplementary examinations. <...>
Probationary Officer held on graft charge 
- The Hindu
Officials of the Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption on Tuesday arrested a Probationary Officer attached to the Directorate of Social Defence here on charges of taking bribe from a woman.<...>
Metro rail stations makeover - The Hindu
The Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) has directed its project consultants to evolve an architecture-cum-engineering plan, specific to each of the 32 proposed stations, to develop the neighbourhood...
Corporation told to defer elections - The Hindu
Town Planning Standing Committee and Ward Committees chief posts vacant
15 shops in complex sealed - The Hindu
The Chennai Corporation on Tuesday sealed 15 shops in its Lilly Pond shopping complex after miscreants had allegedly entered the shops breaking open the old seals. The shops, on the third fl...
Man held for snatching chain from MLA's wife - The Hindu
A man who allegedly snatched a gold chain from an MLA's wife after attacking her was apprehended by the police here on Tuesday.According to police sources Kamala Achi (60), wife of All India...
Court closes plea against Mahatma Gandhi pens - The Hindu
Sale discontinued, Montblanc and distributor tell court
NSG to include India's request for membership as special agenda item - The Hindu
However, membership not automatic; a long road of persuading all the members lies ahead
Kaskar driver killing: four held - The Hindu
Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) chief Rakesh Maria confirmed late on Tuesday night that the ATS picked up four persons suspected to be involved in the killing of wanted fugitive Dawood Ibra...
Pranab asks NCPRI to directly forward views on Lokpal Bill - The Hindu
The NGO had sought clarity on measures such as accountability and efficiency of the Bill
Mamata's surprises keep security forces on tenterhooks - The Hindu
It has been five days since West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has assumed office and officialdom is in a tizzy. Not to speak of her security staff desperately trying to cope with her unpr...
NAC to discuss land acquisition, relief and rehabilitation - The Hindu
The other issues are: ICDS, manual scavenging, legal rights for street vendors
Binayak for universal access to healthcare - The Hindu
Expressing his happiness on being nominated to the Planning Commission's steering committee on Health, human rights activist Binayak Sen said here on Tuesday that he felt that when the State had t...
Canadian pilot arrested at Delhi airport - The Hindu
Was allegedly carrying a live cartridge in his luggage
Two Myanmarese sentenced for carrying opium - The Hindu
The Judge of the Special Court of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS), P. Surendra, has sentenced two Myanmarese, who were arrested along with 580 gm of opium. The two, id...
Maharashtra seeks security tie-up with U.S. - The Hindu
The Maharashtra government has sought the cooperation of the United States in the area of security in the wake of terror threats.U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano met Chi...
India in touch with other nations on selection of new IMF chief - The Hindu
India is in constant touch with several nations on the selection of a new chief for the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Union Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee said on Tuesday. “Ou...
‘We are firmly with Medha': Shabana - The Hindu
Concern over 3K clause in the Slum Rehabilitation Act raised at meeting with Chief Minister
Headley experience made us wiser: Rahul Bhatt - The Hindu
I am being victimised and there seems to be no end to it, says Vilas Varak
Orissa Naxal attack: 9 bodies found, constable missing - Indian Express
The nine bodies were airlifted to Raipur where a post-mortem was conducted.
Headley involved in ISI-LeT plot to kill Bal Thackeray - The Hindu
Says Maj Iqbal, Sajid, Pasha, Rana and himself shared their hatred towards Shiv Sena
Pakistan levels series - The Hindu
Pakistan beat West Indies by 196 runs in the second and final Test to square the series here on Tuesday at Warner Park. Hundreds from Taufeeq Umar and Misbah-ul-Haq followed by purpos...
Locked out of car, Indian Bank CMD slams door on regional head - Indian Express
Suspended for failing to accord minimum basic courtesies to CMD.
Gambhir injured, may miss IPL game, WI tour - Indian Express
After an injury in his right shoulder, Gambhir has been ruled out of the crucial eliminator match.
India beats China in internet contribution to GDP - Economic Times
In India, the internet contributed 5% to GDP growth in the past 5 years compared with the average 3% for Bric economies, says McKinsey study.
In lonely Melur house, mother in dark about sons arrest in Paris - Indian Express
A team of investigators from central agencies visited Mohammed Niaz's house in Melur.
Jairam take on IIT, IIM faculty unacceptable, says SandT Minister - Indian Express
BJPs Rajiv Pratap Rudy too mentioned the number of IIT and IIM achievers to counter Jairam.
ED to attach 'payoffs' to DMK - Indian Express
The CBI described the Rs 200-crore inflow into Kalaignar TV as "illegal gratification".
Calling 2G scam money proceeds of crime, ED to attach payoffs to DMK, firms - Indian Express
The CBI described the Rs 200-crore inflow into Kalaignar TV as illegal gratification.
Headleys diary names Pak Army officers, 26/11 attack handlers - Indian Express
Pak Major wanted Mumbai airport hit; initial plan was not to fight till death.
Apple risks iPad production loss of 500,000 after Foxconn blast - Economic Times
Apple Inc may face a production loss of 500,000 iPad 2 tablets after the explosion at Foxconn Technology Group's plant in Chengdu, China.
Plotters shifted Mumbai targets - David Headley - Reuters
CHICAGO (Reuters) - David Headley, the star witness in the U.S. case against the accused planners of the 2008 attacks on Mumbai, said on Tuesday that the list of targets changed as the raids grew near, irritating his Pakistani intelligence contact.
Mahindra Satyam eyes work in Qatar - The Hindu
Mahindra Satyam on Tuesday announced plans of a major engagement in Qatar's IT transformation and work to meet the growing demand of that country's government, apart from the oil and gas, infrastr...
Bharat Forge does well on auto sector recovery - The Hindu
A strong growth in domestic automobile sales and pick-up in sales in Europe and the U.S. saw Bharat Forge, leading manufacturer of components for the automotive and industrial sectors, report a 64...
M&M launches Scorpio Ex - The Hindu
Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) on Tuesday announced the launch of Scorpio Ex, a new entry-level offering from the Scorpio stable. Powered by a 75 bhp m2DiCR engine, the Scorpio Ex offers great...
Godrej Appliances launches TV range in Chennai - The Hindu
Godrej Appliances, the flagship division of Godrej & Boyce Mfg. Co., is planning to achieve a market share of 5 per cent in the television market in the next 12 months.Launching the com...
Top-level changes in Sistema Shyam - The Hindu
Sistema Shyam TeleServices (SSTL) that provides telecom services under MTS brand on Tuesday announced some changes in responsibilities of its top management.Chief Marketing Officer Leonid...
Bharti to invest $1 b in Africa: Mittal - The Hindu
Consolidating its operations in Africa, Bharti Airtel will invest $1 billion (about Rs.4,500 crore) in the continent to expand its network throughout the 16 countries. “We hav...
CPCL's net profit declines - The Hindu
Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited (CPCL), a group company of Indian Oil, could report a sustained improvement in its performance in the year ended March 31, 2011, with the highest ever crude th...
Facing up to financial risks - The Hindu
The world would like to think that it has put behind it the worst of the biggest financial crisis in 70 years. And yet derivatives, a chief culprit behind the financial meltdown that threatened eco...
FIIs, MFs allowed to hedge risk in corporate bonds - The Hindu
The Reserve Bank of India on Tuesday came out with a credit default swap (CDS) guidelines that would allow corporate entities, including insurers, FIIs and mutual funds, to hedge risk agains...
Netanyahu says will give up some land for peace - Reuters
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Israel is prepared to make "painful compromises" for peace with the Palestinians, including the handover of land they seek for a state, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told the U.S. Congress on Tuesday.
Be operationally ready, Navy Chief tells commanders - The Hindu
It comes in the backdrop of attack on Karachi naval base
Murder of youth: MLA surrenders - The Hindu
Senior Congress MLA Sawna Lakra on Tuesday surrendered before a Jharkhand court in a murder case. Chief Judicial Magistrate Sitaram Prasad ordered 14 days' judicial remand for Mr. Lakra, ag...
France's Lagarde to launch IMF bid on Wed - source - Reuters
PARIS (Reuters) - French Finance Minister Christine Lagarde is planning to announce her candidacy on Wednesday to be the new head of the IMF after the European Union reached a consensus on backing her, diplomatic sources told Reuters.
ArcelorMittal rejigs mgmt, bigger role for Aditya - Economic Times
Under the new portfolio shakeup, Aditya Mittal will have the additional responsibility for flat carbon for the European market as well.
No promises, only Congress sympathy for Karuna - Hindustan Times
Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad, who is also in charge of party affairs in Tamil Nadu, called on DMK chief M Karunanidhi on Tuesday to convey party chief Sonia Gandhi's “concern and sympathy” for his daughter Kanimozhi, who had been sent to Tihar jail in the 2G scam case. Shekhar Iyer and Aurangzeb Naqshbandi report. ...
Nadal and Clijsters enjoy contrasting wins - Reuters
PARIS (Reuters) - Rafa Nadal suffered a severe fright before punching the air with both fists in joy as he began his French Open defence on Tuesday with a dogged win over John Isner, while fit-again Kim Clijsters sauntered through her first match.
IMF chief need not be European - BRIC nations - Reuters
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - IMF directors for five key emerging market economies on Tuesday said it was time to scrap an "obsolete unwritten convention" that requires the head of the International Monetary Fund to be a European.
Coca-Cola India to get first woman marketing head - Economic Times
Globally, just like many consumer packaged firms like Unilever and Procter & Gamble, Coca-Cola is increasing its diversity ratio.
NMDC to buy up to 50% stake in Australian miner Legacy Iron Ore - Economic Times
NMDC signed an agreement to acquire up to 50% stake in Australian mineral exploration company. Proposal is in early stages and cost of acquiring shares is yet to be determined.
Congress comforts Karunanidhi but says can't stop legal process - Times of India
Congress comforted Karunanidhi but made it clear that it could do nothing to stop the law from following its course in the 2G spectrum scam case.
Enemy within - The Hindu
IT and farmers - The Hindu
This refers to the article “Are IT people the fall guys?” (Open Page, May 22). An IT professional works 12 hours a day just for money. A farmer wakes up at three or four...
Plumber & doctor - The Hindu
The article “A plumber is as important as a doctor” (Open Page) reminded me of a joke by R.K. Laxman. A pipe burst in a doctor's house and a plumber was sent for. The plumber arr...
