Chennai: An abducted British couple was rescued and nine persons, including two Sri Lankans, were arrested for allegedly committing the crime and demanding Rs 2.58 crore as ransom. Chennai Police coordinated with Metropolitan Police (Scotland Yard), London, and Serious Organised Crime Agency, United Kingdom, state and central intelligence agencies and rescued the couple from an SUV bound for a house at Mandarakuppam in Cuddalore district of Tamil Nadu on Sunday...
09:38 AM, Jun 04, 2013
Tiruchirapalli: Aimed at making Tamil Nadu achieve all round development, Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa on Monday launched Rs 1,854 worth of projects in Srirangam constituency in the district. Out of this, Jayalalithaa laid the foundation stone for several projects valued at Rs 1,752 crore. "My government has been taking efforts based on the concept of promoting humanity and enhancing the state's infrastructure facilities which will make the state achieve an...
03:55 AM, Jun 04, 2013
Hyderabad: Seeking to mount pressure on the ruling Congress, BJP on Monday demanded that the government should move a Bill in Parliament for formation of separate Telangana or convene a special session for the purpose. "BJP will support it (the bill) fully without any condition. If necessary, you convene a special session for forming separate Telangana and BJP will support it even then," BJP President Rajnath Singh said. He was...
11:45 PM, Jun 03, 2013
Chennai: The low-cost tiffin centres, which have become popular among the poor people in the city, were on Sunday launched in nine other cities in Tamil Nadu by Chief Minister Jayalalithaa. Jayalalithaa launched the "Amma Unavagams" in Madurai, Coimbatore, Tiruchirapalli, Tirunelveli, Salem, Tiruppur, Tuticorin, Vellore and Erode through video conferencing from the state secretariat, an official release said. The nine corporations would have 10 canteens each. She also launched the...
10:10 PM, Jun 02, 2013
New Delhi: After hitting Kerala, the monsoon is expected to advance to parts of Tamil Nadu and drought-hit states of Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh over the next two days. Arriving in Kerala two days ahead of schedule, the monsoon has boosted farming prospects and raised hopes in the cotton and sugar growing belt. Meanwhile, onset of monsoon brought respite from the heat for the north Indians as the mercury continued...
07:00 PM, Jun 02, 2013
Chennai: The SSLC (Class X ) results were announced in Tamil Nadu on Friday, with a pass percentage of 89 per cent being registered and nine girls from different districts topping the list. The girls secured 498/500 marks while the number of students scoring centum in Mathematics and Science registered a massive increase. Two girls, one from Puducherry and another from Chennai, scored 499 but they had opted for Sanskrit...
09:56 AM, Jun 01, 2013
Ace filmmaker KS Ravikumar is all set to make his debut in Bollywoood with 'Policegiri'. The film is a remake of Tamil film 'Saamy'. The film will star Sanjay Dutt in the lead role (played by Vikram in original)the film is considered to be the most awaited action films of the year. The director is noted for his films such as 'Avvai Shanmugi' starring Kamal Haasan and Rajinikanth in 'Muttu'....
03:02 PM, May 31, 2013
Tamil actor Jiiva's upcoming film is titled 'Endrendrum Punnagai' to be directed by I Mueenuddin Ahmed of 'Vaamanan' fame. After Tamil films 'Singam', 'Biryani', 'Endrendrum Punnagai' has joined the league of most innovative promotion strategy by releasing its first look teaser while the film is inching its completion. The film will also feature Trisha, Vinay and Santhanam in key roles. The film is a musical and its veteran music director...
01:24 PM, May 31, 2013
Cast: M Sasikumar, Lakshmy Menon, Saranya Ponvannan, Prabha Director: M. Muthaiah; Rating: 2 out of 5 Having realised his strength quite early on in his career, Sasikumar once again chooses a film that exploits rural settings to the fullest. And every time he has used the rural backdrop, his films have reaped gold at the box office, including his last film 'Sundarapandian'. 'Kutti Puli' may likely follow the trend, but...
11:07 AM, May 31, 2013
Bangalore: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Thursday criticised his Tamil Nadu counterpart J Jayalalithaa for reportedly seeking over Rs 2,000 crore in damages from the state for not releasing Cauvery water. "We do not have water to drink but still we released water to Tamil Nadu as per Supreme Court directive," he told reporters in Bangalore. "She still rakes up this issue frequently. I do not know why she does...
02:54 AM, May 31, 2013
Mumbai: 'Vishwaroopam 2', the sequel to Kamal Haasan's 'Vishwaroopam' is being shot in Thailand, and the team even shot scenes at the Bangkok airbase, reveals actor-filmmaker Shekhar Kapur. "Filming 'Vishwaroopam 2' at Bangkok airbase. Complex camera rigging for action sequence," Kapur posted on his Twitter page along with a picture depicting a busy scene with several crew members surrounding an aircraft. The sky looks bright and blue. Kapur also posted...
07:00 PM, May 30, 2013
New Delhi: The Chennai-based hotelier, who is a suspect in the IPL betting case, is in more trouble as the Tamil Nadu CB-CID said it was considering taking legal action against him as he had failed to honour its summons on Thursday. R Srinivasan, DSP, CB-CID, said, "The CB-CID will take all kind of legal actions against Vikram Aggarwal. He has failed to appear before us. CB-CID will take legal...
06:23 PM, May 30, 2013
Chennai: Toying with names for his upcoming yet-to-be-titled Tamil remake of Telugu blockbuster 'Ala Modalaindi', Gautham Karthik is now seeking help from fans and well-wishers to zero in on an apt title. "Hey guys, Ravi (director) and I were discussing possible titles for the 'Ala Modalaindi' remake. (I) would love to know if you have any suggestions," posted Gautham on his Twitter page. Gautham, who is paired with Rakul Preet...
12:14 PM, May 30, 2013
After the latest 'Thuppaki' success it seems to be raining offers for Kajal Aggarwal. She will once again share screen with Vijay in the upcoming film 'Jilla'. The latets buzz is that Kajal has bagged a role in Kamal Haasan's next venture. Kajal Aggarawal has done various roles opposite noted actors of the Southern industry. The film will be produced by Lingusamy Tirupathi brothers. It is also reported that Kamal...
06:25 PM, May 29, 2013
Tamil actor Vijay has proved his mettle not only as an actor but also as a dancer and a singer. The actor sung a song in the film 'Thuppakki', 'Google Google' and in 'Thalaaiva'. Vijay is currently shooting for 'Jilla' alongwith veteran actor Mohanlal. However, it is the music composer of the film Immam who has special plans for 'Jilla'. "We are trying all positive moves to make Vijay sir...
04:26 PM, May 29, 2013
Superstar Mahesh Babu and ace director Sukumar have come together to collaborate for a film. Recently, the team came up with many titles for the film such as 'One', 'Columbus' and so on but, the latest buzz is that the team is now considering the title 'Nenokkadine'. Debutant Krithi Sanon has been roped as the leading lady in the film while music is composed by Devi Sri Prasad. The film...
01:57 PM, May 29, 2013
Chennai: Debutant director Alphonse Putharen impressed the adudience with his simple yet quirky narration in Tamil-Malayalam bilingual 'Neram', will soon remake the film in Hindi. "I plan to direct the Hindi version as well, but at the moment we are in talks with few producers who have expressed interest in the remake. I have few actors that I would like to cast, but can't divulge information with regards to it,"...
01:42 PM, May 29, 2013
Telugu superstar Junior NTR and Harish Shankar's 'Ramayya Vasthavayya' team will be shooting in Malaysia for the film. Samantha is the leading lady in the film while Shruthi Haasan will be seen in a special appearence in the film. The music is composed by SS Thaman. The first look teaser of the film was released recently and has got amazing response. Dil Raju is producing the movie under the banner...
12:41 PM, May 29, 2013
New Delhi: South Indian actor Leena Maria Paul was arrested from a farmhouse here for allegedly cheating a bank of Rs 19 crore, police said Tuesday. Paul, 25, was living with her male friend, Balaji, also an accused in the case. He is absconding. A joint operation by Delhi Police and Chennai Police led to Paul at the farmhouse in Fatehpurberi in south Delhi Monday night. According to police, Balaji...
11:31 AM, May 29, 2013
