Presidency College students were sitting in the same hall where American rights activist Dr Martin Luther King Jr delivered a lecture during his historic visit to Chennai 18 February 1959, and watching a documentary about his famous speech ‘I have a dream’!
Brexit re-negotiations: British PM May gets frosty welcome in Brussels
Brussels: British Prime Minister Theresa May reopened talks with the European Union leaders on the Brexit agreement today and was bracing for a clash with…
US agrees to sell advanced missile defence system for Air India One
The US has agreed to sell two advanced missile defence systems to India for two Boeing-777 Head-of-State aircraft for an estimated cost of $ 190 million, a decision that will enhance the security of the planes flying the President and Prime Minister.
Kandoori festival begins with flag hoisting at Nagore Dargah in Nagapattinam
The 462nd annual Kandoori festival has commenced at Nagore Dargah, a famous Muslim pilgrim centre in Nagapattinam, with the hoisting of the holy flag.
8 kg of gold jewellery, worth Rs 2.50 cr, snatched from courier company staff
Three people, wearing helmets and riding a motorcycle, waylaid him, threw chilly powder on his face and attacked him with some weapons before fleeing with the parcel containing the jewellery.
16 entrepreneurs make it to EY awards finals
A release stated that the Finalists have been selected from among over 240 nominations and that they will be felicitated at a grand celebratory awards banquet to be held on 12 February in Mumbai.
Tata Power Solar launches residential rooftop solution in Chennai
Tata Power Solar, one of country’s leading solar energy company, has launched a complete residential rooftop solution in Chennai. The residential rooftop solutions are expected to save upto Rs 50,000 annually for 25 years, the company claims.
EF to promote Indian tech startups with $25 mn in kitty
EF also announced its first-ever Indian cohort of 50 founders who were selected from a pool of 900 applicants. Of the selected cohort 30 per cent are PhDs across various science and technology streams like aerospace, neuroscience, machine learning, electrical engineering, etc….
YLG announces 100% cashback offer
YLG Salons which recently started the ‘100% Sale’ to commemorate their 10th anniversary have announced that it will provide cashback upto Rs 5,500 on its services.
Second T20 International: India aims for strong comeback
A strong comeback will be expected from India after the hammering from New Zealand in the series-opener when the two teams square-up in the second T20 International at Eden Park here on Friday.