A plane carrying more than 80 people, including members of the Brazilian football team Chapecoense, has crashed in Colombia according to authorities. Medellin international airport has confirmed that a charter aircraft was involved in a serious emergency on its way to the city. It is not known at this moment whether there have been any casualties although it
know about girivalam
know about girivalam
About Girivalam: (14 km) The circumambulation of Arunachala is known as Giri Pradakshina in Sanskrit and Giri Valam in Tamil. Performing pradakshina of Arunachala is considered to be beneficial in all ways. Typically, pradakshina is done in bare feet, with the Hill on the right. Sri Ramana Maharshi once explained the meaning of the word pradakshina and how
Sporadic 'day of rage' protest against cash ban
Sporadic 'day of rage' protest against cash ban
Several thousand people have demonstrated in a number of Indian cities against the government's ban on two major currency notes. Earlier this month, the 500 and 1,000 rupee notes were banned overnight, causing chaos as people lined up at banks to exchange their old currency. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has defended the decision saying it was an anti-corruption
Legal battle over UK
Legal battle over UK
The government is facing a legal battle over whether the UK stays inside the single market after it has left the EU, the BBC has learned. Lawyers say uncertainty over the UK's European Economic Area membership means ministers could be stopped from taking Britain out of the single market. They will argue the UK will not leave the
Modi wants the country to become a cashless society
Modi wants the country to become a cashless society
In his first radio broadcast after the demonetisation of Rs. 500 and Rs. 1,000 notes, Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged for a movement to turn India into a cashless society. He asked young people to teach mobile banking and other e-commerce technology to at least 10 families. Mr. Modi termed the decision to demonetise tough and said that
Sugar output may drop by over 7 per cent in 2016-17
Sugar output may drop by over 7 per cent in 2016-17
India’s sugar production could decline by over 7 per cent to 23.26 million tonnes next marketing year starting October on a likely drop in sugarcane output due to poor rains in Maharasthra and Karnataka. The sugar output is estimated to fall for the second straight year in 2016-17 marketing year (October-September) because of drought in major growing states.
first look of ‘Ennai Nokki Paayum Thotta’
first look of ‘Ennai Nokki Paayum Thotta’
The first look of Gautham Menon’s next film with Dhanush, titled Ennai Nokki Paayum Thotta (‘Bullets that fly at me’) was unveiled on social media on Sunday. The idea for the film was reportedly conceived in mid-2013, initially with actor Suriya in the lead. After discussions fell through, Menon proceeded with his bilingual romantic thriller Achcham Yenbadhu Madamaiyada/Sahasame
who is fiedel castro?
who is fiedel castro?
Cuban leader Fidel Castro (1926-) established the first communist state in the Western Hemisphere after leading an overthrow of the military dictatorship of Fulgencio Batista in 1959. He ruled over Cuba for nearly five decades, until handing off power to his younger brother Raúl in 2008. During that time, Castro’s regime was successful in reducing illiteracy, stamping out
RIP Fidel castro
RIP Fidel castro
HAVANA: Cuban revolutionary icon Fidel Castro died late Friday in Havana, his brother, President Raul Castro, announced on national television. "The commander in chief of the Cuban revolution died at 22:29 hours this evening," the president announced on national television. Fidel Castro was 90. Some facts about Fidel Castro: * Fidel Castro led Cuba for five decades and
Balamuralikrishna recap
Balamuralikrishna recap
A look at the Carnatic maestro's film numbers With the passing of Carnatic music great Dr. M. Balamuralikrishna, we take a look at some of his film numbers that strike a chord even today. Oru Naal Podhuma - Thiruvilayadal This scintillating ragamalika became a milestone in film music with Balamuralikrishna delivering it with ease and finesse. T.M.Balaiah scores
Free on NHs till Dec. 2 midnight
Free on NHs till Dec. 2 midnight
To ensure smooth traffic flow and mitigate currency hardships, the government has further extended the date for toll exemption on national highways till the midnight of December 2. The government said Rs 500 notes will be accepted at toll plazas on national highways from December 2 midnight to December 15. “For smooth traffic movement across all national highways,
Israel fires
Israel fires
About 80,000 people have been told to evacuate their homes as wildfires swept into Israel's third largest city of Haifa. The fires follow a two-month drought and are being fanned by strong winds in the north of the city. Wildfires are also threatening homes near Jerusalem and in the West Bank. Israel's police chief said arson was suspected
Iraq truck bomb kills at least 70
Iraq truck bomb kills at least 70
At least 70 people, mostly Iranians, have been killed after a truck bomb ripped through a petrol station south of Baghdad. The blast struck in the village of Shomali near the city of Hilla, 75 miles southeast of the capital Baghdad, and wounded at least 45 people. Officials said the target appeared to have been buses carrying Iranian
Vishal to clash with Vijay for theThird time
Vishal to clash with Vijay for theThird time
Actor Vishal's 'Kaththi Sandai' was supposed to have released on November 18. In the wake of cash crunch caused by the demonetization scheme of the Government, the makers have postponed the film's release and announced that the film will release only after people get rid of the problem. Now it has been confirmed that the film directed by
people eyes on Modi
people eyes on Modi
If in the Rajya Sabha the question was whether or not Prime Minister Narendra Modi would make an intervention in the debate, the point of contention in the Lok Sabha was whether the government would allow voting on the motion. With Prime Minister Narendra Modi being targeted for demonetisation move, the Opposition has been demanding his presence in
Non stop messi scores double
Non stop messi scores double
Lionel Messi struck the opener from Neymar's sumptuous pass, and only a stunning Craig Gordon save prevented Luis Suarez from heading home a second. Moussa Dembele spurned Celtic's best chance before Messi scored a penalty. Though Celtic can still draw level on points with Borussia Monchengladbach in third, the German side have a superior head-to-head record. Brendan Rodgers'
How will India destroy banknotes?
How will India destroy banknotes?
India's central bank will have to destroy, by one estimate, some 20 billion "expired" banknotes after it scrapped two high-value denominations - the 500 ($7.60) and 1,000 rupee notes - this month to crack down on "black money" or illegal cash holdings. To give some idea of the amount of the currency that represents - there were more
3-Year-Old Dies As Father Waits In Bank For Cash
3-Year-Old Dies As Father Waits In Bank For Cash
LUCKNOW: A three-year-old girl died at a private clinic in Uttar Pradesh while her father was standing in line at a bank to withdraw money. Dharmendra had been told by the clinic that his little daughter, suffering from high fever, should be moved to a hospital for specialized treatment. He went thrice to the bank in three days
parliment goes viral
parliment goes viral
Opposition to press its demand that Prime Minister Narendra Modi respond to the demonetisation debate in the Rajya Sabha. A united Opposition on Tuesday decided to escalate its attack on the government over the demonetisation issue by holding a “dharna” in the Parliament House precincts on Wednesday morning, setting up a meeting with President Pranab Mukherjee and holding
Rajini is not just a superstar but an entire galaxy, says Akshay Kumar
Rajini is not just a superstar but an entire galaxy, says Akshay Kumar
Amid huge fanfare and a cine extravaganza, the first look poster of Rajinikanth and Akshay Kumar from Shankar’s 2.0 is set to be launched in Mumbai today, Sunday in Mumbai. The sequel to Enthiran (Robo in Telugu and Robot in Hindi) is touted to be the costliest project in Indian cinema clinching the rank from Baahubali. The film
Sultan meets Kabali at 2.0 first look launch
Sultan meets Kabali at 2.0 first look launch
After keeping the fans with bated breaths, the makers of 2.0 have finally released the first look poster from the film, which is already creating waves online. While the event is currently taking place at Yash Raj Studios in Mumbai, Bollywood superstar Salman Khan made a surprise visit at the venue. Speaking at the event, Salman Khan said,
PV Sindhu wins China Open Super Series title
PV Sindhu wins China Open Super Series title
Sindhu, who became the toast of the country after becoming the first Indian women to win a silver at Rio Games, continued her rampaging run as she lifted the prestigious title after beating Sun 21-11, 17-21, 21-11 in the summit clash that lasted an hour and nine minutes. World No. 11 Sindhu had come into the match with
know our tamil culture
know our tamil culture
Tamil nadu is known for its ancient cultural heritage. Tamils all over the world ar proud of the culture of Tamil Nadu and take great efforts to safegaurd and practise their cultural traits. A distinct ethnic group with a history dating back to Sangam era (from 400-300 B.C.E to 300 CE), Tamils are either Saivites or Vaishnavites segment
Rahman spin magic at Global Citizen festival
Rahman spin magic at Global Citizen festival
British rock band Coldplay performed their much-awaited concert to a packed audience at the Bandra Kurla Complex in Mumbai on Saturday evening. Organised as part of Global Citizen India festival, it was an effort aimed at spreading awareness about the United Nations’ sustainable goals of access to education, gender equality, clean water and sanitation for all. The build-up
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