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ICF plans to roll out 10 Train 18 trainsets

Chennai |Tuesday, 2018 2:45:04 PM IST

The Chennai-based Integral Coach Factory (ICF), which rolls out trains and coaches, hopes to make two more trainsets in Train 18 design this fiscal and ramp it up to eight in the next, a top official read..

Directing Mohanlal has been the highlight of my career: Prithviraj

Chennai |Tuesday, 2018 2:15:04 PM IST

Popular Malayalam actor Prithviraj Sukumaran, who is making his directorial debut with "Lucifer", says directing superstar Mohanlal in the project has been his career's biggest highlight. read..

Urjit Patel's resignation signals dangerous trend: AIBEA

Chennai |Tuesday, 2018 11:15:04 AM IST

Although the All India Bank Employees' Association (AIBEA) had earlier demanded RBI Governor Urjit Patel's resignation, his calling it quits on Monday has left the banking body shocked and disturbed a read..

Must have been reasons for Patel's resignation: C. Rangarajan

Chennai |Monday, 2018 7:15:05 PM IST

Former Governor of Reserve Bank of India (RBI) C. Rangarajan on Monday said he was "saddened" and "surprised" at the resignation of RBI Governor Urjit Patel. read..

Eicher Motor to further beef up its global market share with new 650cc bikes

Chennai |Friday, 2018 3:45:05 PM IST

With two new 650cc motorcycles, Eicher Motors Ltd now hopes to further consolidate and grow its market share in the global mid-weight motorcycles (250cc to 750cc) segment, said a senior company offici read..

Alstom India to double metro train plant capacity at Sri City in AP

Chennai |Thursday, 2018 4:45:04 PM IST

In a bid to meet Montreal Metro and Mumbai Metro orders for trains, Alstom India will be doubling its capacity at its plant in Sri City in Andhra Pradesh, near here, said a top company official on Thu read..

Don't close down Potato Research Centre in Ooty: TN

Chennai |Thursday, 2018 10:45:05 PM IST

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister K. Palaniswami on Thursday told Prime Minister Narendra Modi that the closure of the Central Potato Research Station (CPRS) in Ooty will have detrimental impact on potato far read..

TN condemns Centre's permission for DPR for Mekedatu dam

Chennai |Thursday, 2018 10:45:05 PM IST

Tamil Nadu on Thursday condemned the central government for permitting the Karnataka government to prepare a Detailed Project Report (DPR) for building a new dam across the Cauvery river at Mekedatu. read..

AIADMK's silent procession on Jayalalithaa death anniversary

Chennai |Wednesday, 2018 4:15:04 PM IST

A silent procession, floral tributes and a pledge to win the ensuing general elections by the ruling AIADMK leaders marked the second death anniversary of then Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa here. read..

'Challenging for an Indian chef overseas to prove himself on home ground'

Chennai |Wednesday, 2018 1:15:04 PM IST

London-based Alfred Prasad may be a Michelin-starred Indian chef with over 25 years of experience. But in India, he is born again, with a flourish, setting up the Indian restaurant Omya in The Oberoi read..

TN leaders greet Ramakrishnan for Sahitya Akademi Award

Chennai |Wednesday, 2018 11:45:04 PM IST

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister K. Palaniswami on Wednesday congratulated writer S. Ramakrishan for being chosen for the prestigious Sahitya Akademi Award for 2018. read..