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Two killed as Cyclone Nilam crosses Tamil Nadu coast

Cyclone Nilam on Wednesday swept across north Tamil Nadu coast near Mahabalipuram, about 55 km from Chennai, leaving two persons dead, including a crew member of an oil tanker that ran aground off......

Cyclone Nilam kills 11; 17 stranded sailors rescued in TN

Cyclone Nilam has so far claimed lives of eight people in Tamil Nadu and three in Andhra Pradesh. The devastating storm swept across north Tamil Nadu coast near Mahabalipuram. Heavy rains all......

Cyclone Nilam kills 11 in TN, AP; heavy rainfall expected

Cyclone Nilam has so far claimed lives of eight people in Tamil Nadu and three in Andhra Pradesh. The devastating storm swept across north Tamil Nadu coast near Mahabalipuram. Heavy rains all......

'No two set of rules for dealing with 26/11 and 9/11'

United States Ambassador to India Timothy J Roemer on Tuesday asserted that America was not adopting double standards while dealing with 26/11 and 9/11, and said that both the countries have come......

Did this woman kidnap a toddler?

For an affluent family based in south Delhi, hiring an unverified maid turned out to be a nightmarish mistake after she disappeared with their 18-month-old son within a week. As the family had not......

Satyam may get 50-acre land from Tamil Nadu

The Tamil Nadu government is expected to allot 50 acres of land on the Old Mahabalipuram Road, the IT corridor of Chennai, to Satyam Computer Services Ltd."We had requested for some space on the......

Ex-Indian Bank CMD, 2 others convicted in cheating case

A CBI court on Wednesday convicted former Chairman and Managing Director of Indian Bank M Gopalakrishnan and two others in an 18-year-old cheating case, causing Rs 3 crore (Rs 30 million) 'wrongful......

Chennai emerged as a major trade hub: US

Ahead of the visit of Hillary Clinton to Chennai next week, the first ever by a Secretary of State, a top US official has said this South Indian city over the years has emerged as a hub of trade,......

Mumbai among world's 26 'Cities of Opportunity'

Mumbai is the lone Indian city to feature among 26 'Cities of Opportunity' list compiled by PwC. The list, Cities of Opportunity, comprises 26 global centres of finance, business and culture......

Foreign funds to NGOs: Why better scrutiny is needed

The Foreign Contribution Regulation Act was passed in 1976. It seeks to regulate receipt of funds by non-governmental organisations (NGOs). It is managed by the Union ministry of home affairs.......

'Kool has no logic but it has magic'

After delivering three consecutive hits (Mungaru Male, Cheluvina Chittara, Gaalipata), it has been a downhill journey for actor Ganesh barring films like Krishna, Aramane and Maleyali......

Would you watch these Big B remakes?

This is Blasphemy 101, really. Like Shah Rukh Khan showed with his unintelligent Don and Ram Gopal Varma with his iconically bad Aag, nobody should try and remake an Amitabh Bachchan movie --......

Golden Globes 2011: On the Red Carpet

The 68th Annual Golden Globes, held in Beverly Hills, California, saw Hollywood arrive in their most glamourous and stylish avatar. We start off the arrivals with Natalie Portman, who's been......

Chiru's nephew to debut

Get your low down on what's happening in the world of Telugu cinema, right here! Another kid from the Chiranjeevi family is entering the film world. After Chiru, Pawan Kalyan and Ram Charan Tej,......

Why Tony Curtis will never be forgotten

Tributes are being paid to silver screen legend Tony Curtis who passed away at his US home in Nevada aged 85. Sir Roger Moore, who worked with Curtis on 70's TV series The Persuaders!,......

India have to be consistent: Wadekar

Even though India start as firm favourites in the upcoming World Cup, they would have to play consistently well to go all the way in the tournament, feel former cricketers. "The beauty of limited......

We definitely have an edge: Harbhajan

Harbhajan Singh whose played little cameo of 40 and then got two crucial wickets feels that Indians will have an edge going into the penultimate day of the match. - Scorecard "We definitely have......

Images: Reina's late blunder hands Arsenal draw

A late mistake by Liverpool goalkeeper Pepe Reina allowed Arsenal to salvage a 1-1 draw at Anfield on Sunday after both sides ended their opening Premier League match of the season with 10 men.......

Team India's Caribbean flop show

Another international tournament, yet another early exit. India formally bowed out of the World T20 on Tuesday after losing to Sri Lanka by five wickets in the concluding Super Eights match. And,......

Images: When volcanic ash cloud disrupts sports

A round-up of how the volcanic ash cloud which has paralysed air travel has affected sporting events around Europe. ENGLAND Fulham's Europa League semi-final, first leg away to Hamburg on......

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Q. Q. The capital city of the Pallavas was 1 Vatapi 2 Kanchipuram 3 Madurai 4 Mahabalipuram
Lajwanti: A. more

http://qna.rediff.com/questions-and-answers/q.-the-capital-city-of-the-pallavas-was--1-vatapi--2-kanchip/25661584/answers/

Q. Have u seen the Bay of Bengal ?
Ghost Singh: A. Kanchipuram more

http://qna.rediff.com/questions-and-answers/have-u-seen-the-bay-of-bengal-/25583550/answers/25661592

Q. Who invented musical instrument VEENA ?
Sudhakar Kuruvada: A. Yes, several times - from Rameshwaram, Mahabalipuram and Paradeep. more

http://qna.rediff.com/questions-and-answers/who-invented-musical-instrument-veena-/25381143/answers/25583563

Q. What are the best places to be seen in your home city ?
Sigma: A. Origin of Veena can be traced back a long way into ancient history. Veena is a most popular string instrument used in South India. In fact it is...... more

http://qna.rediff.com/questions-and-answers/what-are-the-best-places-to-be-seen-in-your-home-city-/24488346/answers/25381160

Q. Identify - Nilam ?why she is so hazardous ? :-D
Jaya: A. Lalbagh, Cubban Park, Nandhi Hills, MG & Brigade Road Area, lot of shopping malls, Musium - in home town.Mostly beaches, temples at Kanchpuram...... more

http://qna.rediff.com/questions-and-answers/identify---nilam-why-she-is-so-hazardous---d/24383879/answers/24488405

Web results for Mahabalipuram

Former Indian Bank chief gets 1-year rigorous imprisonment in cheating case

CBI's Anti-Corruption Bureau in 1996 had registered a case against Gopalakrishnan, then CMD of Indian Bank, A V Shanmugasundaram, its zonal... ...

http://www.firstpost.com/business/former-indian-bank-chief-gets-1-year-rigorous-imprisonment-in-cheating-case-808843.html

VCK chief pleads for revoking ban order

Viduchalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK) leader Thol Thirumavalavan has moved the Madras High Court challenging an order dated May 16 this year passed... ...

http://newindianexpress.com/states/tamil_nadu/VCK-chief-pleads-for-revoking-ban-order/2013/05/23/article1601754.ece

TNSTC plays saviour for the impulsive tourists

Summer vacation is the peak tourist season in the State with people visiting the tourist spots and summer resorts taking advantage of the holidays... ...

http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Tiruchirapalli/tnstc-plays-saviour-for-the-impulsive-tourists/article4738711.ece

Relief from power cuts remains sporadic

If you have been puzzled by the erratic nature of the two-hour load shedding over the past couple of days, the answer is pretty simple. While Tamil... ...

http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/chennai/relief-from-power-cuts-remains-sporadic/article4721632.ece

Planning your summer vacation? Best heritage sites in India

Some of the ideal getaways ET-Travel recommends: Mahabalipuram; Buddhist Monuments at Sanchi; Rock Shelters of Bhimbetaka; Ajanta and Ellora Caves;... ...

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