Chennai: MBBS student kills self May 24, 2009
The third child, daughter Pugazharasi, is now pursuing her MBBS degree at the Thanjavur Medical College. Arivarasan's body was handed over to his family members after a post mortem was conducted at the Government General Hospital on Saturday. (India Times, India)
Tamil woman shares her culture in India (183) May 18, 2009
She takes a group to ancient Hindu and Jain temples (4th through 12th centuries) in the Thanjavur, Madurai, Courtallam and Cape Comirin areas, old French colony of Pondicherry, old Danish colony of Tranquebar, old Dutch Fort/colony of Sadras, old palaces, tropical rainforests, Cape Comirin, the southern most tip of India, wildlife sanctuaries, silk-weaving towns, mangrove forest and much more. Herbert does these tours to benefit her charity, Kolam Charitable Foundation Inc.. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Jaya seals deal with MDMK, to take on DMK in 10 seats Apr 10, 2009
MDMK will contest from Virudhunagar, Erode, Thanjavur and Nilgiris (SC) seats. By clinching a deal with Vaiko, AIADMK general secretary J Jayalalithaa has completed the difficult seat-sharing exercise with her allies. (India Times, India -- Community News)
Readerspeak: The Australian team should apologise also Jan 8, 2008
Imayan, Thanjavur, says: The two umpires deliberately committed mistakes which warrants severe action, and the proposal for their deletion from the panel of umpires is correct and they deserve it. Jeetendra, Nasik, says: They must be removed forever from umpires' elite panel. (India Times, India)
Readerspeak: Aussies are now feeling the heat Jan 6, 2008
Arul, Thanjavur, says: The game should be viewed and assessed in true spirit, devoid of any bias. Expectation or motivation of any kind will lead to a more complex situation. (India Times, India)
Redearspeak: It is time to revamp intelligence system Jan 3, 2008
Imayan, Thanjavur, says: We are trying to find out excuses for terrorists attacks by blaming laxity in security arrangements. When the parliament attack happened the security personnel took cent per cent precaution and laid their precious lives in safeguarding our sensitive places and leaders. (India Times, India)
At leat five killed in Tamil Nadu road mishap Dec 17, 2007
While eight persons were admitted to the government hospital here, seven others were referred to the Medical College Hospital in Thanjavur. The Kerala-bound van carried 13 Ayyappa devotees, while the jeep from Tirunelveli had seven DMK workers onboard. (India Times, India -- Community News)
Sea Tiger, two aides arrested Dec 10, 2007
He left the wing and came to India and on the request of the wing leader, Susai, had stayed in Thanjavur in March ... The Q branch seized the boat at Mallipattinam in Thanjavur district. (Hindu)
Readerspeak: Proper vigilance can combat terror Nov 25, 2007
Imayanisaac, Thanjavur, says : True. The modus operandi of the terrorists differs which is difficult to be identified by intelligent agencies. (India Times, India)
Chef told to work 365 days a year, court told Oct 11, 2007
The court was told Rasalingam had told the Immigration Department that Mr Anbalagan, from Thanjavur, southern India, would be paid $40,000 a year to work as a cook, 38 hours a week, in his Blue Mountains restaurants. But Mr Anbalagan said Rasalingam had ordered him to hand over his passport and air ticket immediately after he touched down in Australia. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Indian chef 'forced to work every day' Oct 10, 2007
Anbalagan Rajendran, 25, from Thanjavur in southern India, was flown to Australia by Blue Mountains man Yogalingam Rasalingam to work in his restaurant kitchen in June last year. Rasalingam allegedly forged a job offer for the chef, telling the Department of Immigration he would pay him $40,000 to work 38 hours a week. (The Age)
Short story sculpted into a film Oct 8, 2007
At the Brihadeeswarar temple at Thanjavur, only 81 of the 108 karnas, or dance poses, have been recorded in the sculptures. The fictional account of why it was left incomplete forms the tale of Uliyin Osai. (Hindu)
Readerspeak: Private banks don't care for human values Sep 30, 2007
Arul, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, says: There had been widespread complaints about the coercive actions by the banks for the recovery of the dues and the suicide by Savarkar is an eye opener. Already the suicides due to Maharashtra Cooperative Banks loans have seized attention. (India Times, India)
Intel's World Ahead Moves To Tier II Institutes Apr 1, 2007
Intel India has announced the following ten institutes: College of Engineering, Guindy; Harcourt Butler Technological Institute, Kanpur; International Institute of Information Technology, Bengaluru; International Institute of Information Technology, Hyderabad; International Institute of Information Technology, Pune; Kalasalingham University, Krishnan Koil; PSG College of Technology, Coimbatore; Shanmugha Arts, Science, Technology rch Academy (SASTRA), Thanjavur; Thiagarajar College of... (EFYTimes)
Intel to Develop Institutes as COE Mar 30, 2007
We hope that through continuous interaction with Intel mentors, students would be better prepared to face the demands of the industry in their future workplaces (Techtree.com)
Karunanidhi marks 50 years in politics Mar 27, 2007
He was re-elected from Thanjavur in 1962. Then he decided that Chennai was the place to be in, if he was to be in the centre stage of Dravidian politics. (Gulf News)
Two Indians travel on fake passports Mar 25, 2007
Officials said the duo travelled on fake passports issued to two other persons - one in Thanjavur in Tamil Nadu and one in Vishakhapatnam in Andhra Pradesh. The two had traveled in the names of Ahmad Maroof Ahmad Amin from Thanjavur and Kiran Kumar from Vishakapatnam. (NDTV.com)
