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Jaipur and other 40 airports get bomb threat; Dubai bound flights from Chennai and Delhi delayed after similar threats
Security agencies on Tuesday jointly conducted a thorough investigation at Jaipur airport after it received a bomb threat. Police and CISF searched the premises after the airport management received a bomb threat via email. "The airport was thoroughly checked but nothing suspicious has been found so far," the police said. The airport authorities received similar threats in April. Earlier in the day, a private college also got a bomb blast threat which turned out to be a hoax.
View: Cyclone Michaung and its disruptive lesson
There were clearly localised problems over poor maintenance of stormwater drains. The larger issues of 2015, which was uncontrolled building on wetlands - the viral video of cars being swept away was taken near the Pallanikarai marshland, visible in the back - and the ways in which the Cooum River and Buckingham canal have been built over, particularly for metro construction, have been brushed aside.
197 officers pass out from Officers Training Academy in Tamil Nadu, join Indian army
A total of 197 officers, including 161 Gentleman Cadets and 36 Women Cadets, have been commissioned into the Indian Army after completing their 11-month training at the Officers Training Academy (OTA) in Chennai. The commissioning ceremony included a military parade, which was reviewed by General Manoj Pande, Chief of Army Staff. The officers were encouraged to uphold the values of selfless service to the nation and strive for excellence.
The Sengol story: From Nehru's 'Golden Walking Stick' to new symbol of Indian democracy
In a remarkable tale that spans discovery, recognition and national significance, Chennai-based Vummudi Bangaru Jewellers (VBJ) found themselves at the center of attention when their one-minute video caught the eye of none other than Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Little did they know that their journey would lead to the retrieval of the long-forgotten 'sengol,' a majestic gold sceptre symbolizing the transfer of power from the British in 1947. Uncovered at the Allahabad Museum, the sceptre had remained misidentified for years, mislabelled as Nehru's 'golden walking stick.'
Amitabh Bachchan, Martin Scorsese announce 7th edition of Film Preservation and Restoration Workshop
The workshop will be held from December 4-10 at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalay.
How well do you know India? This Independence Day weekend, here are 10 museums to test your GK
This I-Day weekend, engage in some time travel and visit these museums to unravel more about our history.
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India major contributor as Singapore visitor arrivals increases 12-fold
The largest group of visitors is from neighbours Indonesia at 282,000. Malaysia is third with 139,000 visiting Singapore by air, followed by Australia (125,000) and the Philippines (81,000). Together the top five account for over 56 per cent of international visitors for the January to June period of this year.
Cooking up possibilities for the differently-abled: This Chennai museum finds different ways to accomplish simple kitchen tasks
The museum features devices that make it easy to peel veggies and clean leafy greens.
Amaravati stupa remnants in Chennai museum deserve as much support as Telangana’s Buddhavanam
The new 'stupa' has 133 sculpted sandstone panels on its drum and dome- including one of BR Ambedkar embracing Buddhism-and a brass-coated mandapam with eight statues of the Buddha (made by some 1,200 artisans from Allagadda in Andhra Pradesh. The sprawling complex also has a Jatakavanam, a Dhyanavanam, a convention centre, hotels, auditoria, a Buddhist arts and crafts village and even a traditional Buddhist medicine centre.
An art sleuth from Chennai is taking on traffickers in a $10 billion black market
With encyclopedic command of the material, Kumar hunts for distinguishing marks on antiques, matching archival photographs with offerings in glossy Christie’s catalogs. His network assists police squads, busts smugglers and scrutinizes customs records. They make little money from the work, he said, leaning on volunteers to send tips through social media and conduct “hard-core background searches.”
No e-pass required within districts in TN: Palaniswami announces as part of easing lockdown
A state government statement said all shops, malls, temples and clubs would function from September 1.However, theatres, schools and colleges will remain closed.
Tourism not hit due to CAA or Article 370: Union Minister Prahlad Singh Patel
"We will take complete responsibility if some untoward incident happens and not go about giving excuses. Even as the minister should not be taking blame for anything happening in the entire country, I will not shun from taking responsibility. However, I disagree that India is highly unsafe for women tourists," said minister of state for culture & tourism.
Lemon Tree Hotels debuts In Kolkata with its upper midscale brand
According to a company statement, the hotel offers 3,500 square feet fully equipped banquet space, including two conference rooms appropriate for corporate meetings and special events.
Why the Navy wants to sink INS Cuddalore off Puducherry
In a couple of months, the decommissioned minesweeper will be sunk in the waters 7km off the Puducherry coast to become India’s first underwater museum and barnacles are crucial to the success of the venture.
Rail coach restaurant set up at ICF Chennai
The restaurant, constructed in a record three months time, offers Chinese, Continental, North Indian, and South Indian food to its guests.
IIT alumnus launches accelerator to help IIT startups in US
The initiative is to provide mentorship, incubation and other necessary support to the budding entrepreneurs and to connect the IIT alumni at the Silicon valley in America.
Planning the long weekend break? Here are quick getaway ideas from Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai
And if you're based out of Ahmedabad, Patan is an excellent option to explore.
Robert Bruce Foote: The geologist who unearthed south India's pre-history
Foote set up the Mysore Geological Department in Bengaluru.
PM Narendra Modi's birthday to be observed as 'Seva Diwas' nationwide
Modi will today dedicate to the nation the Sardar Sarovar Dam in Gujarat on the river Narmada, at an event coinciding with his 67th birthday.
Tricolour hoisted in 1947 at Fort St George still flying high
The 12ft by 8 ft pure silk flag, was hoisted after lowering the British Union Jack on August 15, 1947 at 5.05 AM at Fort St George and was witnessed by thousands of people.
Down memory lane: Walking through RK Narayan's inspiration for 'Malgudi Days'
It was the image of a railway station that first burst upon Narayan’s consciousness as a constituent of Malgudi.
Meet the art sleuths bringing India's stolen heritage home
India Pride Project team scans catalogues of art galleries to track down looted antiquities.
From antiquities to stratosphere, PM Modi explores new aspects of US-India ties
Some 200 more pieces more pieces stolen from India and hawked by art dealers -- to museums and private collections across the US will be returned immediately.
19th century Benz car replica rolls out on heritage drive
A replica of classy 19th century Benz Motorwagen was today flagged off here on a non-stop heritage drive to Chennai. The 1886 Benz, in the possession of Geedee Car Musuem.
US museum to return more than 100 Indian antiquities
The Toledo Museum of Art in Ohio is ready to return more than 100 Indian antiquities donated by art dealer Subhash Kapoor now lodged in Puzhal prison.
Bust of Kargil war martyr Captain Clifford K Nongrum unveiled in Shillong
Capt Nongrum is the first and the only person in Meghalaya to have been awarded the second highest gallantry award, 'Maha Vir Chakra' posthumously.
India's fourth lighthouse museum set to woo visitors
Aiming to promote lighthouse tourism, India's fourth lighthouse museum, depicting the story of its evolution and history, is all set to be opened in Kerala.
Anacondas land in Chennai, to reach Thiruvananthapuram zoo today
Cargo hold area at the Chennai airport had a special consignment from Sri Lanka on Wednesday.The consignment had seven anacondas including six females, en-route to Thiruvananthapuram zoo.
Royal Enfield evaluates setting up heritage museum
It will be a first putting India alongside such famed auto museums as the Mercedes Benz Museum in Stuttgart and the Suzuki Museum in Hamamatsu.
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