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Court throws out Varun’s petition
TDP, TRS release first list
‘Rachakeeyam’ released
JD(S) slips into deeper crisis
Rajapaksa committed to devolution: Manmohan
Rahul Gandhi defends Manmohan
Take legal action: Nitish
Questionable investment costs power trading utility Rs. 5 crore
Saran: India finalising sites for U.S.-origin nuclear reactors
China, India must jointly work to beat downturn: Zhang
Rs.17 crore for drought-affected areas
We’re waiting for Dalai Lama to fulfil conditions
No stay on order to suspend two police officers
A son speaks
EC may take up Mulayam case today
Dangerous designs
‘Our good work will see us through’
Hitting the high notes
Race shows no clear electoral trend
Aishwarya Bachchan to be Indian Barbie
Lalu, Mulayam may come together: Amar
74 fishermen held
national
Section
Agriculture, rural India suffered during UPA rule, says CPI(M)
Advani: Congress ignored infiltration from Bangladesh
Expert highlights deficiencies in Saras flight control system
Kandhamal victims’ plea to put off polls
In Pawar country
Venkaiah pleads for Fernandes in vain
Court won’t stay order to suspend police officers
Congress plans to field 60 candidates in U.P.
BJP: No question of dropping Varun
Supreme Court won’t stay order to suspend two police officers
Lashkar still very active: Army Chief
Permission denied for Advani meeting
Navy chopper crashes off Goa
Lalu: UPA may seek help of Third Front
Court notice to Centre on Meghalaya
Editor’s killing in Assam decried
UKD told not to create ruckus
Court notice to Ministry on Meghalaya
A matter of life and death
‘China, India must jointly work to beat downturn’
Congress manifesto a packet of lies: BJP
Soumya murder: judicial custody for accused
Battle for Bihar
Mouse sees off the brush
No enemies in politics
Embraces RJD
Student helpline to check ragging
First time and legal
Mallika: give Varun maximum punishment
Youth Congress leader joins BJD
He will do it for me if I want : Priya Dutt
Have vote But not much more
SOUNDBITES
A symbol of burden?
tamil nadu
Section
“Donate organs”
Over 50,000 students appear for SSLC exams
Collectors inspect SSLC examination centres
Property tax collection exceeds target this fiscal
Taluk-level panels formed
Awareness campaign planned on voting rights
Nature tourism should be regulated, says DFO
SSLC examinations begin
Solar air heating system installed at TI Cycles
Prisoners take SSLC exams in Puzhal prison
A natural way to liven up homes
Workshop on cerebral palsy conducted
University keen on admitting American students
Fire at Pallikaranai marshland
“She is a role model for all women”
Hybrid surgery performed at MIOT Hospitals
Elusive smuggler of antique idols arrested
Fly menace hits flow of tourists to Rameswaram
Over 41,000 students appear for SSLC at 101 centres
33 per cent quota for women sought
Petition challenges detention of Kolathur Mani under NSA
32,148 appear for SSLC exam
CMC application forms at post offices
Mettur level
Distribution
Two killed
Catch them without harming
Arrangements for temple consecration reviewed
Missing bag with 150 sovereigns of jewels returned to owner
Bank branch, ATM inaugurated
Summer courses
Property Tax collection touches Rs. 1 crore
IECD orientation programme
Girl found dead under mysterious circumstances
Polling booths inspected
SIDCO to offer marketing competitiveness
Poisonous seeds given to children
‘Soil Health Cards’ for sensitising farmers to deficiency in soil
Uniform exam system for B. Ed. colleges
Sri Ramachandra Medical Centre receives JCI accreditation
Aluminium extraction from automobile waste gets nod
White tigress gives birth to three cubs
Agriculture scientist calls for water conservation
Indian Bank registers rise in loan given to SHGs
Kannappan resigns as MLA
IIT-M to support rural health project in Kancheepuram
Collector instructs officials to make all poll arrangements
New load shedding schedule
Preparations going well for elections and tourist season
Collector’s advice to parents
282 polling booths identified as sensitive in Tuticorin
Good response to commerce meet in college
Bt maize not harmful: TNAU
Training in fattening of crabs
“SRI method ensures saving of inputs and better yield”
Roadside eateries come under scanner
“Erase graffiti before March 27”
“Visually challenged students will get extra time in exams”
Dinamalar founder’s contributions recalled
I have concern for Tamils across the world: Jayalalithaa
Karunanidhi betrayed Sri Lankan Tamils, alleges Ramadoss
53 counters for collecting motor vehicle tax to function from today
Alliance talks with BJP will be over by next week: Sarath Kumar
Perils of swallowing foreign objects
Preventive detention order quashed
SSLC examinations begin in delta districts
“Optimum utilisation of space during rush hour will solve traffic problems”
Case against two
BSNL plea to Railways
Held for sexually assaulting minor girl
Meet on creativity
Milk producers seek fair deal
Free medical camp held at Rasipuram
1,203 VCDs seized
Udendiram achieves 100 % tax collection
Students urged to develop good character
Fatally knocked down
Solid waste management project launched
Studies sought to help in drafting healthcare policies
‘Wealth management service to be launched in Coimbatore soon’
PF adalat on April 13
Parents asked to check for institution’s recognition
e-MO to be extended to more post offices
“Prasanna has fused schools of music”
Rules to encourage growing sandalwood in patta lands
Clothed in exquisite charm
Exporter arrested, 150 tonnes of rice seized
Woman succumbs to burns
Battling against time
Testing time
Sand screen
Splendour
For a better future
Visually impaired held
Mother kills 2 children, held
Chains snatched
Original thinking will be respected: Vairamuthu
Recovered
Health mission works reviewed
Counter to collect annual motor tax
Collector inspects booths
Varsity, British Council sign MoU
“Banks doing best to ease flow of credit”
Terracotta exhibition
Residents’ plea for police patrol
World TB Day observed at prison
Corrections
Yoga training for prison inmates
“Do research programmes”
All for a glimpse of Rahul
Kumbabhishekam
Seminar on TB
Water level
Banking hours to be extended
Results on website
Ugadi celebrations
Stir against official
Meeting held
Watchman dies
13 stolen vehicles recovered
Metal pot unearthed
Prayer
Industrial digest
Body found in well
Woman killed
IT raids conducted
Toll to be levied
Sri Lankan fishermen taken into custody
Plea to Education Department
Southern Railway Chief PRO
Dance festival at Music College
karnataka
Section
Lok Adalat settles 438 cases
Credit outlay for Dakshina Kannada up by 16 per cent
Educate prisoners on human rights provisions, jail staff told
MUDA staff seek departmental inquiry into sites scam
Deve Gowda unhappy with code of conduct restrictions
Government officials lax in filing asset details
EC orders transfer of five officials from Bellary
Taxpayers throng BBMP centres
Borrowers queue up at banks for relief
Deaths due to TB have reduced
Deve Gowda prepares to rebuild JD(S)
The countdown begins for Sunfeast 10K Marathon
IPL venue change stumps city’s luxury, star hotels
Commitment of Congress and BJP to minorities questioned
‘Verify names on voters’ list’
Court to pass order today in ‘false affidavit’ case
‘Nothing unusual in application surge’
Youth Congress office-bearers to be selected by Monday
Peace in the time of violence
Big builders under the scanner
Police assault youth for traffic hold up
Photography contest
Mercury dips by four degrees
Mock CET for professional courses
Opening up of retail sector hits small players
Minister’s son dies of injuries
BDA layouts run into trouble
Parties eagerly awaiting Ambareesh’s decision
Cases filed against JD(S), DYFI
2,816 consumer cases disposed of
JD(S) will contest from Davangere, says leader
Coffee Board refutes growers charges
Azad for single party rule at Centre
Harohalli residents are against slaughterhouse: P.G.R. Sindhia
‘Include child rights in election agenda’
Coorg green cardamom to join select club
We’ll seek explanation from Anant Hegde: BJP
BJP emerging as a force in this Congress citadel
Farmers protest against land acquisition
‘JD(S) not bothered about Congress, BJP prime ministerial candidates’
State seeks greenfield nuclear power plant
Novel protest by students against MSEZ
‘No structures can come up in CRZ’
Karnataka Bank makes foray into general insurance sector
KRRS seeks loans for farmers
Abhiyan criticises Goa legislation
All arrangements in place in Raichur
Rs. 1,360-crore credit plan for Hassan
JD(S) names Nelge for Bidar seat
2.2 lakh more voters in Chamarajanagar constituency
Move to acquire land opposed
Sri Rama Sene stages protest
Residents oppose government move
Ambareesh keeps all guessing
Scientists told to keep themselves abreast of changes in the field
BJP MLA’s resignation sought
EC orders transfer of 5 officials
High Court allows RGUHS convocation
DGP reviews poll preparedness
Farmers powerless as crops wither
‘EC shouldn’t stop essential works’
Stop treating water as commodity: activists
Workshop inaugurated
No right turn at Webbs
Safe drinking water
Protective cover for Hassanamba temple
Demonstration of EVMs in Chamarajanagar
Rs. 979-crore credit plan for Chikmagalur
8,548 students to take SSLC exam in Kodagu
Woman found hanging
Youth thrashed in hotel, case booked
Ugadi food festival
A range for youth
This Ugadi, bring in prosperity
Two held, fake RCs seized
Panel to record priests’ statements on Monday
Seeking justice
Daily grind
COMED-K extends date
Videographers deployed in each taluk
Cases booked
Cautioned
Lokayukta team books SI
Stempeutics to go ahead with clinical trials
‘No differences in Third Front’
Toyota launches one-hour express service
Trust built over years
Evaluation scheme
Fined
Health check-up
Monthly billing
Volvo for Chennai
Badminton cup
Dharna
Coaching
Ban orders
Darul Huda convocation
kerala
Section
Maudany’s links being probed: VS
Call to promote scientific tie-ups
Private bus stir plan off
UDF candidates file papers in Ponnani, Malappuram
UDF candidate files papers
Women’s reservation can ensure social justice: Karunakaran
UDF up against new CPI(M) alliance: Chandy
Two more Independents file papers
Long queues hold up traffic at Walayar
Rival fronts spring a surprise in candidate selection
Mathew T. Thomas backs LDF
ICSE exam put off
Youth Parliament
21 nominations filed
NSS not happy with Congress stance
UDF’s main campaign point
Court observation: BJP asks Kodiyeri to resign
NSS is not happy with Congress manifesto
PDP will vote for LDF: Maudany
Curbs on visitors at AG’s office
A dream journey from Japan
LDF candidate promises development
Janata Dal (S) plans election conventions
Murali launches campaign
Development concerns main poll plank here
IOC to clear cooking gas backlog
Lights out to save the Earth
Condition of tusker critical
Indbank opens new branch
21 more nominations filed
LDF, BJP candidates file their papers
Rajendran files papers in Kollam
Lavalin will be main campaign issue, says Chennithala
A project that may end milk shortage
Various programmes to mark Earth Hour celebrations
ICICI launches trading platform
Busy brushing up oratory skills
Special counters for hearing on voters’ list
Bench disapproves of talk shows on its orders
LDF candidate in Idukki files papers
10,000 officials for poll duty in Ernakulam
Party regrets remark
Two SSLC students killed in accident
Corporation spends 50 p.c. of funds
Federation seeks ban on fishing vessels
Stay on recovering land from HML
Imbichammad Haji is new chief Khasi
Ragam begins at NIT-C
Looking to explore opportunities in India: Spanish Consul General
PDP not secular, says P.P. Thankachan
Entrance examination rescheduled
Building relations
Action against poll code violation
Battle for survival
In remembrance
A new bloom
Bishop dead
Cash, jewellery stolen
Youth Congress web site
Envoy’s visit
Cruise liners call at port
Painting exhibition
Rousing welcome for M.R. Murali
Karunakaran flays CPI(M)
Take court’s observations seriously: lawyers
SSLC results on May 8
Filing of annual returns
Weapons seized
Flower show
Papers to be filed
P.J. Kurian visits Devalokam
Temporary stoppage of trains
Files nomination
Yoga classes
Labourers arrested
CSB director board meets
Applications for UGC fellowship
First Rank in B. Tech
andhra pradesh
Section
TRS releases list of 36 candidates
TDP announces names of 91 candidates
Skies open up to greet YSR in Chevella
Protest staged against SEZs
Like father like son
NTR Junior’s move raises many an eyebrow
Where men and machine have to be airlifted
Star fans gearing up for poll battle
TDP releases list for Vizianagaram
EPIC corrections: painful, but unavoidable
Weavers seek better deal from parties
Holistic approach towards women’s empowerment
People burdened by high tax structure: CPI(M)
Surgery sans a big scar
VPT launches beach nourishment work
Alliance unhappy over seat sharing
PR faces ‘mega’ dilemma!
GMC launches drive to remove flagpoles
Chilakapeta cries for attention
EC cracks the whip against two Ministers
A constituency that has seen four delimitations
Rebels quit en masse
Battle of veterans in Bapatla
All quiet in PRP camp in Prakasam
‘No closure of liquor shops’
Help to hepatitis patients
Plea to voters
UHS results out
18 injured in clash
Three file papers
Additional marks for SSC Telugu paper
All eyes focused on Chittoor
Calcining powder used for making fly ash bricks?
Their abilities are ‘special’
Disappointed lot resort to protests
VMC gets tough with property tax defaulters
Congress facing trouble from disgruntled MLAs
Ban paints bleak picture for graffiti artists
Common symbol: Lok Satta ‘whistles’ ahead
T.G. Venkatesh begins campaign
‘I was never interested in becoming Chief Minister’
Anthrax deaths in Visakha Agency?
CMR Ugadi offers today
A politically sensitive region
Pedakurapadu: ‘no’ to demand of RK’s followers
11 candidates file nominations
Change in YSR campaign schedule
YSR kick-starts campaign
Political parties feel model code too harsh
Railway GM inspects amenities at Rajahmundry
PR looking for a perfect caste equation?
Congress manifesto a pack of lies: BJP
Congress activists clash at meeting
CEO to hold meet on symbols
Awareness programme on cancer
Kalyan Krishna raring to go
Poll graffiti hits local bodies hard!
Day 3: candidates file nominations
Nine booths for 9,000 voters at Tirumala
DCC interactive programme with contestants
Litterateurs to be feted
Career planning workshop
Fresh trouble in Grand Alliance
Hydrological cycle for urban areas mooted
Congress complains against TD’s ‘objectionable’ pamphlets
Surya Rao quits Ministry, party
‘Bommarillu’ screening stopped
Programme on space
Collector seeks report on water scarcity to crops
Eight nominations filed in Srikakulam
Secunderabad-Patna special train
‘Stars’ to shine at TANA event
Coca Cola assists in revival of water project
TD exercise to boost party morale
SSC students should report at 8.30 a.m.
Huge haul of detonators, gelatin sticks in Agency
AITUC leader passes away
DGP’s note of caution to policemen
A ‘number game’ of a different kind
In a different role
Election expenditure Rs. 1,000 cr. ?
Nominations begin
What’s in store for me?
Born fighter
Men and material
Readying for race
BSP candidate files papers for Madugula
RBI extends banking hours
Allot symbol to LSP, EC told
P. Krishnaiah to contest from Gudur
Judgment on Muslim quota reserved
Suicide bid by two TDP activists
Brahmin meet on March 29
UCCRI (ML) for Tirupati Lok Sabha seat
Ex-Minister for LS seat, son for Assembly
Dalit Praja Party names 8 candidates
Suicide bid by TDP leaders
Oakridge plans big
NCC cadets for poll duty: SP
Bus routes changed
Date for service tax
Sunil Rao backtracks
Leaders become humble devotees
Family support for ‘Chinnamma’
MLAs’ qualities
Building inspector in ACB net
Office-bearers
Workshop on sharing water
Free ICET coaching for minorities
Telugu version of police website
Top honours for Narayana students
ONGC to hold medical camp
Bus pass centres closed for Ugadi
Distance education classes from April 1
Sri Rama Navami celebrations
Copies of GO burnt
CPI (ML) files nomination
Many join PRP
Photography store opened at More
ONGC to hold limb camp
Congress candidate’s plea
School organises ‘Ashtavadhanam’
Frank Talk
Poll cell in SP’s camp office
SVIMS programme
VAO removed
Bullock cart owner killed in accident
Liquor dens being raided: SP
new delhi
Section
High Court notices over fee hike
Hoping for a great show
A shot in the arm for Metro
Congress planning to field 60 candidates in U.P. elections
Bid to involve political will in drive against TB
A new helpline to check ragging
DUTA objects to V-C’s missive
Power consumption on the decline
Supreme Court reserves verdict on AIADMK plea
A family outing
The hopefuls
Jobless girl shoots herself
Plan to celebrate “Sita Kalyanam”
Revolutionaries remembered
Seminar on Bapu’s legacy
Cultural fest
other states
Section
Gehlot launches blitzkrieg in saffron terrain
Rangasamy fails to make it to Rahul’s functions
Naxals raze police outpost, damage BSNL tower
BJP workers favour Varun as star campaigner for U.P.
3G ready for you
Two big fish in Vigilance net
Three killed in accidents
New memorial for 1857 war heroes
Undertrial escapes; three cops dismissed
Two poachers held
Rahul Gandhi calls tie-up with VCK “tactical alliance”
Congress election manifesto is a “bundle of lies”: INLD
Sukhbir slams “economist duo” for mess
Helpline set up for voters, parties
To secure highest victory margins, again
Minister performing special rituals at Ghatakeswar
Baliguda MLA moves High Court seeking disqualification of three legislators
“Very few opt for classical Tamil literature studies”
Rainy and snow end dry spell in Himachal
A challenging task for observers to track poll expenditure
CBI to probe border land deals
Shifting of IPL a loss for Himachal: Dhumal
Rain lashes Punjab, may delay wheat harvesting
Supervisor hurt in bomb attack
School students to get textbooks in time
Coop bank honours former presidents, secretaries
Discussing reach of wireless technology to rural areas
Inside Punjab
Ready for the polls
In cool zone
US team keen to invest in Rajasthan
Mokhtar Ansari withdraws plea
Sub-inspector jailed in gang-rape case
Nesting time for turtles
Defeats do not deter him
Murali Manohar Joshi a crorepati
Four held for exam paper theft
Border SPs meet
Engineering student’s body fished out
Non-stop ritual
Naxals on the rampage
Talk on women’s land right
international
Section
Obama asks for patience, perseverance on economy
Pottu Amman’s safe house captured
China for super-sovereign reserve currency
Christine Kelly to “replace” Dati
We stand by democracy: Prachanda
Taliban takes over Swat’s precious stone mines
Dhaka, New Delhi renew water treaty
opinion
Section
A time for global action
The decline of the ‘encounter death’
The way out of the Afghan quagmire
Corrections and clarifications
Comic’s name for ISS 3rd ‘living room’
Body blow to pain research
Cash transfers in new light
Alliance consolidation: Sonia fails to lead from the front
Unfortunate
IPL cricket
business
Section
Decision on gas suppliers soon
Hindustan Motors, Mitsubishi launch Montero 09
Tata Comm sells one p.c. stake in Tata Tele
Hyundai ties up with Bank of Baroda
ICICI Prudential ties up with PNB
Havells to make India a global manufacturing hub
V-Guard unit to go commercial
RIL, Infosys lift Sensex by 197 points
TI Cycles introduces super premium bikes
Continental opens new technical centre
Srei Infra signs LoI with FMO of Netherlands
UTI-Children’s Career declares 1:10 bonus
Repco Home cuts rate by 50 basis points
Ashok Leyland develops Hythane engines
Bullion Rates
Exchange Rates
sport
Section
Lee, Chetan Anand make an early exit
Focussed on the next step, says Dhoni
Motor : ‘Back-marker’s tag will be shed soon’
Horse : Congrats pleases
Horse : Aboline shines
CSK to have 10-day camp
IPL signs Rs. 8200-cr deal with MSM
SA fans will connect: Smith
Horse : River Dancer may score
Horse : Star Phoenix wins Water Falls Plate
ECB denies it lost ‘beauty parade’
Stephen pips Kutty
Narayan and Subramanian pair wins
Sairam women win title
Balachandar-Mariyappan duo triumphs
Rafath in last four
Ponting, Smith receive awards
Mekala Sushma for SGFI camp
Cricket tournament
Nel retires
A costly move
Friedel on track
Bajaj Allianz, Royals part ways
Thumping win for IGTPL
SBT, BPCL KR enter semifinals
KKR to have four captains
Suresh scores a brace
Major ports tournaments
IAF, Simla Youngs draw
Big win for IOB
Warangal to host junior National
Mar Baselios in last four
Adhiyamaan Engg. is champion
Somdev loses doubles quarterfinals
Central Zone defends title
Gold for Nirmal
‘Bucknor suggestion will lead to delays’
Whirlwind knock by Gopinath
Right blend of balance and experience
Horse : Polar Circle in fine nick
Punjab Police posts win
Motor : Hamilton faces new challenges
Ravindran revels for CIL Sports Club
Vivek in last eight
Szucsak signs off as rifle coach
Kramnik does Anand a favour
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Coimbatore Today
Kochi Today
Sign of divine grace
Tiruchi Today
Solution to Puzzle 9489
The Hindu Crossword 9490
dated March 26, 1959: National Water Supply
dated March 26, 1959: Western Powers’ stand
dated March 26, 1959: Teaching of Sanskrit
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Chennai Today
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Visakhapatnam Today
Hyderabad Today
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Regarding Henry
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Six of the best
Learning as play
Laugh along
Gourmet play
Water scare
Cars of the future
chennai
Fit, not fat kids
Hey Auto!
Saying it right
Going gaga over golf
A trophy that eludes TN
Baby need not give you the blues
Let them be
Story of grit
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A roller coaster fun ride
Of sons and siblings
No smoking, please!
Ask Shahnaz
Chill out with cherries
Sheer speed
Time for fun
Dance for a cause
Taking care of baby
Dream run
Just joking
coimbatore
The smile-inducer
Look who’s acting
Straight talk
All about relationships
All tressed up
What’s next from JK?
Stranger than fiction
Past perfect
A slice of life
In nature’s company
Sunny side to eggs
Looking for pastries?
Weaving paradise
Beatstreet
delhi
Dream girl
One of a kind
Cut the ribbon
Of epistles
The sharp shooter!
Coming of age
In search of origins
Italian Bonanza
Go wild!
Jiffy time
hyderabad
Spring in step and nature
Smooth take-offs
Hurdles and hardship
Did you know
Things to do before a holiday
Shop in Jamaica
Making an amateur effort count
kochi
In search of good skin
Hope stems for heritage
Keeping Fort Kochi intact
Rafi, once again
The mantra to wellness
Dream girl
Coming of age
Car future
Film festival
madurai
Of colour and grease paint
All is well here
Do it your way
Dream run
Moulding careers in chess
No common sense
Pathetic
Multiple ways
Be responsible
Teach children
Redressal
Awareness
Pretentious
thiruvananthapuram
Dream girl
SPB, naturally
The smile-inducer
Shangrila of art
All about seafood
The mantra to wellness
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