Madras

IIT Madras Collaborates With ExxonMobil To Develop Biofuels From Agro-Residue

Education | Edited by Anisha Singh | Monday October 14, 2019

IIT Madras and ExxonMobil Research and Engineering Company (EMRE) will collaborate for research on Energy and Biofuels.

Make Gun Powder, Andhra's Fiery And Flavourful Powder And The Healthy Curry Leaf Powder At Home  

Ashwin Rajagopalan | Friday October 11, 2019

This dal powder is standard fare at many Andhra restaurants like Nagarjuna in Bengaluru or Amaravati in Chennai and is always available in homes across Andhra.

Government Cleans Up Tamil Nadu Only When "Big Leaders" Visit: High Court

Tamil Nadu News | Press Trust of India | Friday October 11, 2019

Taking note of the extensive clean-up drive in Chennai and nearby Mamallapuram ahead of summit talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping, the Madras High Court on Thursday said that leaders need to visit Tamil Nadu often so that the state remains spick and span.

Father Of Techie Killed By Hoarding Demands Rs 1 Crore As Compensation

Tamil Nadu News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday October 9, 2019

The father of a Chennai software engineer, who died after she was run over by a lorry when an illegal hoarding fell on her, today moved the Madras High Court seeking Rs 1 crore as compensation and "maximum punishment" to those who installed the banners.

X1 Racing League Announces Calendar For Season 1, Reveals Teams, Drivers & Tracks

Sameer Contractor | Wednesday October 9, 2019

The first-of-its-kind multi-city motorsport championship in India, the X1 Racing League announced its calendar for the opening season that will kick-off from November 30, 2019. The first season will have races spread over two weekends at the Buddh International Circuit and the Madras Motor Race Track (MMRT), while the eSports initiative kicks-off t...

'Eye In The Sky': IIT Madras Students Develop Drone For Disaster Relief and Humanitarian Aid

Education | Edited by Anisha Singh | Wednesday October 9, 2019

IIT Madras students have developed an 'Eye in the Sky' Disaster Management and Humanitarian Aid Services.

Civil Judge Recruitment: Madras High Court Issues Notice To State Government, TNPSC

Jobs | Press Trust of India | Sunday October 6, 2019

The petitioner, 37-year-old Tiruchirappalli-based lawyer T Ravichandran, sought a direction to the TNPSC to either rollback the upper age limit for freshers or mandatory three years experience for other candidates.

Welcome Banners For PM-Xi Jinping Meet Near Chennai Gets High Court Nod

Tamil Nadu News | Reported by J Sam Daniel Stalin, Edited by Shylaja Varma | Thursday October 3, 2019

The Tamil Nadu government has been given permission by the Madras High Court to put up banners to welcome Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping who are slated to hold an informal meet this month.

Kamal Haasan Appeals To PM Modi To End "Haphazard Banner Culture"

Tamil Nadu News | Written by J Sam Daniel Stalin | Wednesday October 2, 2019

Actor-turned-politician Kamal Haasan has appealed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to end the "haphazard banner culture", a day after the Tamil Nadu government moved the Madras High Court seeking permission to erect banners citing the scheduled meeting between the PM and Chinese President Xi Jinping at Mahabalipuram, outside Chennai, later this mont...

IIT Madras Drops Big Tradition At Convocation Attended By PM Modi

India News | Written by J Sam Daniel Stalin, Edited by Chandrashekar Srinivasan | Tuesday October 1, 2019

A long-standing tradition was changed at the 56th annual convocation ceremony of IIT Madras on Monday, with the institute prescribing Indian attire for graduating students and research scholars instead of the distinctive gowns worn worldwide

PM Modi Appreciates Student's Idea At Singapore-India Hackathon

Education | Indo-Asian News Service | Monday September 30, 2019

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday while congratulating the winners of Singapore-India Hackathon in Chennai appreciated an idea given by the students.

"Single-Use Plastic Should Be Stopped," Says PM Modi In Chennai

India News | Indo-Asian News Service | Monday September 30, 2019

"I am not saying use of plastic should be stopped. What I said single-use plastic should be stopped," PM Narendra Modi said.

"Now Tamil Echoing In US": PM's Praise In Chennai After Row Over Hindi

India News | Reported by J Sam Daniel Stalin, Edited by Chandrashekar Srinivasan | Monday September 30, 2019

Tamil language echoes across America, PM Modi claimed in Chennai today, adding to references to the nation's linguistic diversity made in the past week, which included quoting from an ancient Tamil poet at the United Nations General Assembly

PM Modi Arrives In Chennai To Address IIT Madras' 56th Convocation Ceremony

Education | ANI | Monday September 30, 2019

He will participate in the prize distribution ceremony of Singapore-India Hackathon and do a walk through of the exhibition on lIT-Madras research park start-ups here.

"Destiny Of India In Your Eyes," Says PM Modi At IIT-Madras: Highlights

India News | Edited by Aman Dwivedi | Monday September 30, 2019

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today addressed the 56th annual convocation of the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras. He said that IIT Madras is a prime example of how a decades-old institution can transform itself to meet the needs and aspirations of the 21st century.