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India achieves self-reliance in GSLV technology

November 16th, 2007

India’s efforts to acquire self-sufficiency in Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle technology has received a major boost with the “successful” testing of an indigenously developed cryogenic engine. The test of the indigenously developed cryogenic engine carried out at the Liquid Propulsion Systems Centre (LPSC) at Mahendragiri in Tamil Nadu yesterday was successful, Indian Space Research Organisation […]


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SRK cruising past Tom Cruise

November 15th, 2007

Sharukh Khan’s ‘Om Shanthi OM’ surpassed Tom Cruise and Robert Redford starrer ‘Lions for Lambs’ at the box office. Om Shanti Om topped the box office with an earning of roughly 17 million dollars in India, and also took in 1.5 million dollars at 114 the United States. Cruise and Redford’s film Lions for Lambs […]


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Tamizhthai Vazhthu to be retuned by AR Rahman

November 15th, 2007

Tamizhthai Vazhthu(Invocation to Goddess Tamil) written by “Manonmaniam” P. Sundaram Pillai nearly 250 years ago will be retuned by the Madras Mozart and Isai puyal A R Rahman with the approval of the Govt of Tamil Nadu. According to the sources the musical work would be started from coming April 2008. Rahman was inspired to […]


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Arjun and Arya in Vishnu`s Sarvam

November 15th, 2007

With the release of his Billa scheduled, director Vishnuvardhan has decided to revive his long-shelved project Sarvam. He has decided to cast Arya who is currenly acting in Bala’s Naan Kadavul in the lead role and Arjun along with him. Initally the movie was supposed to be with Arya and Surya but since Surya’s current […]


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India beat Pakistan by 6 wickets, pocket series

November 15th, 2007

India’s wait for a One-day series triumph over Pakistan on home soil ended tonight after 24 long years as they thrashed their archrivals by six wickets to take an invincible 3-1 lead in the five-match series.Chasing a competitive 256 for victory, the Indians overhauled the target comfortably with 21 balls to spare in a floodlit […]


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Calsoft to acquire US consulting firm

November 14th, 2007

To strengthen its enterprise offerings in the analytics and business rules management space, Chennai-based California Software (Calsoft) will acquire a 100% equity stake in technology consulting firm International Innovations Inc. The target company’s valuation will be capped at a maximum of $1.32 million (approximately Rs 5.3 crore). The letter of intent (LoI) to purchase the […]


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Karthi-Nayan in Lingusamys Next

November 14th, 2007

Director Lingusamy who is awaiting the release of Bheema, will commence his next venture, a film produced by his company Tirupathi Brothers has Paruthiveeran Karthi as hero. It is said that Nayantara will be roped in as the leading lady of this movie. After her dashing style in Billa movie, Nayan is in great demand […]


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HCL Tech to partner CA on threat management security

November 14th, 2007

HCL Technologies Ltd plan a strategic partnership in which HCL will assume all research and product development connected with CA threat management security business. CA will retain all sales and marketing functions. The partnership is expected to become operational by year-end, following the signing of a definitive agreement. HCL and CA will achieve goal alignment […]


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Pooja Chitgopekar crowned Miss Earth-Air

November 14th, 2007

Sunday, 11th November saw India’s aspiring doctor Pooja Chitgopekar, crowned Miss Earth-Air in Manila. Pooja who is all of 22 years old is a MBBS student. Twenty-two year old Jessica Trisko from Canada beat 87 contestants to win the crown at the 2007 Miss Earth pageant. First runner-up “Miss Air” was Pooja Chitgopekar from India […]


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Chennai firm launches online tool for retail investors

November 13th, 2007

Chennai based INXS Technologies Ltd Tuesday unveiled a wealth management online solution called ‘Market Simplified’ aimed at India’s retail investors. The product has been launched in the US market simultaneously. ‘Every investor wants to invest his money. The more difficult job is to protect investments. What we have done is to simplify the process involved […]


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Carlos Moya to play in Chennai Open 2008

November 13th, 2007

World No.17 (former World No. 1) and two-time Chennai Open champion (2004, 2005), Spaniard Carlos Moya confirmed his participation for Chennai Open 2008. The 13th edition of tournament will be held from December 31 to January 6, 2008, at the SDAT Tennis Stadium in Nungambakkam. Carlos Moya has been an overwhelming crowd favourite and he […]


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Vijay,Malavika groove in Kuruvi

November 13th, 2007

Malavika is doing a Item number song with Vijay in the movie Kuruvi. The movie is produced by Udhayanidhi son of Minister M.K.Stalin. Dharani will be directing this action adventure movie. Vijay and Trisha play the lead roles in this Kuruvi movie. The Item song composed by Vidyasagar was picturised on Vijay, Malavika and dancers […]