Sony Music, global music giant, has taken away maximum awards at today’s Grammys 2016. Uptown Funk by Marc Ronson and Bruno Mars got a huge audience applaud and won 2 prestigious awards Record of the Year and Best Pop Solo Performance. India witnessed the Ed Sheeran craze last year and this year Warner Bros. artist won 2 of the best categories including Song of the Year and Best Pop Solo Performance for his ballad Thinking Out Loud.

Another prominent award, Best New Artist which is one of the most sought after awards, was won by songstress Meghan Trainor, who was extremely emotional while excepting the award.

Warner Bros. artist Diplo, who will be in India this week, Skrillex and Justin Bieber’s song Where are you now which was a massive dance song won Best Dance Recording and Best Dance Electronic Album. Their performance at the awards was extremely energetic and was also a first win for Diplo and Skrillex!

List of Winners

*Bold are Warner Bros/ Artist

1. Record of the Year

Uptown Funk

2. Song of the year

Thinking Out Loud

3. Best New Artist

Meghan Trainor

4. Best pop Solo Performance

Thinking Out Loud

5. Best pop Duo

Uptown Funk

6. Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album

The Silver Lining: Songs of Jerome Kern

7. Best Dance Recording

Where are you now?

8. Best Dance Electronic Album

Skrillex and Diplo Present Jack U

9. Best Rock Album

Drone

10. Best R&B Song

Really Love

11. Best R&B Album

Black Messiah

12. Best Gospel Performance

Wanne Be Happy?

13. Best Gospel Album

Covered: Alive in Asia (LIVE)

14. Best Latin Pop Album

A Quein Quiera Eschura (Deluxe Edition)

15. Best Latin Rock , urban or Alternative Album

Hasta La raiz & Dale

16. Best Blues Album

Buddy Guy

17. Best Musical theatre album

Hamilton

18. Best Arrangement instrumental or a capella

Dance of the sugar Plum Fairy

19. Best arrangement instruments and vocal

Sue

20. Best album notes

Loves has many faces

21. Best historical album

Bassment tape

22. Producer of the year

Jeff bhasker

23. Best remix recording non classical

Uptown funk

24. Best surround sound

Roger waters

(Every Sunday night on 7.00pm)

In Vendhar TV Every Sunday night telecast on 7.00pm Chancellor vivacious show "Reel Potti". The show is broadcast to cinema audiences and encouraging way to have this reel is composed of interesting three parts.

The first part Kadhai Sollapporom blockbusters event hosted by the scenes throughout the story of the film is made manifest.

Next remix duet songs of the new film in the area of the older actors and actresses who participated were mixed views in a way that is very Enjoy.

Finally, Ennodu Paattu Padungal: In this part of the display screen airing the song written version of the song  appears, excellent as a teacher to conduct the lesson.

This program airs on Every Sunday night at 7.00pm and retelecast on Saturdays at 8.30 pm in Vendhar TV. Sandini hosting this event.

Baghdad: At least three crew members were killed when an Iraqi military helicopter crashed on Tuesday in the country's Wasit province, a provincial security source said.

The Russia-made Mi-17 chopper crashed due to technical malfunction while it was flying over a village in Kut city, Xinhua quoted the source as saying.

The source could not confirm whether the helicopter was carrying any passenger. The helicopter was flying from a military airbase in Basra in southern Iraq to Baghdad, the source said.

Chennai: A heavy engineering components manufacturing hub, polymer park and a national investment manufacturing zone will be set up in Tiruvallur district near here, Tamil Nadu Finance Minister O. Panneerselvam said on Tuesday.

Sanction had been accorded to set up the heavy engineering components manufacturing hub in Ponneri taluk at a cost of Rs.700 crore and a polymer industries park at Voyalur also in Ponneri taluk at a cost of Rs.264 crore, the minister said while presenting the budget estimates for 2016-17.

"The strenuous efforts made by this government have borne fruit in the form of an in-principle approval to establish a National Investment and Manufacturing Zone (NIMZ) in Ramanathapuram district, in addition to the Ponneri Industrial Node as part of the Chennai-Bengaluru Industrial Corridor," Panneerselvam said.

He also said Rs.13,819.03 crore has been provided to the power sector, including Rs.7,370.33 crore for tariff subsidy, Rs.2,000 crore as share capital assistance to the state power utility and Rs.1,483 crore as loan support.

The minister said the state government had commenced work on 1x660 megawatt Ennore Expansion Power Project, 2x660 MW Ennore Special Economic Zone Power Project and 1x800 MW NCTPS Stage-III Power Project.

Panneerselvam said action has been initiated to establish new projects such as 2x800 MW Uppur Thermal Power Project and 5x800 MW Kadaladi Thermal Power Project in Ramanathapuram district, 2x660 MW Udangudi Thermal Power Project in Tuticorin district, 1x660 MW Ennore Replacement Thermal Power Project, 4x125 MW Kundah Pumped Storage Hydro Power Project and 4x500 MW Sillahalla Hydroelectric Project. For the metro rail project here, Rs.1,032.55 crore has been provided in the interim budget.

Colombo: Thousands of university students on Tuesday staged a protest in Colombo, urging the government to bring down the level of unemployment in the island nation.

The protest, led by the Combined Association of Unemployment Graduates, called on the government of President Maithripala Sirisena to provide jobs to graduates, Xinhua reported.

The protestors attempted to march towards Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe’s office in Colombo to hand over a list of demands but were sprayed with tear gas and water canons by riot police. The protestors later dispersed and began a fast urging the government to fulfill their demands.

(Monday to Friday night at 11.00 pm)

Puthiyathalaimurai TV telecast new political satire program “Vakkala Perumakkale” Monday to Friday night at 11.00 pm. With the approach of the Assembly elections in Tamil Nadu have begun anywhere political platforms.

In meeting place to go, something impossible to ask every political leader's speeches. All party leaders stage and fiery speeches from home to listen to their viewing audience and the show is broadcast daily on the Puthiyathalaimurai in Vakkala Perumakkale”.

(திங்கள் முதல் வெள்ளி வரை இரவு 11.00 மணிக்கு)

புதிய தலைமுறைத் தொலைக்காட்சியில் திங்கள் முதல் வெள்ளி வரை இரவு 11.00 மணிக்கு ஒளிபரப்பாகும் நிகழ்ச்சி "வாக்காளப் பெருமக்களே". சட்டப்பேரவை தேர்தல் நெருங்கி வரும் சூழலில் தமிழகம் எங்கும் அரசியல் மேடைகள் களைகட்டத் தொடங்கிவிட்டன.

ஊர் ஊராகச் சென்று, ஒவ்வொரு அரசியல் கட்சித் தலைவரின் பேச்சுக்களையும் கேட்பது சாத்தியமில்லாத ஒன்று. அனைத்துக் கட்சி தலைவர்களது அனல் பறக்கும் மேடைப் பேச்சுக்களையும், நேயர்கள் தங்கள் வீட்டில் இருந்தபடியே கேட்பதற்காகவும் பார்ப்பதற்காகவும், புதிய தலைமுறையில் நாள்தோறும் ஒளிபரப்பாகும் நிகழ்ச்சி தான் "வாக்காளப் பெருமக்களே".

In Pic: Mr.Rajesh Dahiya, Group Executive, Axis Bank & Mr. Nikhil Sinha, Senior Advisor, Coursera

Axis Bank Teams Up with Coursera to offer world-class learning programmes to its employees

* Axis Bank’s first association with an online education provider

* Employees will get access to certification training courses from leading universities on the Coursera platform

* To help nurture leadership capabilities and enhance aptitude for skills sets that are high in demand

New Delhi, February 17, 2016: Axis Bank, India’s third largest private sector bank, today signed an agreement with Coursera, the world’s largest open online education provider, to nurture and up skill its human capital through online certification courses from top Universities globally.

Banking sector in India is witnessing a major evolution with technology and innovation rapidly altering the existing landscape. To keep up with the pace of this evolution, it is imperative to equip employees with specialized skill sets. Axis Bank is taking talent management to the next level by offering its employees access to a world-class online certification programme.

Coursera will design tailor-made curriculums relevant for the Bank’s employees, in sync with industry demand, covering topics like leadership, data analytics, innovative thinking, etc., chosen from among 1700 courses offered by top universities across the world.

Speaking on the partnership, Mr. Rajesh Kumar Dahiya, Group Executive, Axis Bank, said “As one of the leading employers in India, we are focused on bringing innovation to our employee development processes. We believe Coursera would be a great vehicle for delivering world-class training for relevant skills. By offering our employees learning opportunities with the world’s top universities, we hope to not only increase the value they gain as individuals but also the value they bring to the organization and the economy as a whole.”

Mr. Nikhil Sinha, Senior Advisor, Coursera, further added, “This unique and highly scalable program will give Axis Bank employees access to industry relevant, flexible online courses and certification from top universities around the world. Axis Bank is the first Indian company to use Coursera courses in this way, and we will be working with a select number of other companies in India to develop and attract the country’s top talent.”

Medi Assist, India’s largest TPA launches Me.MediBuddy Portal for Retail Policy Holders

Allows individual and family floater policy holders to create their own personalized login credentials to access health benefits online anytime and from anywhere.

Chennai, February17, 2016: Medi Assist, India’s largest Third Party Administrator (TPA), has launched Me.MediBuddy, a portal that for the first time in the industry, allows personal and family floater health insurance policy holders to independently sign up for online access to their health benefits.

After signing up with their preferred login credentials on Me.MediBuddy, members can access their e-card, search network hospitals, track claims in real-time and also opt for an eCashless planned hospitalization from the comfort of their homes. With eCashless, Medi Assist members can completely eliminate wait time at the hospital by obtaining a provisional preauthorization at least 48 hours prior to date of admission.

Satish Gidugu, COO, Medi Assist, said, ”Our corporate customers get instant access to health benefits with our MediBuddy online portal and mobile app. Retail customers, on the other hand, are widely distributed and are serviced via innumerable personal insurance agents. So, while technically retail policy holders also have access to the same channels of self-help, they are either unaware of their benefits or are unsure about how to get started. Me.MediBuddy changes the game by allowing members to create their own username and password and on-board themselves. And they can use the same credentials to access healthcare on-the-go using our MediBuddy mobile app.”

This initiative assumes greater significance in light of the IRDA Annual Report 2014-‘15 which indicates that retail health insurance is one of the fastest growing segments today, contributing 44% of the total health insurance premium collected in 2014-‘15. There is an urgent need for the industry to respond to these changing dynamics and provide retail consumers an experience that is at par with that offered to group insurance policy holders today.

“Me.MediBuddy never forgets its users. Once you create your account, it remains forever, giving you access to current information and also, over time, building your electronic health records repository. This helps you track and manage healthcare spends and benefits utilization more effectively,” adds Satish.

Chennai, 17 February 2016: Murugappa Group today launched a new tri-lingual brand campaign continuing their successful format of eight different films featuring major brands of the Group.  The ads have been created in Hindi, Tamil and Telugu to leverage the increasing preference for the rich idiom of the local languages.

The campaign theme is ‘Together, let’s prosper’ and in Hindi ‘Jud Kar Badhein’, rooted in the prevailing mood of progress. The campaign objective is to move brand initiatives to the next level, i.e. to progress from ‘recognition’ to a ‘connect’.

The films depict slice-of-life narrations of Indians and their aspirations: an educated farmer in Amalapuram, a taxi driver buying his first new car, a first-generation entrepreneur in Coonoor, soon-to-be-parents buying their first house in Ahmedabad and other similar people-scenarios.  Murugappa Group and their products/services feature as an integral part of these stories in helping them realise their dreams.

Timed to leverage the increased media buzz around the Union Budget, the campaign will run for 5 to 7 weeks on major TV channels. The TV campaign would be supported with promotions on digital media, radio and movie theatres in select cities over a longer period.

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Cornitos Launches ‘Peri-Peri’ Flavored Nachos – Adding New Spice to the Occasion

~Brings in new offering- Cornitos Peri Peri Nacho Crisps~

NewDelhi: Cornitos, the flagship brand of GreenDot Health Foods Ltd is all set to launch ‘Peri Peri’ flavoured hot nacho crisps. The brand is extending the palette by including this hot headed African flavor. ‘Peri Peri’ the popular raging flavor perfectly adds the exotic fiery delight to the consumer’s snack time. The spicy chilli flavor has become an international rage and with this newest offering Cornitos is keen to lure snack lovers into a journey of global taste.

The tantalizing sharp taste of Cornitos ‘Peri Peri’ nachos flavor is a great combination of African Red Chili, Herbs and Tangy lemon flavours. ‘Peri Peri’ experience is a burst of delicious tangy flavour in your mouth, that it leads you to add ‘spice’ to any non-descript moment & make it fun! This magic taste will put fire in your belly and ignite passion in your soul

As part of their expansion strategy in National & International market the popular food product, Cornitos is extending its product range by adding flavors to the existing basket. Since inception Cornitos has gained received overwhelming response from its patrons for its choice of flavors.  The snack food category is taking an unconventional route and gaining popularity amongst people of all ages. 

Mr. Vikram Agarwal, Director of Greendot Health Foods Limited said, “We are excited for yet another innovative breakthrough- Peri Peri flavoured hot nacho crisps. After receiving huge response for Thai Sweet Chilli, Olive and Herbs, we are really looking forward to bringing the sizzling flavor of the season Peri Peri Nachos Crisps to India. At Cornitos, We constantly aspire to offer a mix of Indian and international taste to the Indian palate, which tastes even better by adding our own Indian touch”.

Price: Available in 60g for Rs 35/- and 150g for Rs 85/-

Availability: It is available in all Retail outlets across India.

Pune / Chennai, Feb. 17, 2016–Boeing [NYSE: BA] and Bharat Forge Limited (BFL) announced the first shipment of titanium flap-track forgings made by the Indian supplier for Boeing’s Next-Generation 737. Bharat Forge will also supply forgings for the 737 MAX, scheduled to enter into service in 2017.

The companies continue to address opportunities to expand BFL work in support of Boeing and its supply chain partners around the world. BFL also intends to expand its capabilities to offer higher value machining and manufacture of assemblies.

Baba Kalyani, Chairman and Managing Director, Bharat Forge said, “BFL is truly honored to become India's only forging company to be included in Boeing’s globally approved vendor list for titanium forgings. The fact that we have achieved this milestone including all regulatory approvals in a very short timeframe is a testament to our technology and capability. I would like to thank Boeing and our supplier partners for their strong support over the past two years.

BFL keenly looks forward to working with Boeing and its supply chain partners to grow our relationship to significant levels. In addition to continually enhancing and upgrading our capabilities in BFL, we will also pursue merger and acquisition options – especially for machining and assembly, to accelerate our progress to become a significant player in the global aerospace component business"

“Shipment of the first titanium forging from India is a significant step towards building a capable and competitive supply chain in India for Boeing. This is yet another proof point of Boeing creating an aerospace ecosystem in India,” said Pratyush Kumar, president, Boeing India.

Hyderabad, February 17^th 2016: CA. M. Devaraja Reddy, President, Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI), interacted with the media on the initiatives being undertaken by ICAI at a Press conference on Wednesday at ICAI Bhawan, Hyderabad. 

CA. Devaraja Reddy was elected as the President of ICAI on February 12, 2016, for the year 2016-17. He is the first president of ICAI hailing from the two Telugu states. CA. Raghunandan V, Chairman, Hyderabad Branch, SIRC, ICAI and CA. Adusumalli Venkateswara Rao were present on the occasion.

Speaking to media CA. Devaraja Reddy said, this is the first time in the 64 years history of ICAI, that someone from the two Telugu states has been elected as the president. The institute currently has 2.4 lakh members off which 90,000 are independent CA practitioners, 1.2 lakhs with corporates and around 30,000 working abroad. We have revamped the syllabus for CA exam, by incorporating the latest, borrowing curriculum from of similar courses from abroad and removing redundant subjects. The new syllabus has been approved by the Ministry, currently being vetted from legal perspective, post which we will seek public comments for 45 days and then introduce it either by November 2016 or May 2017.

To filter non-serious students we are bringing in more reforms. The new eligibility exam will be 12^th standard. The examination will be of 400 marks instead of the current 200 marks, and divided as 200 for subjective and 200 marks through objective type questions. Our CAs are competing internationally as our standards are high and communication skills are excellent. We have 153 branches in India and 27 chapters across the world. We are opening more braches at places where we have 100 members. We have 2 branches in Warangal and one in Karimnagar besides the Center of Excellence at Hyderabad.

In Andhra we started branches in Eluru, Tirupati, Kurnool, Ongole, Anantapur. We need land of 2 acres to construct our buildings in all these cities besides Guntur and Vijayawada, we will pay government land rate and will spend Rs 3 crores into each of these. If Government gives us 5 acres land in Amaravati, we can set up a Center of Excellence. We appeal to both the CMs to help us in getting land in all these cities at Government rate.

The services of CAs are being utilized to the potential by private sector but Government is not utilizing our services properly. There is resistance from officials in the Government, they follow single accounting system and don’t want double accounting, which has several advantages. Railways has given a pilot project in Ajmer division, on successfully implementing it we could have a role in Railways.

There are 600 districts in the country, to control their expenses auditing is essential, it can streamline the spending, there by bring transparency and better results from the expenditure of various schemes of state and central governments. We will have a greater role with the advent of GST and even for loans offered by World Bank CA certification is necessary. To avoid Satyam like  incidents we have been advising our members to be alert and not to fall prey to some greedy people.

The Government had dispensed with the system of RBI designating CAs for banks some seven years back. Now the Banks themselves decide on the CAs for auditing and often they settle for those who suit their style, there by proper auditing may not be happening, NPAs may not be disclosed to show higher profitability. Earlier ICAI used to classify the CA firms and RBI used to designate such auditors for banks. Such independent auditors could put a check on NPAs. Also banks are getting only 20% of their branches audited, if every branch is audited than there could be control on loan disbursement. Lack of proper auditing is one of the reasons for the rising NPA and could bring down NPAs by 20 to 30% by independent auditing. We have been representing to RBI about this for the last 4 years, they say the finance ministry has to take a decision. We have sought an appointment with the Finance minister on February 22^nd, 2016 and will convey our position to him.

~Perfectly blended spices for eight Indian dishes in a unique ‘zip lock’ technology~

Mumbai, February 15, 2016: We all wish to add that extra ‘oomph’ to our home cooked food so that it tastes precisely like restaurant. With an incredible blend of spices and distinctive flavours, Knorr introduces eight new variants of Indian masalas. Right from Knorr Dal Masala to Knorr Chicken masala, all these lip-smacking variants are certain to make your near and dear ones a fan of your cooking in no time.

Knorr is all about chefmanship. Knorr experts go to extraordinary lengths in pursuit of great flavour and this new range of masalas for popular Indian dishes have been created with utmost care. Taking innovation in the kitchen to the next level, Knorr has introduced a new packaging format for masalas in the form of “Special Freshness” zip lock mechanism that ensures your masalas to stay fresh and flavorsome for a longer period.

Commenting on the launch of Knorr’s new range of masalas, Mr Abhiroop Chuckarbutty - General Manager Foods, HUL said, “KNORR is Unilever’s largest brand and the chefs at Knorr not only understand flavours but spend a lifetime mastering them. Spices are an integral part of Indian cuisine, the chef’s from the house of Knorr have used their expertise to create the new range of superior blended spices. The home chefs can now be confident of getting that same restaurant-like flavor at home every single time. The new ‘zip lock’ packaging helps retain the colour and characteristic flavours of the masalas for the entire usage duration. The unique packaging also helps in convenient storage.”

MasterChef Pankaj Bhadouria and brand ambassador Knorr says, “As a mother and a home chef I go to great lengths to keep my family excited about the food I make at home. Knorr’s new range of masalas will help you do just that! These masalas give the perfect consistency and flavour, fetching you compliments every time you serve them.”

The new Knorr Chef’s masalas are now available for purchase in stores and on www.bigbasket.com& http://www.amazon.in/

* More employees to use video everywhere with more devices, greater ease of use and low total cost of ownership

* Solutions add new capabilities to better accommodate technology requirements for its expanding retail base in future

Chennai, India – 17 February, 2016– Poorvika Mobiles Pvt Ltd., Chennai’s leading multi-brand mobile phone retail chain, today announced implementation of Avaya’s end-to-end communication solutions comprising Video Conferencing, IP Telephony and Networking, across six floors of its new state-of-the-art head office in Chennai. The framework includes network infrastructure Avaya IP phones and wireless access points throughout the building along with video conferencing access enabling collaboration and knowledge sharing from anywhere, anytime.

The consumerization of technology represents a significant challenge for mid-sized, growing businesses which aim to reduce overall costs while keeping up with technological advancements. Poorvika chose Avaya for its network solutions based on its reputation for stability, reliable service and connectivity due to robust & stable network and the ease of management. The solutions will be maintained by Avaya’s partner, SEC communications, which specializes in communication technology, audio and video conferencing, networking and security solutions.

The enhanced high-quality, low-bandwidth video solutions will help Poorvika improve efficiency with employees and drive deeper relationships. Not only this, Avaya’s highly scalable IP phones will keep employees productive, even as they move through the building. Enhanced voice quality will help ensure that they communicate clearly and efficiently. It will also bring new cost savings with an opportunity to extend these solutions to the rest of their retail base in future, which currently comprises over 200 one-stop-mobile-shops across 43 cities in Tamil Nadu, Pondicherry and Karnataka alone.

With over 240 outlets across 43 cities in South India and a workforce of over 3500 knowledgeable and committed professionals, Poorvika serves over 40 lakh satisfied customers. In the years to come, Poorvika aims at setting new benchmarks in innovative world-class mobile retail and has set its sights on emerging as India's largest retail chain for mobile phones and accessories.

Quotes

“We were looking for IT and communications architecture which would not only improve efficiency but was also easy to use by our employees. We chose Avaya for its ability to provide a secure, robust platform allowing us to reduce bandwidth costs and at the same time customized to suit our requirements. One of the biggest benefits we’re seeing from the Avaya network is that our very lean IT staff now has more time to spend on other things because we’re spending considerably less time managing the network.”

- Uvaraj, CEO Poorvika Mobiles Pvt. ltd.

“The most important element in a robust IT architecture is getting everything to work seamlessly without much external management or intervention. And this has also been the single most challenge small and mid-sized companies face in their journey to scale new heights. We’re glad to simplify this for Poorvika and with our full stack of solutions, it becomes immensely easier to manage while minimizing long term IT costs. We hope to be able to extend these solutions to their large retail base in the future.”

- Vishal Agrawal, Managing Director, India and SAARC, Avaya

Tirunelveli: The ground-breaking ceremony for construction of the third and fourth units of Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant (KNPP), an Indo-Russian joint venture, was performed on Wednesday.

KNPP Site Director RS Sundar, Project Director of the third and and fourth units PA Pillai were among those present at the 'Bhoomi Pooja' ceremony, officials said.

In 2014, India and Russia had signed a general framework agreement for construction of the second phase of the KNPP, involving the third and fourth units. Each reactor has a capacity of 1,000 MWe and are supplied by Russia. The work for setting up the third and fourth units is expected to begin in April this year, they added.

The first 1000 MWe unit at KNPP, which faced prolonged protests from anti-nuclear activists, commenced its commercial operations in December 2014. The work on the second 1000 MWe reactor is underway and government had recently stated that it is expected to be commissioned later this year.

Power supply will be suspended in the following areas on 18-02-16 between 9.00 A.M. to 2.00 P.M. for maintenance work.

CHOOLAI AREA: Part of Sydenhams road, Deppo st, P.T.Mudhali st, Part of Sami Pillai st, A.P.road, Hunders lane, General Collins road, Madex st, V.V.koil st, Kuravan kulam, Subbaha Naidu st, Outdoor Stadium, Indoor Stadium, Apparao Garden, Periya Thambi st, Andiyappan st, Anandha Krishnan st, P.K.Mudhali st, Choolai.

MAMBALAM AREA: Thanikachalam road, Arcot st, Saravana st, Krishna st, Neelakanda Metha st, Vaidhiyarama st, Soraji st, Thiyagaraja road, Deenadayalan st, Molony road, Venkatesan st, Basudev st, North Boag road, Panagal Park, Ramasamy st, Rajamannar st, G.N.Chetty road, Saravana st, Venkatanarayana road part, Bagavandam st, Jagadeeswaraan st, Singaravelu st, Sivaprakasam st, Raja st, Radhakrishnan st, Rajabather st, Raman st, Gopalakrishnan st, Vijayaragavachery road, Dr.Nair road, Gopalakrishna Iyer st, Nana st, Daniel st, Rajachari st, Basullah road, Giriappa road, Lodigan st, Mylairanganathan st, Usman road part, Crescent Park st, Sundram st, Rajambal st, Yogambal st, Singaram st, Hanumantharao st, Ramarao st, Srinivasa road, Ramachandra road, Sambasivam st, Ragavaiya road, Burkit road (part).

POONAMALLEE AREA: Queen Victorya road, Ambal city, Ambal nagar, Vaitheeswaran nagar (SSVK), Bakthavachalam nagar, Mohana nagar, Srinivasa nagar, Sri nagar, Malliam Narasimma nagar, Balaraman nagar, Sunder nagar (Exten.), Gandhi nagar, Srinivasa nagar (Lakshmipuiram road), Sridi sai nagar, Sumithra nagar, Etty Annal nagar, Devadoos nagar, Vaithee nagar, SP avenue, Vasanthapuri Nagar, Thiruvenkadam nagar, Rajeswari nagar, BVR nagar, Nanbargal nagar, Padmavathy nagar, Vasanthapuri I Malayambakkam, Sakthi nagar Malayambakkam, Lakshmipuram pillaiyar koil st, Janani nagar, Periyar nagar.

KODUNGAIYUR AREA: KKD nagar 1 to 9th block, Sidco Indl. Estate, Meenambal salai, Selavoyal K.A.koil, KMA garden, KM nagar, EV colony, Cauvery nagar, RR nagar, Thendral nagar, STP Pumping station, MR nagar, Thiruvallur nagar, Vivekanda nagar, Sulpunal karai, SA colony 10th, 11th st, Vasugi nagar, West & North avenue, First East to 18th East, 1 to 10th Central, MGR nagar, MKB Nagar Central avenue road, west avenue road, 2nd cross to 9th cross street, A part of 10 East corss to 17th East cross, 5th main road,6th main road, 24th,26th Block in Udayasuriyan nagar, Sathya murthi nagar, Durgai avenue all area, M.K.B. nagar all area, M.R. nagar all area.

Edward Maya Live Concert at the Dublin Square on 19th February 2016 at Phoenix Marketcity Kurla

After blockbuster musical nights by famous Bollywood singers and International artists Phoenix Marketcity, Kurla brings yet another musical extravaganza at the Dublin Square “Edward Maya Live Concert” on 19th February 2016.

Edward Maya, A Romanian DJ, musician, producer, performer, and composer. Graduated from George Enescu Music High School in Bucharest Edward's deep rooted love and passion for music has encouraged him to start his career as an international artist. He became a successful producer in his own right with the work he put in the making of the Romanian band Akcent album "No Tears", which scored a number of hits in Europe like "Stay with Me", "That's My Name" and "Lover's Cry". Edward’s contributions to the Romanian music industry have gained him numerous achievements, his lifelong devotion to music serving him well as he continues to improve his work and musical style.

The European themed venue, the Dublin Square at Phoenix Marketcity, Kurla has been the hub of entertainment and has witnessed a variety of International music events such as Vengaboys Live in concert, The Band From TV performance, EDM gigs as well as Indian artists such as Hari Haran, Abhijeet Bhattacharya, Rekha Bhardwaj, the famous indie-rock band Euphoria and many international tributes like Boney M, Killer Queen & Bee Geez. The Dublin Square has also hosted Runway Fashion Nights, VinoFest, BrewFest, and live theatre performances in the past. The alfresco setting and multiple dining options at the venue include restaurants such as Craft Deli Bistro Bar, 212 All Day Café & Bar, The Big Kahuna, The Irish House, Kebab & Grill, Rainforest and Pizza Hut.

Event: Edward Maya Live Concert

Date: 19th Feb 2016, Friday

Venue: Dublin Square Level 1 Phoenix Marketcity Kurla

Time: 7 pm

Entry:http://mrkt.city/edwardmayalive2016

Chennai: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa on Thursday announced free bus travel for senior citizens in Chennai metropolitan area from her 68th birthday on February 24.

Making the announcement in the state assembly, she asserted that with this the AIADMK government has fulfilled "all the electoral promises" made by the party in 2011 in the state, which is set to go to polls in barely three months.

"We had made a poll promise in our election manifesto that senior citizens would be provided free bus passes...I am happy to say that with this announcement we have fulfilled all the promises made in the AIADMK's election manifesto in 2011," she said.

The free travel, with a cap of ten journeys in a month, is the latest in the series of freebies implemented by the AIADMK regime such as cost-free milch cows, sheep, mixers, grinders and fans and laptop for students.

"I am also very happy to say that besides fulfilling all our electoral promises, we have also implemented various other welfare schemes," she said amid thunderous applause from ruling party legislators and allies. She said in the first phase, the scheme for free travel for senior citizens would be implemented in the Metropolitan Transport Corporation (MTC) buses in Chennai.

Under the plan, elderly people over the age of 60 may travel in all the MTC buses barring air-conditioned buses. The beneficiaries would be given ten tokens per month and they could give it to conductors in buses and travel free of cost.

"The scheme envisaging free travel for senior citizens in Chennai Metropolitan Corporation buses will be implemented from February 24 and after eliciting people's response it will be extended to other places," she said.

Those willing to avail the scheme should fill in an application form and submit it to transport authorities and get an identity card and tokens for travel. The forms could be obtained from transport corporation depots and transport department website, she said.

There is no deadline to submit application forms and these can be presented at the transport corporation bus depots any time, she said. Soon after she made the announcement, eight legislators, Transport Minister P Thangamani and Speaker Dhanapal praised and thanked her for the new initiative.

Chennai: A 32-year-old IPS officer was on Thursday found dead in the police officer's mess here. The body of Assistant Superintendent of Police N Harish, attached to the Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption, was found in a room of the officer's mess premises at Egmore around noon, police said.

Harish was an officer of 2009 batch and had recently been transferred from Madurai to Chennai. The cause of death was being ascertained and investigations were on, police said.