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CMRL has floated tenders for the construction of this elevated stretch and stations. It will take another six months to finalise and award the contract. The contractor will be responsible for building an integrated grade separator, which will link Mugalivakkam with MIOT Hospital and also an underpass at Vanuvampet. … [Read more...] about Tenders floated for Chennai Metro stretch from CMBT to Puzhuthivakkam

"As per the BCCI directive, the first two Test matches between February 5 and February 17 being held at M A Chidambaram stadium will take place behind closed doors (No Spectators/Guests/Sub-Committee Members) as a preventive measure," it added. … [Read more...] about India-England Tests in Chennai to be played behind closed doors

Many are monetising the surge in interest in houseplants. Ahmedabad-based MyBageecha is doing brisk online sales of products such as preserved table-tops (dried flowers and leaves in pretty bottles) and Moss Frames, which require no maintenance. “Since the lockdown, we have had a lot of first-time buyers,” says Saumitra Kabra of MyBageecha. Vinayak Garg is retailing Food Stix, a plant food stick that IIT-Delhi alumnus spent two years in research and development of. Stick it in the soil and it will take care of your plant’s nutrient requirements for 45-60 days. Then there’s Mumbai-based Samiya (@MumbaiBalconyGardener), who, in her quest “to inspire people to grow something, even in a place like Mumbai”, has been making YouTube videos on vermicomposting and making the most of a balcony space. She also sells heirloom seeds, after germination tests are conducted to ensure they sprout. … [Read more...] about In the #houseplantclub

In a veiled attack on Modi's monthly radio programme, the top Congress leader said his Tamil Nadu visit was not to tell people his 'Mann Ki Baat,' or advise them on what they should do but to listen to them, understand their problems and help resolve them. … [Read more...] about Rahul Gandhi slams PM Modi, says Chinese troops occupying Indian territory

In the south, Karnataka’s farmers are planning major rallies in Bengaluru and Belgavi, but say there may be as many bullock carts as tractors. “In our area, there are not so many tractors. Also, the sugarcane season is going on. So one or two tractors will come from each village, but there will be people on bullock carts, motorbikes and on foot, coming to salute the flag in Belagavi,” said Jayashree Gurannanavar, leader of the Karnataka Rajya Raitha Sanga (KRRS). … [Read more...] about Farmers groups hold rallies, protests across the country