Everything you need to know about Coimbatore South: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more
Everything you need to know about Coimbatore South: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more
Thiruvananthapuram, June 17 (IANS) The prime accused in a cheating case that saw two members of Chief Minister Oommen Chandy's office lose their jobs last week, was arrested from Coimbatore in Tamil Nadu Monday, according to the man's counsel.
Coimbatore, June 15 (IANS) The final of the LMW ITF Men's Futures tennis tournament fell flat with second seeded Jeevan Nedunchezhiyan prevailing over Vijayant Malik who retired with a twisted ankle when trailing 2-6, 1-5 here Saturday.
Coimbatore, June 14 (IANS) Vijayant Malik lined himself up for only his second career title as he overcame top seeded N. Sriram Balaji 7-5, 6-1 to enter the final of the ITF Men's Futures Tennis Tournament here Friday.
Hyderabad, June 13 (IANS) A railway police official showed exemplary courage in foiling a train robbery in Anantapur district of Andhra Pradesh early Thursday, the railway announced.
Coimbatore, June 13 (IANS) Karunuday Singh eliminated fourth seeded South African Keith Patrick Crowley 6-2, 5-7, 6-3, en route to the semifinals of the ITF Men's Futures tennis tournament here Thursday.
Chennai, June 12 (IANS) City-based movie theatre chain operator SPI Cinemas Pvt. Ltd. has decided to go in for Dolby Atmos sound systems in 37 screens located here and in Coimbatore at an outlay of around Rs.12 crore, said top company official.
Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu), June 7 (ANI): The city of Coimbatore is playing host to an International Industrial Trade Fair.
New Delhi, June 7 (IANS) The information and broadcasting ministry plans to launch an SMS campaign to sensitise cable TV subscribers in phase I and phase II cities about the need to fill the Consumer Application Form (CAF), an official release said Friday.
Seoul, May 30 (IANS) Business confidence among South Korean manufacturers improved last month due to a steady growth in exports, which account for around half of the economy, central bank data showed Thursday.
Thiruvananthapuram, May 29 (IANS) Even though the CPI-M booted out three staff members of veteran party leader V.S. Achuthanandan from the party, forcing their exit from veteran leader's office, the trio is being allowed to continue working till May 30.
Pune, May 28 (IANS) The world's largest food processing and packaging solutions firm, Tetra Pak, Tuesday opened a Rs.700 crore ($127.27 million) production facility in India, aiming to capitalise on the modernising retail business in Asia's third largest economy as it liberalises overseas investment norms.
Seoul, May 27 (IANS) Confidence among South Korean consumers rebounded following the government's extra budget and the central bank's rate cut, central bank data showed Monday.
Chennai, May 24 (IANS) The Tamil Nadu Tennis Association (TNTA) will be conducting three ITF Men's Futures Hard Court tennis tournaments in Chennai and Coimbatore.
New Delhi, May 22 (ANI): The shift away from paper records and the overt dependence on computers to boost proficiency has created new challenges for both the government and private companies, as they defend intellectual property, scrutinise fraud, and guard their reputations from external threats.
New Delhi, May 22 (ANI): The shift away from paper records and the overt dependence on computers to boost proficiency has created new challenges for both the government and private companies, as they defend intellectual property, scrutinise fraud, and guard their reputations from external threats.
New Delhi, May 22 (ANI): The shift away from paper records and the overt dependence on computers to boost proficiency has created new challenges for both the government and private companies, as they defend intellectual property, scrutinise fraud, and guard their reputations from external threats.
Coimbatore, May 21 (ANI): To completely eliminate circulation of fake passports a new model of passport has been launched, which along with the actual image of the holder will also contain his ghost image.
Kathmandu, May 20 (IANS) A 58-year-old Chinese climber died Monday while attempting to climb the Lhotse peak, the world's fourth highest, officials said.
Dubai, May 15 (IANS) The body of an Indian woman, who committed suicide Sunday in her apartment in Bahrain's capital Manama, will be repatriated to her Coimbatore city home in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu.
Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu), May 15 (ANI): Artists associated with India's circus industry have expressed their distress over a ban on the use of wild animals, claiming that half of the circus companies have shut their operations.
Thiruvananthapuram, May 14 (IANS) The central leadership of the CPI-M had sacked three of his staff members but former Kerala chief minister V.S. Achuthanandan appeared to have taken it in his stride and Tuesday appeared for a party meeting after three months.
New Delhi/Thiruvananthapuram, May 12 (IANS) The long-delayed sacking from the CPI-M of three staff members of Kerala's Leader of Opposition V.S. Achuthanandan was effected Sunday at the two-day politburo and central committee meeting of the party in New Delhi.
Beijing, May 10 (IANS) China saw fast increase in foreign trade with emerging economies and developing countries last year, the country's ministry of commerce (MOC) said.
Rio de Janeiro, May 9 (IANS/EFE) A group of scientists aboard a submarine capable of diving to depths of 6,500 meters discovered an "oasis" of biodiversity around the South Atlantic's largest undersea mountain, located off the coast of Brazil.
Seoul, May 8 (IANS) South Korea's money supply has continued to grow amid the central bank's accommodative monetary policy, data showed Wednesday.
Rio de Janeiro, May 5 (IANS) World Cup-winning Brazilian midfielder Gilberto Silva insisted that age was no barrier as he aims to help Atletico Mineiro to its first Copa Libertadores title.
Chennai, April 29 (IANS) Kerala-based Rs.200-crore food products Manjilas Group is targeting a 10 percent market share in Tamil Nadu's rice sevai packet market in couple of years, a company official said.
Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu), April 28 (ANI): To overcome a chronic power shortage, a Ganesha Temple at Coimbatore has set up solar panels to generate its own power.
Chennai, April 25 (IANS) Four women died in a fire that broke out in a commercial complex in Coimbatore Thursday morning, police said.
Chennai, April 25 (IANS) Four people died in a fire that broke out in a private bank in a commercial complex in Coimbatore Thursday morning, police said.
Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu), April 25 (ANI): A massive fire in a building in Tamil Nadu's Coimbatore District claimed four lives.
Mumbai, April 15 (ANI-Business Wire India): South Asia's low broadband penetration and high mobile subscriber base creates an ideal setting for mobile network and infrastructure development.
Seoul, April 11 (IANS) Bank of Korea (BOK), South Korea's central bank, Thursday cut its 2013 growth outlook to 2.6 percent from an earlier forecast of 2.8 percent.
Washington, April 10 (IANS) Condemning in the "strongest terms" the killing of five Indian UN peacekeepers in a rebel attack on a UN convoy in South Sudan, the US has asked it to ensure the perpetrators are brought swiftly to justice.
Chennai, April 7 (IANS) A Maoist leader wanted for the 2010 attack on an Eastern Frontier Rifles (EFR) camp in West Bengal that left 24 people dead has been arrested in Tamil Nadu, police said Sunday.
Chennai, April 7 (IANS) In a joint operation, Tamil Nadu and West Bengal Police arrested suspected Maoist Shyam Charan Tudu, wanted in the 2010 attack on a CRPF camp in West Bengal's Midnapore, from Coimbatore, police said Sunday.
Chennai, April 3 (IANS) The 18th European Union Film Festival (EUFF) will aim to narrate engaging stories and offer an insight into remarkable women's live through 24 films to be screened here April 5-14.
Mumbai, March 26 (IANS) The congested, crowded Mumbai emerged an unlikely top spot for sparrow sightings as more people reported the small bird's presence here than other metro cities, a survey said Tuesday.
Rio de Janeiro, March 25 (IANS) The 2014 World Cup in Brazil is set to provide a record $5 billion windfall for FIFA, according to audit and consultancy firm BDO.
Juba (South Sudan), March 21 (IANS) Two months ago, megastar George Clooney uncorked a signature tequila whose money will fund his pet project for South Sudan. "Casamigos" is the name he and co-investor Rande Gerber gave it, before launching a risque advert where Clooney was caught sleeping with Gerber's wife, the former supermodel Cindy Crawford.
London, Mar 20 (ANI): The world's first hotel made entirely of cake has opened its gates to guests for one night.
Chennai, March 16 (IANS) He was a stout boy in his debut Tamil romantic-drama "Boys" over a decade ago but director Arivazhagan Venkatachalam now considers him the most energetic actor in the Tamil film industry.
Seoul, March 14 (IANS) South Korea's central bank Thursday kept its policy rate on hold at 2.75 percent, maintaining the wait-and-see stance for five straight months, media reports said.
Chennai, March 12 (IANS) A dawn-to-dusk general strike called Tuesday by a DMK-backed group in Tamil Nadu evoked partial response as public vehicles were plying on the roads while some shops downed their shutters.
Washington, Mar. 9 (ANI): The governor of South Dakota, Dennis Daugaard has signed a measure into law allowing the state's school districts to arm teachers and other personnel with guns, the first of its kind since the Connecticut school shooting.
London, Mar 1 (ANI): Championship club Sheffield Wednesday manager Dave Jones had a secret affair with a stunning net ball player, Sara-Louise Hale.
New York, Feb. 20 (ANI): A woman from New York, has been charged with five counts of endangering the welfare of a child, after she allegedly booked two strippers to perform lap dances on the guests at her son's 16th birthday party.
Chennai, Feb 18 (IANS) Tamil director G.N.R Kumaravelan says his forthcoming family-drama "Haridas" is an ode to fatherhood as the film is about the relationship between a father and son.
Seoul, Feb 14 (IANS) Bank of Korea (BOK), South Korea's central bank, froze its benchmark interest rate at 2.75 percent Thursday, maintaining a wait-and-see stance for four straight months.
Gaborone (Bostwana), Feb 10 (IANS) FIFA president Joseph Blatter urged that African countries should improve their professional leagues, so as to maintain young players in their own countries.
Washington, January 30 (ANI): Hydrogen sulfide (H2S) may play a wide-ranging role in staving off ageing, says a research team from China who has explored the compound's plethora of potential anti-ageing pathways.
London, Jan 26 (ANI): South Korean tech giant Samsung has warned there were signs that future growth of its mobile sales could be held back by intensifying competition.
Sydney, Jan 25 (IANS/EFE) A shale formation containing up to 233 billion barrels of petroleum was found in central Australia by Linc Energy, media reports said Thursday.
Chennai, Jan 22 (IANS) City-based Swelect Energy Systems Ltd Tuesday announced the acquisition of 49 percent stake in HHV Solar Technologies for Rs.220 million.
Chennai, Jan 11 (IANS) Tamil actor Karthi is on cloud nine after he became a proud father of a girl. His wife Ranjini gave birth to their daughter in Apollo Hospital here Friday.
Johannesburg, Jan 11(ANI): AB de Villiers has claimed he is relishing the dream opportunity to keep wickets for South Africa alongside playing a central role as a batsman in the team.
Johannesburg, Jan 10(ANI): Kevin Pietersen has completed his comeback in the England team on Wednesday after he signed a full central contract with the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB).
Maputo (Mozambique), Jan 8 (IANS) Eleven Pakistani sailors detained at a port in Mozambique for illegally docking their ship have been released after 21 days, Xinhua reported Tuesday.
Sao Paulo, Jan 8 (IANS) World Champions Corinthians are due to launch a book on their Club World Cup success last month in Japan.
London, Jan 8 (ANI): South Korean electronics maker Samsung has posted a record profit in the October to December quarter.
London, Jan 7 (ANI): Electronics giant LG has announced its plans to increase investment, in a bid to boost its market share in the wake of strong competition.
Thiruvananthapuram, Dec 30 (IANS) The long-delayed booting out of three staff members of Leader of Opposition V.S. Achuthanandan from the Communist Party of India-Marxist got the green signal Sunday at the end of the party's three-day meeting here.
Chennai, Dec 30 (IANS) It is not because of digitisation that theatres in Tamil Nadu have shut over the years, says Tirupur Subramanyam, president of Coimbatore region theatre owners association.
Bangalore, Dec 29 (IANS) Mysore's Lohit Urs of Team R3A of PGA Motorsort will start hot favourite for the overall title in the IMG Sports Autocross of Bangalore, the fifth and final round of the FMSCI Indian National Autocross Championship to be run here Sunday.
Thiruvananthapuram, Dec 28 (IANS) Kerala Police probing the murder of a diamond merchant here appear to have tracked down the killer gang, according to police sources.
Bangalore, Dec 27 (IANS) Two successful Formula One Indian Grands Prix might have put the country on the global motorsport map, but two deaths in the Mughal Rally brought into sharp focus the lop-sided development of the sport in the country.
Rio de Janeiro, Dec 25 (IANS) Italian giants Juventus are close to signing defender Doria from Brazilian football club Botafogo in a $10 million deal.
Coimbatore/Visakhapatnam/Guwahati, Dec.21 (ANI): Pre-Christmas celebrations have begun across India, with cities getting decorated for the revelry, and churches practicing and organising regular midnight masses.
Manipal, Dec 18 (IANS) Mangalore University made progress in the South Zone Inter-University Cricket Tournament with a 74-run win over Periyar, Salem at the Manipal Institute of Technology ground here Tuesday.
Chennai, Dec 18 (IANs) According to Google Zeitgeist Data 2012, Tamil films "Thuppakki", "Billa 2" and "Nanban" have been featured amongst the top rising keywords in the state specific search.
Chennai, Dec 18 (IANS) Achievement of India's foreign policy goal of peace is based on the its defence policy of "effective deterrence" which, in turn, necessitates maintenance of a force to protect the country's sovereignty, President Pranab Mukherjee said Tuesday.
Sulur (Coimbatore), Dec 18 (ANI): President Pranab Mukherjee will present the Presidential Standard to 25 and 33 Squadrons of the Indian Air Force (IAF) at a function here on Tuesday.
Chennai, Dec 11 (IANS) The Federation of Motor Sports Clubs of India (FMSCI) unanimously re-elected Vicky Chandhok as president at its AGM here Tuesday while Vijay Mallya will continue as the chairman and Bharat Raj as vice president.
Coimbatore, Dec 9 (ANI): With almost 16 hours of power cuts crippling the industrial sector in Tamil Nadu, industrial associations held an emergency meeting in Coimbatore to discuss the likely solution of shifting their units to other areas in the country.
London, Nov 30 (ANI): A shocking video of a disfigured mystery girl shows her botched behind after her silicone implants apparently flipped inside out.
Greater Noida, Nov 29 (IANS) Veteran Ameya Walavalkar appears all set to clinch the title in the Volkswagen Polo R Cup series that will be run concurrently with the 15th FMSCI?JK Tyre National Racing Championship that in turn will be part of the Sidvin Festival of Speed at the Buddh International Circuit (BIC) here this weekend.
Coimbatore, Nov.26 (ANI): Industrial experts in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, have claimed that using solar energy is extremely beneficial in the wake of consistent and acute power shortages in the area.
Chennai, Nov 25 (IANS) Six people were killed and 50 injured when a bus ferrying them fell into a gorge at Valparai near Coimbatore in Tamil Nadu, police said Sunday.
Kolkata, Nov 19 (IANS) Titan Industries is planning to launch an integrated e?commerce platform by January to enable customers buy all its products online through a single portal and earn an annual revenue of Rs.100 crore from this venture.
Kolkata, Nov 19 (IANS) Titan Industries is planning to launch an e?commerce platform by January to enable customers buy all its products online and earn a revenue of Rs.100 crore from this venture.
Coimbatore, Nov. 18 (ANI): Students from Coimbatore in Tamil Nadu have designed a robot capable of conducting lunar missions on the moon's surface, and made it to the final phase of a global competition launched jointly by Google Lunar X Prize and Lego Mindstorms-MoonBots.
Coimbatore, Nov.18 (ANI): Residents of Coimbatore are finding the use of solar energy extremely beneficial after experiencing consistent and acute power shortage in the area.
Rio de Janeiro, Nov 17 (IANS) Brazil World Cup winner and former national coach Dunga is being sought for a return to coach Internacional next season.
Chennai, Nov 17 (IANS) Happy days are ahead for elephants belonging to temples and 'mutts' in Tamil Nadu as they will head for a special rejuvenation camp starting this month as ordered by Chief Minister J.Jayalalithaa Saturday.
Chennai, Nov 17 (IANS) Happy days are back for elephants belonging to temples and 'mutts' in Tamil Nadu with the state government reviving the special rejuvenation camps for the pachyderms.
Thiruvananthapuram, Nov 13 (IANS) Except for being a public holiday Tuesday on account of Diwali, by and large the festival of lights is an event that has little celebrations in Kerala, unlike in neighbouring states.
Rio De Janeiro, Nov 11 (IANS) Ricardo Gomes is reportedly set to return as coach of Brazilian top-flight football club Vasco da Gama, just over a year after undergoing emergency surgery following a life-threatening brain haemorrhage.
Chennai/Coimbatore, Nov.6 (ANI): Supporters and activists of the Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (MDMK) Party staged a protest on Tuesday for total liquor prohibition in Tamil Nadu.
Mumbai, Nov 2 (IANS) Actor-filmmaker Kamal Haasan's plans to host a three-city music release for his new film "Vishwaroop" have fallen prey to Cyclone Nilam, which has struck the southern coastal regions.
Chennai, Nov 1 (IANS) The Tamil Nadu government will next week sign memoranda of understanding (MoUs) with 12 companies that will invest Rs.20,295 crore in the state, providing direct employment to 36,855 people, Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa said Thursday.
Seoul, Oct 31 (IANS) South Korea's real estate market is facing growing risks on falling property prices, boosting concerns that over-indebted households may fall into trouble in repaying mortgage loans amid falling prices, a report by the central bank showed Wednesday.
London, Oct 30(ANI): England Twenty20 captain Stuart Broad has been named Test captain Alastair Cook's deputy for the India tour, which starts in Mumbai on October 30 with the opening three-day warm-up match.
New Delhi, Oct 29 (IANS) After two successful editions of the Indian Grand Prix, it is probably the best time to raise the question: Has the arrival of Formula One helped the country's motor sports?
Islamabad, Oct. 26 (ANI): After becoming the first Pakistani to go to both North and South Pole, and becoming the first South Asian to skydive over Mount Everest, 37-year-old Namira Salim is all set to become the first Pakistani to go into space, and hopes to make peace there.
London, Oct. 25 (ANI): Tech giant Apple has emerged victorious over Samsung for the second time after the US International Trade Commission (USITC) ruled that the South-Korean mobile maker infringed four of Apple's intellectual property patents.
New Delhi, Oct 23 (IANS) Narain Karthikeyan, the first Indian to try his hand at big time motor racing, insists his future is hitched to Formula One -- and HRT at that. Ruminating on another tough season, the eternal optimist hopes for his best finish of the year at the second edition of the Indian grand Prix over the weekend.
New Delhi, Oct 23 (IANS) Narain Karthikeyan, the first Indian to try his hand at big time motor racing, insists his future is hitched to Formula One -- and HRT at that. Ruminating on another tough season, the eternal optimist hopes for his best finish of the year at the second edition of the Indian grand Prix over the weekend.
Coimbatore, Oct.21 (ANI): With power cuts lasting for 14-hours at a stretch everyday in Tamil Nadu, the candle production business is enjoying a boom, especially in Coimbatore city.
Sydney, Oct. 21 (ANI): Cricket NSW Chairman Dr Harry Harinath believes Cricket Australia needs to set guidelines regarding any restraint on Test players who would be competing for places in the Big Bash League franchises.
Sydney, Oct 17 (ANI): England pacer Stuart Broad has said his international teammates are ready to end their rift with Kevin Pietersen after agreeing to peace talks with the controversial batsman.
