
Sea patrolling intensified in Kollam
The Hindu
In order to check inflow of drugs, spirit during Onam season
The Excise Department has intensified sea patrolling in the district as part of the Onam special enforcement drive. The offshore patrolling, led by Assistant Excise Commissioner V. Robert, on Monday covered an area up to 14 nautical miles (nearly 30 km) from the coast.
Over the decades, the Anglo-Indian Grand Christmas Ball in Chennai has stepped into many venues, from Railway enclaves to private halls. It has left an indelible mark on some of these venues, Faiz Mahal and Shiraz Hall, both in Egmore, counted among them. This Christmas Day (December 25), Faiz Mahal is playing host to yet another Grand Christmas Ball. The soiree is organised by Anglo-Indians but by no means restricted to them. In these times of dwindling Anglo-Indian presence even in enclaves with a distinctive Anglo-Indian flavour, this event signifies an effort to preserve a cultural tradition that has enriched Chennai

Vaishnaw credits Make-in-India push for Bengaluru plant after Rahul Gandhi touts Karnataka ecosystem
Vaishnaw credits Make-in-India for Bengaluru's success, acknowledging Rahul Gandhi's praise of Karnataka's thriving business ecosystem.











