Pondicherry

The Rajinikanth-starrer was a hit in Japan after a dubbed version was released in the country in 1998. 'Muthu' helped the actor gain a strong fan following in Japan.

15 long weekends in 2024: Bookmark these 15 places to visit in India

From Orchha's Bundela Chhatris to Lord Krishna’s Butter Ball in Mahabalipuram and Rann Utsav in Kutch's white salt marshes, just add a day to the long weekends and explore a diverse India in a mini vacation.

15 places to spend the New Year's eve in India

Stuck for new year inspirations? Here’s a list of places that have something for every kind of soul.

All govt hospitals prepared to tackle dengue cases, says Pondicherry govt

In a release, he noted that the incidence of dengue in the union territory was now higher than what was seen last year. As many as 1,175 patients were admitted during the last 9 months in hospitals as against 792 last year.

Budget travel | Pondicherry: A melting pot of cultures, past and present

Beaches such as Paradise and Karaikal have jet skiing, boating, backwater sailing, canoeing, and kayaking. If birdwatching interests you, the Ousteri Wetland and National Park is just 10 km away.

Pondicherry Lt Governor intervention in PTU Registrar's suspension is condemnable: Former MP

In a release, Ramadoss who is also a former Head of the Department of Economics in Pondicherry Central University, said, ”the Lt Governor has violated her authority and intervened without justification to cancel the order of suspension.”

Pension for freedom fighters to go up by Rs 1,000: Puducherry Chief Minister N Rangasamy

The parliament heard an announcement from Puducherry Chief Minister N Rangasamy on Friday that the monthly pension for freedom fighters would increase by Rs 1,000.

Pondicherry CM to present full-fledged budget on August 22

A release from the Assembly Secretariat said, the House would resume the session tomorrow where Rangasamy would present the budget.

Football will be promoted in Puducherry: Kiran Bedi

A trophy-"Puducherry Collector Cup" would be instituted and a tournament for various institutions would be conducted, she said.

SC refuses to modify its order on liquor ban near highways

The court while hearing a plea from the Pondicherry government which sought exemption, said that any reprive would set a dangerous precedent.

Experiencing Pondicherry through food

Much to every food-lover‘s delight, one can take one‘s taste buds on a culinary journey, sitting in a quaint, little cafe in this serene, Indo-French town. Here are some of the best ones you simply must visit.

Freight rates decline on limited cargo movement

Transporters said tight cargo movements against easy availability of trucks in the markets, mainly pulled down some of centres freight rates.

Vikas Khanna explores his 'Junoon' for cooking in Manhattan

Vikas set up the Indian food restaurant Junoon in 2005 in Manhattan with his partner Rajesh Bhardwaj and they haven‘t looked back ever since

Highest fin inclusion in Kerala; see 25-50 bps cut: Crisil

Crisil MD and CEO Roopa Kudva says, in an interview to CNBC-TV18, that financial inclusion in Kerala, Pondicherry and Chandigarh was the highest in the country and expects to see the rupee settle at 56 in FY14.

Middle class chase elusive dream of buying affordable homes

Rapid unplanned development and high real estate prices, triggered by a boom in migrant population, has left the middle class in this former French colony chasing an elusive dream of finding affordable homes.

Young tots of Pondicherry take on NSE Funancial Quest 2

As we move across the length and breadth of this country we are here today in Pondicherry.Here we have got 10 outstanding schools from this region who are going to battle against each other for a slot in the national semifinal of this quiz.

Maharashtra, Delhi NCR corner 54% of FDI in FY11

Maharashtra and Delhi & National Capital Region attracted over 50% of the FDI inflows into the country during 2010-11, according to the industry ministry data.

Overdrive gears up for Renault on India & Mercedes R-class

On CNBC-TV18's special show 'Overdrive', Renault reveals its India plan. Also, Mercedes is in a rare found combination on the multi-purpose vehicle versions of small family cars (MPVs).