ChennaiPlus Archives: June 2008
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8 June 2008
Monday, 02nd June 2008
A French doctor who claimed to be a top cosmetic surgeon is on trial accused of mutilating and endangering the lives of dozens of men and women.
A terminally ill man in the United Kingdom who was last year warned by his doctors that he would not survive to see 2008 has won 5000 Pound sterling […]
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8 June 2008
Home Aquarium
Fishes undoubtedly constitute the most colourful of animals, perhaps next only to birds. They are graceful in their shape, body form and movement just like plants and flowers adding beauty and charm to homes. Keeping of home aquaria has now become a very popular pastime all over the world. It is a […]
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8 June 2008
Sunday, 01st June 2008
An alcohol ban has come into effect in the tube trains, buses, docklands, Light Railway and train services across the British capital London.
For the first time Chennai Corporation fines 65 persons in various localities for dumping debris and garbage in public places.
Someone in Texas, U.S. apparently had a guilty conscience paying up on a parking […]
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8 June 2008
Saturday, 31st May 2008
U.S. customs officials have seized a 66 pound statue of Jesus Christ made from plaster mixed with cocaine, the latest sophisticated attempt to smuggle drugs from Mexico.
Cancer journal reports that simply eating three servings of nuts and vegetables every day and drinking green or black tea, smokers can be able to substantially reduce their risk […]
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8 June 2008
Abode of Senior Citizens
Uniqueness of any new commodity is bound to attract attention and the latest fad in real estate is retirement homes. These homes receive fabulous pomp as they provide many facilities with great honour. Typical retirement homes are constructed in locations that are conducive to relaxations and rejuvenation. Initially they met with a lukewarm […]
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8 June 2008
Giant Sky Wheel History
The giant sky wheel is also known as the Ferris wheel or an observation wheel. It offers a finest view of the surrounding area from the top. The Ferris wheel is a beautiful sight during night time, as the entire wheel is lit-up brightly with colourful lights. The Ferris wheel is a non building structure […]
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8 June 2008
Triangular Traffic Island
The photo taken by the Chennai Plus reporter shows the triangular traffic island located in the junction of Harleys Road, and Balfour Road in Kilpauk area which is well maintained. Varieties of colourful croton plants are placed inside. The plants have been well pruned in different shapes and its surroundings are kept neat and clean. […]
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8 June 2008
Erect Speed Breakers On Mugalivakkam Main Road
There are number of vehicles plying fast along the Mugalivakkam Main Road. The area residents told the Chennai Plus reporter that speed breakers needs to be erected wherever necessary along this road in order to prevent over speeding and rash driving which causes a lot of inconvenience and disturbance to the pedestrians, elders and […]
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8 June 2008
Making way for subway
The Chennai Corporation authorities recently demolished buildings and cleared encroachments on the Kathivakkam High Road in Korukkupet area to facilitate the vehicular subway project near the railway level crossing at the Korukkupet Railway Station. According to official sources the cost of the subway project is estimated to be about 4.94 crore. The project […]
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8 June 2008
Awarded For Good Literary Work
M.S. Thyagarajan, a resident of Nanganallur is a talented great Tamil writer. He has written a number of useful and interesting books, which include short stories, childrens books, poems etc. Mr. Thyagarajan has a vast rare collection of important Tamil books by eminent authors. Mr Thyagarajan told the Chennai Plus reporter Elwyn that he has […]