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Saturday
 A teenager made Medical history by becoming the first person to be discharged from a pediatric hospital in South Texas with an implanted mechanical heart pump.
An Indian American professor and his two colleagues where shot dead when a disgruntled woman faculty member went on a shooting spree at the University of Alabama in Huntsville.
A media reports as many as 58 executives of the BBC earn more than the British Prime Minister whose salary is 1,94,250 sterling pounds per annum.
A two month old girl from Bihar was accidentally trampled to death by drunk relatives at a wedding in Southern Nepal.
A 22 year old Hungarian student who told the police he planned to kill 22 people at random because he had 22 bad years.

Sunday

 A 73 year old pensioner unarmed robbed three banks in Florida 600 dollars from each bank to pay his mortgage was arrested and faces a penalty of 15 years jail term for each charge.
Scientists have successfully transplanted most of the nose of the mosquito centered its antennae that spread malaria into frog eggs and fruit flies are employing the surrogates to combat the spread of malaria.
27 Gold coins with Arabic inscriptions were unearthed by farm workers in Poosanur village in Thoothukudi district were confiscated by police.
Latin America’s main development bank announces that the damage from Haiti earthquake on 12th January is twice the value of the country’s annual economy.
Having chips might be considered bad for health for its high carbohydrates counts but a new study by the potato council claims that improves a person’s mood and makes him or her calm or more cheerful.

Monday

A Mumbai born entrepreneur plans to re-launch the East Indian Company after strenuously acquiring shares in the firm that once ruled India.
Investigators in Belgium say that they have found an important clue that may help them to recover the haul from the World’s largest diamond robbery in which gems and cash worth up to 350 million pounds were stolen.
A liquor outlet in Britain has come up with an unique way to combat underage drinking by installing an electronic fingerprint gadget to identify the age.
The popular Cartoon character “Dennis the Menace” will no longer be seen wearing his traditional catapult as the creators have admitted that it is being redrawn to appear less violent.
A powerful blast ripped Pune’s famous German Bakery killing 10 persons and injuring more than 43. Among the dead there were 3 foreigners

Tuesday

A letter written by John F. Kennedy to a Swedish woman during his affair with her in early 1950s is expected to fetch 25000 dollars at an auction.
South Korean researchers have developed the world’s first Tangerine based gel that has the potential to be used make artificial skin, which can effectively protect damaged skin from infections.
A Russian businessman has been arrested for murder after local person was allegedly assaulted by him succumbed to injuries at Panaji Goa over a petty brawl
Britain airways is planning to establish Europe’s first green Jet fuel plant that would turn rubbish into carbon neutral aviation fuel by the year 2014
Researchers in Egypt, Italy and Germany in an extensive study reveal that Egypt’s famed king Tutankhamen suffered from a cleft palate clubfoot and died of complications from a broken leg and exacerbated by malaria 30 centuries ago.

Wednesday

Michael Gurevitz a professor in Tel Aviv University in his new study says scorpion venom is notoriously poisonous but it can potentially replace dangerous and addictive pain killers like morphine.
Psychological scientists from university of British Columbia and a researcher says babies who hear two languages regularly when they are in their mother’s womb are more open to being bilingual.
Perkin Elmer Health Science laboratory in Collaboration with an American health care giant launches the country’s first foetal maternal and new born screening lab in Chennai.
A team at Washington University in U S has designed an artificial foot which they claim recycles energy otherwise wasted in between steps making it easier for amputees to walk.
A survey says Indians figure among first ten in the list of the most attractive looking people in the world while America top the list.

Thursday

In Meerut a couple were to be married on February 16th but the groom met with a road accident and was admitted to ICU the bride did not want to postpone the marriage and the couple were married at the ICU as arranged.
Two kids missed the 7th standard Board Exam because the unfortunate parents could not pay the exam fee of Rs.25/ each, in Kantapada village Orissa.
An 89 year old man in Saibanamedu in North Vellore was handed over to the police by the public for teasing school girl students.
A Colombian woman declared dead of heart attack moved one of hers arms just as an undertaker was about to embalm her.
Two drunk Iranian women assaulted the traffic police and the TV crew when they were booked for drunk driving with out a valid license.
Friday

 In Noida a bridegroom was shot dead when his drunk relatives opened celebratory fire at a wedding ceremony . The groom was hit on the head when his paternal uncle fired from his double barrel gun during the brides farewell.
British Scientists from Oxford University have found a way to keep vaccines stable even in room temperatures to overcome worst problems in healthcare, faulty and inadequate cold chain for vaccine storage.
Researchers from the University of London Institute of Education tracked 15000 children over the first four years of their life and found that those kids who could not crawl at 9 months face falling behind at school
 A Saudi court has sentenced a 50 year old employee of Kingdom’s religious police to 120 Lashes for marrying 6 women
In an unique wedding 100 year old Shafi Mohamed a resident of Dera Sarai Phulwar in Sambhal district married 90 year old Quraisha a resident of Turitipura village with a crowd of their grand and great grand children

Adam Sinclair works as the Manager for Indian Overseas Bank, Nehru Park Branch, Poonamallee High Road. Adam is an excellent and talented hockey player. He has a long list of achievements in Hockey and athletics. Adam hails from Coimbatore. Adam Sinclair, as the member of Indian national hockey team, participated at the 2004 Summer Olympics held in Athens. He made his international debut in the year 2004, during a Four Nation Tournament in Gifu (Japan).
He did his school education at Stanes Anglo Indian Higher Secondary School. At Stanes School, Adam was the most estimable in Field Hockey. He was the captain of his own school team. the school won many tournaments under his captaincy. For the year of 2001, he was elected School Pupil Leader. Adam did his further studied in PSG College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore. Many accolades and medals were owned by Sinclair as an athlete in the triple jump and long distance running events.
He told Chennai Plus that he had represented India in Athens Olympics in 2004 and also represented India in the Champions Trophy in 2004 in Pakistan. Adam played for India in the Champions Trophy in 2005 in Chennai. He had represented India for the Pakistan Test Series 2004 and 2006, and for the Spain test Series in 2004 in India (winners). Adam had represented India in the 4 Nation Tournament in Japan 2004 and won the Silver medal and for the 4 Nation Tournament in Düsseldorf, Germany and won the Silver medal. Adam represented India in the Indo- French Test Series in 2004, in the Junior Asia Cup 2004 in Pakistan (winners), in the 8 Nation Challengers Trophy in Poland 2004 (winners) and for the Indo- Ireland Test Series 4 matches in 2004 Germany (Winners). He represented India in the Junior World Cup, Rotterdam 2005- 4th place, in the 6 Nation Tournament, Malaysia 2005 – 3rd place. Adam also represented India in the 4 Nation Tournament in Bilbao, Spain 2005 (winners). Adam said that he had represented Chennai Veerans in the Premier Hockey League and secured the second place. Also held the post of Captain for the same. He further stated that he had represented Tamil Nadu in the Junior Nationals held at Raipur and secured the third place. Adam was selected to represent India for the SAF games at Sri Lanka and won the Silver medal. Adam also is a National Champion in athletics. He was the Gold Medalist in All India level in 2002- in Triple Jump (Venue- Kanpur), the Silver Medalist in Long Jump in 2002 – Kanpur. He won the silver medal in South Zone Long jump and Triple jump. Presently Sinclair plays for the Chennai Veerans. Adam Sinclair currently plays club hockey in Germany. Adam told Chennai Plus reporter that his ambition is to get back on the Indian Hockey team, win tournaments and to bring name and fame to India. Adam said that he plays for Indian Overseas Bank, Hockey team which is one of the top team in India. At present resides at Perambur. He can be contacted on 9976110711.

Chennai Sailor Ajay Rau has secured India’s best position at any Laser World Championships. He told Chennai Plus that “It was a great experience being part of a professional team and racing in these massive keel boats. I have a long way to go and there is a lot to learn. This development is the beginning of chasing my dream of maybe one day competing in ‘Ocean Racing Regattas’ such as the ‘Rolex Sydney to Hobart’ or the ‘Volvo Ocean Race’,” Ajay further added. The talented world no 15 Radial Sailor has participated in the 2009 Down under series. With the 2012 Olympics in London and 2016 in Rio, Sailing is going to be the centre of attention during the next two Olympic Games as both host countries are very strong in this sport and both the locations boast of some of the best racing conditions in the world. Ajay is one of the rare Indian sailors to make rapid progress in the sport in such a short time. Ajay Rau, born and brought up in Chennai. He have been sailing since as long as he can remember. Ajay said that he has the ambition and the goal of becoming a top class laser sailor. A goal that I strive to achieve everyday, says Ajay. In fact he has participated and done well at number of International sailing championships Ajay has many ambitions and dreams .One of his dearest ambitions is to Compete in the 2012 Olympic games. The recent Selection Trials for National Sailing Squad for the year 2010 was conducted by the Yachting Association of India along with Tamil Nadu Sailing Association. The Principal Race Officer was Mr.Khoo Boo Sun from Singapore who, with 30 years of experience behind him, made sure all the 12 races were run on an excellent. In the Laser Radial class Ajay Rau from RMYC put up an impressive show to finish 2nd with 39 points. Rohini Rau, the top woman sailor proved her talent by finishing first in a race. She finished a very commendable 5th overall with 52 points.In the 2010 Asian Sailing Championships which will be held in Shanwei, China from 20th to 29th March, India will be sending the top 2 sailors to participate in the event.

The NCC Cadets of SRM Engineering College conducted an awareness programme on Tiger Conservation at the Arignar Anna Zoological Park located at Vandalur, to learn about the morphological characters of the animal. During the event the students were briefed on the behavior and life style of the tigers by Zoo Biologist Dr.M.Sekar. About 60 college student took part and also collected more than 1000 signatures messages on wildlife from all the Zoo visitors.

The talented Air India team won the MCC-Murugappa hockey tournament recently. The event was held at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Stadium. Air India received the Winning Gold Cup Trophy and a attractive Cash Award of Rs.1,50,000, and the runner-up Indian Oil Corporation received a Cash Award of Rs. 1,00,000.Mr. M.V. Murugappan, Chairman, Murugappa Chettiar Research Centre, presided and gave away the prizes. Mr. S.K.A. Manickavasagam, President, Madras Cricket Club, welcomed the gathering. Mr. Arun Murugappan, Organizing Secretary, proposed a vote of thanks.

The Player of the tournament Award was bagged by Deepak Thakur (IOC),the Man-of-the-Match Award went to Prabodh Tirkey (Air India).

The Best forward player award went to Adam Sinclair (IOB),the Best mid-fielder player award went to Senthil (IOB),and the Best defende rAward was given to Innocent Kullu (Railways).

The Tamil Nadu Police team lead by Inspector General of Police C.Sylendra Babu, Special Task Force, has won Eight Gold Medals, Five Silver and Eight Bronze Medals at the All India Shooting Competition held at Indore.

The Gold medal winners are Sub Inspector Rajeswari and woman Police Constables Gomathi,Sasikala,Syamala,Bharathi and Devaki.Sharmiti,Junitha,Sridevi,Radhika won Silver medals and Bronze medals respectively. The Tamil Nadu DGP KP.Jain congratulated the medal winners for bringing name and fame for the Tamil Nadu Police Force.

Southern Railway athlete Ms. Preeja Sreedharan represented India in the Beijing Olympics 2008 in 10,000m. She was appointed by the Southern Railway on 02.12.2002, she is presently working as Sr. Clerk in the Commercial Department of Palghat Division.

Earlier, she represented India in the Asian Indoor Games at Maccau in 2007 and won Silver in 3000m. She has won Silver in 5000m at the Asian Track and Field at Jordan and at the Asian Indoor Championships in Doha in 2007. She also represented India at the Doha Asian Games in 2006.She is the current national record holder in 10,000 mts.

The Flag off ceremony of the Rally for Charity was held on Sunday the 5th October 2008 at Ispahani Centre, Nungambakkam High Road, Chennai-6.

The Prize distribution ceremony of the Rally was held at the Madras Gymkhana Club. S.M Ispahani, President, Doveton Corrie Alumni Association told the Chennai Plus reporter Elwyn that about 30 cars and bikes actively participated in the event. He further stated that this event would be regularly held as an annual event.In the cars category the First Prize went to Car no 34 driven by Shalmraj.

The second Prize went to Car no 32 driven by Ramesh, and the Third Prize was awarded to car no3 driven by P.N.Sarvanan. In the Two Wheelers category the First Prize was awarded to Bike no 18 driven by Rohit John Mathew.

The Second Prize went to Bike no 17 driven by Pawan Kumar and the Third Prize went to Bike no 16 driven by Vikram Vigneshwar.

The Chief Guest Colonel Rajeev Manali, Director Vigilance, ATNK&K Army Headquarters, Chennai distributed the prizes to the winners. For more details contact S.M.ISPAHANI on 28361245 or call 9444033917.

The Chennai Port Trust set a National Record in barites shipment by loading 30,200 MT of barites in a single day on to the MV North Spirit, surpassing the previous record of handling26,000 MT on the 26 September 2006.

The Chennai Football Association will conduct an Inter-School Football tournament for girls in the under 14 and 17 category. The tournament starts from the 16th October 2008.The last date to enter the tournament is the 14th October 2008.

For more details contact 9444147734, 25389399.