COURT SAYS NO TO MORE TIME TO REMOVE TASMAC SHOPS

 

The request to extend time allotted to remove TASMAC stores from highways has been declined by the Madras High Court. The Court had ordered all TASMAC stores to remove their outlets that are situated along National and State highways by 31st March.

TASMAC Executive Director Savuntaiah approached the Court saying that 335 stores have been relocated and requested another 6 months to search for alternate locations for the rest. However, the Court refused to give more time.

TOP 10 RELIGIONS

1. Christianity

It is the largest religion in the world and its 2.1 billion followers make up 33% of the world’s population. The religion is based on the teachings of Jesus who Christians believe is the Son of God.

2. Islam

Being the 2^nd largest religion in the world, the followers of the religion, Muslims, make 21% of the world’s population. That’s nearly 2 billion people. They believe in the oneness of God and in the Last Prophet, Muhammad. Their scripture, the Quran (holy book), is considered to be the word of their God, Allah.

3. Hinduism

With nearly a billion followers that make up more than 14% of the population, Hinduism is the 3^rd largest religion in the world. It prescribes following rules based karma, Dharma and other norms that will help one achieve morality.

4. Buddhism

Accounting for over 6% of the world’s population, Buddhism has a population more than 375 million. It originated in India and advocates the eradication of ignorance and temptation. This will help one achieve nirvana, the epitome of happiness.

5. Sikhism

Originated in the 15^th century in Punjab, this monotheistic religion was founded by Guru Nanak. It is the 5^thlargest religion in the world and has more than 23 million followers. A typical follower is obligated to exemplify a saint soldier who is able to control vices and expand virtues.

6. Judaism

This religion has around 14 million followers and holds a monotheistic view on religion. It is one of the oldest religions in the world and its believers consider the faith to be an expression of a treaty between God and the Children of Israel.

7. Bahaism

This faith supports the belief that mankind is spiritually united. It originated in the 19^th century in Persia by Bahaullah, which means “grandeur”. The religion has approximately 7 million followers spread out in more than 200 countries in the world. The faith advocates the institution of union, integrity and tranquility internationally. Its scriptures include the Kitab-i-Aqdas, Kitab-i-Iqan and The Seven Valleys.

8. Confucianism

This religion is built on the knowledge of the Confucius, the Chinese philosopher. It is more of a system revolving around ethics and philosophy with considerable emphasis being paid on the concept of humanism. The religion calls on its 6.3 million followers to be concerned with the worldly life and one’s family, instead of the afterlife and the supernatural beings. Countries such as China, Taiwan, Japan, Korea and Vietnam are just some of the countries that have been influenced by the faith. However, some see the faith as not more than “guidelines” that run along the lines of ideologies such as Marxism and democracy.

9. Jainism

Initiated in India, the religion ordains that its followers lead a non-violent life both for themselves and others. The followers believe that this message was preached by the 24 tirthankaras, or the disseminators of the faith. Egalitarianism of life and sacred self-determination are the concepts that are emphasized. Its 4.2 million people believe that to escape rebirth, one must be free from violence and have ultimate self-control.

10. Shintoism

This religion originated from Japan in the late 1800s and involved the worship of kami, mysterious forms of supernatural beings. There are various religious monuments dedicated to the kami in Japan where traditional festivals are also commemorated. There is no established day of prayer as people can visit the shrine anytime they wish and offer their prayers. The religion has been influenced by other religions such as Buddhism and Confucianism. It has a population of 4 million and some of its sects include Ten-rikyo and Folk Shinto.

VIOLENCE BY STUDENTS IN CHENNAI ON 21ND MARCH 2013

 

The peacefully protesting college students resorted to violence in Chennai and Puducherry over the past two days. Almost 2,000 students were arrested when they took to the streets. They were part of the Students’ Federation for Free Eelam.

Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram’s house in Nungambakkam was attacked. Students climbed the gate but security personnel prevented them from getting in. Similarly, there was an attempt to picket Shastri Bhavan. Karthik, a student from a Meenambakkam college, slit his wrist when arrested and had to be rushed to the hospital. When asked why they were taking such extreme steps, one of the protestors said, ‘We don’t care about the resolution. We first want a free Eelam’.

RS. 250 CRORES RIDING ON SANJAY DUTT

 

Bollywood is upset about the Supreme Court’s verdict sentencing Sanjay Dutt to three and a half years of imprisonment. Around Rs. 250 crores is riding on the actor’s current projects. ‘As per the back-of-the-envelope calculations, aroundRs.250 crore are riding on Sanjay, involved in various projects. These projects include big ticket upcoming moviesPeekay, Policegiri, Zanjeer, Ungliamong others’, said one source.

Dutt was sentenced to 5 years imprisonment by the Supreme Court on Thursday under the Arms Act. He has been found guilty for illegal possession of a pistol and an AK-56 rifle. The actor was tried among many others accused in the 1993 serial bomb blast case.

 

TAMIL NADU STATE BUDGET 2013-14 - HIGHLIGHTS

 

 

The Tamil Nadu government presented its Annual Budget in Assmebly on Thursday. It was a tax free budget that is bound to have happy takers. However, no new announcements or schemes were made for education.

State Finance Minister O. Paneerselvam said that the coming year’s projected revenue surplus would be Rs. 664.06 crores and the fiscal deficit will be Rs. 22,938.57 crores. He also announced that two new cancer centres will be opened in Tirunelveli and Thanjavur, and operation theatres will be upgraded in district headquarters hospitals.

Highlights -Tamil Nadu State Budget 2013-14 

- Rs 21,000 cr for new Power Plant Projects

- Rs 880.69 crore for Environmental

- Rs 16,965 cr for School Education

- Rs 6,452 cr for Road Highways. Chennai-Mamallapuran road to be made 4-way

- Rs 271.68 Crore for 4 new flyovers in Chennai

- Rs 2000 crore for infrastructure

- Rs 4,900 crore for Food Subsidy through Ration Shops

- Rs 250 crore allotted to distribute 12,000 free cows, 6 lakh free goats to women this year

- Rs 750 crore for Metro Rail

- Rs 32.5 cr to set up 7 new Rice Mills

- 2 lakh Free house land pattas to be distributed in 2013-14

- Aadhar Linked schemes to be implemented throughout the state

- Rs 5,189 crore allotted for Agri sector. up Rs 1,385 crore from last year

- Drought Relief of Rs. 15,000 per acre to benefit nearly 3 lakh farmers. To cost Rs 541 crore to Govt

- Rs 15.85 crore foe Animal Husbandary

- Rs 5 crore to develop skill of youth

- Aadhar Linked schemes to be implemented throughout the state

- 9914 vacancies filled in Cooperative societies

- Rs 695 Crore for judiciary

- 17,000 vacancies to be filled in Police Dept

- Rs. 4,706 crore for Polce Dept

- Rs. 208 Cr for Fire Dept

- Rs 50 crore allotted for Police Station building infrastructure

HUMAN CHAIN BY IT PROFESSIONALS AT OMR ROAD

Human Chain by IT Professionals At OMR Road.

ACTOR SANJAY DUTT GETS FIVE-YEAR JAIL TERM IN 1993 MUMBAI BLASTS

 

Actor Sanjay Dutt has been sentenced to a five-year jail term in the 1993 Mumbai Blasts case by the Supreme Court.

Sanjay Dutt was sentenced to six year jail term by a TADA court, is to be decided. He has already served nearly 18 months in jail, will now have to go to jail and serve the remaining term.

Sanjay Dutt`s lawyer Satish Maneshinde says, "Once we receive the Supreme Court order, we will then advise Dutt. Unfortunate that this has happened. We will abide the Supreme Court`s order."

CBI RAIDS AT STALINS HOUSE

Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) are carrying out a search at the residence of
M.K. Stalin, son of DMK chief M.K. Karunanidhi, Thursday.

The raid at Stalin`s house began around 6 a.m. officials said, it is reliably learnt that the CBI registered the case in New Delhi and the raids are in connection with the import of cars and payment of customs duties.

The CBI also raided Stalin`s friend Raja Shankar`s house here in this connection. 

THE 60TH NATIONAL AWARDS WINNERS LIST - 2013

 

 

The winners of 60th National Film Awards have been announced and for this time, no single film has dominated the list. 

Director Tigmanshu Dhulia's 'Paan Singh Tomar' has bagged the award for the 'Best Feature Film' and Irrfan Khan, who played the lead role in it, has been chosen as the 'Best Actor' along with Vikram Gokhale for a Marathi film 'Anumat'i.

Actor John Abraham's production venture 'Vicky Donor' starring Ayushmann Khurrana in the lead has been awarded as the 'Best film for wholesome entertainment'. 

Honors for the South include director Balaji Sakthivel's Vazhakku Enn 18/9 which has fetched best Make-up artist award for Raja, while Poornima Ramaswamy has won the 'Best Costume Designer' award for Bala's 'Paradesi'.

Art Director Lalgudi Ilayaraja has won the National Award for his set work in Kamal Haasan's 'Vishwaroopam'. SS Rajamouli's commercial blockbuster 'Eega' won the award for 'Best Visual Effects' and was chosen as the Best Telugu Film too.

 

 

60th National Film Awards Winners List :

Best Actor	:	Vikram Gokhale for Marathi film Anumati
Supporting Actress	:	Dolly Ahluwalia for Vicky Donor
Special Effects	:	Eega
Costume Designer	:	Poornima for Paradesi
Best Background Score	:	Kaliyachan
Best Telugu Film	:	Eega
Best sound recording	:	Gangs of Wasseypur
Best choreography & art direction	:	Vishwaroopam
Best Feature Film	:	Paan Singh Tomaar
Indira Gandhi award for debut director	:	Chittagong
Best popular film for wholesome entertainment	:	Vicky Donor and Usthaad hotel
Best film on social issues	:	Malayalam film Spirit
Best Film on environment	:	Malayalam film Black Forest
Special Jury Award	:	Rituparno Ghosh, Nawazuddin Siddiqui
Best Actor	:	Irrfan Khan, Paan Singh Tomar
Best supporting actor	:	Annu Kapoor, vicky donor
Best Female playback singer	:	Shankar Mahadeven, Chittagong
Best Dialogues	:	Anjali Menon, Usthaad Hotel
Best Adapted Screenplay	:	OMG
Best Screenplay Writer	:	Sujoy Ghosh for Kahaani
Best Editing	:	Kahaani
Best makeup artist	:	Raja for Vazahkku En 18/9
Best Lyrics	:	Prasoon Joshi for Chittagong
Thilakan for Usthaad Hotel	:
Special Mention	:	Parineeti Chopra wins for Ishaqzade
Best Tamil Film	:	Vazhakku Enn
Best Non-Feature Film	:	Shepherd`s of Paradise
Best Non-Feature Film	:	Shepherd`s of Paradise
Feature Film Awards follow	:
Best Non-Feature Film	:	Shepherd`s of Paradise
Best Biographical Historical reconstruction	:	Celluloid Man
Best Film on Agriculture	:	Timbucktoo
Best Social Film	:	Behind the mist
Best Adventure Film	:	Manipuri Pony
Best Investigative Film	:	Inshallah Kashmir