Madurai Flight timings and Air fare details - Updated

Madurai Airport is approximately 13 kilometers from the Madurai Railway station, and currently has connectivity to Bangalore, Chennai and Mumbai. International flights from Madurai to Colombo, Singapore and Gulf countries plan to start their service this year.

Did You Know?

• 3 flights per week fly out of Madurai, INDIA connecting to Mumbai, INDIA


• Jet Airways India has 1 one stop flights between Madurai, INDIA and Mumbai, INDIA.


• The largest aircraft operated by Kingfisher Airlines flying between Madurai, INDIA and Mumbai, INDIA is a ATR with 46 seats.


• 3 airlines operate between Madurai, INDIA and Mumbai, INDIA

Madurai to chennai ticket fare and timings - Updated for May 2008

Air Deccan - Rs. 2675

Fares

Departs

Arrives

Airlines

Rs. 2675

8:15 AM

9:25 AM

Deccan [DN-158]

Rs. 2875

8:40 AM

10:05 AM

Jet Airways [9W 3522]

Rs. 3224

8:30 AM

9:30 AM

Paramount [I7402]

Rs. 4200

8:55 PM

10:10 PM

Jet Airways [9W 3520]

Rs. 5174

2:40 PM

3:35 PM

Paramount [I7404]

Rs. 5174

5:20 PM

6:15 PM

Paramount [I7480]

Rs. 5574

8:25 PM

9:25 PM

Paramount [I7458]

Madurai to Bangalore ticket fares and timings - Updated for May 2008

Fares

Departs

Arrives

Airlines

Rs. 2675

7:55 AM

9:10 AM

Deccan [DN-160]

Rs. 2675

7:55 PM

9:00 PM

Deccan [DN-106]

Rs. 3754

8:30 AM

10:40 AM

Paramount [I7402]

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Madurai - Mumbai Flight timings last updated - May 2008

Departure (Madurai)	Airlines	Days	Arrival (Mumbai)	Flight Num
13:40	Indian	Daily	16:55	IC672

Jet airways details

8:40 am Depart Madurai Arrive Mumbai 1:45 pm

Sat 17-May Duration: 5hr 5mn

Jet Airways (India) 3522 / 335 Connect in Chennai (Madras) (MAA)

8:40 am Depart Madurai Arrive Mumbai 4:05 pm

Sat 17-May Duration: 7hr 25mn

Jet Airways (India) 3522 / 488 Connect in Chennai (Madras) (MAA)

8:55 pm Depart Madurai Arrive Mumbai 8:45 pm +1 day

Sat 17-May Duration: 23hr 50mn

Jet Airways (India) 3520

Inquiry Numbers for Airdeccan, Jetairways and Indian airlines:

Jet airways contact Details:

Dial our multi-purpose call centre number - 3989 3333 - across Mumbai, Delhi, Chennai, Hyderabad, Bangalore & Kolkata, and access all the information under one roof.

For any queries related to international flights, please call 1800 22 55 22. This number can be dialled only within India and can be reachable from BSNL and MTNL lines.

Chennai
Jet Airways 855 5353, 234 6557
Sahara India 826 3661, 233 0056

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Air Deccan Contact Details

Jammu & Kashmir, Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Mizoram, Manipur, Meghalaya & Tripura			18004257008
Andhra Pradesh	9849677008	Maharashtra	9890477008
Delhi	9818177008	Mumbai	9892577008
Gujarat	9898377008	Tamil Nadu	9894477008
Karnataka	9845777008	Chennai	9840377008
Kolkata	9831677008

Bangalore

No. 35 / 2, Cunningham Road,
Opposite Canara Bank,
Bangalore -560 052.

Chennai

No. 47, Deshbandhu Plaza,
Whites Road, Royapettah, (Near Satyam Theatre),
Chennai 600 -014.

source: www.airdeccan.net/

Indian airlines contact details

STATION	Main Booking Office
Delhi	Safdarjung Airport, Aurbindo Marg, New Delhi-110 003 (0700-2300)Malhotra Building Connaught Place (Mon-Sat) (1000-1700)
Mumbai	1st floor ,Air India Building.Nairaman Point, 218,Backbay Reclamation,Mumbai-400 021
Kolkata	Airlines House ,39,Chittaranjan Avenue,Kolkata-700 012
Chennai	19,Rukmini Lakshmipathi Salai, Egmore ,Chennai-600 008
Bangalore	Cauvery Bhavan, Kempegowda Road,Bangalore-560 009
Hyderabad	HACA Bhavan,5-10-193,Hill Fort Road,Saifabad,Hyderabad-500 0041

Madurai Indian Airlines:
Reservation:2341234 / 2341236
Flight Info: 2690433

source: www.indianairlines.in

Madurai Airport expansion - Land acquision sanctioned - New terminal at Madurai airport by 2009

The Tamil Nadu government had given administrative sanction to acquire 614.33 acres of land to expand the Madurai airport, Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi said, laying the foundation stone for a terminal building here on Saturday.

The government had requested the Civil Aviation Ministry to share the cost of Rs 110 crore for the acquisition. Cost-sharing was not a pre-condition, but the government expected the Ministry to extend “50 per cent cooperation for the project.”

Stating that the Sethusamudram Ship Channel Project could have become a reality by last year but for hindrance created by certain forces, the Chief Minister said similar obstacles could crop up for the airport also. “People would try to stall this also in the interest of the poor and farmers,” he said with a tinge of sarcasm.

The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam and the government were ready to go all out, even by laying down lives, to aid farmers. Mr. Karunanidhi said the country required necessary infrastructure to face global competition in future.

On the country’s development under the United Progressive Alliance regime, he said: “The sun [the DMK] is giving light for the world and the ‘hand’ [the Congress] has lit it.” He sought support from the “hammer and sickle” [the Left parties] too.

Praful Patel, Minister of State for Civil Aviation, promised that the Madurai airport would become an international one. “The day the terminal is inaugurated an international flight will land here.” Stating that Tamil Nadu was the only State to get three airports out of 35 non-metro airports that were being upgraded or modernised, he attributed it to the efforts of the Chief Minister.

Airports Authority of India Chairman K. Ramalingam said the groundwork for the expansion of the Chennai airport had begun; work would start soon.

The Chief Minister also laid the foundation stone for two information technology parks that would come up at Ilanthaikulam and Vadapalanji on the city’s outskirts. The Union government has accorded special economic zone status for both.

The park at Ilandaikulam is to be on 28.91 acres and the one at Vadapalanji on 239.58 acres. ELCOT will develop an IT building with an area of one million square feet in 10 acres of land at a cost of Rs. 300 crore on public-private partnership basis. It will develop common infrastructure at a cost of Rs. 30 crore.


Chief minister M Karunanidhi on Saturday laid the foundation stone for a new integrated terminal building at the Madurai airport, a facility that would handle 500 passengers at a time.

Airport officials said the integrated terminal building would be ready by March 2009. Constructed at a cost of Rs 130 crore, it would have state-of-the-art facilities and amenities, including aerobridges, flight information display system and centralised air-conditioning.

The present terminal has the capacity to handle only 200 passengers.

Laying the foundation stone, Karunanidhi said the airport was being modernised, as promised by the DMK in its election manifesto.

Responding to a demand by Dindigul MP N S V Chittan that the state government should provide land required for the airport’s expansion free of cost, the chief minister announced that the government had already accorded administrative sanction for acquisition of 616 acres.

However, he wanted the Union Civil Aviation Ministry to bear half of the land’s cost.

Karunanidhi said all airports in the state would be pieces of architectural excellence and match world class airports.

Union minister of state for civil aviation Praful Patel promised that international flights would be operated once the integrated terminal was ready in 2009. The modernized airport would boost economic activity and growth in the region, he said.

Karunanidhi also laid the foundation stones for IT parks developed by Electronics Corporation of Tamil Nadu at Ilandaikulam and Vadapalanji in Madurai.

Super star's fans condsuct special poojas

In an unique way to bring Tamil film superstar Rajinikanth to politics, some of his fans sacrificed goats to a local deity and offered special poojas, here Sunday.

Members of the Rajinikanth Fans Association took out a procession from Munichalai area to the local temple and sacrificed three goats to the deity and performed special poojas in order to please the almighty to bring Rajinikanth to the politics. Later, they offered anna dhanam (free food) to the poor people in that area.

Talking to mediamen, Elango, a functionary of the association, said after MGR, it is only Rajinikanth who will be the successful person from the tinsel world to enter politics. We want him not only to give hit movies but also to enter politics, he added. It may be recalled that few years ago, Rajinikanth wanted to enter into politics during the AIADMK regime in Tamil Nadu, after his blockbuster movie Badsha. But, later he hesitated to enter into the political world and said that he was concentrating more on movies stating entering into politics is only in the hands of God and it will happen only as God wishes.

News and Story of Subramaniapuram

Sasi Kumar, a former associate of directors Bala and Ameer, is producing and directing ‘Subramaniapuram’, besides playing a prominent role in the movie.

The highlight of the movie is that it is a retro classic with a major portion of the events that occurs in early 1980s.

According to Sasi Kumar, ‘‘Subramaniapuram’ is a locality in Madurai. The entire movie revolves around a group of friends from there. 'What love can do to a group of happy-go-lucky friends is the crux of the story. The highlight is that the entire movie unfolds in early 1980s’.

‘The sets have been carefully erected to suit the period. Intense research has been done and the costumes famous during those days have been recreated', he adds.

‘We underwent a lot of pains to choose the costume and sets. We even traveled to the interior village to get the act right’, he added.

Jay, who shot to fame with ‘Chennai 600028’ plays the lead role, while Ganja Karuppu and directors Sasi Kumar and Samuthirakani play pivotal roles. Tollywood actress Swathi is the heroine. Musician-turned-television anchor James Vasanthan has scored the music.

'I was keen on casting newcomers for my movie. I came across Jay in ‘Chennai 600028 ‘and I was immediately impressed'.

On producing his maiden directorial venture, Sasi Kumar says, 'I watched director Ameer at close quarters when he produced and directed movies such as ‘Ram’ and ‘Paruthi Veeran’. I learnt a lot from him and that gave me the courage to follow his style'.

Dasavatharam Audio and Trailer release

Actor Kamal Haasan’s much-awaited ‘Dasavatharam’ was expected to be released on Tamil New Year’s Day. However, the team has been working on the computer graphics, causing a delay in completion. The word is that it would take a couple of months before the film hits the cinemas.

All the same, news about actor Jackie Chan coming for the audio launch scheduled on April 25 has been doing the rounds for a while, causing some excitement. Industry sources say the actor was paid a huge sum (a few crores) to participate in the event.

He will take a special charter flight to reach Chennai and an entire floor in Hotel Park Sheraton has been booked for the actor and his associates.

The launch, to be held at the Nehru Indoor Stadium, will also have leading actors representing other film industries in India, including Bollywood’s Amitabh Bachchan, Mammootty representing the Malayalam industry, Kannada actor Vishnuvardhan and actor Vijay.

The climax song penned by lyricist Vairamuthu, ‘Ulaganayaganae…’, and set to music by music director Himesh Reshammiya will have Kamal in all the 10 avtars. Director K.S. Ravikumar will make an appearance, and shots of the process Kamal went through for the different guises have been included. Sony is said to have received orders for about 50,000 copies of the music CD.

Director P. Vasu, who is busy with ‘Superstar’ Rajinikanth’s film ‘Kuchelan’, is lately amused by rumours about a possible inclusion of several leading stars in a song. “Why would we do that…something on those lines has already been tried in a recent Hindi film. It is absolutely false…,” he told The .

The director said the shoot was on in full swing. Apart from actor Pasupathy, who plays the super hero’s friend, actor Prabu plays an interesting role as Rajinikanth’s security officer, he said.

Thevar statue desecrated - Madurai is in Tension

Tension mounted in the city as the bronze statue of freedom fighter, Muthuramalinga Thevar at Goripalayam junction, was desecrated by some miscreants by smearing cow dung. The stains were noticed by two women, Perumayi and Santhanammal of Sellur around 8.30 am on Monday. On information, the community leaders and representatives of All India Forward Block, Moovendar Munnetra Munnani, Dravida Vizhipunarchi Kazhagam and AIADMK, gathered at the junction and demanded immediate action against the culprits. The crowd damaged bicycles parked nearby and threatened shop owners to down shutters. Police resorted to lathicharge as some of them pelted stones at them. Later speaking to mediapersons, the state organising secretary of AIFB, P V Kathiravan, said this was the sixth such incident in the southern districts after the centenary celebration of Thevar Jeyanthi in October last. He demanded stringent action against the culprits and dismissal of police personnel in-charge of safety of the statue. In view of the incident, buses through Goripalayam junction were diverted and the place wore a deserted look for about an hour. Later fire personnel cleaned the statue. Leaders performed a palabishegam and garlanded the statue. Many arrested, buses damaged Around 62 men, including the founder leader of the MMK, Sethuraman, were arrested in Madurai, when they tried to create a road blockade condemning the desecration of the statue. As many as 52 buses were damaged during agitations held in various parts of the district condemning the desecration. About 205 persons were arrested. According to Boopathy, general manager of TNSTC, Madurai, the windshields of 52 buses have been damaged in the agitations across the district. However, except minor injury to two drivers, no one was injured in the stone pelting incidents. The damage caused so far to the TNSTC buses has been estimated to be Rs 1 lakh.

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Karunanidhi says Madurai IT Part inauguration soon

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M Karunanidhi today told the State Assembly that the foundation stone for a new IT Park in Madurai would be laid in the next few weeks. Replying to supplementaries raised by Mr Nanmaran (CPI-M) during question hour, he said efforts were being taken through the ELCOT to set up IT parks in Coimbatore, Tiruchirapalli, Madurai, Salem and Tirunelveli. The foundation stone had been laid for IT parks in Coimbatore, Salem and Tirunelveli and expeditious steps were being taken in this regard in Tiruchirapalli and Madurai. ''As far as Madurai is concerned, the foundation stone for the IT park will be laid in the next few weeks,'' he added. Responding to Mr V Sivapunniyam (CPI), who wanted the Government to set up an IT park in Thanjavur, the Chief Minister said Thanjavur would be the next in the list. Mr Karunanidhi announced that about 172.19 acres of land had been transferred to ELCOT for setting up a SEZ at Hosur in Krishnagiri district, for which the Centre had given its nod. To another question, he said the software exports from the State had risen from Rs 14,400 crore in 2005-06 to Rs 21,700 crore in 2006-07. It was expected to touch Rs 26,000 crore in 2007-08

Newtonin Moondram Vidhi by S.J. Suryah

S.J. Suryah returns after a brief sabbatical with Madras Entertainment (P) Ltd. Newtonin Moondram Vidhi, produced by S. Nandagopal and directed by Thi Muthu Selvan. To announce the launch of the film, a press conference was held at Hotel Aditya, Chennai recently. “My last two films in which I played the lead role didn’t do well at the box-office. So I waited for the right script to come my way to take the actor’s mantle again,” said Suryah who found a perfect script this time from Thai Selvan.

“It is a bold love story where I have to go bald in some scenes,” he laughs. “The heroine is raped by a rich businessman and so the hero takes revenge. At the outset the theme may look familiar. But what makes it different is the way the director dealt with the script,” said Suryah. Thai Selvan said, “I scripted a theme that takes place in two and half hours. The shoot will take place in two schedules.”

Bharathi Raja's on small screen

“It will be like my movies but the only difference is that you will be watching it on the small screen,” stated veteran director Bharathi Raja who is making foray into television serial with Thekkethi Ponnu, set in rural milieu. Talking to media persons at his office, the ace director said, “through serials one can convey without fear what he has to say at length whereas in movies one has to face financial risks and also one is compelled to produce a blockbuster.” His current serial set in his favourite milieu, the village, stars popular film actors; Napolean, Ranjitha, Vaigai Chandrasekhar and Swarnamalya in lead roles. It was shot extensively in Madurai, Kambam, Theni, Andipatti and surrounding areas. The woman-centric mega serial is aired from April 14 on Kalaignar TV.

Pyramid Saimira launch 10 films

P.S. Saminathan, Managing Director, Pyramid Saimira group has created a record of sorts by launching ten Tamil films in a single day at a muhurat held at the Concert Hall in Lady Andal Educational Institutions Complex in Chennai. He said that the company will invest around Rs. 35-40 cr. towards the production of these ten films to be made by yesteryears’ veteran producers Kovai Thambi, Amudha Durairaj, Sangili Murugan, Ramanathan, Karumari Kandasamy, Ramasubbiah, Azhagan Tamilmani, K. Balu, K. Rajan, A.K. Vishnuram and veteran actor Radha Ravi.
“Our group will produce 24 Tamil films under this method of partnership with highly creative and experienced producers, will also seed new talents so that different kinds of films and genre are made available to the discerning film goers from one banner,’ said K.S. Srinivasan, the company’s director. The ten producers received the scripts from film luminaries and Radha Ravi’s speech laced with anecdotes and humour enthralled the audience. Saimira has announced that it will produce 52 films this year. “The company has already completed 6 films in various languages and seven films are in various stages of production. Our aim is to produce 100 films a year in different languages,” said Mr. Saminathan whose company controls over 800 screens in India besides theatres in U.S.A., Malyasia, Singapore, Gulf Countries and Europe.

Following his controversial BF, S J Suryah was tipped to begin A/C starring Silambarasan as Elumalai and actress Asin as Chitra.

This Project was Later Dropepd (thats how the outside sources say), but I still managed to get some pics from the movie (Publicity Stills).

Shivaji Shreya with Vaigai Puyal Vadivelu - Tamil cine

Shriya Saran who became the ‘numer uno’ Tamil actress after the stupendous success of Rajnikanth’s Sivaji, is now doing an item number in Vadivel’s Indiralaokathil Na Azhagappan, for a whopping amount!

For the last three days the shooting of an item number choreographed by Shobhi and a scene featuring Shriya and Vadivel is going on in and around Ambasamudram, near Tenkasi. The producer of the film Seventh Channel Manickam Narayanan has pulled off a coup by managing to get Shriya’s call sheet for the film.

Vadivel plays three different roles in this movie, directed by Thambi Ramaiah- "Indran", "Yaman" and a normal person. Art Director is Thotta Tharani, Gopinath is the cameraman. Sabesh - Murali has composed the songs and Yamini Sharma is the heroine.

At a time when a new breed of item number girls are cropping up in the likes of Mumaith Khan, Nanditha and Rahasiya, the leading ladies are up for it again. Hardly had these girls started seeing the light of day, the heroines have eclipsed them. We are talking about Shriya who has done just that for Indiralogathil Na. Azhagappan, which has Vadivelu playing lead.


She has put all rumors to rest by signing the dotted line and shooting for a song and a couple of scenes in the movie, this came as a surprise to many in the industry as this is something that has never been done by a leading lady, especially someone who is at the peak of their career.

She isn’t doing that without reason, this smart Haryanvi girl who is a graduate from LSR has her priorities in place. She has been paid a whopping sum of 50 Lacs for this movie which involves only a few days of shooting, less than a week to be precise. She demands a sum of 65 lacs for a full movie, which would demand about 100 days of shooting, vis-a –vis 50 lacs for just about a week long shoot, makes perfect business sense doesn’t it? She has decided to overlook the hero of the movie and her star status for probably this reason. This song is being shot in a rainy setting; surely Shriya knows how to make hay even while it rains.


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Shivaji will surely hit the screens in May- AVM Saravanan

Shivaji will surely hit the screens in May- AVM Saravanan

Here is the first official news about the release of Shivaji, the magnum opus of the industry. Director Shankar has completed the graphics and other minor correction work for the film and is preparing himself to unleash the biggest extravaganza of the year.

The AVM campus has announced that the film will be released most probably on 26th of May. When the correspondent contacted A.V.M. Saravanan, the producer of the film, 'We have planned to release the film Shivaji around the last week of this month. Shankar and his team have been working on it and it is nearing completion...' he told.




Shivaji is not only special for the viewers but it is very special for the super star Rajinikanth too. This is his 100th straight film in his career spanning most of the Indian languages. He has so far acted in a total of 173 films including the remakes and dubbings. In Tamil only he has completed 99 films and Shivaji will be the 100 th in the row.

AVM has erected its first vinyl hoarding for the film at Gemini fly over junction at Anna Salai, Chennai from yesterday. The superstar looks stunning in blue jeans and brown blazer with stylish black glasses. It is needless to talk about the excitement and joy of the fans of the actor. Even passer-byes who have a look at this hoarding for few minutes are surprised by the looks of the 'Basha of Kollywood'. Similar hoardings are expected all over Chennai shortly.

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Vijay's new film bombs at BO

A youth icon of sorts, he is a contender for the superstar title in Tamil cinema. The shy and reserved actor Vijay was his usual self at the launch of the Tamil edition of Filmfare magazine in Chennai on Wednesday evening.

"We talk a lot during the interviews and when we read the same stuff on the magazine, it's all the more interesting and thrilling,” says Vijay.

As of now Vijay has more reasons to smile than one. His latest film Pokkiri has completed 100 days and was declared a super-hit, and with Prabhu Deva on the director's seat, no doubt the dance sequences were the toughest part.

"I had no clue how Prabhu Deva was going to dance till the last moment. We didn't even have a rehearsal. It was a straight take so I was a bit nervous but it came out well,” says Vijay.

At a time when his rival Ajith is busy with Billa 2007, a remake of Rajnikanth's Billa, so what would be Vijay's choice for a remake?

"Well, there are many films I would like to remake like Nallavanukku Nallavan and Murattukaalai.

But for now, Vijay is waiting to see the superstar sizzle on screen in Sivaji.

“I am waiting for the release too- 1st day 1st show. I am going to be there with the crowd to watch the movie,” says Vijay.

Villagers enjoy bullfight near Madurai in Spanish style

The sport of bullfighting is popularly associated with Spain, but a non-descript village in Tamil Nadu also enjoys this dangerous sport known as "Jallikattu".

Unarmed males of Keelapati Village near Madurai battle it out in the fields with enraged bulls, and in the process some of the participants suffer serious injuries and even die.

"They announce a prize of 'Kuttuvilakku' (a lamp) or a television set, to whoever succeeds in taming the bull. I won it this year. The bulls are fed very well throughout the year and they are given proper care," said Sunderpandi, the winner of the competition.

Bullfighting in Tamil Nadu is said to be a centuries-old sport. Young winners were richly rewarded and even marriages were fixed during the event.

Drunken bulls, with horns sharpened to make them more dangerous, are let loose from an enclosure into the crowd where thousands stand to participate or view the craving to showcase one's machismo motivates the young and not so young participate.

"I've been injured many times during the bullfight in the past few years. But I've always had great fun. I have been participating since the age of seventeen," said Mayandi, a participant.

A public interest petition was filed in the Madras High Court to ban the game, but the sport continues albeit with a few medical professionals present to attend to injuries.

Study says "Cocoa, not tea, calms blood pressure"

Some may see a cup of tea as soothing but chocolate is more likely to lower one's blood pressure, German researchers reported on Monday.

Foods rich in cocoa appear to reduce blood pressure but drinking green and black tea may not, according to an analysis of previously published research in the Archives of Internal Medicine, published by the American Medical Association.

The drop in blood pressure among participants who consumed cocoa products for at least two weeks was in the same range as achieved by someone taking drugs commonly prescribed to control high blood pressure.

The fall in blood pressure credited to cocoa could be expected to reduce the risk of strokes and heart attacks by 10-20 percent, the report said.

Both cocoa and tea contain polyphenols, a class of chemicals known to help prevent cardiovascular disease that are present in most fruits and vegetables. But cocoa has a different type than tea -- procyanids -- that appear to be more active.

Currently, patients with high blood pressure are urged to eat more fruits and vegetables, although cocoa and tea products account for the bulk of total polyphenol consumption in Western countries, the study said.

But don't start gobbling up chocolate bars just yet, wrote study author Dirk Taubert of the University Hospital of Cologne, Germany.

Treats such as dark chocolate might be substituted for other high-calorie desserts, based on the study's findings, but "we believe that any dietary advice must account for the high sugar, fat and calorie intake with most cocoa products.

"Rationally applied, cocoa products might be considered part of dietary approaches to lower hypertension risk," he wrote.

Ref: Yahoo news

lucky pair rules Tamil cinema - Harris and Vikram

Actor Vikram and music director Harris Jayaraj are known as Tamil cinema's lucky pair. This summer, their fifth film together will be on the silver screen.

Music director Harris Jayaraj is composing an item number for the forthcoming big-budget Tamil movie Bheemaa.

The song to be picturised on Vikram and to be shot in Tuticorin has been sung by Kailash Kher.

This, Harris says, will be the only hat ke number in the album, that otherwise has all melody tracks.

"It is a mix of all genres. Bheemaa has space for lot of melody with peppy numbers," says Harris.

This will be the fifth Vikram starrer that Harris Jayaraj is composing for. The actor and composer seem to be lucky for each other Saamy and Anniyan for example have been huge hits.

"Harris is usually very modern like Rahman, very yuppy. But here in this movie, director Lingusamy is from Kumbakonam and not too much into class so here there is a nice mix of folk tunes with melody," said Vikram.

Harris who has worked with A R Rahman, now has many offers from Mumbai.

Though it comes as a surprise that Harris has not been approached for scoring the music for the Hindi remake of Ghazini starring Aamir Khan. Ghazini's music was the biggest hit of 2005.

Realism triumphs in Tamil cinema with 'Paruthi Veeran'

Director Amir's 'Paruthi Veeran' has been declared a blockbuster, more successful than Vijay's 'Pokkiri'. This is a great achievement for debutant hero Karthi Shivakumar and the director

The top five Tamil films are:

1. 'Paruthi Veeran' - Director: Amir. This is one of the most realistic films to hit the Tamil screens in recent times.


2. 'Mozhi' - Director: Radhamohan. Mozhi continues to have full shows in all the city theatres.

3. 'Pachaikili Muthucharam' - Director: Gautham Menon. The film is not going to be another 'Vettaiyadu Vilaiyadu'. But Sarath Kumar's natural performance is worth watching.

4. 'Thirumagan' - Director: A.M. Ratnakumar. This is yet another lousy film from actor S.J. Suryah. Only Meera Jasmine is watchable.

5. 'Pokkiri' - Director: Prabhu Deva. Nothing can stop Vijay starrer 'Pokkiri', which is on its way to breaking records.

Software Jokes and bpo company jokes

The Leave Applications and other letters from outsourcing executives


Infosys, Bangalore: An employee applied for leave as follows:

"Since I have to go to my village to sell my land along with my wife, please sanction me one-week leave."


Joke: Leave applications & letter writing by executives
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The Leave Applications and other letters from outsourcing executives


Infosys, Bangalore: An employee applied for leave as follows:

"Since I have to go to my village to sell my land along with my wife, please sanction me one-week leave."

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This is from Oracle Bangalore: >From an employee who was performing the "mundan" ceremony of his 10 year old son: as I want to shave my son's head, please leave me for two days.."


Another gem from O&M. Leave-letter from an employee who was performing his daughter's wedding:as I am marrying my daughter, please grant a week's leave.."


From Accenture Administration Department:
"As my mother-in-law has expired and I am only one responsible for it, please grant me 10 days leave."

Another employee from IBM Daksh applied for half day leave:
"Since I've to go to the cremation ground at 10 o-clock and I may not return, please grant me half day casual leave"

An incident of a leave letter: I am suffering from fever, please declare one-day holiday."

A leave letter to the headmaster: "As I am studying in this school I am suffering from headache. I request you to leave me today"

Another leave letter written to the principal of the school: "As my headache is paining, please grant me leave for the day."

Covering note: "I am enclosed herewith..."

Another one:"Dear Sir: with reference to the above, please refer to my below..."

Actual letter written for application of leave: "My wife is suffering from sickness and as I am her only husband at home I may be granted leave".

Letter writing:- "I am well here and hope you are also in the same well."

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Chennai has Symantec Innovation Center

Minister of Communications and IT, Dayanidhi Maran inaugurated Symantec Corp.'s Center of Innovation in Chennai.

"Symantec's Center of Innovation at Chennai will play a key role in developing new solutions and enabling an environment of safe and secure computing for enterprises and consumers in India and globally," Maran said in a statement.

The firm already has an Innovation Center in Pune.

According to W Thompson, Chairman and CEO, Symantec, “The Chennai center would play a critical role in the development of the company's next generation of security products and solutions for enterprises and consumers the world over.”

The statement said that the new center would accommodate more than 1,000 employees. Its Pune center accommodates more than 2,100 employees and works on high-end product development in the security, storage and compliance domains.

“This center will further augment our already existing R&D and engineering strengths in India. Our focus is also to be the solution provider of choice in a rapidly 'Connected India,” Thompson said.

Anil Chakravarthy, VP, India Technical Operations, Symantec, said, "In the coming year the center will focus extensively on developing next-generation `Security 2.0' products including the distinguished Norton product line."