Woman Makes Crores Snatching Chains

MADURAI: Neighbours knew her as a successful businesswoman, who made her riches by dint of sheer hardwork. But, on Tuesday, police ripped the veil of 48-year-old Panchavarnam, exposing her as a thief, who made millions snatching gold jewellery from unsuspecting devotees at temple festivals in Tamil Nadu's southern districts. Read more........Tamil Nadu woman makes crores snatching chains

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Cataract operations for dogs and cats

Cataract operations for dogs and cats? Well, it is nothing new but doctors in Madurai say it is fast catching up in this ancient Tamil city which is known for its eye care facilities.

S Jagannathan, a city doctor, was worried about his 13-year-old pet dog, Tommy, which was stumbling frequently while walking. His vet advised him to get Tommy operated for cataract, which in Madurai has become very common these days.

Veterinary surgeon, Dr Pothy, a retired Deputy Director of Animal Husbandry department, sought the help of G Bhaskararajan, a leading ophthalmologist in the city who operated on Tommy and fixed an intra ocular lens. Read more..........................Cataract operations for dogs and cats

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Police Station becoming 'sanctuary' for courting couples

MADURAI: Courting couples in and round this city who have to contend with "caste conscious" parents and relatives, now have an unusual destination to solemnize their wedding without fear of attracting brickbats - an all women police station at Melur, about 30 km from here. Read more............................................Police Station becoming 'sanctuary' for courting couples

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Kids pick human bones for a living

At the busiest crematorium in this Tamil Nadu temple town in southern India, the quiet work of a group of little boys is more heart-rending than the wails of bereaved relatives.

About 10 boys visit the crematorium at Thathaneri on the banks of the Vaigai river and rummage through the heap of hot ashes of dead bodies with their small bare hands to pick bones. Read more..............In Madurai, kids pick human bones for a living

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In prison everything is available for a price

It happens only in India. In Madurai, Temple Town of South India, which is also called the Cultural capital of Tamil Nadu state of India, central prison inmates are having things going great as several facilities like -- cell phones, drugs, unauthorized visitors, food of choice, tobacco -- can be attained by paying money. Not even that, even prisoners can have their rivals killed too!!!!!!!!!!!.................Read full story..........In Madurai prison everything is available for a price

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