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10 interesting things about Ramadan

" Celebrating Eid in Tajikistan 10-13-2007 " by Steve Evans - originally posted to Flickr as Celebrating Eid in Tajikistan . Licensed under CC BY 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons . 1. No water too          During the month of ramzaan Muslims not only refrain from eating from sunrise to sunset , they also do not drink water! 2.Lunar calendar                                   " Ramadan100years1938-2037 " by Ksulaiman1 - Own work . Licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons .         Ramzaan falls in the ninth month of the Islamic calendar .Unlike the Gregorian calendar which is universally used , the Islamic calendar is a lunar calendar and a month begins with the first sighting of the crescent moon 3.Suhoor  and Iftar         The meal Muslims take before beginning their fast is called Suhoor. It usually has sweets in the ingredients. And the meal they take after the fast is called Iftar. 4.Quran was created in Ramadan 

Office space at Tidel Park

                                               Tidel park , the famous IT park on OMR has announced on its website the availability of office space in one of its blocks. Following are details: Space available at: Sixth floor , C block , South Side Module no: 0604 Area: 14,689 square feet Rent per square feet per month: Rs.40/- Booking advance: Rs.17,62,680 Purpose: IT/ITES For terms and conditions, application form and other details refer the link below: http://www.tidelpark.com/LeasingSpace3.asp  

IBACO now at OMR

ibaco omr chennai IBACO , the popular ice cream brand by Hatsun manufacturers - manufacturers of diary and diary produts launched its outlet at OMR at karapakkam Address: No. 5/318, Rajiv Gandhi Salai (omr), Near To Simrans Appakadai, Okkiampet, Chennai -600097 About HATSON: HATSON Agro product limited are the manufacturers of the popular brand 'Arokya' milk and 'Arun' icecreams.Ibaco is their new icecream brand.

Toll rates increased for OMR riders

Toll rates have been increased for OMR riders effective July 1 st 2014.  Following are the hike details: VEHICLE CATEGORY SINGLE in Rs. RETURN in Rs. DAILY in Rs. MONTHLY PASS* in Rs. 3 Wheeler 8 15 25 250 Car/Jeep 22 40 70 1700 LCV 37 70 100 2300 Bus 59 110 170 3800 Truck 88 160 250 5600 MAV 176 320 500 11300 Source : http://www.tnrdc.com/itel/html/toll_rates.htm Overall there has been a 10 percent hike in the toll rates.The hikes are implemented once in two years by TNRDC .The above hike will be in effect until 2016. The New Indian Express cites the toll hike as fair  (Ref : http://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/Fare-Hike-Fair-Say-IT-Corridor-Users/2014/06/25/article2298029.ece ) though cab drivers seem to have been affected by the increased rates. More about the toll plazas: http://www.omrrider.in/2013/08/toll-plazas-at-omr.html References: http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/chennai/higher-toll-for-motorists-on-omr-from-today/article6164070.ece http://www.newindianexpress.