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Both the family refused to accept their relationship but later they accepted as the couple threatened to commit suicide.

Chennai: Teen boy, girl end lives as parents disapprove of their...

However, the boy's family allegedly demanded exorbitant dowry that the girl's family could not give.

14 Aug 2018 2:11 AM IST

The victim, S. Saravanan, who operated a small bus (S-61) from Moolakkadai to Perambur, recounted his ordeal to this reporter that in January, 2017 while he was driving the bus, he fell sick and developed fits.

MTC bus driver who developed fits shunted as painter

The bus driver was given a security job in the beginning, but later, his higher-up forced him to work as a painter in...

14 Aug 2018 2:08 AM IST

Madras High Court Chief Justice V.K. Tahilramani on her way to take part in reception accorded by Madras high court judges, advocates and office bearers of various Bar Associations on Monday. (Photo:DC)

It's a privilege, says new Chief Justice VK Tahilramani

Independence and fearlessness are two very important pillars on the strength of which the existence of an effective bar...

14 Aug 2018 2:05 AM IST

The victim, Balamurugan (41), a resident of Thenpakkam village, was a town secretary of Achrapakam town panchayat and was running a tea stall in the locality.

Chennai: Gang hacks AMMK town secretary to death

According to police, Balamurugan used to open his tea stall daily at around 4.30 in the morning.

14 Aug 2018 2:02 AM IST

A street play on bonded labour by Mugavari team performed at the launch of Shout For Freedom at Stella Maris College on Monday. (Photo:DC)

Tamil Nadu: Coalition to fight against bonded labour

An alliance to draw attention towards bonded labourers and human trafficking in the state.

14 Aug 2018 1:58 AM IST

Plastics below 50 microns confiscated by the municipality while around 7-8 tonnes of plastic is sent to the cement factory every week. (Photo:DC)

Chennai: Tie-up with Tancem to manage plastic waste

Tambaram municipality will collect the waste, segregate it and send the required plastics to Tancem, an official said.

14 Aug 2018 1:56 AM IST

The recent Momo challenge, which is said to be a WhatsApp based game, has become the recent concern as players get threat calls and messages on their numbers and it is children who are mostly the victims.

Stay away from momo

Social media platforms promoting non-credible content, say experts.

14 Aug 2018 1:53 AM IST

Why didn't CM Edappadi K Palaniswami attend Karuna's funeral, asks...

There's a vacuum created in Tamil Nadu after Thalaivar's death and no one can replace him in any manner.

14 Aug 2018 1:42 AM IST

Former union minister M.K. Alagiri and his family members pay homage to late father and DMK patriarch M. Karunanidhi at his memorial on Marina Beach, in Chennai on Monday. (Photo:DC)

Expelled MK Alagiri claims loyal DMK workers are with him

All the party loyalists, followers of thalaivar Kalaignar, are supporting me.

14 Aug 2018 1:39 AM IST

Alagiri, who visited his fathers memorial at Marina Beach in Chennai on Monday, asserted that true relatives and supporters of his father in Tamil Nadu are on his side. (Photo: ANI)

Karunanidhi's true' supporters with me: Alagiri takes on brother...

The statement assumes significance as it comes a day ahead of DMK's executive committee meet.

13 Aug 2018 2:05 PM IST

Earlier, the Madras High Court had ordered re-postmortem of bodies of seven people who died during the protest. (Photo: File/PTI)

Lawyer-couple block Madras High Court judge's car, gets 15-day...

After overtaking and stopping the judge's car, both the advocates scolded the driver of the judge.

13 Aug 2018 4:30 AM IST

PVR to take over iconic Sathyam cinemas in Chennai

PVR to take over iconic Sathyam cinemas in Chennai

Acquisition will make PVR undisputed leader in South India.

13 Aug 2018 4:05 AM IST