CHENNAI: Even as parts of Tamil Nadu received intense evening thunderstorms on Sunday, a video showing a towering column of swirling dust in Thoothukudi went viral on social media, with many weather enthusiasts describing it as a “tornado-like” phenomenon.Meteorologists, however, said the event was not a tornado but was likely caused by a strong updraft…
Times News NetworkChennai: A 15-year-old horse handler at Marina Beach was picked up by police for allegedly sexually assaulting a six-year-old girl.Police said the child, who had come to the beach with her family on Saturday night, spotted the teenager and his horse near the service road. Giving in to her request, the family asked…
A Class 12 student Sudharsan goes missing after rescuing his brother who was swept away by a huge tide in the sea. Screenshot Chennai: A 16-year-old boy was swept away by waves while rescuing his younger brother at Marina Beach on Friday evening. Firefighters continued search operations on Saturday.Police said Sudharsan of Mettu Street in…
Chennai: Cocking a snook at a series of Madras high court orders, and setting at naught the beach restoration work done over the years, a large number of street vendors returned to occupy a 3km-long stretch of Loop Road along Marina Beach on Friday. The weekend ahead will likely see more shops returning, while Greater…
