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Chennai’s newest steakhouse, Meating Room, has opened its doors on TTK Road, offering an intimate and cozy dining experience. While its focus is on imported meats, the restaurant has also taken great care in crafting a well-conceived vegetarian menu, ensuring that diners of all preferences have something to enjoy. The highlight of the menu is the imported meats, sold by the gram, which change daily based on availability. The steaks are slow-cooked sous vide and then pan-seared, resulting in tender and flavorful cuts. Meating Room also offers a variety of appetizers, salads, and sides, including grilled napa cabbage in coconut curry sauce and chili oil, which is a standout vegetarian dish. For larger groups, the restaurant recommends trying the bigger cuts, such as the T-bone steak or the sirloin. With its focus on quality and its commitment to providing a comfortable and intimate dining experience, Meating Room is a welcome addition to Chennai’s culinary scene.

D Gukesh, the chess prodigy from Chennai, has become the youngest challenger to the world title following his victory at the Candidates Chess Tournament in Toronto. Upon his arrival at the airport, Gukesh was met with an enthusiastic reception from hundreds of students from his school, Velammal Vidyalaya, as well as a large general crowd. The 17-year-old was garlanded and escorted safely by the police amidst jubilant cheers. Gukesh expressed his happiness at the homecoming, acknowledging the support and role played by his family, coach, friends, and school in his triumph.

In a brazen act of violence, two bikers brutally assaulted a bus conductor in Chennai on Tuesday for attempting to move their illegally parked motorcycle that was obstructing the bus’s path. The incident, which took place at the Kasturba Hospital bus stop in Triplicane, marks the second attack on government bus crew in Tamil Nadu within the past week. The injured conductor, 50-year-old Keshavulu, was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment and has filed a case against the attackers. The assault highlights the pressing issue of violence against public transport workers, with transportation activist K Anbalagan calling for stricter action against offenders, particularly college students who often receive lenient treatment due to concerns about their future.

The Eastern bypass road project in Chennai, spanning from Perungalathur to Rajakilpakkam, has encountered a roadblock due to encroachments on government lands. Approximately 188 houses built on Meikkal poromboke, graama natham, and eri poromboke lands must be relocated to allow for the completion of the project. The residents, including members of the Narikurava community, have demanded alternative housing, while the government has submitted proposals to the local administration to address their concerns. However, there is no provision for rehabilitation costs, as the lands in question belong to the government and can only be alienated. The 9.3-km bypass, which has been planned since 1979, includes an 850-meter stretch affected by the encroachments and a 650-meter stretch of land belonging to the Forest Department that needs to be acquired. Alternative land for the latter has been identified, and the project is awaiting approval from the state government.

The Central Crime Branch (CCB) of Chennai city police has apprehended an individual for defrauding 30 persons of Rs. 4 crore by offering fictitious e-bike dealerships. The scam came to light after a complainant, Murugan, and other victims responded to a newspaper advertisement and were enticed to put down a deposit by Rajendran, the owner of the OITA e-bike showroom in Saidapet. Rajendran vanished in 2021 after shuttering his Saidapet office, prompting Murugan to file a complaint. The CCB’s entrustment document fraud wing took over the investigation and uncovered numerous additional victims. Rajendran was eventually apprehended from his Mamallapuram hideout and remanded to judicial custody.

Chennai’s metal scene has experienced a resurgence in recent months, with events like Metal Munnetra Kazhagam showcasing the genre’s evolution and embracing Tamil culture. The city’s metal community is working to create a welcoming and accessible space for all, while addressing issues of privilege and representation. Despite challenges with venues, bands like Mangas and Godia have gained international recognition, and new platforms like MoshLit Events are bringing metal to a wider audience. Through collaboration and innovation, Chennai’s metal scene is proving that the genre is a force to be reckoned with.

Tamil superstar Ajith Kumar and his wife, Shalini, celebrated their 24th wedding anniversary on April 24. The couple visited a luxurious restaurant in Chennai for a lunch date, where they were greeted with well wishes from fans and staff members. Ajith and Shalini have been married since April 2000 and are parents to two children. The actor is currently on a break from work and is expected to resume shooting for his upcoming film, ‘Vidaa Muyarchi’, in Azerbaijan.

Bharatanatyam dancer Sheejith Krishna has been arrested by the Tamil Nadu police following allegations of sexual harassment by two of his former students. The arrest comes after a preliminary enquiry was conducted based on the directions of the Madras High Court.

Chennai Unified Metropolitan Transport Agency (CUMTA) is working on a draft motor vehicle parking policy, which is expected to be finalized within three months. The draft policy will address the issue of haphazard parking on roads, causing inconvenience to the public.