CHENNAI PRESS NEWS

Chennai witnessed an inspiring morning of determination, fitness and community spirit as the 15th edition of the Hexaware Dream Runners Half Marathon 2026 concluded successfully with the participation of over 7,000 runners from across the country. The city's iconic roads came alive as thousands of enthusiastic runners challenged themselves while promoting healthy living and social responsibility. The prestigious 21.1 km Half Marathon was flagged off at 4:30 a.m. from Napiers Bridge by Thiru. P. Kumar, Deputy Commissioner of Police, T. Nagar District, Greater Chennai City Police, with more than 2,500 runners taking part. The 10 km race began at 5:15 a.m., flagged off by Mrs. K. Bhavaneeswari, Inspector General of Police, Singapenn Special Force, attracting over 4,500 participants. Runners enjoyed one of Chennai's most scenic routes, covering landmarks including Napiers Bridge, Marina Beach, Santhome High Road, Adyar and Besant Avenue, before finishing triumphantly at Island Grou...

Chennai, July 18, 2026: Vedantu has achieved a remarkable milestone in NEET UG 2026, with 360+ students from Tamil Nadu securing medical seats, making it one of the institute's strongest performances in the state. Just two years after launching its offline centres in Tamil Nadu with a vision to bring India's best teachers, advanced technology and personalised mentoring closer to students, Vedantu has transformed that vision into reality.  This year's outstanding results reflect the strength of its complete learning ecosystem, combining experienced Master Teachers, one-to-one mentoring, AI-powered learning tools, regular assessments and interactive classrooms to help students from every background pursue their dream of becoming doctors. Tamil Nadu emerged as one of Vedantu's top-performing states, with Chennai centres at Velachery, Anna Nagar and Tambaram playing a major role in the success. Chennai students secured top scores of 651, 640 and 625 marks. The state's t...

Chennai, July 16, 2026: Kanchi Kamakoti CHILDS Trust Hospital (KKCTH), Chennai, has taken a major step forward in pediatric respiratory healthcare with the launch of a dedicated Multi-Disciplinary Cystic Fibrosis (CF) Clinic and Advanced Pediatric Interventional Pulmonology Services. The new initiatives bring comprehensive diagnosis, treatment and long-term management for children with complex respiratory disorders under one roof, ensuring coordinated, specialist-led care.  (L to R) Dr. Janani Sankar, Medical Director; Dr. Bala Ramachandran, HOD - Pediatric Intensive Care; Dr. V.V. Vivekanand, Consultant Pulmonologist; Dr. K. G. Ravikumar, Endocrinologists; Dr. Srinivas, Gastroenterologists; Mr. Sanjay Chandran, CEO The CF Clinic, only the second of its kind in Tamil Nadu, enables families to consult pediatric pulmonologists, gastroenterologists, endocrinologists, physiotherapists, nutritionists, psychologists and medical social workers during a single visit, reducing delays and im...