CHENNAI PRESS NEWS

Chennai, March 24, 2026: The All India uPVC Profile Manufacturers Association has raised a serious concern over the sharp rise in imported uPVC window profiles into India, warning that the domestic manufacturing ecosystem is under significant strain due to unfairly priced imports, largely from China. At a national-level press conference held in Chennai, key office bearers including Founder President Arokiaswamy, President Eniyan Shivam, Vice Presidents Vinod and Sanjay, Treasurer Senthil Murugan, and Joint Secretary Ram Kumar highlighted that India imported nearly 1.6 lakh metric tonnes of uPVC window profiles in 2025. Alarmingly, about 99% of these imports originated from China. Press meet Youtube Video link 👇  Addressing the media, President Eniyan Shivam emphasized that the association—representing manufacturers across the country—urges both the government and the public to recognize the mounting challenges faced by the sector. He pointed out that imported profiles are being so...

Chennai, March 23, 2026: Marking Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, GEM Hospital has unveiled a series of initiatives focused on promoting early detection and public awareness of colorectal cancer. The programme includes a free colorectal screening initiative for Tamil Nadu Government pensioners, a felicitation ceremony honouring colorectal cancer survivors, and an expert-led public awareness session. Colorectal cancer is emerging as a significant health concern in India. According to GLOBOCAN 2022 data, the country records approximately 65,000 new cases and nearly 38,000 deaths annually. The rising incidence is attributed to urban lifestyles, dietary patterns, and ageing populations. Alarmingly, a majority of cases are diagnosed at advanced stages, adversely affecting survival outcomes. Press meet Youtube Video link 👇  Highlighting the importance of early detection, Dr. P. Senthilnathan said the free screening programme aims to make preventive healthcare accessible, especially fo...

CHENNAI, MARCH 22, 2026: Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL), India’s largest hospitality company, continues to strengthen its sustainability and social impact initiatives through Paathya, its ESG+ framework. In Photo: Dr. S. Armstrong Vice-Chancellor Convener Committee, University of Madras, Megalina Iden, DC Traffic - East and Ian Dubier, Area Director Operations for Tamil Nadu and General Manager of Taj Coromandel, flagging off IHCL's Bharat EkSaath Walkathon at University of Madras in Chennai. Commemorating four years of Paathya, IHCL reinforced its commitment to responsible tourism with the Bharat EkSaath Walkathon – Tamil Nadu edition. The inclusive 3-kilometre walk brought together associates, their families, local partners, vendors, and community members. Held simultaneously across 14 countries in over 200 locations, the initiative also served a philanthropic purpose, with funds raised supporting the Taj Public Service Welfare Trust (TPSWT), reflecting IHCL’s strong approa...

Chennai, March 22, 2026: The 40th Prof. M. Viswanathan Gold Medal Oration was held at M.V. Diabetes and the Prof. M. Viswanathan Diabetes Research Centre in Royapuram, Chennai, bringing together leading experts, policymakers, and healthcare professionals to emphasize the critical role of collaboration between government and healthcare systems in addressing the growing diabetes burden. (L to R) Dr. A.V. Anoop, Managing Director of AVA Group of Companies;  Dr. Ashok Kumar Das, Dean (Academics) and Emeritus Professor at Mahatma Gandhi Medical College and Research Institute, Puducherry;  Dr. Vijay Viswanathan, Chief Physician at M.V. Diabetes and the Prof. M. Viswanathan Diabetes Research Centre and Immediate Past President of RSSDI;  Murali K, Director of the Central Footwear Training Institute (CFTI), Chennai Dr. A.V. Anoop, Managing Director of AVA Group of Companies, was conferred the MVCON Lifetime Achievement Award in recognition of his pioneering efforts in integrating...

Chennai, March 21, 2026: Chennai’s position as a fast-emerging deep-tech innovation hub received a significant boost today with Big Bang Boom Solutions Private Limited (BBBS) inaugurating its advanced research and development facility, SHAKTI – Solutions Hub for Advanced Knowledge, Technology & Innovation. (L to R) Dr.Shivaraman Ramaswamy, Co-Founder & CTO,Big Bang Boom Solutions Private Limited (BBBS);  Dr. Mylswamy Annadurai, R enowned Space Scientist and popularly known as the “Moon Man of India” Located in Pallikaranai, the state-of-the-art 20,000 sq. ft. facility, with the capacity to house over 200 engineers, marks a major milestone in BBBS’s expansion journey. The new hub reinforces the company’s commitment to strengthening India’s indigenous technological capabilities across critical and strategic sectors. Youtube Video link 👇  The inauguration ceremony was led by Shri Rajesh Kumar Pathak, Secretary of the Technology Development Board (TDB), who underscor...

Chennai, March 20, 2026: The Indian Foundation for Quality Management (IFQM) convened its first MSME Symposium at Anna University, bringing together over 250 MSME leaders, large industry executives, quality experts, and academicians to deliberate on strengthening India’s Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) for global competitiveness. Themed “India Needs… A Resurgent MSME Sector,” the symposium called for a “national quality sprint” to accelerate integration with global value chains. In his keynote address, Venu Srinivasan, Chairman, IFQM, underscored that transforming MSMEs through productivity, quality, and innovation could be pivotal in shaping a “new India.” He outlined a practical transformation agenda with time-bound goals such as doubling productivity, halving defects and inventory, and optimizing space within 12 months. He also highlighted IFQM’s cluster-based approach, with ten MSME clusters covering 67 enterprises already underway, aimed at driving systemic improvement...