CHENNAI PRESS NEWS

Chennai, May 17, 2026: The pre-release event of upcoming action entertainer Athiradi was held in a grand manner with the presence of the film’s cast, crew and several distinguished guests from the film fraternity and sports world. The event created huge excitement among cinema fans ahead of the movie’s theatrical release on May 22 in Tamil Nadu. The film stars Tovino Thomas, Basil Joseph, Zarin Shihab and Riya Shibu in prominent roles. The movie is written and directed by Arun Anirudhan and jointly produced by Dr. Ananthu S and Basil Joseph. Youtube Shorts Link: The highlight of the event was the presence of Indian cricketer Sanju Samson, who attended the event as the chief guest. Addressing the gathering, he extended his best wishes to the entire Athiradi team and appreciated the growing collaboration between Malayalam and Tamil cinema industries. Speaking at the event, Basil Joseph expressed confidence that Athiradi would entertain audiences with its action-packed narrative and e...

Chennai, May 15, 2026: At a time when India is witnessing unprecedented urban expansion and infrastructure growth, Chennai-based Crescent School of Business (CSB), under the B.S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology, has launched a specialised MBA in Real Estate Management (MBA-REM) in collaboration with Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), one of the world’s most respected professional bodies in land, property, construction and infrastructure. As part of this launch, a MOU was exchanged between Crescent School of Business and Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors in the presence of academicians, and real estate Credai industry leaders. The programme aims to create a new generation of professionals capable of leading the convergence of management, technology, sustainability and the built environment — sectors that are becoming increasingly critical as India accelerates toward becoming a global economic powerhouse. Press meet Youtube Video link 👇...

Chennai, May 15, 2026: Marking World Thalassemia Day 2026, Apollo Cancer Foundation along with Apollo Speciality Hospitals celebrated the inspiring journeys of 30 Thalassemia survivors while reaffirming its commitment towards awareness, early diagnosis and access to advanced treatment for children battling the hereditary blood disorder. India continues to carry one of the world’s highest Thalassemia burdens, with an estimated 1–1.5 lakh children living with the condition and nearly 10,000–15,000 affected babies born every year. Medical experts estimate that close to 42 million Indians are carriers of beta-thalassemia, underlining the urgent need for increased awareness, carrier screening and timely medical intervention. Thalassemia is a hereditary blood disorder in which the body is unable to produce healthy haemoglobin adequately, often leading to severe anaemia and lifelong dependence on blood transfusions. If left untreated, the condition can result in serious complications affectin...

Chennai, May 15, 2026: Parvathy Hospitals inaugurated its advanced Sleep Lab at its Chromepet facility, marking a major step forward in specialized sleep medicine and diagnostic care in Chennai. The launch event and press conference were held at the hospital premises in the presence of medical professionals, media representatives and invited guests. The newly established Sleep Lab has been designed to offer comprehensive diagnosis and treatment support for a wide range of sleep-related disorders, including obstructive sleep apnea, insomnia, snoring-related complications, excessive daytime sleepiness and other respiratory sleep conditions. Equipped with advanced monitoring systems and supported by experienced specialists, the facility aims to provide accurate diagnostic evaluation and personalized treatment plans for patients suffering from sleep disorders. The event was graced by Chief Guests Mr. Satish Shetti, Business Manager – Indian Subcontinent, Löwenstein Medical Technology GmbH,...

Chennai, May 15, 2026: K.S. Terminals Inc.⁠� (KST), a Taiwan-headquartered global manufacturer of electrical terminals, connectors and interconnect solutions, has announced the establishment of its new manufacturing facility in Tiruvallur near Chennai, marking the company’s strategic entry into the Indian market. The new facility was opened by.Joe Cheng, Chief Executive Officer of K S Terminals, and M Prathap, IAS, District Collector of Tiruvallur in the presence of senior Executives from the company and Tamilnadu Government. The new facility, spread across 36,664 sq. ft. at Ulunthai Village in Kadambathur Union, Tiruvallur district, has been set up to cater to the growing demand from India’s automotive, electric vehicle (EV), renewable energy and industrial sectors. Inauguration Youtube Video link 👇  KST said the Chennai unit will manufacture a wide range of products including automotive connectors, EV charging connectors, battery modular connectors (BMC), insulated and non-insul...

Chennai, May 14, 2026: Amazon India⁠ on Wednesday said Tamil Nadu has emerged as one of the fastest-growing markets for Amazon Bazaar, with orders from the State registering a five-fold year-on-year growth driven by rising demand for affordable fashion, home and electronic products. Sameer Lalwani, Head of Amazon Bazaar, Amazon India The company said Chennai led the growth momentum with a two-fold increase in new customer sign-ups, while cities such as Vellore, Madurai and Tiruchirapalli also emerged as strong growth centres for the platform. Press meet Youtube Video link 👇  According to the company, Women’s Fashion recorded a 2X YoY increase in orders, while Home & Kitchen products grew 5X and Electronic Accessories grew 1.5X during the period. Sarees, kurtis, jeans, kitchen utensils, home décor items and mobile accessories such as chargers, covers and cases were among the top-selling products on the platform. Amazon Bazaar said its growing popularity has been supported by ul...