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Chennai, June 28, 2026: A major milestone in senior healthcare! Athulya Senior Care has inaugurated Athulya Geriatric Care Hospital in Valasaravakkam, Chennai, marking the launch of its first exclusive hospital dedicated entirely to geriatric care. The facility was inaugurated by the Hon'ble Governor of Tamil Nadu, Thiru. Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar, in the presence of Athulya's founders, healthcare professionals, and industry leaders. (L to R) Prasanna Natarajan, Director, Athulya Senior Care, Dr Karthik Narayan R, Founder and Managing Director, Athulya Senior Care, Hon'ble Governor of Tamil Nadu Thiru. Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar, Srinivasan Govindaraj Founder and CEO and Ms. Krishna Kavya Director and Founder Athulya Senior Care The hospital completes Athulya's 360° elder care ecosystem, integrating Geriatric Hospital Care, Assisted Living, and Home Care to provide seamless, continuous support for senior citizens. With India's elderly population expected to reach...

Chennai, June 28, 2026: A proud milestone and a celebration of academic excellence! SRM Valliammai Engineering College (SRMVEC) celebrated its 21st Graduation Day on June 28, 2026, at the prestigious Dr. T. P. Ganesan Auditorium, marking the successful completion of an enriching four-year academic journey for 729 graduates as they stepped confidently into the next phase of their professional lives. The ceremony commenced with the wishes and blessings of Dr. Ravi Pachamoothoo, Chairman of the SRM Group, and Ms. R. Harini, Correspondent of SRMVEC. The gathering was welcomed by Dr. B. Visalakshi, Vice Principal, while Dr. M. Murugan, Principal, presented the College Report, highlighting the institution's achievements. Dr. R. Venkatesh Babu, Director (Academics & Administration), SRM Group, presided over the event. Event's Youtube Video link 👇  The highlight of the ceremony was the presence of Dr. S. R. Ramanan, Eminent Meteorologist and Former Director of the Area Cyclone War...

Chennai, June 27, 2026: ASUS successfully hosted the Chennai edition of its "Beyond Incredible with ASUS" community event, bringing together over 73 creators, gamers, tech enthusiasts, students, fans, and media for an exciting evening celebrating innovation, creativity, and next-generation computing. (L to R) Shubham Sharma; Deepesh; Pranav Hegde Held at The Living Room, Anna Nagar East, the event highlighted ASUS' latest Gaming and Creator Series while celebrating 20 years of ROG. Guests enjoyed hands-on experiences with the newest Zenbook, Vivobook, ProArt, ROG, and TUF Gaming laptops, designed to empower creators, professionals, gamers, and everyday users alike. Press meet Youtube Video link 👇  Speaking at the event, Arnold Su, Vice President – Consumer & Gaming PC, ASUS India, emphasized Chennai's thriving tech and creator community, noting that initiatives like Beyond Incredible with ASUS help the brand engage directly with users while showcasing innovations...

Chennai, June 26, 2026: A major milestone in neonatal healthcare was marked in Chennai as the Rotary Club of Madras East (RCME), in collaboration with the Rotary Club of Irvine and Rotary District 5320, USA, inaugurated Project SHISHU (Global Grant #2683839) with the donation of a state-of-the-art Neonatal Ambulance to Kanchi Kamakoti CHILDS Trust Hospital, Nungambakkam. The ambulance was formally handed over by Rtn AKS Er. Muruganandam M (MMM), RI Vice President 2026–27 and RI Director 2025–27, in the presence of Rtn AKS Vinod Saraogi, District Governor, RID 3234, along with several distinguished Rotarians and healthcare professionals. Event’s Youtube Video link 👇  Valued at ₹72 lakh, this advanced ambulance is much more than a transport vehicle—it's a "Neonatal ICU on Wheels." Equipped with a transport incubator, neonatal ventilator, advanced life-support systems, and NICU-grade monitoring equipment, it will ensure critically ill and premature newborns receive uninterr...

Chennai, June 25, 2026: A remarkable milestone in Indian transplant medicine! Gleneagles Hospital Chennai, part of the Fortis Healthcare Network, has successfully performed India’s first adult lung transplant using lungs from a pediatric donor, giving a new lease of life to a 39-year-old woman from West Bengal who was battling advanced Rheumatoid Arthritis-Associated Interstitial Lung Disease (RA-ILD). (4th from Right) Dr. Govini Balasubramani, Director – Heart & Lung Transplant with Patient and Medical Team For six years, the patient struggled with progressive lung damage caused by RA-ILD, a severe condition linked to rheumatoid arthritis. Despite ongoing treatment, her breathing capacity continued to decline, and her oxygen requirement increased significantly, impacting even the simplest daily activities. Press meet Youtube Video link 👇  The procedure was led by Dr. Govini Balasubramani, Director, Heart & Lung Transplant, Gleneagles Hospital Chennai, supported by Dr...

Chennai, June 24, 2026: A proud and memorable milestone unfolded as Chennais Amirta International Institute of Hotel Management, in collaboration with Alagappa University, celebrated Graduation Day 2026 at a grand ceremony held at the MMA, Mount Road, Chennai. The prestigious event was graced by Prof. G. Ravi, Honorary Colonel and Hon’ble Vice-Chancellor of Alagappa University, as the Chief Guest. Addressing the graduating students, he highlighted the importance of lifelong learning, innovation, ethical leadership, and continuous skill development in an increasingly competitive global economy. Event’s Youtube Video link 👇  A total of 800 students were awarded degrees across programmes including B.Sc. Catering and Hotel Administration, Diploma in Hotel Administration, B.Sc. Lateral Entry, and MBA in Hotel Management, reflecting the strength of the academic collaboration between Chennais Amirta and Alagappa University. Speaking on the occasion, R. Boomee Naathan, Chairman of Chennai...