CHENNAI PRESS NEWS

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...

Chennai, June 24, 2026: Star Health and Allied Insurance Company Limited has reinforced its leadership in Tamil Nadu’s health insurance sector, settling more than 2.5 lakh claims worth over ₹1,606 crore across the state in FY26. The milestone highlights the company’s continued focus on making health insurance more accessible, responsive, and customer-centric. (L-R) Dr. Abhijeet Vikram Ghosh, Chief Claims Officer; Anand Roy, MD & CEO; Balajibabu C, Business Head, Tamil Nadu With 62% retail health insurance market share in Tamil Nadu and 31.3% nationally, Star Health continues to be a trusted health insurance partner for millions of families. The company recorded a Gross Written Premium (GWP) of ₹2,951 crore in Tamil Nadu during FY26 and currently covers over 3.8 million lives in the state. Press meet Youtube Video link 👇  Anand Roy, MD & CEO, Star Health and Allied Insurance said that t he company is also leveraging technology to improve customer experience, with AI curren...

Chennai, June 23, 2026: Author and lawyer Kartikeya Vajpai today launched his book The Unbecoming: Let Life Reveal Its Purpose at Higginbothams, Anna Salai. On this occasion, he also engaged with students at SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Ramapuram Campus, Chennai. (On Left)  Author and lawyer Kartikeya Vajpai with  Dr. R. Shivakumar, Chairman – Ramapuram and Trichy; (On right) with Sriprakash Nadadhur Sridharan, Leadership Columnist  At SRM, Vajpai met Dr. R. Shivakumar, Chairman – Ramapuram and Trichy, and presented him with a copy of The Unbecoming. Addressing students and faculty, he spoke on the theme “Navigating Life in the Age of Algorithms: Attention, Identity and Meaning in a Media-Saturated World.” The session was attended by Dr. S. Thirumagan, Dean – Science and Humanities, and HoD Dr. Prabhakaran V. Press meet Youtube Video link 👇  Drawing a powerful distinction between intellect and wisdom, Vajpai explained that while intellect relies on ...