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Chennai, July 10, 2026: In a landmark achievement for global cardiac care, Kauvery Hospital, Alwarpet has successfully performed what is believed to be the world's first completely catheter-based treatment for both failing aortic and pulmonary valves following a Ross procedure—without the need for repeat open-heart surgery. This remarkable breakthrough offers renewed hope for patients with complex valve disease who are considered too high-risk for conventional surgery. The life-saving procedure was performed on a 58-year-old patient who had undergone a Ross procedure nearly 25 years ago. Over time, both the aortic autograft and pulmonary homograft had deteriorated, leading to severe heart failure, breathlessness, pulmonary hypertension, kidney and liver dysfunction, and repeated hospital admissions. Since a second open-heart surgery was considered extremely risky, the expert team at Kauvery Heart Institute explored an innovative minimally invasive solution. Press meet Youtube Video...

Chennai, July 09, 2026: Reinforcing its commitment to wellness and mindful living, Hyatt Regency Chennai, in collaboration with Pinkathon, hosted an inspiring "Cook Well, Live Well – A Healthy Cooking Masterclass" featuring fitness icon Milind Soman, Ankita Konwar, and the hotel's Executive Chef Manish Uniyal. The engaging session brought together media professionals, wellness enthusiasts, and guests for an interactive culinary experience that celebrated the power of healthy eating and balanced living. The masterclass demonstrated that nutritious meals can be simple, flavourful, and easy to prepare at home. During the live cooking session, Milind Soman, Ankita Konwar, and Chef Manish Uniyal prepared a refreshing Tuscan Sunrise Smoothie and a colourful Fresh Avocado & Ruby Grapefruit Symphony Salad, using fresh seasonal ingredients packed with nutrition. Alongside the recipes, Milind shared valuable insights on mindful eating, regular fitness, consistency, and adopting...

Chennai, July 9, 2026: After a seven-year hiatus, Zydus Pinkathon is making a spectacular return to Chennai, bringing thousands of women together to celebrate health, fitness and empowerment. Officially launched at Hyatt Regency Chennai on July 9, the much-awaited event will be held on August 1 & 2, 2026, at Island Grounds, offering an inclusive platform for women of all ages and fitness levels to take part in one of India's most inspiring fitness movements. Participants can choose from multiple race categories including 3 km, Lifelong 5 km, 10 km, 50 km, 75 km, 100 km and the challenging 100 km Relay, making the event accessible for first-time runners as well as seasoned athletes. Since its launch in 2012, Pinkathon has inspired nearly one million women across India to embrace running as a way to improve physical health, mental well-being and self-confidence. Press meet Youtube Video link 👇  This year's Chennai edition also introduced remarkable women who will serve as th...

Chennai, July 8, 2026: In a massive boost to regional trade, the Confederation of Tamil Agriculture Commerce Industry and Services (CTACIS) will host a premier Global Trade & Business Summit at Chennai's Hilton Hotel on July 24 and 25. Titled "Thamizhar 4.0," this high-profile Sangamam will unite over 500 Tamil-speaking entrepreneurs and traders from across India and the globe, marking it as one of the region's largest B2B networking events. The summit leverages the deep global footprints of the Tamil diaspora, spanning Indian hubs like Bengaluru, Mumbai, and Goa, to markets in the UAE, Oman, the EU, and the ASEAN-Pacific nations like Malaysia, Singapore, Japan, and Australia. High-volume B2B deals and key MoUs are expected to be signed. Press meet Youtube Video link 👇  A central objective is uplifting the MSME sector. Renowned industry figures including MaFoi K. Pandiarajan, 'Naturals' C.K. Kumaravel, Suresh Krishnan ('Isha Homes'), and Anand Sri...

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