CHENNAI PRESS NEWS

Chennai, June 3, 2026: Reinforcing its long-standing association with Tamil Nadu's culture and traditions, Britannia has launched the Britannia Milk Bikis Thirukkural Challenge, an innovative initiative designed to introduce children to the timeless wisdom of the Thirukkural through an engaging and interactive learning experience. For decades, Milk Bikis has been a familiar part of childhood across Tamil Nadu. Building on that legacy, the new campaign seeks to make the teachings of the Thirukkural more accessible and appealing to today's digitally connected generation. Penned over 2,000 years ago by the revered poet-philosopher Thiruvalluvar, the Thirukkural comprises 1,330 couplets that offer enduring lessons on ethics, relationships, education, leadership and everyday living. Despite its ancient origins, its teachings continue to resonate across generations. The initiative was unveiled at Valluvar Kottam, one of Chennai's most significant cultural landmarks dedicated to T...

Chennai, June 3, 2026: In a remarkable medical achievement, MGM Healthcare Malar Hospital, Adyar, successfully treated a 76-year-old woman who suffered the rare and life-threatening combination of an acute stroke and heart attack at the same time by performing a series of advanced minimally invasive neurovascular and cardiac procedures in a single sitting. (2nd from Left) Dr.Kalpana Thai, Medical Superintendent; 76 year old Patient; Dr. Karthikeyan, Senior Consultant and Interventional Neurologist; Dr. Manohar, Senior Consultant and Interventional Cardiologist The patient, who had a history of hypertension and diabetes, was diagnosed with critical blockages in an intracranial artery within the middle cerebral artery (MCA) territory and in the carotid artery, resulting in a stroke. Further evaluation also revealed severe coronary artery disease that significantly restricted blood flow to the heart. Press conference Youtube Video link 👇  A multidisciplinary team of specialists under...

Chennai, June 3, 2026: The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) Southern Region will focus on accelerating South India’s competitiveness by fostering growth, resilience, inclusion, sustainability and trust, said P Ravichandran, Chairman, CII Southern Region and President of Danfoss India, during his maiden press conference in Chennai on Wednesday. Having assumed office as Chairman of CII Southern Region for 2026-27, Ravichandran outlined an ambitious roadmap aimed at strengthening South India’s position as a key driver of India’s economic progress. He noted that the southern states contribute nearly 32 per cent of the nation’s GDP, around 30 per cent of manufacturing Gross Value Added (GVA), and almost 40 per cent of India’s total services output. The region recorded a combined GDP of ₹57.16 lakh crore in FY25, underlining its role as one of the country’s strongest economic engines. Joining him at the press conference was Krishna Bodanapu, Executive Vice Chairman and Managing Directo...

Chennai, June 2, 2026: Sixteen-year-old mountaineer Nisha Sasikumar from Chennai has etched her name in the record books by becoming the youngest woman in the world to successfully summit Mount Everest through the South Col route from Nepal. Nisha achieved the feat at the age of 16 years and 80 days, reaching the world's highest peak on May 25, 2026. The young climber completed the ascent as part of an expedition organised by Elite Exped and is currently descending safely from the mountain. Throughout the challenging expedition, she was supported by experienced Sherpa guides Tenji Sherpa, Phura Dorji Sherpa and Phursang Sherpa. Born in Chennai in March 2010, Nisha's accomplishment is being hailed as a landmark moment for Indian mountaineering. By conquering the 8,848.86-metre Mount Everest, she joins an elite group of the world's youngest climbers to have reached the summit. Reflecting on her achievement, Nisha described the experience as life-changing. “Standing at the top...

Chennai, June 2, 2026: Reinforcing the importance of survivorship care in cancer treatment, Apollo Proton Cancer Centre on Tuesday launched the Comprehensive Voice, Airway, and Swallow Clinic (C-VASC), a specialized rehabilitation programme designed to support patients recovering from head and neck cancers. (2nd from Left) Dr Naveen Hedne, Senior Consultant - Head, Breast and Neck Surgical Oncology; (4th from Left) Dr Sapna Nangia, Director- Breast & Head and Neck, Dept. of Radiation Oncology; (5th from Left) Arathi Soman, Speech and Swallow Therapist along with the Patients The initiative, unveiled ahead of National Cancer Survivors Day on June 7, aims to provide comprehensive aftercare for individuals who have undergone cancer treatment and continue to face challenges related to speaking, swallowing, and breathing. The clinic seeks to improve recovery outcomes, restore confidence, and enhance the overall quality of life of cancer survivors. Launch Youtube Video link 👇  India...

புதுடெல்லி, ஜூன் 01, 2026: இந்தியா–ஆசியான் (ASEAN) வர்த்தக உறவுகளை வலுப்படுத்தும் முக்கிய நடவடிக்கையாக, இந்தியா–ஆசியான் வர்த்தக கவுன்சிலின் (India ASEAN Trade Council) வர்த்தகத் தூதராக (Trade Ambassador) திரு. சி.எம். விஷ்ணு பிரபு அதிகாரப்பூர்வமாக நியமிக்கப்பட்டுள்ளார். (நடுவில்)  சி.எம். விஷ்ணு பிரபு  புதுடெல்லியில் நடைபெற்ற சிறப்புமிக்க நியமன விழாவில் இந்த அறிவிப்பு வெளியிடப்பட்டது. இந்தியா மற்றும் ஆசியான் உறுப்பு நாடுகளான புருனே, கம்போடியா, இந்தோனேஷியா, லாவோஸ், மலேசியா, மியான்மார், பிலிப்பைன்ஸ், சிங்கப்பூர், தாய்லாந்து, வியட்நாம் மற்றும் தைமூர்-லெஸ்தே ஆகிய நாடுகளுக்கிடையிலான வர்த்தகம், முதலீடு மற்றும் பொருளாதார ஒத்துழைப்பை மேலும் விரிவுபடுத்தும் நோக்கில் இந்த நியமனம் வழங்கப்பட்டுள்ளது. இந்த விழாவில் பல்வேறு நாடுகளின் தூதர்கள், உயர் ஆணையர்கள், தூதரக அதிகாரிகள், தொழில் முனைவோர், வணிகத் தலைவர்கள், கொள்கை வகுப்பாளர்கள் மற்றும் சர்வதேச அமைப்புகளின் பிரதிநிதிகள் உள்ளிட்ட முக்கிய பிரமுகர்கள் பங்கேற்றனர். பிராந்திய பொருளாதார கூட்டாண்மைகள் மற்றும் சர்வதேச வர்த்தக உறவுகளின் வளர்ந்து ...