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Chennai, March 30, 2026: Mar Gregorios College of Arts & Science (MGC) Mogappair West Chennai, proudly managed by the Malankara Syrian Catholic Trust, today conducted its 29th Annual Day Celebration. Upholding its motto, “Let Your Light Shine,” the institution brought together students, faculty, and distinguished guests for a day of celebration and achievement. The event was graced by the Chief Guest, Most Rev. Dr. Mathews Mar Pachomios, Bishop of Saint Ephrem, Khadki Pune, and the Guest of Honour, Rev.Fr. George Vettikattil, Local Manager.  Youtube Video link 👇  The event was organized under the guidance of Dr. R. Srikanth, Principal, and Rev. Fr. Mathew Pallikunnel, Secretary, with Professor T E Phillips serving as Director of Academics, Prof.  R Selvi and Dr S James Benedict Felix as Convenors, and Prof. R Anitha as Co-Convenor. ****

Chennai, March 30, 2026: The Madras Diabetes Research Foundation (MDRF), Chennai, a leading institution in diabetes and metabolic disorder research, has entered into a strategic collaboration with Premas Life Sciences (PLS) to strengthen genomics and multi-omics capabilities in India. The partnership is aimed at accelerating scientific discovery and enabling deeper insights into chronic diseases such as diabetes through integrated omics approaches. As part of this collaboration, MDRF will leverage Illumina’s advanced sequencing technologies, alongside Premas Life Sciences’ expertise in implementation and support, to enhance its research infrastructure. The initiative focuses on enabling high-quality genomics workflows, strengthening translational research, and driving innovation in precision medicine. Press meet Youtube Video link 👇  A key highlight of the partnership is the joint development of research workflows, assays, and applications tailored to address India-specific diseas...

Chennai, March 27, 2026: The Colitis & Crohn's Foundation of India (CCFI) today announced the launch of its Tamil Nadu Chapter, marking a significant step towards improving awareness, early diagnosis, and comprehensive care for individuals affected by Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD).  The meeting will be held on 29th March 2026, from 8:00 AM to 1:30 PM at Hotel Residency Towers, T. Nagar, Chennai.  (L to R) Dr.P.Piramanayagam; Dr.Ubal Dhus; Dr.K.R.Palaniswamy, Convenor of Tamilnadu Chapter; Dr.K.Premkumar; Dr.A.Rathnaswamy IBD is a chronic condition characterized by persistent inflammation of the intestines, often recurring and significantly impacting a patient’s quality of life. Common symptoms include fatigue, abdominal pain, reduced physical functioning, anxiety, and in many cases, social isolation. Press meet Youtube Video link 👇  The disease primarily includes two major conditions: Ulcerative Colitis, which affects the colon and rectum, and Crohn's Disease, whi...

Chennai, March 27, 2026: In a notable step towards enhancing urban safety and reinforcing community-led security, ICL Fincorp, in partnership with the Lions Club and Tamil Nadu Police, has rolled out a 100-camera CCTV surveillance network across Ashok Nagar. The initiative underscores the organization’s commitment to fostering safer neighbourhoods through collaborative civic action. The programme, held at R3 Ashok Nagar Police Station, was inaugurated by K.G. Anilkumar, Goodwill Ambassador of LACTC and CMD of ICL Fincorp, in the presence of distinguished dignitaries. The event was presided over by Uma Anilkumar, Whole-Time Director, Vice Chairman and CEO of the company. Press meet Youtube Video link 👇  The occasion was marked by felicitations from senior officials including S. Kuthalingam, Deputy Commissioner of Police, T. Nagar District; R. Aldrin; S. Sathishkumar; and G. Manilal, Past District Governor and Cabinet Advisor, Lions Club District 3241 F. A leading NBFC with a strong...

Chennai, 27 March 2026: The Indian Institute of Technology Madras today announced a significant philanthropic commitment from its alumnus Arvind Raghunathan towards advancing foundational research in computer science. The contribution will support the establishment of the Arvind Raghunathan Centre for Theoretical Computer Science (ARtCS), a dedicated hub for deep, curiosity-driven inquiry into the mathematical underpinnings of computing. Arvind Raghunathan, Founder, Roc360 and Founder/CEO, House IQ The newly established centre aims to serve as an enduring intellectual home for long-term theoretical research, fostering innovation in areas that form the backbone of modern computational advancements. By focusing on foundational disciplines, ARtCS seeks to strengthen both institutional and national capabilities in theoretical computer science. Youtube Video link 👇  Expressing his appreciation, Prof. V. Kamakoti, Director of IIT Madras, said, “The generosity of Mr. Raghunathan and his ...

Chennai, March 26, 2026: MGM Healthcare has established the world’s largest intestinal rehabilitation and transplant program in a record three years, marking a major milestone in advanced medical care. With over 40 intestinal transplants completed so far—including 21 in 2025 alone—the program has achieved the highest annual transplant volume globally. (Standing): Doctors from I ntestinal  R ehabilitation and Transplant Center; (Sitting): Successfully treated patients Launched under the leadership of Prof. Dr. Anil Vaidya, Chair and Director of the Institute of Multi-Visceral and Abdominal Organ Transplant, the program was conceptualized following his return from the Cleveland Clinic. A highly coordinated multidisciplinary team, including Dr. Senthil Muthuraman, Dr. Venkatesh BS, Dr. Sivakumar Mahalingam, and Dr. Manoj Prabhakar, alongside intensivists and anaesthetists such as Dr. C. P. Dinesh Babu, the late Dr. Nivash Chandrashekar, and Dr. Saravanan, has driven the program’s rapi...