CHENNAI PRESS NEWS

Chennai, India: Kathir Vinaayak, a young and dynamic talent from Chennai, has brought immense pride to India and Tamil Nadu by winning the prestigious Mister of the Globe 2026 international men’s pageant. Representing the nation on the global stage, he secured the top title, marking a significant milestone for the country. Kathir’s journey to international success began in 2025 when he won the Man of Tamilnadu pageant organised by the Tamilnadu Models Association. Following this achievement, he was officially selected by Iconic Entertainment to represent India at the global competition. Press meet Youtube Video link 👇  Held in the Philippines, the 10-day pageant witnessed participation from more than 15 countries. Competing against accomplished contestants from across the world, Kathir excelled in every segment to ultimately claim the championship crown. The competition featured multiple rounds, including Art, Culture, Fitness, and Question & Answer segments. Kathir delivered ...

Chennai, 3rd March 2026: SWITCH Mobility, a global leader in electric buses and light commercial vehicles and part of the Hinduja Group, flagged off 145 SWITCH EiV12 Low Floor electric buses from the Central Bus Depot in Chennai. The rollout includes 100 AC and 45 Non-AC city buses, marking a major step in strengthening sustainable public transport infrastructure in Tamil Nadu. The flag-off ceremony was led by Udhayanidhi Stalin, Hon’ble Deputy Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, in the presence of S. S. Sivasankar, Hon’ble Minister for Transport. The initiative reinforces the state’s commitment to promoting zero-emission mobility and disabled-friendly public transport systems in alignment with national sustainability goals. Manufactured at SWITCH’s advanced facility in Tamil Nadu, the EiV12 Low Floor bus reflects the company’s “Make in India for the World” vision, combining global technology with Indian manufacturing excellence. Designed for accessibility and safety, the ultra-low floor bus...

Chennai, March 2, 2026: Kauvery Group of Hospitals has launched dedicated GI Bleed Centres across all its hospitals in Tamil Nadu, expanding the initiative to its Karnataka units as well. With 12 centres operational across the two states, the move aims to provide timely evaluation, coordinated care, and comprehensive management of gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding — a potentially life-threatening medical emergency involving internal bleeding within the digestive tract. ( L-R) Dr T K Anand  (Senior Consultant  Medical  Gastroenterology & Interventional  Endoscopist),  Dr. S. Vadivel  Kumaran  (Senior Consultant, Medical Gastroenterology),  Dr Pandurangan Basumani  (Senior Consultant Interventional Gastroenterologist & Director, Kauvery Institute of Digestive Sciences),  Dr Aravindan Selvaraj  (Co-founder and Executive Director, Kauvery Group of Hospitals),  Dr Iyappan Ponnuswamy  (Medical Director, Kauvery Hospital, Ch...

Chennai, February 28, 2026: Billroth Hospitals, one of Chennai’s leading multispecialty centres and a pioneer in advanced laparoscopic and laser procedures, announced the launch of its comprehensive Cardiac & Pulmonary Specialty Services at The Leela Palace Chennai. The initiative includes a dedicated Heart Dysfunction Clinic and a Pulmonary Embolism Referral Center, strengthening integrated heart–lung care under one roof. Dr. Rajesh Jeganathan ,  Chairman, Billroth Hospitals Launching the Pulmonary Embolism Referral Centre The newly introduced programmes — including the Cardiac Transplant Programme, Cardiac Dysfunction Clinic & Cardiac Rehabilitation Centre, Pulmonary Hypertension Clinic, and Pulmonary Embolism Referral Centre — aim to deliver seamless, high-precision, and patient-centric care. By combining advanced technology, multidisciplinary expertise, and coordinated treatment pathways, the hospital reinforces its commitment to comprehensive and compassionate healthca...

Chennai, February 28, 2026: Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) has emerged as one of the most urgent threats to critical care medicine, particularly in Intensive Care Units (ICUs), where life-saving treatments are increasingly failing against highly resistant pathogens. At Criticare 2026, leading intensivists and experts emphasized how AMR is reshaping ICU infection management in India and globally. From L to R: Dr Kalavathy Swarna; Dr Ranvir Singh Tyagi; Dr Srinivas Samavedam; Dr Sachin Gupta; Dr Ganshyam Jagathkar; Dr Pradip Kumar Bhattacharya; Dr Susovan Mitra; Dr Sathya AC The conference, held from February 27 to March 1, witnessed a grand opening ceremony with over 15,000 registrations and participation from 300 national and international faculty members.  Addressing the press, Dr. Sachin Gupta, General Secretary, ISCCM, stressed the need for judicious antibiotic use in ICUs. He noted that not every fever warrants antibiotics and that careful clinical evaluation is essential befor...