CHENNAI PRESS NEWS

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 ...

Chennai, June 22, 2026: Over 500 young athletes from 45 JITO Chapters across India came together in Chennai for the spectacular JITO Sports National Games 2026, creating an unforgettable celebration of talent, determination, friendship, and sportsmanship. Organizing Team Hosted by the JITO Chennai Chapter from June 20–22, 2026, the prestigious three-day national sporting event concluded successfully after witnessing thrilling competitions across eight disciplines — Badminton, Lawn Tennis, Swimming, Athletics, Table Tennis, Chess, Long Jump, and Shot Put. Participants competed in the Under-13, Under-15, and Under-19 categories, with 61 gold medal events and 183 podium finishes showcasing exceptional sporting excellence. Event’s Youtube Video link 👇  Organized under the leadership of Rajesh Chandan (Chairman, JITO Chennai Chapter), Rajesh Jain (Vice Chairman), Akash Kumar Jain (Chief Secretary), Ajay Nahar (Convener – JITO Sports Chennai), Rajesh Shah (Sports Secretary), and Sapan S...

Chennai, June 20, 2026: Preparing Students for Careers That Don’t Yet Exist! As artificial intelligence and rapid technological advancements continue to transform industries worldwide, higher education must evolve beyond preparing students for their first job and instead equip them for a lifetime of learning, adaptation, and career transitions. Speaking at the World Peace University Goa Open House held on June 20, university leaders emphasized the urgent need for a transdisciplinary approach to education—one that combines deep subject expertise with the ability to think across disciplines, solve complex problems, and adapt to an ever-changing professional landscape. Press Conference Youtube Video link 👇  Addressing prospective students, parents, and educators, WPU Goa Vice Chancellor Prof. Walter Leal highlighted that the university is being built around a transdisciplinary framework that encourages students and faculty to engage beyond traditional academic boundaries. Through imm...

Chennai, June 20, 2026: Reinforcing its commitment to cancer prevention, early detection, and community healthcare, Paterson Cancer Center (PCC), in association with the Cancer Alleviation Foundation (CALF), organized a large-scale Cancer Awareness Programme and Screening Camp for the general public on June 19, 2026, as part of its 23rd Anniversary celebrations. (Right) Dr. A. Amalraj, IPS, Commissioner of Police, Greater Chennai Police;  (3rd from left)  Dr. S. Vijayaraghavan, Managing Director and Chief Clinical Oncologist, Paterson Cancer Center Established on June 19, 2003, and inaugurated by former President of India, Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, Paterson Cancer Center has grown into one of the region's leading institutions dedicated to comprehensive cancer care, treatment, awareness, and research. Over the past 23 years, the center has remained steadfast in its mission to promote the life-saving message that early detection significantly improves survival rates and treatment ...

Chennai, June 19, 2026: In a landmark achievement for Indian healthcare, GEM Hospital has unveiled "OPERATION INFINITY", India's first interconnected dual-city robotic surgery network, connecting its advanced robotic surgery facilities in Chennai and Coimbatore. (L to R) Dr. S. Asokan, CEO & Director, GEM Hospital ;  Dr. C. Palanivelu, Chairman - GEM Hospital; Dr. K.G. Arunraj, Hon’ble Minister for Health and Family Welfare, Government of Tamil Nadu; Mylswamy Annadurai, Indian Aerospace Engineer; Dr. P. Senthilnathan, Director, GEM Hospital Chennai; Dr. P. Praveen Raj, CEO & Joint Managing Director, GEM Hospital The pioneering initiative was inaugurated by Dr. K.G. Arunraj, Hon’ble Minister for Health and Family Welfare, Government of Tamil Nadu, during GEM TECHNOSURG 2026, one of the country's premier international conferences on surgical innovation. Inauguration Youtube Video link 👇  What makes OPERATION INFINITY revolutionary? 🔹 Dual-City ...

Chennai, June 17, 2026: A major milestone in breast cancer care! MGM Cancer Institute Chennai has successfully treated a 54-year-old woman with Stage-II breast cancer using brachytherapy, an advanced form of internal radiation therapy that helps preserve the breast while minimizing damage to surrounding organs. (L-R) Dr.Alex A Prasad, Senior Consultant, Radiation Oncologist, Dr. M. A. Raja, Director and Senior Consultant, Medical Oncology and Dr. Sivakumar Mahalingam, Senior Consultant, Surgical Oncologist, MGM Cancer Institute Following a lumpectomy to remove the tumour, doctors performed tumour-bed boost brachytherapy, a highly targeted treatment in which thin catheters are placed in the area where the tumour was removed. Radiation is then delivered directly to the site most at risk of recurrence, reducing exposure to healthy tissues such as the heart and lungs. Press Conference Youtube Video link 👇  In this case, five catheters were inserted into the breast, and radiation was a...