CHENNAI PRESS NEWS

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...

Chennai | June 17, 2026: Job seekers, mark your calendars! One of India’s biggest employment events, the Mega Chennai Job Fair 2026, is set to take place at Loyola College on July 11, 2026, bringing together 500+ leading companies and offering access to more than 50,000 job opportunities across diverse sectors. Organized jointly by The Rise Foundation and GiveLife Foundation, with the support of Loyola College and Chennai’s HR community, the event aims to connect thousands of aspiring candidates with top employers under one roof. Youtube Video link 👇  The fair will feature 216 manufacturing companies and 94 IT & ITES organizations, alongside recruiters from banking & finance, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, education, logistics, tourism, retail, sales, marketing, and many other industries. The organizers have an impressive track record of conducting large-scale employment drives. A job fair in Tirunelveli during June 2025 saw over 8,000 candidates receive offer letters in a s...

Chennai, June 15, 2026: In a major advancement for pediatric healthcare, Rainbow Children’s Hospital, Chennai, has launched ACENT (Advanced Centre for Pediatric ENT Care), the city’s first dedicated centre focused exclusively on the diagnosis, treatment and long-term management of hearing, airway and sleep disorders in newborns, infants, children and adolescents. (2nd from Left)  Gunasekhar C, Facility Director, Rainbow Children’s Hospital; Renowned Playback  Saindhavi;  Dr. Suresh Kumar M, Senior Consultant and Coordinator, ENT, KIMSHEALTH, Trivandrum;  Dr. Nithya R, Consultant – Pediatric ENT, Rainbow Children’s Hospital Designed as a comprehensive destination for pediatric ENT care, ACENT brings together specialized expertise, cutting-edge technology and multidisciplinary clinical support to address conditions that can significantly impact a child’s hearing, speech, sleep, learning and overall development. Inauguration Youtube Video link 👇  A key highlight o...