CHENNAI PRESS NEWS

Chennai, June 4, 2026: MDIndia Health Insurance TPA Pvt. Ltd., one of India’s leading health insurance third-party administrators, has announced a major expansion of its Chennai operations, underscoring its commitment to strengthening healthcare claims administration and customer service delivery across South India. (3rd from Left)  Sameer Bhonsale, Managing Director, MDIndia Health Insurance TPA Pvt. Ltd An IRDAI-registered Third-Party Administrator (TPA) with more than two decades of experience in the health insurance sector, MDIndia’s expansion comes at a time when efficient claims processing, hospital coordination, and customer support have become increasingly vital for policyholders, insurers, healthcare providers, and corporate clients. Press conference Youtube Video link 👇  The company currently operates 23 offices across Tamil Nadu, including four offices in Chennai, and is set to further enhance its footprint with the establishment of a fifth Centre of Excellence for...

Chennai, June 4, 2026: Pulusu Ruchulu, one of Chennai’s most popular destinations for authentic Andhra cuisine, celebrated the grand relaunch of its flagship Anna Nagar restaurant on Thursday, marking seven successful years of serving traditional Andhra flavours to food lovers in the city. The relaunch ceremony was held at the restaurant premises in Anna Nagar in the presence of chief guests Thiru M.K. Mohan, former MLA of Anna Nagar, and Thiru Karthik Mohan, entrepreneur and politician. Inauguration Youtube Video link 👇  The revamped restaurant unveiled a refreshed dining experience featuring an enhanced menu, exciting new flavours, and redesigned interiors aimed at providing guests with a more vibrant and comfortable ambience while preserving the authenticity that has made Pulusu Ruchulu a household name among Andhra food enthusiasts. Over the past seven years, Pulusu Ruchulu has built a loyal customer base by bringing the rich culinary heritage of Andhra Pradesh to Chennai thro...

Chennai, June 4, 2026: In a landmark medical achievement that is believed to be the first of its kind in India and among the rarest interventions reported globally, Kauvery Hospital, Vadapalani has successfully treated a complex and persistent colovaginal fistula in a 73-year-old woman by repurposing a cardiac occlusion device typically used to close defects in the heart. L - R: Dr. Sakthi Vignesh, Medical Administrator, Prof. P. Manokar, Senior Interventional Cardiologist and Clinical Lead for the Heart Failure & Transplant Program; Dr. T K Anand, Senior Consultant - Medical Gastroenterology & Interventional Endoscopist; Dr. Aravindan Selvaraj , Co-founder and Executive Director, Kauvery Group of Hospitals; Dr. Sundar C, Senior Consultant – Interventional Cardiology & Endovascular Specialist; Dr. P Basumani , Senior Consultant Interventional Gastroenterologist & Director, Kauvery Institute of Digestive Sciences; Dr. Iyappan Ponnuswamy , Medical Director, Kauvery Hospi...

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...