CHENNAI PRESS NEWS

Chennai, May 15, 2026: Marking World Thalassemia Day 2026, Apollo Cancer Foundation along with Apollo Speciality Hospitals celebrated the inspiring journeys of 30 Thalassemia survivors while reaffirming its commitment towards awareness, early diagnosis and access to advanced treatment for children battling the hereditary blood disorder. India continues to carry one of the world’s highest Thalassemia burdens, with an estimated 1–1.5 lakh children living with the condition and nearly 10,000–15,000 affected babies born every year. Medical experts estimate that close to 42 million Indians are carriers of beta-thalassemia, underlining the urgent need for increased awareness, carrier screening and timely medical intervention. Thalassemia is a hereditary blood disorder in which the body is unable to produce healthy haemoglobin adequately, often leading to severe anaemia and lifelong dependence on blood transfusions. If left untreated, the condition can result in serious complications affectin...

Chennai, May 15, 2026: Parvathy Hospitals inaugurated its advanced Sleep Lab at its Chromepet facility, marking a major step forward in specialized sleep medicine and diagnostic care in Chennai. The launch event and press conference were held at the hospital premises in the presence of medical professionals, media representatives and invited guests. The newly established Sleep Lab has been designed to offer comprehensive diagnosis and treatment support for a wide range of sleep-related disorders, including obstructive sleep apnea, insomnia, snoring-related complications, excessive daytime sleepiness and other respiratory sleep conditions. Equipped with advanced monitoring systems and supported by experienced specialists, the facility aims to provide accurate diagnostic evaluation and personalized treatment plans for patients suffering from sleep disorders. The event was graced by Chief Guests Mr. Satish Shetti, Business Manager – Indian Subcontinent, Löwenstein Medical Technology GmbH,...

Chennai, May 15, 2026: K.S. Terminals Inc.⁠� (KST), a Taiwan-headquartered global manufacturer of electrical terminals, connectors and interconnect solutions, has announced the establishment of its new manufacturing facility in Tiruvallur near Chennai, marking the company’s strategic entry into the Indian market. The new facility was opened by.Joe Cheng, Chief Executive Officer of K S Terminals, and M Prathap, IAS, District Collector of Tiruvallur in the presence of senior Executives from the company and Tamilnadu Government. The new facility, spread across 36,664 sq. ft. at Ulunthai Village in Kadambathur Union, Tiruvallur district, has been set up to cater to the growing demand from India’s automotive, electric vehicle (EV), renewable energy and industrial sectors. Inauguration Youtube Video link 👇  KST said the Chennai unit will manufacture a wide range of products including automotive connectors, EV charging connectors, battery modular connectors (BMC), insulated and non-insul...

Chennai, May 14, 2026: Amazon India⁠ on Wednesday said Tamil Nadu has emerged as one of the fastest-growing markets for Amazon Bazaar, with orders from the State registering a five-fold year-on-year growth driven by rising demand for affordable fashion, home and electronic products. Sameer Lalwani, Head of Amazon Bazaar, Amazon India The company said Chennai led the growth momentum with a two-fold increase in new customer sign-ups, while cities such as Vellore, Madurai and Tiruchirapalli also emerged as strong growth centres for the platform. Press meet Youtube Video link 👇  According to the company, Women’s Fashion recorded a 2X YoY increase in orders, while Home & Kitchen products grew 5X and Electronic Accessories grew 1.5X during the period. Sarees, kurtis, jeans, kitchen utensils, home décor items and mobile accessories such as chargers, covers and cases were among the top-selling products on the platform. Amazon Bazaar said its growing popularity has been supported by ul...

Chennai, May 14, 2026: CIEL HR⁠, one of India’s leading integrated HR and workforce solutions companies, announced a strong financial performance for FY26, reporting a 32 per cent year-on-year growth in revenue to ₹1,984.6 crore while unveiling “CIEL 3.0: Vision 2030”, its strategic roadmap to build an integrated AI-led workforce infrastructure platform for the future of work. (L to R)  Aditya Narayan Mishra, MD & CEO, CIEL HR Group;  K Pandiarajan, Executive Chairperson, CIEL HR Group; Nelson Kulandairaj, Chief Digital Officer The company said it achieved the ₹1,000 crore revenue milestone within just nine years of inception through its technology-led approach and nearly doubled its revenue within the next two years. With the launch of Vision 2030, CIEL HR has now set a target of reaching ₹6,000 crore in revenue by 2030. Press meet Youtube Video link 👇  The company’s gross profit for FY26 rose 43 per cent to ₹208.4 crore compared to ₹145.3 crore in FY25, w...

Chennai, May 12, 2026: The Rotary Club of Madras honoured noted entrepreneur and Zoho founder Sridhar Vembu with the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award during its 43rd weekly meeting held at Abbotsbury Hall, Hyatt Regency, Chennai, on Tuesday evening. The award ceremony brought together members of the Rotary community, business leaders and invited guests, who celebrated Vembu’s remarkable contribution to India’s technology and entrepreneurial ecosystem. Event Youtube Video link 👇  Recognised for building global software company Zoho Corporation⁠ from India while advocating rural development and decentralised economic growth, Sridhar Vembu was praised for his vision and leadership. His initiatives in promoting innovation, generating employment opportunities and supporting technology-driven education in rural Tamil Nadu received widespread appreciation from attendees. Speaking at the event, members of the Rotary Club of Madras highlighted that the Lifetime Achievement Award reco...