CHENNAI PRESS NEWS

Chennai, 8 March 2026: Strengthening its commitment to advanced cancer diagnosis and treatment, Iswarya Hospital has inaugurated the Iswarya Cancer Centre at its OMR Taramani facility in Chennai. The new centre introduces a comprehensive range of oncology services including high-precision radiotherapy, immunotherapy, complex cancer surgeries, and an AI-powered PET-CT scan designed to enable highly accurate early detection and evaluation of cancer. The centre was inaugurated by actor Sathyaraj, who attended as the Chief Guest, in the presence of Dr. S. Rajasundaram, CEO of Iswarya Hospital, and Dr. Arun Muthuvel, Managing Director, along with the hospital’s multidisciplinary oncology team. Press meet Youtube Video link 👇  The newly launched centre brings together multiple cancer care specialties under one roof, including surgical oncology, medical oncology, radiation oncology, bone marrow transplant, pediatric oncology, preventive oncology, nuclear medicine and theranostics, onco-p...

Chennai: Ooruni Foundation, a non-profit and non-governmental organization committed to advancing the three pillars of human development — Education, Environment, and Equal Opportunities — organized its flagship event Freedom Carnival 2026 at Vels University, Pallavaram. The event commenced with a welcome address by Mr. Arumugam, Managing Trustee of Ooruni Foundation, followed by the inaugural address by Dr. Rathinavel Rajan, Founder and Trustee of Ooruni Foundation, who emphasized the importance of creating an inclusive society where every child is given the opportunity to express their abilities and participate with dignity. The vibrant celebration brought together over 1,000 children with special needs from 35 schools, along with their parents, special educators, and more than 200 volunteers from corporates and institutions, creating a powerful platform for inclusion, joy, and community engagement. The programme was coordinated by the office bearers of the Foundation, including Trea...

Chennai, March 7, 2026: Dr. Mohan’s Diabetes Specialities Centre, one of Asia’s largest and most respected diabetes care networks, has launched its Genomic Lifestyle Counselling (GLC) program, an innovative initiative that integrates genetic insights with personalized lifestyle interventions to support the prevention and management of metabolic diseases. (L to R) Dr. V. Mohan, Chairman;  Dr. R. M. Anjana, Managing Director;  Dr. Geeta Dharmatti, Nutrigenomic Counsellor Speaking at the launch, Dr. V. Mohan, Chairman, said healthcare is rapidly shifting from a generalized approach to precision-based care. He noted that advances in genomic science now enable clinicians to understand an individual’s susceptibility to conditions such as Type 2 diabetes, obesity, and cardiovascular disease, allowing interventions to be tailored with greater accuracy and improving long-term health outcomes. Press meet Youtube Video link 👇  Highlighting the growing burden of diabetes and obesity...

Chennai: The University of Western Australia (UWA), in collaboration with the Indo‑Australian Chamber of Commerce (AustCham India), Perdaman, and Invest and Trade Western Australia, has announced the launch of Hack for Impact 2026, a five-day global online innovation challenge bringing together students from India and Australia to solve real-world industry problems. The initiative marks a key step in UWA’s expanding engagement with India and comes alongside the university’s plans to open its first international branch campuses in Mumbai and Chennai in 2026. Designed as an industry-led innovation platform, Hack for Impact 2026 will bring together multidisciplinary teams of students to collaborate across borders and work on live challenges presented by UWA’s industry partners. The programme will focus on future-facing sectors such as cybersecurity, artificial intelligence and technology, energy, education, agriculture, tourism, and sports, with solutions assessed for desirability, feasib...

Chennai: Chennai-based ProNutramax has launched two new brands—Pro Nutra Kidz: For Active Mind and Body, a nutraceutical range designed to support growing children, and ANI Traditional Masala, a line of authentic spice blends and instant mixes aimed at preserving traditional flavours.  The dual launch was held at Welcomhotel by ITC Hotels, Chennai, in the presence of several dignitaries including Dr. J. Radhakrishnan, IAS, Additional Chief Secretary and Chairman-cum-Managing Director of TNPDCL; Kalaimamani actor Chinni Jayanth; Mr. Pawan Kumar, IRS (Delhi); Wing Commander (Retd.) Ramesh Pulapaka, CEO–ABCL; Ms. Apsara Reddy, social activist and journalist; Dr. Srimathy Kesan, Founder and CEO of Space Kidz India; Mr. Viswanathan Natarajan, Vice Chairman, Gojan Educational Institutions; and Mrs. Ila Prabhu, General Manager, ITC. Press meet Youtube Video link 👇  With this dual launch, ProNutramax aims to bridge the gap between convenience and tradition by combining nutraceutical ...

Chennai: After four consecutive miscarriages, a 35-year-old woman in Chennai recently delivered a healthy baby following structured evaluation and closely monitored care, highlighting the importance of detailed medical investigation for recurrent pregnancy loss. Doctors say many women continue to face repeated miscarriages without proper diagnosis, even though the condition affects nearly 2–3% of pregnancies, particularly among women in their 20s and 30s. To address this concern, BirthRight by Rainbow Hospitals has launched Vannam Clinic in Guindy—Chennai’s first gynecology-led Recurrent Pregnancy Loss (RPL) and Pregnancy Failure Clinic. The clinic offers comprehensive evaluation for women experiencing two or more consecutive miscarriages, which may be caused by genetic factors, uterine structural issues, cervical weakness, clotting disorders, hormonal imbalances, or metabolic conditions. The clinic brings together specialists in obstetrics, genetics, fetal medicine, neonatology and pe...