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Chennai, Sept 30, 2022: Hindustan Institute of Technology & Science (HITS) conducted its 13th annual Convocation at its premises at Padur today. A total of 1852 Graduands including 1532 - UG, 215 - PG, 27 - PhD, were awarded degrees, out of which 57 Rank Holders were honoured with medals and cash Prizes worth Rs. 8 Lakhs for their meritorious performance in Academics. Youtube video👇 The occasion was conducted in the presence of the Chief Guest, Dr. M. Ravichandran, Secretary, Ministry of Earth Sciences, Govt. of India , Guest of Honour, Shri. S. Somanath, Chairman, ISRO, Secretary, Department of Space, Govt. of India and Special Guests, Rt. Rev. Joseph Mar Barnabas Suffragan Metropolitan of Malankara Mar Thoma Syrian Church and Dr. A. Sivathanu Pillai, Former Chief Controller of DRDO and Founder CEO & MD of BrahMos Aerospace.   L to R: Dr. R.W. Alexander Jesudasan, Pro-Vice Chancellor, HITS; Dr. Aby Sam, Director, HITS; Dr. Anand Jacaob Verghese, Pro-Chancellor, HITS; C...

Mr T S Jawahar, IAS, Additional Chief Secretary to Government of Tamil Nadu felicitates Dr Arun for the appointment as Director of Asia Pacific CTO Club  Warranty Scheme for Angioplasty Launched at Promed Hospital is the first of its kind in the country  Chennai, 29th September 2022: As a part of the World Heart Day celebrations, Promed Hospital, a multispecialty hospital at Kottivakkam, Chennai launched the “Angioplasty with Warranty” scheme , a unique option for patients, for the first time in the country. Mr T S Jawahar, IAS , Additional Chief Secretary, Adi Dravidar and Tribal Welfare Department ,Government of Tamil Nadu  was the Chief Guest. Dr. Velagapalli Varaprasada Rao, (IAS) R, Ex- MP Tirupati, MLA – Gudur, Dr Spoorthi Arun, MD, Promed Hospital and Dr. Arun Kalyanasundaram, Director & Chief Cardiologist, Promed Hospital were also present. The patients who undergo procedures under the “Angioplasty with warranty” scheme will be covered for any issues with the...

From 25 Chennai members in 2 trust groups in 2018, ASCENT today has 103 members from Chennai divided in 9 Trust groups 25% y-o-y Increase registered by ASCENT in entrepreneur members from Chennai  Increased peer learning from young entrepreneurs: ASCENT Chennai Chapter consists of 66% First Generation business owners ASCENT will be hosting 7th edition of ASCENT conclave with 1200+ entrepreneurs from across India in Mumbai on November 27, 2022 Success Stories of Chennai Entrepreneurs: Gayathri Viswanathan, Director, Maarga Systems Pvt Ltd., and Mahim Gupta, Managing Director, PPMS Field Marketing Pvt. Ltd. - Chennai based leaders share their opinion on the entrepreneurship growth in Chennai and the key reasons behind it Chennai, September 29, 2022: ASCENT Foundation, a not-for-profit, peer-to-peer learning platform founded by Harsh Mariwala, Chairman, Marico Ltd has registered over 25% increase in members for the Chennai chapter. ASCENT had started its Chennai Chapter in 2018 with 2...

Chennai, 29th September, 2022 : The good news is, “Made in India toys”have captured the domestic markets and manufacturers are increasing production to meet the local as well as international demand. The 2 day All India Toys expo was inaugurated today by Mr Ajay Agarwal, President, Toy Association of India in the presence of Mr Santosh Kumar, President, The Tamilnadu Toy Dealers Association (TTDA ) and other important officials from  TTDA. Youtube video👇👇 The Government policies such as increasing customs duties on imported toys and mandating BIS certification requirement for imports not only boosted domestic manufacturing but also helped the industry to explore global markets and enhance exports. A joint report by FICCI and KPMG the toy market in India currently at Rs 15000 crore is expected to double to Rs 30000 crore by 2024- 25 . Mr Ajay Agarwal, President, All India Toy Association inaugurates the 2 day B2B expo at Chennai Trade Center today. Mr Santosh Kumar, President Tami...

The 10 stores that were inaugurated today are located at Velachery, Kodambakkam, Padi, Porur, Kundrathur, Arumbakkam, Virugambakkam, Kolathur, Perungudi OMR in Chennai and Anna Nagar in Madurai . Chennai, September 28, 2022: In a first of its kind mega event, Congruence Holdings has inaugurated 10 mobile studios for Mi at multiple locations across Tamil Nadu today (28 September, 2022) through Mobile One Studio Pvt Limited. A grand event to mark the inaugural of the outlets happened at the Velachery showroom (No. 41/348/1, Velachery Main Road, Vijaya Nagar Junction, Velachery , Chennai 600042). It was attended by senior officials of Xiaomi and Mobile One Studio Pvt Ltd. Mobile One Studio Pvt Ltd is a subsidiary of Congruence Holdings which was incorporated with a sole focus of associating with Xiaomi India to venture into exclusive branded showrooms all over India. It has already opened three stores in a short time at Purasawalkam, Mogappair, Parry's Corner in Chennai. Mobile One St...

Chennai, Sept 27, 2022: All India Manufacturers Organisation (Tamil Nadu State Board) today organised one day Conclave 2022 on India skill development initiative success and challenges  at Dr.A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Auditorium NITTR, Taramani, Chennai 600113. Ms.J.Innocent Divya I.A.S., Managing Director- Tamil Nadu Skill Development Corporation was the chief guest of the inaugural function of the conclave and addressed the gathering on the features of TN Govt's flagship skill development initiative "நான் முதல்வன்". Youtube Video👇👇 Dr.A.Ayyakkannu , Chairman, Programs Committee, AIMO TNSB welcomed the gathering. Mr.T.Ramesh Dugar , Chairman, AIMO TNSB gave the Presidential address. Mr.P.N.Jumle , Director, BOAT (WR) Mumbai gave the keynote address.  Dr.Usha Natesan , Director, NITTTR was the Guest of Honour. (L to R) Dr.A.Ayyakkannu, Chairman, Programs Committee, AIMO TNSB; P.N.Jumle, Director, BOAT (WR) Mumbai; T.Ramesh Dugar, Chairman, AIMO TNSB; J.Innocent Divya I.A.S.,...

Chennai 25th September 2022: "kaappi ready", known for filter coffee has opened its outlet in Ambika Super Market premises on Dr. Nair Road, T. Nagar, Chennai. kaappi  Ready has opened its first branch in Chennai while operating in Coimbatore with 35 branches. This branch was opened by HPCL's Chennai Regional Deputy General Manager S.K. Murali. YouTube video👇👇 Following this, Chief Executive Officer of Coffee Ready Company, Rajesh and owner of Chennai branch, Ganesh, told the media that our kaappi Ready store, operating with Coimbatore as its headquarters, was started during the Corona period. More shops are going to be setup in HP petrol bunks in collaboration with Hindustan Petroleum. We are sourcing the coffee beans from our estate freshly and hence its taste and quality never change. Our filter coffee costs 20 and it is not available anywhere else in Chennai at this price. We have decided to open a total of 200 stores in Chennai alone. They said that it is planned...

The foundation has installed Automated External Defibrillators , which are portable life saving devices which are voice-prompted to treat people experiencing sudden cardiac arrest, at at key sites across Chennai and Tamil Nadu including Semmozhi Poonga, Tidel Park and Swamy Vivekanandha House. Over ten thousand people across the state shall be trained and certified over the next three years to use Automated External Defibrillator (AED).  50 companies have generously come forward to support the foundation in installing AEDs in public areas Chennai, 25th September 2022: On the occasion of World Heart Day, Kauvery Hospital launched Restart Heart Foundation, an initiative to address the rising numbers of cardiac arrests, educate the community on prevention of cardiac arrests and equip them with the skills to provide immediate response during emergencies. Through this foundation, Automated External Defibrillators (AED) have been installed at Semmozhi Poonga, Tidel Park and Vivekandhar ...

Chennai, Sept 24, 2022: British Council Chennai today  organised a Panel discussion on Multilingualism and Empowerment in India Literature as part of  ‘India/UK Together Season of Culture’ celebrations .  The event was to recognize the contribution of Indian and UK writers to contemporary literature. Renowned Authors – Meena Kandasamy, Maithreyi Karnoor, Daljit Nagra participated in the discussions and answered queries from the audience. The panel discussion was moderated by Janaka Pushpanathan Youtube video👇👇 ****

Chennai, September 22, 2022:  India’s Passive Growth story continues to climb with significant growth in the past few years . At ₹6.04 lakh crore AUM size, this accounts for 15 per cent of the ₹39 lakh crore industry pie. As the industry grows, we see asset managers diversify their product offerings and are looking at alternative investment strategies such as Factor Investing. Globally the investment in factors is significant and as of March 31, 2022, factor ETFs managed about USD 1.6 trillion assets globally, a 24.6% CAGR compared with the USD 178 billion 10 years ago. Koel Ghosh, Head - South Asia, S&P Dow Jones Indices & CEO, Asia Index Pvt Koel Ghosh, Head - South Asia, S&P Dow Jones Indices & CEO, Asia Index Pvt. Ltd today participated in the Media Round Table and spoke on the Passive Approach to Factor Investing in India. What is factor Investing In general, factor investing refers to an approach that targets stock characteristics that drive the difference i...

Made by ancient Ayurvedic method of Tail Pak Vidhi, It has the power of 14 Ayurvedic herbs which is clinically proven to grow new hair in 2 months . Chennai, September, 2022: Dabur India Ltd., India's most trusted natural personal care company, announced the launch of all New Vatika Neelibhringa21 Hair Growth Oil , further strengthening its presence in the hair oil market. It is an Ayurvedic medicinal hair oil clinically tested to reduce hairfall and grow new hair in 2 months. Mr. Abhishek Jugran, Vice President-Marketing, Dabur India Ltd said, "Vatika is the flagship hair care brand from the House of Dabur and has evolved as the preferred hair oil of millions of consumers over the years. Taking the Vatika’s equity of solving key hair problems further, we have expanded the portfolio with the launch of Vatika Neelibhringa21ayurvedic medicinal Hair Growth Oil. It is made by an ancient ayurvedic method of Tail Pak Vidhi and contains the power of 14 Ayurvedic herbs like Nili, Bhr...

  3PL players biggest demand driver with a share of 35% in total transaction Mumbai, 21st September 2022: `Knight Frank India, an international property consultancy, in their latest report - ‘India Warehousing Market Report – 2022’ , cited that Chennai recorded warehousing transaction volume of 5.1 mn sq ft in FY 2022, a substantial growth of 44% YoY compared to 3.53 mn sq ft in FY 2021.  Shishir Baijal, Chairman and Managing Director, Knight Frank India  Chennai, due to its proximity to the sea, became a desirable base for heavy industries-. Apart from serving as a home base to Automobile industry; textile production and manufacturers for heavy industries are among the other major industries driving the industrial and warehousing market in city.  WAREHOUSING TRANSACTIONS ACROSS TOP 8 INDIAN CITIES With respect to industry-split of transaction volume, manufacturing sectors (automobile, pharmaceutical, etc.) except FMCG and FMCD constituted to the biggest demand drive...

  A timeless collection inspired by the Golden Epoch CHENNAI, 20th September 2022: The benevolent imperialism, the warrior spirit, the clout, the cultural bounty and the opulence of the Golden Age is synonymous with The Chola Dynasty. Tanishq, India's largest jewellery retail brand from the house of Tata has unveiled an exclusive collection, 'The Chozha ' with the intent of celebrating the thalassocratic empire and to unravel the treasure trove of divine splendour. Youtube Video: The Regal collection draws its inspiration from 3 key pillars of the dynasty. The magnificent temple architecture which are embellished with stone sculptures and wall paintings showcasing the artistic prowess, cultural depth & unforgettable legacy of The Cholas. The Sangam poetry and literature denoting the 'verses of the wise'; impact of which can be felt even today in Tamil literature. The Chola bronzes in the form of the symbolic coinage & sculptures with ornamentations epitomise...

AMDP-2022 conference is unique in attracting  Nobel Laureates, Distinguished Doctors, Eminent Scientists, and Investors from around the world to discuss the latest advances in medicine and diagnostic care.   Chennai, September 16, 2022: The International Conference on Advances in Molecular Diagnostics and Precision Medicine (AMDP) began on 15th September 2022 at Anna University, Chennai and will continue till 17th September. The conference revolves around various facets of Molecular Diagnostics and Precision Medicine as the major area and Drug discovery and Development and Nanotechnology as parallel sessions.  Youtube Video👇 The conference has attracted over 800 delegates that include experts from the field of Molecular Diagnostics, Personalized Cancer Therapies, Infectious Diseases, Rare Diseases, Bio-Nanotechnology, etc. Apart from insights from some of the best minds in medicine and medical technology, the conference also hosts investors who are interested to explore ...