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Meenakshi College of Engineering Celebrates 20th & 21st Graduation Day

Chennai: Meenakshi College of Engineering, K.K. Nagar, Chennai, celebrated its 20th and 21st Graduation Day on September 12, 2026, at the college’s Open-Air Auditorium. (L to R) Dr. I. Manju, Principal; Dr. G. Madhusudhan Reddy, Chief Advisor, BrahMos Aerospace and Former Outstanding Scientist & Director, DMRL, DRDO; Student receing the degree; Dr. G. R. Gokul, Chairman; Dr. N. Rengarajan, Executive Director, Dr. G. Madhusudhan Reddy, Chief Advisor, BrahMos Aerospace and Former Outstanding Scientist & Director, DMRL, DRDO, graced the occasion as the Chief Guest and delivered an inspiring address to the graduating students. He conferred degree certificates on 863 graduates and encouraged them to pursue excellence, innovation, integrity and social responsibility as they embark on their professional journeys. Emphasising the importance of continuous learning and purposeful contributions to society, he urged the young graduates to transform their knowledge ...

Kauvery Hospital Launches Endoscopic Spinal Fusion; Relief for Disc Disease & Nerve Compression

Chennai, September 11, 2026: Kauvery Hospital, Alwarpet, has advanced its spine care programme with the successful introduction of endoscopic fusion surgery, described as a first-of-its-kind procedure in Chennai. The minimally invasive technique offers selected patients requiring spinal fusion an alternative to conventional open surgery and standard minimally invasive surgery, using a working channel and high-definition camera through an incision of about 8 mm. (L to R) Dr Soma Sundar Consultant Orthopaedic and Spine Surgery; Dr Clive Fernandes, Director - Medical Services; Dr Balamurali G, HOD Spine and Neurosurgery; Dr Keerthivasan P, Senior Consultant Orthopaedic and Spine Surgery; Dr Mahesh Kumar K, Medical Superintendent Kauvery Hospital Alwarpet; Dr Singaravadivelu, Senior consultant Orthopaedic Surgery During the procedure, surgeons decompress affected nerves, prepare the disc space and place an interbody implant with fixation under continuous visualisation, while aiming to...

IRIS Face of Tamil Nadu & Chennai 2026: Celebrating New-Age Talent; By NXT FACE and Naturals

Chennai: The grand finale of IRIS Face of Tamil Nadu 2026 and IRIS Face of Chennai 2026, presented by NXT FACE and Naturals and hosted by Radisson Blu GRT Chennai, brought together aspiring models, fashion enthusiasts and industry personalities for an evening celebrating beauty, confidence, talent and style. Conceptualised and presented by Dr. Latha A. Krishna and the Iris Events team, the event marked the 15th edition of IRIS Face of Chennai, the third edition of IRIS Face of Tamil Nadu, and 26 years of Iris Events, which has conducted over 500 events. More than 800 contestants auditioned across Madurai, Trichy, Coimbatore and Chennai, with over 100 advancing to the semi-finals. Finalists competed in Ethnic Wear and Formal Evening Wear rounds, showcasing personality, confidence and stage presence. Highlights included Tata Taneira Sarees, styling by DreamZone and Jaya of Jalak Arts, and formal looks by Jyothi Textiles. The show was choreographed by Ganesh Gurung, with music by DJ Yas....

A Tamil Voice at United Nations: DAC Developers MD S Sathish Kumar Speaks on Heritage & Sustainability at WSSHW 2026

Chennai: At the Second World Summit on Sustainable Health and Well-Being 2026, Dr. Sathish Kumar Santhanam, Founder and Managing Director of DAC Developers, brought a distinctly Tamil perspective to the global conversation on resilience, sustainability and human well-being. Speaking on “From Our Roots to Our Future: Building for Generations,” Dr. Sathish Kumar highlighted how the built environment can shape healthier, safer and more resilient communities for generations to come. S. Sathish Kumar, Founder and Managing Director, DAC Developers, delivering a lecture at UNESCO’s Second World Summit Drawing inspiration from Tamil Nadu’s remarkable heritage, Dr. Sathish Kumar Santhanam cited Kallanai, the ancient engineering marvel built for generations, as an enduring example of foresight, engineering excellence and public purpose. He also highlighted the Brihadisvara Temple, showcasing the scientific knowledge, architectural intelligence and precision that con...

இந்துஸ்தான் கலை & அறிவியல் கல்லூரியில் முப்பெரும் விழா: ஆசிரியர் தினம், மாணவர் வரவேற்பு & HCAS இன்ஃப்ளுயன்சர் பாடத்திட்டம் அறிமுகம்

சென்னை, ஆகஸ்ட் 30, 2026: இந்துஸ்தான் கலை & அறிவியல் கல்லூரி (HCAS) வளாகத்தில் ஆசிரியர் தின கொண்டாட்டம், 2026-ம் ஆண்டு முதலாம் ஆண்டு மாணவர் வரவேற்பு விழா (Freshers’ Day) மற்றும் “HCAS Influencer” என்ற புதிய பாடத்திட்டத்தின் தொடக்க விழா என முப்பெரும் விழா உற்சாகமாக நடைபெற்றது. ஆகஸ்ட் 29 அன்று நடைபெற்ற ஆசிரியர் தின நிகழ்வில் பள்ளிக்கரணை மாவட்ட காவல் உதவி ஆணையர் திரு. எஸ். ஜான் விக்டர் சிறப்பு விருந்தினராக கலந்து கொண்டார். HCAS இயக்குநர் டாக்டர் சூசன் வர்கீஸ் தலைமையில் நடைபெற்ற நிகழ்வில் கல்லூரி நிர்வாகிகள் மற்றும் உயர்கல்வித் துறை பிரமுகர்கள் பங்கேற்றனர். HCAS-ன் 30 ஆண்டுகால பயணத்தைப் பதிவு செய்யும் சிறப்பு மலர் வெளியிடப்பட்டதுடன், ஆசிரியர்களின் அர்ப்பணிப்பு மற்றும் பங்களிப்பை பாராட்டி விருதுகளும் வழங்கப்பட்டன. தொடர்ந்து நடைபெற்ற Freshers’ Day விழாவில் மாணவர்களின் கலைநிகழ்ச்சிகள் இடம்பெற்றன; பல்வேறு போட்டிகளில் வெற்றி பெற்ற முதலாம் ஆண்டு மாணவர்களின் பெயர்களும் அறிவிக்கப்பட்டன. கல்லூரியின் துணை இயக்குநர் திரு. டேவிட் ரயன் வரவேற்புரையாற்றினார். மாணவர்களின் படைப்பாற்றல்,...

Tourism Malaysia & Holiday Star Launch “Grill & Win” Campaign in Tamil Nadu under Visit Malaysia 2026–2027

Chennai, October 1, 2026: Tourism Malaysia Chennai, in collaboration with Holiday Star Tours & Travel and Smoke Hub Barbecue, has launched the “Grill & Win” Joint Promotion Campaign to create greater consumer awareness and travel interest in Malaysia under Visit Malaysia 2026–2027. Combining destination promotion, travel offers, dining experiences and lucky draws, the campaign gives customers an exciting opportunity to discover Malaysia while enjoying their dining experience. Customers at participating Smoke Hub Barbecue outlets can avail themselves of 10% off on Holiday Star bookings and enter lucky draws featuring Malaysia-related prizes. The highlight is a Grand Lucky Draw, with one couple from each participating outlet getting a chance to win a 3D2N trip to Malaysia, along with additional prizes including hotel stays and attraction tickets. Launched at Smoke Hub Barbecue, Pallavaram, the campaign will extend to outlets in T. Nagar, Chennai, and Madurai, reaching ...

Kauvery Hospital Radial Road Launches SAMATVA to Transform Obesity & Metabolic Health Care

Chennai, October 7, 2026: Kauvery Hospital, Radial Road, has launched SAMATVA – Centre for Obesity, Metabolic Health & Lifestyle Transformation, a dedicated centre offering comprehensive, coordinated and personalised care for people living with obesity and related metabolic health concerns. The centre was inaugurated by Dr. Tamilisai Soundararajan, former Governor of Telangana and former Lieutenant Governor of Puducherry. Dr. Tamilisai Soundararajan, former Governor of Telangana and former Lieutenant Governor of Puducherry, along with Dr. Piyush Bawane, Clinical Lead, Medical Gastroenterology, and Dr. Rameez Raja B, Consultant, Endocrinology, Kauvery Hospital, Radial Road, and the SAMATVA team The launch comes amid a growing burden of excess weight, with the National Family Health Survey-6 (2023-24) indicating that 44.2% of women aged 15-49 in Tamil Nadu are overweight or obese. SAMATVA adopts an integrated approach that goes beyond conventional weight-loss programmes, bringin...

MMA Honours Asian Games Medallist Vithya Ramraj, Celebrating Resilience, Discipline & Peak Performance

Chennai: Madras Management Association (MMA), in association with TimeLinks and Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung, hosted “Beyond the Hurdles – The Champion’s Mindset for Leadership Excellence” at the MMA Management Center, Chennai, honouring Indian Olympian and Asian Games medallist Ms Vithya Ramraj. The highlight was an inspiring conversation between Vithya and Indian table tennis legend and Padma Shri awardee Mr Achanta Sharath Kamal, exploring the mindset, discipline and resilience behind sustained excellence in sport and their relevance to leadership and management. At the recently concluded Asian Games in Nagoya, Vithya Ramraj clocked 54.75 seconds in the women’s 400m hurdles, setting a new Indian national record and surpassing the benchmark established by P. T. Usha at the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics. She also won Gold in the women’s 4×400m relay, Silver in the mixed 4×400m relay and Bronze in the 400m hurdles. Sharing her journey, Vithya spoke about disciplined preparation, fam...

ICICI Prudential Life Reports Strong Growth and 99.64% Claim Settlement Ratio in Tamil Nadu

Chennai, September 23, 2026: ICICI Prudential Life Insurance Company Limited has reported an industry-leading claim settlement ratio of 99.64% in Tamil Nadu in FY2026, providing timely financial support to families. The company also recorded 43.89% year-on-year growth in Q1-FY2027 in its term plan (retail protection) business in the State. As of March 31, 2026, the company covered 33,92,793 lives in Tamil Nadu, while its savings business comprising linked, non-linked and annuity products also witnessed strong demand. Manikandan Rajamani, Chief of Distribution, ICICI Prudential Life Insurance Company Limited The company’s Assets under Management (AUM) in Tamil Nadu stood at Rs. 22,294 crore, with a sum assured of Rs. 1,90,435 crore as of March 31, 2026. Over the last seven years, it has paid total benefits worth Rs. 7,356 crore to customers in the State, including Rs. 3,049 crore in death claims. The Board of Directors has approved a proposal to rename the company as ‘ICICI Life Insuran...

Firebird Institute Partners with UK’s INTO Qualifications to Launch Global Pathway Programmes with Cost & Credit Advantages

Chennai, October 9, 2026: Firebird Institute of International Studies (FIIS) has announced a strategic academic partnership with UK-based INTO Qualifications to offer internationally recognised pathway programmes at its Chettipalayam campus in Coimbatore. (Center) Dr. R. Nandagopal, Chief Operating Officer, FIIS FIIS becomes the first and only authorised delivery partner in India for INTO Qualifications, with admissions open for the inaugural batch commencing in January 2027. The partnership aims to help Indian students build strong academic foundations and progress towards undergraduate studies at leading international universities. Speaking about the collaboration, Mrs. Sujana Abirami Sundararaman, Managing Trustee, FIIS, said the initiative brings a globally accredited academic framework closer to home, empowering students with quality education, personalised support and international opportunities. Dr. R. Nandagopal, Chief Operating Officer, FIIS, highlighted that ...

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