CHENNAI PRESS NEWS

Dr David Armstrong, Professor of Surgery and Director, Southwestern academic Limb Salvage Alliance (SALSA) at Keck School of Medicine received the prestigious 38th edition of Prof. M. Viswanathan Gold Medal Oration Award 2024 Chennai, 30 March 2024: The MV Hospital for Diabetes and Prof M Viswanathan Diabetes Research Centre Royapuram today organised the 38th Prof. M Viswanathan DRC Gold Medal Oration in Chennai.   A “Wound Clinic Training program” was launched by the hospital to educate healthcare providers and help prevent complications due to Diabetic Foot Infection during this event. The event was graced by Chief Guest Justice Gopinath Menon, Sitting Judge of Kerala High Court . (L to R)  Dr. Vijay Viswanathan, Head and Chief Diabetologist at the MV Hospital for Diabetes;  Dr David Armstrong, Professor of Surgery and Director, Southwestern academic Limb Salvage Alliance (SALSA) at Keck School of Medicine;  Justice Gopinath Menon, Sitting Judge of Kerala High Cou...

Chennai, India - March 28, 2024  – LatentView Analytics Limited, a global digital analytics consulting and solutions firm , today announced the Board approval for acquisition of 70% of outstanding equity capital in Decision Point for a total consideration of $39.1m. The remaining 30% equity is to be acquired over the next 2 years with a pay-out based on agreed valuation principles.  (L to R) Ravi Shankar, Founder & CEO Decision Point; Rajan Sethuraman, CEO LatentView Analytics Established in 2012, Decision Point is a leader in AI-led Business Transformation and Revenue Growth Management (RGM) solutions with 300+ employees worldwide. The company brings deep experience in RGM, Demand Forecasting, Pricing Analytics, Promotion Analytics, Retail Segmentation, and Marketing Mix Models with a focus on CPG brands. Decision Point has won awards and recognition from Microsoft and Promotion Optimization Institute (POI). -------------------------------------------------...

Chennai, The Renault Nissan Alliance, a joint venture between automakers Japan-based Nissan and France headquartered Renault would launch four new products in the near future, a top official said here on Wednesday.  Renault Nissan Alliance Chairperson Jean-Dominique Senard said India is at the heart of the alliance and every part of car manufacturing happens at the India plant. (L to R) Makoto Uchida, President and CEO, Nissan Motor; Jean Dominique Senard; Alliance Chairman; Luca de Meo,  CEO, Renault Group   Renault Nissan Automotive India Pvt Ltd is a joint venture company between Nissan and Renault in India and currently retails five products with two being sold under the Nissan platform and three with the Renault badge. On a short visit to the city, Senard, flanked by Nissan Motor Corporation President and CEO Makoto Uchida and Renault Group CEO Luca de Meo , said March 27th marks the 25th anniversary of the allianc...

Chennai: Zoomcar Holdings, a leading marketplace for self-drive car sharing, has partnered with ACKO Drive, a car buying platform by ACKO , to empower local Zoomcar Hosts to expand their car fleet. With this partnership, ACKO Drive is offering Zoomcar Hosts substantial savings of up to INR 85,000 on new car purchases along with attractive offers on car financing with instant loan approval, express car delivery and more. This partnership allows Hosts to expand their business presence and significantly increase their earnings. The demand for car sharing in the Indian travel landscape is growing exponentially, driven by a desire for convenience and freedom to explore hidden gems and uncharted destinations that are difficult to reach with traditional direct travel modes like flights, buses, and trains. This has led to the popularity of self-driven cars, with industry pioneers like Zoomcar emerging to meet that demand. Zoomcar Hosts earned approximately $4 million according to Zoomcar’s Q3 ...

Plans to launch 250+ CriCo English centers across India in next 3 years Chennai, March 26, 2024: SIP Academy, a well-known organization in skill development programmes for children has launched an unique English skill development programme, CriCo English in collaboration with UK based RTL English. This programme is designed to bridge the skill gap among children in English language and critical thinking skills for academic success.  (L to R) Krishna Chaitanya, Business Head of CriCo English; Sarala Kulasekaran, Director Finance, Operations, HR; Dinesh Victor, Managing Director of SIP Academy; Sibi “One of the important skills children need today is good communication in English along with Critical thinking. We have designed a very engaging programme for kids and the initial feedback from our pilot is very encouraging.” said Dinesh Victor, Managing Director of SIP Academy.  --------------------------------------------------- Launch Youtube video link 👇 -----------------------...

The hospital is establishing video conferencing facilities at its centers nationwide to facilitate live telecast and remote participation of patients  Patients can register for the event by visiting https://www.dragarwal.com/glaucoma-patient-summit/ or contact 9594901868 For all in-person participants, glaucoma screening will be conducted free of cost Chennai, March 26, 2024: Dr Agarwals Eye Hospital is organizing Glaucoma Patient Summit in Chennai on March 29, 2024 . To be addressed by some of the leading ophthalmologists and glaucoma specialists in India, the event is expected to attract the participation of hundreds of patients from across the country. The hospital is also establishing video conferencing facilities at its centers nationwide to facilitate live telecast and remote participation of patients. For registration, patients can visit https://www.dragarwal.com/glaucoma-patient-summit/ or contact 9594901868 . (L to R) Dr. Kaladevi Sathish, Zonal Head - Clinical Services;...

Chennai: FICCI Ladies Organisation (FLO) Chennai chapter hosted its highly anticipated Annual Session & Change of Guard event, on Saturday, March 23rd, 2024 . The event featured distinguished guests, including H . E. Kevin Kelly, Ambassador of Ireland to India, who graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. Additionally, Prabha Narasimhan, Managing Director of Colgate Palmolive India Ltd , was welcomed as the Guest of Honour. (L to R) Raji Raju, Outgoing Chairperson, H. E. Kevin Kelly, Ambassador of Ireland to India; Prabha Narasimhan, Managing Director of Colgate Palmolive India Ltd; CMA. Divya Abhishek, Incoming Chairperson The highlight of the event was the transition of leadership, with Raji Raju stepping down as the outgoing Chairperson for the term 2023-2024, and CMA. Divya Abhishek taking charge as the incoming Chairperson for the term 2024-2025. The event marked a significant moment in the chapter's journey, as it bids farewell to a dynamic leader and welcomes a new era of...

22 March 2024, Chennai: Crimson Education, world’s leading college admissions consultant , announced a significant surge in the number of study abroad aspirants in Tamil Nadu, with a growing number of aspirants hailing from Chennai. The company witnessed over 250% growth in the number of students joining Crimson Education from Tamil Nadu in the last academic cycle. It is followed by the city of Mumbai with 100% growth in the last one year.   (L to R) Kunal Mehra – CEO & MD, Crimson Education India; Benito N. Rodriguez, Former Harvard Admission Officer. This surge reflects a growing trend of students seeking international educational opportunities and underscores Crimson's pivotal role in facilitating their academic journeys. The rise in study abroad aspirants from Chennai can be attributed to several factors including increasing awareness about international education, a desire for exposure to diverse cultures, and the growing demand for high-quality, research-oriente...

Chennai, March 22, 2024: Viki Industries, which markets iSTEEL, a brand synonymous with premium TMT bars across South India, has launched iSTEEL Zinc , a groundbreaking zinc-coated TMT bar offering up to three times higher life for constructions than traditional TMT bars.  (L to R) Dr. T. Venugopal, Former Chief Technology Officer, Tata Steel; T. V Subramaniam, Head of Quality Control, iSTEEL; A. R Santhakumar, Former Emeritus Professor, IIT Madras and iSTEEL Advisor; Gautam Reddy, CEO, iSTEEL; L. Pugazhendhi - Executive Director (India Lead Zinc Development Association - NEW DELHI) Manufactured based on an advanced galvanizing technology, iSTEEL Zinc is best suited for constructions in corrosion-prone regions such as coastal areas within a 50-kilometer radius, locales near water bodies and industrial zones. The zinc coating provides reliable protection against corrosion, making them perfect for coastal or humid environments. This is backed by proven and time-te...

Chennai, 21st March 2024:  GT Bharathi Urban Developers Pvt. Ltd. (GTB), a collaborative venture between the esteemed GT Group and Bharathi Homes , is proud to announce a significant investment of approximately Rs. 350 Crores into the senior housing and assisted living sector under their brand ELEMENTS Senior Living.  (L to R) Bharat Kanti Doshi, Managing Director, GT Group of Companies; Arun Bharathi, Managing Director, Bhrathi Homes; Ashwin Kumar Iyer, Director, ELEMENTS; Sakshi Parthasarathy This investment will be made over the next 2 years in an agreed utility and schedule.  The investment will primarily focus on developing senior housing and assisted living facilities in Chennai currently, and other major retirement destinations across India in the near future. Over the next three years, GTB aims to establish at least 20 retirement communities and assisted living facilities, catering to the diverse needs and preferences of seniors nationwide. -------------...

CHENNAI – March 20, 2024 – Samsung, India’s largest consumer electronics brand, today announced the launch of Galaxy A55 5G and Galaxy A35 5G with awesome innovations . The new A series devices have multiple flagship-like features including Gorilla Glass Victus+ protection, camera features enhanced by AI, and a tamper-resistant security solution, the Samsung Knox Vault, amongst many other new features. Akshay Rao, General Manager, MX Business, Samsung India. “Galaxy A series has been the highest-selling smartphone series in India for the last two years, showcasing its immense popularity among India’s MZ consumers. The launch of Galaxy A55 5G & A35 5G reinforces our commitment to make flagship-like innovations accessible to all. Galaxy A55 5G & A35 5G will help us consolidate our leadership in the 5G smartphone segment and the fastest-growing mid-premium (INR 30,000-INR 50,000) segment in the country,” said Akshay Rao, General Manager, MX Business, Samsung India. ---------------...

Chennai, 20th March 2024: Marking a significant milestone in healthcare advancement in Chennai, Kauvery Hospital proudly unveiled its latest quaternary facility at Arcot Road, Vadapalani . The inauguration ceremony was graced by distinguished Chief Guest, Thiru Rajinikanth, acclaimed Indian Cine Actor, alongside our esteemed luminaries including Dr. S. Chandrakumar, Founder and Executive Chairman of Kauvery Group of Hospitals, Dr. S. Manivannan Selvaraj, Founder and Managing Director, and Dr. Aravindan Selvaraj, Co-founder and Executive Director of Kauvery Group of Hospitals. Alongside this grand launch, we introduced 9 Centres of Excellence, further elevating our commitment to delivering unparalleled healthcare excellence.  Quaternary care, epitomized by Kauvery Hospital, Vadapalani, represents the highest level of specialized medical care, encompassing advanced treatments and innovative procedures aimed at addressing complex health conditions with precision and compassion. The ...

Chennai - March 20, 2024: Blue Star Limited, announced the launch of a comprehensive new range of energy-efficient and eco-friendly deep freezers varying in capacities right from 60 to 600 litres to cater to a wide set of customer segments for diverse applications. During the launch  B.Thiagarajan, Managing Director, Blue Star Limited  said, “As a leader in the field of commercial refrigeration, and with our proven domain expertise in preservation and life extension of perishables, we serve a wide range of customers covering the value chain for diverse applications - fruits, vegetables, meat, poultry, aquaculture, floriculture, dairy, frozen food, pharmaceuticals, vaccines, and several other products, including specialised applications even for the silk industry.  B.Thiagarajan, Managing Director, Blue Star Limited New Range of Deep Freezers for 2024: The new range deep freezers offer higher storage, enhanced cooling capacity and are embedded with superior technologies ...

A First-of-its-kind Tmt Bar Unveiled By ARS Group For The Retail Segment Chennai, Tamil Nadu, 18 March 2024: ARS Group, India's leading TMT Bar manufacturers headquartered in Chennai, today launched their newest product, ARS CRS 550D. This new product is designed to be highly corrosion and earthquake resistant for all constructions.  (L to R) Rajesh Bhatia, Executive Director, ARS Group; Ashwani Kumar Bhatia, Founder & Managing Director, ARS Group; Moorthy, Technical Director, ARS Group; T.S.Raghu, Technical Director,  ARS Group Their ‘know the truth’ campaign resonated well with the market and there has been a general shift in outlook towards the purchase of TMT Bars. As a first, the group provided QR codes in their products so that people could scan and see that the TMT Bars had all the ingredients in the right proportions and met all the standards required. In July 2023, the Group undertook a campaign across South India with the tech-vans to create public awareness abou...

Doctorate of Science Degree by Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences Chennai, 18th March, 2024 - Dr K Anand Kumar, Managing Director of Indian Immunologicals Limited (IIL) has been conferred with honorary “Doctor of Science” at the 22nd Convocation organized by Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, in Chennai today. The doctorate was in recognition of Dr. Anand Kumar’s exemplary contributions to the life sciences industry. Dr. Kumar's visionary leadership has led to the development of numerous vital human and animal vaccines, significantly enhancing our nation's self-sufficiency in this critical field. His dedication to advancing medical research and innovation has earned him widespread acclaim within the Indian and global life sciences community. The vaccines so developed under his leadership have also ensured affordability to our country and has saved the government and public several hundred crores of rupees while saving millions of lives. At ...