Chennai, August 22, 2025 — A recent study by the Insurance Awareness Committee (IAC-Life), conducted in collaboration with Kantar, a market research platform has identified Tamil Nadu as one of the states with a high potential for life insurance penetration. The study underscored the importance of region-specific insights in advancing life insurance penetration. It has presented data that helped understand financial preparedness and life insurance awareness across regions in India. Venkatachalam Iyer, Co-Chairperson, Insurance Awareness Committee (IAC-Life) The study pegs the southern state as one of India’s most insurance-aware and future-ready societies. Tamil Nadu recorded 100% awareness of life insurance and a high purchase intent of 70% among those yet to buy a policy, well above the national average of 55%, and notably higher than other states like Uttar Pradesh (58%), West Bengal (53%), and Andhra Pradesh & Telangana (26%). Tamil Nadu’s numbers reflect a strong combination o...
Chennai, August 23rd, 2025: Navin’s, Chennai’s most trusted real estate developer, in collaboration with Aum Griha Promoters LLP launched Navin’s Aum Griha #14, College Road - a landmark luxury residential project on the iconic College Road (Jaishankar Salai), Chennai. (L to R) Navin Kumar, Managing Director of Navin’s; Anu Sriram, Co-Founder & Director Aum Griha Promoters LLP On the magnificent project, Mr. Navin Kumar, Managing Director of Navin’s said, “We are elated to launch Navin’s associating with Aum Griha on College Road Project which will ensure pinnacle of luxury living for its residents, apart from giving them a prestigious address in a vintage location. College Road, home to the historic College of Fort St. George in 1812 (where today’s DPI campus stands), has long been one of Chennai’s most iconic and legacy-rich neighbourhoods. Each floor of this exclusive project – Navin’s Aum Griha – will house only two residences with ample ventilation and...
Chennai, 21 August, 2025 – In a significant step towards advancing excellence in neurosciences, Kauvery Hospital, Radial Road, proudly announces the launch of Specialised Clinics in Neurology and Brain & Spine Surgery , along with the introduction of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Stroke Services. This transformative initiative is designed to enhance the diagnosis, treatment, and comprehensive management of neurological and neurosurgical conditions, reflecting the hospital’s unwavering commitment to innovation, expertise, and patient-centric care. A Transformative Approach to Neurosciences Care: With the global incidence of neurological and spinal disorders on the rise, there is a critical need for integrated healthcare that combines advanced technology with clinical expertise. At the forefront of this evolution is the Kauvery Institute of Brain and Spine (KIBS), home to a multidisciplinary team of leading neurologists, neurosurgeons, neuroradiologists, neuropsychologists, cr...
Chennai: As part of its MSME customer outreach programme, Bank of India, Chennai Zone, organised the ‘ Udyami Vikas Mahotsav : Exporter/Importer Meet’. The event aimed to foster growth, innovation, and collaboration among MSMEs, exporters, and importers in the region. The programme was held in the presence of Bank of India dignitaries, including Executive Director BOI Head office Subrat Kumar , General Manager Radha Kant Hota, General Manager Anita Mohanty, Zonal Manager Mohan Marethi, AGM Harpreet Singh, Managers Vishal Kumar Thakur, Kirtana and other bank officials. Event Program Youtube Video link 👇 Loan sanction letters were distributed to MSME and export customers. Interactions were held between bank officials, MSMEs, exporters, and importers, on challenges, opportunities, and solutions. Bank officials provided guidance on various financial products and services, including export-import financing, MSME loans, and other support initiatives. The event fa...
Chennai, August 19, 2025: In a remarkable medical achievement, the multidisciplinary team at SIMS Hospital successfully treated a young IT professional suffering from Dermatofibrosarcoma Protuberans (DFSP), a rare and aggressive skin cancer that swiftly spreads to surrounding tissues, including muscle and bone. In the patient’s case, the cancer had severely affected his scalp and skull. The scalp is now fully covered with healthy and stable tissue. The patient will need regular follow-up for early detection of recurrence, sun protection, and good scalp hygiene. After the tumour was removed, the patient’s skull was reconstructed. Then, the scalp was repaired in stages using skin grafts ,flaps tissue expander and the final repair using a piece of tissue from the patient’s thigh. A metastatic lung nodule was also removed during the procedure. Press meet Youtube Video link 👇 Dermatofibrosarcoma Protuberans is extremely uncommon, affecting only 1–5 individuals per million. DSFP begin...