CHENNAI PRESS NEWS

Chennai, 26th September 2025: Three cities. Three epic weekends. One unstoppable movement. What began as a street-level sound turned into a cultural wave, as Max URB_N and Spotify brought India’s first fashion-meets-rap concert series to life — Max URB_N Unmute: South Tour. From Kochi to Hyderabad to Chennai, the South didn’t just witness rap — it owned it. This wasn’t a tour; it was a statement. A celebration of identity, rhythm, and rebellion. The lineup? Nothing short of electric. Baby Jean, Kayden Sharma, and Chennai’s own Paal Dabba — artists who command over 4.5 million monthly Spotify listeners — set every stagel ablaze. But numbers don’t capture the roar of the crowd, the chants, the verses echoed back line for line. South Indian hip-hop didn’t ask for a seat at the table — it built its own stage. Press meet Youtube Video link 👇  And then came the exclusive tour anthem — a high-voltage mix of regional beats, raw street slang, and fearless expression. A track that didn’t ju...

Chennai, 25th September 2025: Kinetic Green Energy and Power Solutions Ltd., India’s leading electric vehicle manufacturer, today unveiled the E-Luna Prime—a purpose-built electric two-wheeler designed to meet the everyday mobility needs of millions across urban and rural India. (L – R): Dr. Sulajja Firodia Motwani, Founder and CEO, Kinetic Green, Hon'ble Thiru Tiruchi Siva MP, Chairman of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Industry, Mr. Ritesh Mantri, Co-founder & ED Kinetic Green and Jayapradeep Vasudevan,  President – 2-Wheeler Business Building on the strong market response to the E-Luna, which sold over 25,000 units in just a few months, the E-Luna Prime marks Kinetic Green’s strategic entry into India’s vast entry-level commuter motorcycle segment. Designed to cater to nearly 75 crore Indians who do not yet own a two-wheeler, the Prime is engineered as a cost-effective, reliable, and practical mobility solution. Press meet Youtube Video link 👇  With robust 16-i...

Chennai, September 25, 2025 – Prashanth Hospitals proudly celebrated a major healthcare milestone as Dr. Parimuthukumar, Clinical Lead, Institute of Robotic Surgeries, became the first surgeon in Chennai to complete 100 successful indigenous robotic abdominal surgeries. This achievement marks a significant step forward in minimally invasive surgical care across Tamil Nadu. Dr. Parimuthukumar has also performed India’s first inter-hospital robotic telesurgery, connecting hospitals across a distance of 340 kilometers – a pioneering feat in the country’s medical history. The event included a special felicitation by Dr. Vishwa Srivastava, CEO – APAC, SSi Mantra, India’s leading surgical robotics company. He lauded Dr. Parimuthukumar’s clinical leadership and innovation, especially in leveraging Made-in-India robotic technology to deliver advanced surgical care. Press meet Youtube Video link 👇  The 100 robotic surgeries performed include procedures such as gall bladder removal, uterus ...

Chennai, September 25, 2025:  Avtar, India’s leading inclusion and workplace culture consultancy, has announced the findings of the 10th edition of the Best Companies for Women in India (BCWI). This year, 125 companies made the list, with women’s leadership representation reaching 20%—a significant rise from 13% in 2016. Overall, women make up 35.7% of the workforce in these companies. The Professional Services and ITES sectors lead in gender diversity, while Pharma, FMCG, and Manufacturing are intensifying inclusion efforts. Dr. Saundarya Rajesh, Founder-President, Avtar The top reason for both women and men leaving their jobs remains better opportunities, with health and well-being emerging as a key factor for women. This year, BCWI saw 365 applications from companies across diverse sectors including IT, Healthcare, Manufacturing, Retail, and more. The 2025 Avtar & Seramount Top 10 Best Companies for Women in India:  Accenture, AXA XL, Cairn Oil & Gas Vedanta, EY, KP...

Chennai, 24th September 2025 – Rainbow Children’s Hospital, a leader in pediatric multi-specialty and perinatal care, has made history by performing India’s first live pediatric liver transplant for Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 13 (PFIC 13). This groundbreaking procedure took place at the hospital’s Center of Excellence for Pediatric Liver Transplant on an eight-year-old boy from Thoothukkudi. In addition to this pioneering surgery, the medical team successfully completed two other rare pediatric liver transplants on infants under one year, further cementing Rainbow’s reputation as a leader in advanced pediatric liver care in India. The historic surgeries were made possible by Rainbow’s team of highly experienced pediatric liver specialists and cutting-edge transplant facilities. Led by Dr. Mettu Srinivas Reddy, Lead Transplant Surgeon, and Dr. Somashekar, Senior Consultant Pediatric Hepatologist, the team included Dr. Prasanna Gopal, Transplant Surgeon, Dr. Karth...

Chennai, September 24, 2025 – Baanhem Ventures, the creator of Tamil Nadu’s first mainstream startup reality show Startup Singam, has successfully closed its second round of funding. This round brings on board a stellar lineup of global Tamil business leaders as investors and advisors, reinforcing Startup Singam’s mission to “Simplify Fundraise and Amplify Success Stories.” L to R - Ishwariya Senthil - FounderBlincSmart Homes, Arun Nair- CEO, Startup Singam, Suresh Iyer- Co founder,Lotus Meta, Hemachandran L-Founder CEO Brand Avatar, Founder Startup Singam, K Mahalingam Partner Director,TSM Group of Companies,  Gopal Srinivasan, Chairman & Managing Director, TVS Capital Funds,  Anupama Kadambi, Co founder,Mudhal Partners, Kumar Vembu- Founder Mudhal Partners, Mohan K - Co Founder & CEO, Ippopay, Balachandar R- Partner- Bluekoi Ventures & Co Founder Startup Singam, Kannan Hari- CEO and Founder, Palmera, Senthilkumar- Co Founder & CEO, Savemom Joining early inves...

சென்னை, 23.09.2025 : மத்திய அரசு - BSNL ஓய்வூதியர்கள், தங்களது முக்கியமான இரண்டு கோரிக்கைகளை வலியுறுத்தி நாடு முழுவதும் தீவிரமாக போராடி வருகின்றனர். இந்த கோரிக்கைகள் குறித்து, தமிழ்நாடு மாநில குடிமைப் ஓய்வூதியர் சங்கங்களின் ஒருங்கிணைப்புக் குழு சார்பில் இன்று காலை 11.00 மணிக்கு சென்னை பத்திரிகையாளர் மன்றத்தில் செய்தியாளர் சந்திப்பு நடைபெற்றது. பிரதான கோரிக்கைகள்: 1. Validation of Pension Rules எனும் பிரிவை கொண்டுள்ள 2025 நிதி சட்டத்தின் நடைமுறையை ரத்து செய்ய வேண்டும். இந்த விதிகள் ஓய்வூதியருக்கான சமநிலையை பாதிப்பவை என்றும், ஓய்வூதியர்களை ஓய்வு பெற்ற தேதியி.ன் அடிப்படையில் பாகுபடுத்துவதாகவும் குறிப்பிடப்பட்டது. 2. மத்திய அரசு ஏற்கனவே அறிவித்த 8வது ஊதியக்குழு உடனடியாக அமைக்கப்பட வேண்டும். அந்தக் குழு அமைக்கப்படும் நடவடிக்கையில் மந்தமான செயற்பாடு இருப்பதாகவும், இது உச்ச நீதிமன்ற அரசியல் சாசன அமர்வின் தீர்மானத்தையும் புறக்கணிக்கிறது என்றும் கூறப்பட்டது. Press meet Youtube Video link 👇  Forum of Civil Pensioners Associations சார்பில், இந்த கோரிக்கைகளை வலியுறுத்தி பல்வேறு நிலைகளில் போரா...

Chennai: The South India Culinary Association (SICA) hosted the Grand Award Ceremony of the 7th edition of the SICA Culinary Olympiad and Food Competition 2025, held over three exciting days at the Chennai Trade Centre, Nandambakkam. The prestigious Overall Championship Award 2025 and the coveted Chef Soundararajan Memorial Trophy was awarded to The Residency Towers; Second Best Overall Hotel: Radisson Blu GRT; Third Best Overall Hotel: GRAND by GRT, Chennai; Best Hotel Participation Award: Feathers – A Radha Hotel Press meet Youtube Video link 👇  The Best PR Award was presented to Mr. Indiran, CEO, Nexus PR, and Ms. T.R. Vijayalakshmi for their outstanding media coverage of the event across newspapers, television, YouTube, and digital platforms. The event saw an incredible turnout, with senior chefs, trained professionals, culinary students, and hospitality establishments from across the region participating in a series of live competitions. The winners were honoured with gold me...

Chennai, 22nd September 2025: Shree Geeta Bhavan Trust, founded in 1971 by visionary philanthropists Sri Uggersen Goel ji, Sri Hari Gopal ji Agarwal, and Sri Ashok Kumar Goel ji, continues its legacy of service with the successful organization of a Free Artificial Limb Distribution Camp in collaboration with Mukti: M.S. Dadha Foundation. Held at Geeta Bhavan Hall, Gopalapuram, Chennai, the event was graced by Tmt. M. Lakshmi, I.A.S., Commissioner for Welfare of the Differently Abled, as the Chief Guest. This year, 101 artificial limbs and callipers were distributed to underprivileged amputees from across Tamil Nadu and neighbouring states, bringing the total number of limbs distributed by the Trust over three years to 253. Speaking at the event, Shri. Manu Goel, Managing Trustee, emphasized the Trust’s mission: “Each individual has the right to dream and seek equal opportunities. Our aim is to empower the differently abled by restoring their mobility and independence.” He also expresse...

Chennai, September 19, 2025: B.S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science & Technology has launched the RICS–Crescent Centre of Excellence for Built Environment (CoEBE), along with the Executive Leadership Programme (ELP) in Construction Project Management. This milestone initiative aims to transform how India develops talent and fosters innovation in the built environment sector. The launch event brought together senior government officials, business leaders, academic experts, and media representatives, highlighting Crescent’s growing role in advancing education, research, and sustainable development. Press meet Youtube Video link 👇  Founded in 1984, Crescent University is a nationally recognized institution offering a wide range of academic programs through 12 Schools and over 21 Departments. Known for its strong emphasis on technical excellence, research, and community engagement, Crescent consistently ranks in NIRF, QS, and THE global frameworks. The newly established C...

Chennai, India – Eleganzaa, the city’s beloved multi-designer fashion destination in Alwarpet, marked a new chapter in its journey with the grand unveiling of The Fusion Edit of Awigna. The exclusive festive showcase was inaugurated by Dr. Regeena J Murali, distinguished educationalist, alongside Ms. Sally Melissa, founder of Eleganzaa. Founded with a vision to blend contemporary fashion with timeless elegance, Eleganzaa has quickly become a go-to for discerning shoppers seeking both style and substance. The store’s latest offering – a festive edit celebrating vibrant craftsmanship – brings together two standout designer labels: Awigna and Gulati Edition. Launch Youtube video Link 👇  At the forefront of the showcase is Awigna, the brainchild of designer duo Varsha and Ritu Agarwal, known for their ability to reinvent tradition with a fresh, modern aesthetic. Their collections – Reneva, Enchanted, Elara, and Avira – feature flowing anarkalis, statement lehengas, and contemporary dr...

Chennai, 20 September 2025 – In a significant step towards transforming breast healthcare, THANC Hospital has unveiled the Chennai Breast Centre (CBC) — a dedicated, state-of-the-art facility focused exclusively on the screening, diagnosis, and treatment of breast conditions. The centre was inaugurated by two distinguished guests: Ms. Veena Kumaravel, Founder of Naturals Group of Salons, and Ms. Neerja Malik, Inspirational Speaker and Breast Cancer Conqueror. Positioned as a comprehensive, one-stop breast care centre, CBC aims to close the gap in holistic breast cancer treatment — a pressing need, given the current landscape where women are often forced to seek fragmented care across multiple institutions. Youtube Video link 👇  Advanced Diagnostics and Holistic Care The CBC offers the latest in breast imaging, including 3D mammography with tomosynthesis, enhanced by Genius AI to improve diagnostic accuracy. Patients will have access to a wide range of image-guided procedures, such...

Chennai, 20 September 2025 – Dr Agarwals Eye Hospital, in collaboration with the Eye Research Centre Foundation, inaugurated the 18th edition of Kalpavriksha, its flagship national Continuing Medical Education (CME) programme tailored for postgraduate ophthalmology students. This two-day academic summit brings together over 300 budding ophthalmologists from across India, with 30+ renowned faculty members delivering an intensive, fast-track curriculum designed to strengthen clinical knowledge and exam preparedness. Youtube Video Coverage Link 👇  The CME was officially inaugurated by Hon'ble Dr Ezhilan Naganathan, Member of the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly, in the presence of Dr Ashvin Agarwal, Chief Clinical Officer, Dr Agarwals Group of Eye Hospital, along with organising secretaries Dr Soundari S., Dr Dhivya Ashok Kumar, and Dr Preethi Naveen. Structured as a comprehensive crash course, Kalpavriksha offers participants deep insights into diagnostic techniques, key exam-focused...

சென்னை, செப்டம்பர் 20, 2025:  வீட்டு ஒத்திக்கு கொடுத்த பணம் ரூ.17 லட்சத்தை மீட்டுத்தர வேண்டி சம்பந்தமாக,  சென்னையை சேர்ந்த ஓய்வுபெற்ற தமிழ் ஆசிரியர் சி. வெற்றிவேல், இன்று செய்தியாளர்களிடம் உரையாற்றினார். அவர் கூறியதாவது,  “நான் மதுரையில் எம்.ஏ., பி.எட்., எம்.பில் படித்து, தமிழ் மொழியிலும் இலக்கியத்திலும் ஆழ்ந்த ஆர்வமுடையவனாக வளர்ந்தேன். திருக்குறள், சிலப்பதிகாரம் போன்ற தமிழ் இலக்கியங்களை பல்வேறு மாணவர்களுக்கு கற்றுக்கொடுத்தேன். 33 ஆண்டுகளாக அண்ணாநகரில் உள்ள எஸ்.பி.ஓ.ஏ பள்ளியில் தமிழ் ஆசிரியராக பணியாற்றி ஓய்வுபெற்றேன். என் வீட்டில் ‘கலைஞர் நூலகம்’ எனும் பெயரில் சுமார் 30,000 புத்தகங்களை கொண்ட ஒரு தனிப்பட்ட நூலகத்தை நடத்தி வந்தேன்.” ஏமாற்றப்பட்ட ஓய்வுபெற்ற தமிழ் ஆசிரியர் சி. வெற்றிவேல் “வீடு வாங்க இயலாத நிலையில், ரூ.17 லட்சம் செலவில் இரண்டு படுக்கையறை வீடு ஒன்றை ஒத்திகையாகப் பெற்றேன். ஆனால் அந்த வீட்டின் உரிமையாளர் வங்கிக்கடனை தவிர்த்ததால், வீடு வங்கியால் கைப்பற்றப்பட்டது. எனது பணமும் திரும்ப பெற முடியாமல் போனது. மேலும், போலீசாரிடம் புகார் அளித்தபோது, அண்ணாநகர் மற்றும் திரு...

Chennai, India – 19 September 2025 – Elgi Equipments Limited, a global leader in air compressor manufacturing, today announced the launch of its latest innovation — the Demand=Match system. This intelligent system brings dynamic adaptability to fixed-speed compressors by smartly recirculating airflow to match real-time plant demand, delivering VFD-like energy savings without compromising the simplicity and reliability of fixed-speed machines. Dr. Jairam Varadaraj, Managing Director, Elgi Equipments “Compressed air is the fourth utility in every factory, but demand rarely stays constant,” said Dr. Jairam Varadaraj, Managing Director, Elgi Equipments. “Most fixed-speed compressors continue running at full output regardless of plant needs. Demand=Match brings intelligence to these machines, enabling them to adapt automatically — saving energy, reducing wear, and enhancing uptime, all without major capital investment.” Press meet Youtube Video Coverage Link 👇  The Problem: Constant Ou...

சென்னை சேப்பாக்கம் பத்திரிக்கையாளர் மன்றத்தில் நடைபெற்ற செய்தியாளர் சந்திப்பில், Traffic Ramaswamy Foundation சார்பில் முக்கியமான கோரிக்கை முன்வைக்கப்பட்டது. தமிழக அரசு பல்வேறு திட்டங்களுக்காக பல ஆண்டுகளுக்கு முன் நில எடுப்பு சட்டத்தின் கீழ் மக்களிடமிருந்து நிலங்களை கையகப்படுத்தியுள்ளது. ஆனால், அந்த நிலங்களில் பல திட்டங்களுக்குப் பயன்படுத்தப்பட்டதுடன், பெரும்பாலான நிலங்கள் பல்லாண்டுகளாக பயன்படுத்தப்படாமல் உள்ளன. இந்திய அரசியலமைப்பின் ஆர்டிகல் 14 – அனைவரும் சட்டத்தின் முன் சமம் என்ற அடிப்படையில், அரசு இவ்வாறு பயன்படுத்தப்படாத நிலங்களை மீண்டும் முன்னாள் உரிமையாளர்களுக்கு திருப்பி வழங்க High-Level Expert Committee மூலம் நடவடிக்கை எடுக்க வேண்டும் என கோரப்படுகிறது. Press meet Youtube Video Coverage Link 👇  இது போன்ற முன்மாதிரியான நடவடிக்கையாக, கடந்த ஆண்டு வீட்டு வசதி துறை unused land-ஐ முன்னாள் உரிமையாளர்களுக்கு வழங்கியது குறிப்பிடத்தக்கது. மேலும், கடந்த ஆட்சிக்காலங்களில் (2004–2012) unutilized land சட்டப்படி அல்லது நீதிமன்ற ஆணை இல்லாமல் மூன்றாம் நபர்களுக்கு வழங்கப்பட்ட சம்பவங்களும், அ...

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Chennai, Sept 13, 2025: In a grand Teachers’ Day celebration held in the city on Saturday, the Commerce teaching community received special recognition for their contributions to education. Organised by JK Shah Classes, a part of the Veranda Learning Group, the event honoured over 350 Commerce educators from across the State with the prestigious Commerce Guru Excellence Awards 2025. (L to R) CA J.K. Shah, Founder, JK Shah Classes;  CMA Vidhya Srikanth, Head, JK Shah Classes Tamil Nadu;  Awardee of Commerce Guru Excellence Awards 2025 CA J.K. Shah, founder of JK Shah Classes, presented the awards, commending the teachers for their unwavering commitment and the significant role they play in shaping students’ academic and professional journeys. Youtube Video Coverage Link 👇  “While JK Shah Classes has guided thousands of students towards becoming Chartered Accountants and Cost and Management Accountants, it is the Commerce teachers who provide the crucial early foundat...

Chennai, Sept 13, 2025: The 4th edition of the FICCI Annual HR Conclave 2025, themed "HR 5.0: Evolving People, Powering Progress," commenced in Chennai, spotlighting the transformation of HR through human-centered technology and values-driven leadership. Dr. G S K Velu, Chairman of FICCI Tamil Nadu State Council, noted that traditional HR is rapidly adapting to emerging technologies to address the evolving needs of both organisations and society. He emphasized the increasing importance of empathy and human connection, particularly in sectors like wellness. Youtube Video Coverage Link 👇  Mr. N R Mani, Convenor of the FICCI Tamil Nadu HR Panel, acknowledged the Tamil Nadu government's strong support for industrial growth. He underlined HR’s role in building organisational agility, confidence, and continuous development. In his address, Mr. K Veera Raghava Rao, Secretary of Labour Welfare and Skill Development, applauded the initiative and encouraged the exchange of best HR...

Chennai, 12th September 2025 – The Tamil Nadu Forest Department today launched the trailer of “Wild Tamil Nadu”, a landmark wildlife documentary celebrating the State’s extraordinary biodiversity. Released at Taj Connemara, Chennai, the film is a CSR initiative by Sundram Fasteners, directed by Emmy-nominated filmmaker Kalyan Varma, in collaboration with Nature inFocus. From misty Ghats and hidden waterfalls to flamingo-filled wetlands and glowing firefly forests, the trailer offers a glimpse of Tamil Nadu’s stunning ecosystems. The hour-long documentary features an original score by Grammy-winner Ricky Kej and narration by actor Arvind Swamy. Youtube Video Coverage Link 👇  Produced to inspire pride and conservation awareness, the film is described by Varma as a tribute to Tamil Nadu’s deep connection between culture and wilderness. It is supported by the Tamil Nadu Forest Department and will premiere in Chennai before touring other cities and international film festivals. Sundram...