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Chennai: Ziva Active Retirement Community in Mahabalipuram had the divine privilege of hosting Sri Sankara Vijayendra Saraswathi Swamigal, the Peetathipathi of Sri Kanchi Kamakoti Peetam. His Holiness was welcomed with a traditional Poorna Kumbam and Veda Gosham by Vidyarthees from Athur Veda Patasala. Mr. P. Suresh, MD of Arun Excello, and Mr. Arun Suresh were present on this auspicious occasion. P. Suresh, MD of Arun Excello Spread across 20 acres and home to 400+ senior citizens, Ziva offers comprehensive care including food, health, safety, and facilities. Its fully-equipped Club House includes an AC dining hall, physio room, doctor's consultation room with daycare, swimming pool, mini supermarket, pharmacy, library, indoor/outdoor gyms, games, and serene green spaces. A highlight is the Maitri Hall, an acoustically treated multipurpose venue with a 500-seat capacity. Press meet Youtube Video link 👇  During his visit, His Holiness blessed the community, visited the Siva Vishnu...

Chennai, 7th October 2025 — In a groundbreaking medical achievement, doctors at SIMS Hospital, Chennai, successfully performed a life-saving heart surgery on a 28-year-old engineering student from Kerala, who was battling a rare and life-threatening combination of cardiac conditions — porcelain aorta and aortic valve stenosis. L-R: Dr. Raju Sivasamy, Vice President,  SIMS Hospital;  Dr. V V Bashi ,  Director & Senior Consultant, Institute of Cardiac & Advanced Aortic Diseases; Paitent- Mr. Aachu;  Dr. Mohammed Idhrees , Consultant Cardiothoracic Surgeon The young man had been suffering from severe breathlessness for two months and was turned away by multiple hospitals in Kerala due to the complexity of his condition. The porcelain aorta — a heavily calcified and fragile main artery — along with the narrowing of the aortic valve, made surgery extremely high-risk. Youtube Video link 👇  Undeterred, the patient sought help at the Aortic Aneurysm Centre at S...