CHENNAI PRESS NEWS

Chennai, 15 October 2025: A 13-year-old boy from an economically disadvantaged background made a remarkable recovery at Madras Medical Mission (MMM) Hospital, Chennai, after facing life-threatening complications from a chronic heart condition. His condition rapidly worsened, leading to a dramatic drop in heart function, unresponsive blood pressure, kidney failure requiring dialysis, and liver congestion. A heart transplant became the only viable option. With his father working as a driver and unable to afford the high cost, financial support was arranged through MMM’s Social Works Department and a major Trust. Just as doctors considered temporary cardiac support, a donor heart from a young adult became available through TRANSTAN, far sooner than expected. The match was excellent, and the transplant was scheduled immediately. Moments before surgery, the boy suffered cardiac arrest, but was successfully resuscitated, allowing the transplant to proceed. Post-surgery, his kidneys resumed f...

Chennai, October 15, 2025: Marking World Breast Reconstruction Day 2025, Chennai Breast Centre hosted Beyond Breast Cancer: Rebuilding Lives, a moving event that brought together over 100 breast cancer survivors from across Tamil Nadu. Most of the attendees had undergone breast reconstruction, and the event aimed to raise awareness about the importance of reconstruction in breast cancer recovery. (5th from left) Dr. Venkat Ramakrishnan, Senior Consultant Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon; (2nd from right) Dr.Selvi Radhakrishna, Senior Consultant Oncoplastic Breast Surgeon with Breast Cancer Warriors Led by Dr. Venkat Ramakrishnan, Senior Consultant Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon, and Dr. Selvi Radhakrishna, Senior Consultant Oncoplastic Breast Surgeon, the gathering featured personal survivor stories and video presentations on breast cancer and reconstruction. Youtube Video Coverage link 👇  Breast reconstruction restores the shape of the breast after mastectomy, using imp...

Chennai, 15 October 2025: Apollo Speciality Hospitals, OMR, has achieved a major milestone in joint care by completing over 150 Robotic Total Knee Replacement (TKR) surgeries in just 150 days. This achievement positions Apollo OMR as one of the fastest-growing centres for Robotic TKR in South India. (L to R)  Dr. Ilankumaran Kaliamoorthy, CEO, Apollo Hospitals, Chennai Region; Dr. Arun Kumar Ramanathan, Senior Orthopaedician; Dr. Senthil Kamalasekaran, Senior Orthopaedician; Dr. Madhan Thiruvengada, Senior Orthopaedician; Dr. Venkataramanan Swaminathan, Senior Orthopaedician; Dr. Damodaran P. R, Senior Orthopaedician The surgeries were performed using Mako Smart Robotics, a cutting-edge technology developed by Stryker, USA. This advanced system uses 3D imaging and computer-guided tools to enable precise, patient-specific procedures—minimising tissue damage, reducing blood loss, and enhancing implant longevity. Compared to traditional TKR, which relies on manual techniques and typic...

Chennai, October 14, 2025: The BHIM Payments App, developed by NPCI BHIM Services Limited (NBSL), has witnessed strong growth in 2025, with monthly transactions rising from 38.97 million in January to 119.85 million in September—over a threefold increase. This reflects an average month-on-month growth of 12%. In September alone, the app processed transactions worth ₹16,803 crore, marking a 312% increase in volume and a 94% rise in transaction value compared to the same period last year. Lalitha Nataraj, MD & CEO, NBSL The new version of the BHIM Payments App, launched in March 2025, supports over 15 Indian languages including Tamil, features a clean, ad-free interface, and is optimised for low-connectivity areas—making digital payments more accessible across urban, rural, and semi-urban regions. Ms. Lalitha Nataraj, MD & CEO, NBSL, said, “BHIM Payments App is built for Bharat. It empowers users with simple, secure, and inclusive digital payment solutions. Whether it’s for every...

Chennai, October 14, 2025 | Trusted Aerospace Engineering (TASE Global), a Chennai-based diversified manufacturing and technology group, has successfully acquired Joined Alloys, a leading aerospace manufacturing firm headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona. The acquisition, valued at Rs. 106 crores, significantly strengthens TASE’s presence in North America and expands its capabilities in precision aerospace manufacturing and metal assemblies. TASE Global operates across the U.S., India, Portugal, and France, serving aerospace, medical, and industrial sectors. With this acquisition, TASE adds two manufacturing facilities in the U.S. and gains specialized expertise in brazing, heat treatment, vacuum brazing, and sheet metal fabrication. Joined Alloys has a strong legacy of serving regulated industries, including the U.S. Department of Defense. The acquisition marks a strategic milestone for TASE, enhancing its role as a global manufacturing and assembly partner. Plans are underway to replicat...