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Chennai witnessed an inspiring morning of determination, fitness and community spirit as the 15th edition of the Hexaware Dream Runners Half Marathon 2026 concluded successfully with the participation of over 7,000 runners from across the country. The city's iconic roads came alive as thousands of enthusiastic runners challenged themselves while promoting healthy living and social responsibility. The prestigious 21.1 km Half Marathon was flagged off at 4:30 a.m. from Napiers Bridge by Thiru. P. Kumar, Deputy Commissioner of Police, T. Nagar District, Greater Chennai City Police, with more than 2,500 runners taking part. The 10 km race began at 5:15 a.m., flagged off by Mrs. K. Bhavaneeswari, Inspector General of Police, Singapenn Special Force, attracting over 4,500 participants. Runners enjoyed one of Chennai's most scenic routes, covering landmarks including Napiers Bridge, Marina Beach, Santhome High Road, Adyar and Besant Avenue, before finishing triumphantly at Island Grou...

Chennai, July 18, 2026: Vedantu has achieved a remarkable milestone in NEET UG 2026, with 360+ students from Tamil Nadu securing medical seats, making it one of the institute's strongest performances in the state. Just two years after launching its offline centres in Tamil Nadu with a vision to bring India's best teachers, advanced technology and personalised mentoring closer to students, Vedantu has transformed that vision into reality.  This year's outstanding results reflect the strength of its complete learning ecosystem, combining experienced Master Teachers, one-to-one mentoring, AI-powered learning tools, regular assessments and interactive classrooms to help students from every background pursue their dream of becoming doctors. Tamil Nadu emerged as one of Vedantu's top-performing states, with Chennai centres at Velachery, Anna Nagar and Tambaram playing a major role in the success. Chennai students secured top scores of 651, 640 and 625 marks. The state's t...

Chennai, July 16, 2026: Kanchi Kamakoti CHILDS Trust Hospital (KKCTH), Chennai, has taken a major step forward in pediatric respiratory healthcare with the launch of a dedicated Multi-Disciplinary Cystic Fibrosis (CF) Clinic and Advanced Pediatric Interventional Pulmonology Services. The new initiatives bring comprehensive diagnosis, treatment and long-term management for children with complex respiratory disorders under one roof, ensuring coordinated, specialist-led care.  (L to R) Dr. Janani Sankar, Medical Director; Dr. Bala Ramachandran, HOD - Pediatric Intensive Care; Dr. V.V. Vivekanand, Consultant Pulmonologist; Dr. K. G. Ravikumar, Endocrinologists; Dr. Srinivas, Gastroenterologists; Mr. Sanjay Chandran, CEO The CF Clinic, only the second of its kind in Tamil Nadu, enables families to consult pediatric pulmonologists, gastroenterologists, endocrinologists, physiotherapists, nutritionists, psychologists and medical social workers during a single visit, reducing delays and im...

Chennai, July 13, 2026: L&T Technology Services (LTTS) has successfully concluded Engineering Intelligence (EI) OpenHack 2026, a first-of-its-kind global innovation challenge that brought together nearly 4,000 engineers across 770+ teams from nine locations spanning India, the United States and Europe.  Conducted simultaneously in Bengaluru, Mysuru, Chennai, Hyderabad, Pune, Vadodara, Mumbai, Dallas and Munich, the 24-hour hackathon showcased the power of AI-driven engineering to solve real-world industrial challenges. Participants worked on more than 500 challenge statements across Software Defined Mobility, Digital Manufacturing, MedTech, Energy & Automation, AI Infrastructure, Software Platforms and more, developing cutting-edge AI solutions for industrial automation, cybersecurity, autonomous systems, healthcare, supply chain intelligence and enterprise optimization.  An expert jury evaluated the innovations based on technical excellence, scalability, business impa...

Chennai, July 10, 2026: In a landmark achievement for global cardiac care, Kauvery Hospital, Alwarpet has successfully performed what is believed to be the world's first completely catheter-based treatment for both failing aortic and pulmonary valves following a Ross procedure—without the need for repeat open-heart surgery. This remarkable breakthrough offers renewed hope for patients with complex valve disease who are considered too high-risk for conventional surgery. The life-saving procedure was performed on a 58-year-old patient who had undergone a Ross procedure nearly 25 years ago. Over time, both the aortic autograft and pulmonary homograft had deteriorated, leading to severe heart failure, breathlessness, pulmonary hypertension, kidney and liver dysfunction, and repeated hospital admissions. Since a second open-heart surgery was considered extremely risky, the expert team at Kauvery Heart Institute explored an innovative minimally invasive solution. Press meet Youtube Video...

Chennai, July 09, 2026: Reinforcing its commitment to wellness and mindful living, Hyatt Regency Chennai, in collaboration with Pinkathon, hosted an inspiring "Cook Well, Live Well – A Healthy Cooking Masterclass" featuring fitness icon Milind Soman, Ankita Konwar, and the hotel's Executive Chef Manish Uniyal. The engaging session brought together media professionals, wellness enthusiasts, and guests for an interactive culinary experience that celebrated the power of healthy eating and balanced living. The masterclass demonstrated that nutritious meals can be simple, flavourful, and easy to prepare at home. During the live cooking session, Milind Soman, Ankita Konwar, and Chef Manish Uniyal prepared a refreshing Tuscan Sunrise Smoothie and a colourful Fresh Avocado & Ruby Grapefruit Symphony Salad, using fresh seasonal ingredients packed with nutrition. Alongside the recipes, Milind shared valuable insights on mindful eating, regular fitness, consistency, and adopting...

Chennai, July 9, 2026: After a seven-year hiatus, Zydus Pinkathon is making a spectacular return to Chennai, bringing thousands of women together to celebrate health, fitness and empowerment. Officially launched at Hyatt Regency Chennai on July 9, the much-awaited event will be held on August 1 & 2, 2026, at Island Grounds, offering an inclusive platform for women of all ages and fitness levels to take part in one of India's most inspiring fitness movements. Participants can choose from multiple race categories including 3 km, Lifelong 5 km, 10 km, 50 km, 75 km, 100 km and the challenging 100 km Relay, making the event accessible for first-time runners as well as seasoned athletes. Since its launch in 2012, Pinkathon has inspired nearly one million women across India to embrace running as a way to improve physical health, mental well-being and self-confidence. Press meet Youtube Video link 👇  This year's Chennai edition also introduced remarkable women who will serve as th...

Chennai, July 8, 2026: In a massive boost to regional trade, the Confederation of Tamil Agriculture Commerce Industry and Services (CTACIS) will host a premier Global Trade & Business Summit at Chennai's Hilton Hotel on July 24 and 25. Titled "Thamizhar 4.0," this high-profile Sangamam will unite over 500 Tamil-speaking entrepreneurs and traders from across India and the globe, marking it as one of the region's largest B2B networking events. The summit leverages the deep global footprints of the Tamil diaspora, spanning Indian hubs like Bengaluru, Mumbai, and Goa, to markets in the UAE, Oman, the EU, and the ASEAN-Pacific nations like Malaysia, Singapore, Japan, and Australia. High-volume B2B deals and key MoUs are expected to be signed. Press meet Youtube Video link 👇  A central objective is uplifting the MSME sector. Renowned industry figures including MaFoi K. Pandiarajan, 'Naturals' C.K. Kumaravel, Suresh Krishnan ('Isha Homes'), and Anand Sri...

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