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This World Tiger Day, India has a powerful conservation success story to celebrate. For decades, National Geographic India has documented the inspiring journey of the tiger through the eyes of scientists, forest rangers and local communities. From the brink of extinction nearly 50 years ago to becoming home to the world's largest wild tiger population, India's conservation efforts stand as a global example of what sustained commitment can achieve.  While the Western Ghats remain a historic stronghold, the biggest driver of the country's recent tiger resurgence has emerged from the Central India and Shivalik-Gangetic landscape, where states like Madhya Pradesh, Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh have played a pivotal role in expanding tiger populations and strengthening habitats. Tamil Nadu proudly remains one of only five Indian states with more than 300 tigers, reaffirming its critical role in protecting the globally significant Nilgiri landscape. Alongside Karnataka and Kerala...

Chennai, July 30, 2026: Celebrating the spirit of Aadi and the timeless beauty of South Indian traditions, Tanishq, India's largest jewellery retail brand from the House of Tata, has launched Narumugai, its first-ever Uncut Diamond Open Polki collection created exclusively for the South Indian market. (L to R) Arun Narayan, Chief Executive Officer, Jewellery Division, Titan Company Limited and Narasimhan, Circle Business Head, Jewellery Division, TN&Kerala, Titan Company Limited Inspired by the fragrance, elegance and cultural significance of Mallipoo (jasmine), the collection beautifully transforms one of Tamil Nadu's most cherished symbols into exquisite contemporary jewellery that seamlessly blends heritage, craftsmanship and modern design. Designed as a tribute to the Pudhumai Penn—the confident, rooted and resilient modern Tamil woman—Narumugai celebrates femininity, tradition and individuality through jewellery crafted in 18K gold with superior-quality Uncut Diamonds....

Chennai, July 26, 2026: Chennai created history by successfully hosting CULTCON 2026, India's first-ever academic conference dedicated exclusively to elbow surgery, on 25th and 26th July 2026. The landmark event brought together some of the world's most accomplished elbow and shoulder surgeons, marking a significant milestone in the evolution of orthopedic education and surgical excellence in the country. The conference was organized by Dr. Ram Chidambaram, widely recognized as India's leading elbow and shoulder surgeon, whose vision of creating a dedicated platform for elbow surgery education, research, and collaboration became a reality through CULTCON 2026. Until now, elbow surgery had largely remained a part of broader shoulder and upper-limb meetings, making this pioneering conference a defining moment for the specialty in India. Youtube Video link 👇  The scientific program featured an outstanding international faculty, including Dr. Lee Van Rensburg (UK), Dr. Gregory...

சென்னை: தமிழக அரசியலிலும், தேசிய அளவிலான அரசியல் விவாதங்களிலும் திமுகவின் முக்கியமான முகமாக அறியப்பட்ட வழக்கறிஞர் புகழ் காந்தி பி., திமுகவின் தேசிய செய்தித் தொடர்பாளர் மற்றும் வெளிநாட்டு தமிழர் பிரிவு இணைச் செயலாளர் பொறுப்புகளில் இருந்து விலகியிருப்பது அரசியல் வட்டாரங்களில் பெரும் கவனத்தை ஈர்த்துள்ளது. கடந்த மூன்று தசாப்தங்களாக திராவிட சிந்தனைகள், சமூக நீதி, கூட்டாட்சி உரிமைகள் மற்றும் உலகத் தமிழர் இணைப்பு ஆகிய துறைகளில் தொடர்ந்து செயல்பட்டு வந்த அவர், திமுகவின் அறிவுசார் மற்றும் கொள்கை சார்ந்த குரலாக பரவலாக மதிக்கப்பட்டவர். ஜவஹர்லால் நேரு பல்கலைக்கழகத்தில் (JNU) சட்டம் பயின்று, பின்னர் நியூயார்க் பல்கலைக்கழக சட்டப் பள்ளியில் (NYU School of Law) உயர்கல்வி பெற்ற புகழ் காந்தி, தேசிய மற்றும் சர்வதேச அளவில் சட்ட மற்றும் கொள்கை விவாதங்களில் தனது ஆழமான பங்களிப்பை வழங்கியுள்ளார். தி இந்து, தி இந்தியன் எக்ஸ்பிரஸ், டைம்ஸ் ஆஃப் இந்தியா, தி வயர், தி பிரிண்ட், தி நியூஸ் மினிட் உள்ளிட்ட முன்னணி ஊடகங்களில் சமூக நீதி, சாதி ஒழிப்பு, அரசியலமைப்பு சட்டம், நலத்திட்ட பொருளாதாரம் மற்றும் தமிழர் வாழிட பிரச்...

Chennai, July 23, 2026: Giving everyday kitchens a hygienic upgrade, KAI India, the Indian arm of the globally renowned Japanese KAI Group, has introduced its Kitchen Scissor (Black) featuring an Anti-Bacterial Handle. Designed to support cleaner food preparation, the new kitchen essential addresses an often-overlooked source of cross-contamination in modern kitchens.  While consumers carefully choose cookware, chopping boards and food storage solutions, kitchen scissors remain one of the most frequently handled tools for opening food packets, cutting vegetables, trimming herbs and handling various cooking tasks. KAI India's latest innovation brings hygiene, convenience and precision together, helping families enjoy a safer cooking experience every day. Built with premium stainless steel blades, the Kitchen Scissor delivers long-lasting durability and smooth cutting performance across a variety of culinary tasks. Its micro-serrated edge provides a stronger grip for accurate cutting...

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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