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Chennai, August 20, 2026: Gleneagles Hospital Chennai, part of the Fortis Healthcare Network, has successfully treated two elderly patients with rare and complex swallowing disorders using advanced, minimally invasive endoscopic techniques. In a significant achievement, the hospital reported that Dr. B. Mahadevan, Senior Consultant Gastroenterology is the first doctor in Tamil Nadu to perform Diverticular Peroral Endoscopic Myotomy (D-POEM) for an Epiphrenic Diverticulum.  (R to L)  Dr. S. Niranjani, Chief Operating Officer & Hospital Head;  Dr. B. Mahadevan, Senior Consultant Gastroenterology; 75 year old Male Patient; 73 year old Female patient  The first case involved a 73-year-old woman from Jayankondam, Ariyalur District, who had struggled with difficulty swallowing food and liquids for nearly three years. Her condition worsened over two months, with vomiting, inability to tolerate even liquids and significant weight loss. Investigations revealed Achalasia c...

Chennai,  August 19, 2026: Kauvery Hospital has launched an integrated Regional Epilepsy Centre (K-REC), establishing a coordinated epilepsy-care network across all three of its hospitals in Chennai. The initiative brings together neurologist-led epilepsy centres under standardised clinical protocols and uniform standards of care, enabling patients to access specialised evaluation and treatment through a seamless care pathway. (L to R) Dr. Symrna G, Medical Admin Kauvery Hospital Radial Road, Dr. Arul Mozhi T, Senior Consultant Neurologist, Kauvery Hospital Radial Road, Dr. Subha Subramanian, Senior Consultant Neurologist, Kauvery Hospital Vadapalani, Dr. Krish Sridhar, Group Mentor Neuro Science and Director Institute of Brain and Spine, Kauvery Hospital Radial Road, Dr. Aravindan Selvaraj, Co-Founder and Executive Director Kauvery Group of Hospitals, Dr. Iyappan Ponnuswamy, Medical Director Kauvery Hospital Chennai, Dr. Clive Director Medical Services, Dr. Mahesh Kumar K Medical ...

Chennai: GWC Data.AI, a Tamil Nadu-based Data and AI solutions provider and Official Anthropic Claude Preferred Partner, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Government of Tamil Nadu to recruit more than 1,000 AI and data professionals over the next 12 months. The MoU was exchanged in the presence of Hon’ble Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay at the Vetri Tamilnadu Investment Conclave held at ITC Grand Chola, Chennai. (R to L) Srinath Raja, Chief Data Officer, GWC DATA.AI, Naveen Kumar, Founder & CEO, GWC DATA.AI, Tamilnadu Chief Minister Joseph Vijay, Industries Minister Ms Keerthana, Deepak Jacob IAS, MD & CEO Guidance Tamilnadu The initiative is set to strengthen Tamil Nadu’s emerging AI talent ecosystem while taking high-value technology employment beyond major cities. The new roles will span AI engineering, data engineering, agentic AI development and enterprise delivery across GWC Data.AI’s offices in Hosur, Dharmapuri, Salem and Tirupattur. As part of the partne...

கோவையில் போதைப்பொருட்கள் விற்பனை மற்றும் பயன்பாடு தொடர்பாக பல்வேறு குற்றச்சாட்டுகள் முன்வைக்கப்பட்டுள்ள நிலையில், அவற்றின் உண்மைத் தன்மையை உரிய முறையில் விசாரித்து, சட்டப்படி நடவடிக்கை எடுக்க வேண்டும் என்ற கோரிக்கை சமூக ஆர்வலர்கள் மற்றும் பெண்கள் அமைப்புகள் மத்தியில் வலுத்து வருகிறது. ‘போதையில்லா தமிழகம்’ என்ற இலக்கை நோக்கி அரசு நடவடிக்கைகளை முன்னெடுத்து வரும் நிலையில், மெத்தபெட்டமைன் உள்ளிட்ட விலை உயர்ந்த போதைப்பொருட்களின் புழக்கத்தைத் தடுக்க கடுமையான கண்காணிப்பு அவசியம் என வலியுறுத்தப்படுகிறது. கேஷ்பே எனக் கூறப்படும் போலி கிரிப்டோகரன்சி திட்டத்தின் மூலம் ரூ.100 கோடிக்கும் மேல் மோசடி செய்ததாக குற்றச்சாட்டுக்குள்ளான அரவிந்த் என்பவர், புதுச்சேரி காவல்துறையால் கடந்த ஆண்டு கைது செய்யப்பட்டு பின்னர் ஜாமீனில் வெளியே வந்ததாக தகவல்கள் தெரிவிக்கின்றன. தற்போது கோவை மற்றும் சென்னையில் அவர் சுதந்திரமாக சுற்றி வருவதாகவும், இரவு நேர கேளிக்கை விடுதிகள் மற்றும் நட்சத்திர ஓட்டல்களின் பப்களில் போதைப்பொருட்களை பயன்படுத்துவதுடன், அவற்றின் விற்பனையிலும் ஈடுபடுவதாகவும் பல்வேறு குற்றச்சாட்டுகள் முன்வைக்கப்ப...

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Chennai, August 2026: Thoughtloom at Palam Silks, Mylapore, hosted Behind the Weave on August 6, bringing together weavers, designers, journalists and handloom enthusiasts across generations for an afternoon celebrating craftsmanship, creativity and the enduring relevance of Indian handloom, ahead of National Handloom Day on August 7. The event featured an insightful conversation between Naresh Ramasubramaniam, Founder of Shuttles & Needles, and journalist, features writer and former Deputy Editor of The Hindu, Kausalya Santhanam. They explored how weaving goes beyond fabric-making, developing observation, patience, creativity and problem-solving while continuing to influence contemporary design and education. A special highlight was the presence of Dr. Nalli Kuppuswami Chetti, who personally took to the loom and wove a length of fabric, reflecting his family’s textile legacy spanning more than a century. He described weaving as a knowledge-driven art and emphasised the importance ...

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Chennai, August 9, 2026: JK Physio & Rehab Clinics has launched an Advanced AI Exoskeletal Robotic device, marking a major milestone in bringing next-generation rehabilitation technology closer to patients across Tamil Nadu.  (L to R) Dr. V. Jagadeesan (PT), MPT (Orthopaedics), PhD, Chairman and CEO; Dr. J. Kalpana (PT), MPT Neurology, PhD, Managing Director, JK Physio & Rehab Clinics The advanced robotic device was inaugurated by Dr. J. Kalpana (PT), MPT Neurology, PhD, Managing Director, JK Physio & Rehab Clinics. Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Kalpana said the organisation has always focused on combining clinical expertise with advanced technology to provide high-quality, evidence-based and patient-centred rehabilitation. She highlighted that the new centre aims to help patients regain mobility, independence and confidence, supporting faster recovery and a return to normal life while making advanced rehabilitation more accessible. Youtube Video link 👇  Dr. V. Ja...

Chennai, August 08, 2026: ICL Fincorp has announced the opening of its latest public issue of Secured Redeemable Non-Convertible Debentures (NCDs) from 10th August 2026, offering investors an effective yield of up to 12.25%. Backed by a 35-year legacy of financial reliability, the offering is designed for investors seeking structured returns with flexible tenure and payout options. (Cente) Adv. K.G. Anilkumar, Chairman & Managing Director, ICL Fincorp The NCD issue will remain open until 21st August 2026 and carries a CRISIL BBB-/STABLE rating. Each NCD has a face value of ₹1,000, with 10 schemes (10 ISINs) across tenures of 13, 24, 36, 60 and 72 months. Investors can choose monthly, annual or cumulative interest payout options, with interest rates ranging from 10.00% to 12.25%. The minimum application is ₹10,000 (10 NCDs), followed by investments in multiples of one NCD. The proceeds will support ICL Fincorp’s growth initiatives and strengthen its customer-centric financial se...

Chennai, August, 5, 2026: Chennai has taken a major step towards creating a safer travel experience with the launch of the HeartSafe Initiative, a collaborative effort between Kauvery Hospital and Chennai International Airport.  Inaugurated by Mr. Raja Kishore, Director, Chennai International Airport, and Dr. Manivannan S, Founder & Managing Director, Kauvery Group of Hospitals, the initiative marks the installation of 13 Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) across the airport, ensuring rapid life-saving intervention during sudden cardiac emergencies.  Youtube Video link 👇  The project builds on Kauvery Hospital's round-the-clock emergency medical services at the airport, with four strategically located clinics staffed by 49 healthcare professionals, including emergency physicians, nurses, paramedics and support staff.  Together, these clinics handle 320–400 medical cases every month, including emergency consultations, onboard medical incidents and an averag...

Chennai, August 4, 2026: Strengthening its position as one of India's leading centres for liver care, Gleneagles Hospital, Perumbakkam, Chennai, part of the Fortis Healthcare Network, has launched its state-of-the-art Liver OPD Suite, a dedicated, high-capacity clinical hub offering comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis and treatment for liver diseases across all age groups.  Dr.Rajanikanth Patcha, Clinical Lead - Liver Transplant Surgery,  Gleneagles Hospital, Chennai ; Dr. S. Niranjani, Chief Operating Officer & Hospital Head; Dr. Joy Varghese, Director - Hepatology & Transplant Hepatology; Dr Anand Bharathan, Head of Department - Liver Transplant Surgery; Anil Vinayak, Group Chief Operating Officer, Fortis Healthcare; Dr Selvakumar, Head of Department -  Liver Transplant Critical Care The facility was inaugurated by RJ Balaji in the presence of senior leaders from Fortis Healthcare and Gleneagles Hospital. The new centre is designed to provide seamless multidisci...