CHENNAI PRESS NEWS

Chennai, January 29, 2026: MGM Healthcare Malar, Adyar has successfully performed a highly complex liver transplant on a two-year-old boy weighing just nine kilograms, offering new hope to a child suffering from a rare and life-threatening genetic disorder. The child was diagnosed with primary oxaluria, a condition in which the liver fails to produce key enzymes required to eliminate oxalates—harmful metabolic waste substances that accumulate in the body, leading to recurrent kidney stones and eventual kidney failure.  L-R:   Dr. Venkatesh B. S., Consultant, HPB, Abdominal Organ & Multivisceral Transplant Surgery, MGM Healthcare Malar,Adyar, Patient's Family, Dr. Anil Vaidya, MD, Chair & Director, Institute of Multivisceral & Abdominal Organ Transplant, MGM Healthcare Malar,Adyar, Dr. Dinesh Babu,  Senior Consultant, Anaesthesiology, MGM Healthcare Malar,Adyar, and  Mr.Venugopal Bhat, Chief Operating Officer, MGM Healthcare Malar, Adyar The child was...

Chennai | January 2026: DAC Developers, a fast-growing construction company recognised for quality execution and customer-centric development, has announced legendary composer and global music icon A.R. Rahman as its brand ambassador. The announcement was made on 28 January 2026 and coincided with the launch of nearly 1,000 new homes across five prime locations in Chennai—Kattupakkam (Porur), Sunguvarchatram (Chennai–Bangalore Highway), Kumananchavadi (near Porur Ramachandra), Sholinganallur, and Siruseri on OMR—at a special event attended by the Maestro himself. (R) S. Sathish Kumar, Managing Director, DAC Developers with  legendary composer and global music icon A.R. Rahman The association marks a significant milestone for DAC Developers as it strengthens its positioning as a modern, trustworthy, and globally inspired real estate brand, reaffirming its commitment to innovation, integrity, and world-class living standards. Press meet Youtube Video link 👇  Speaking on the par...

Chennai | January 29, 2026: India’s premium leather industry is set to take centre stage as the Indian Finished Leather Manufacturers and Exporters Association (IFLMEA) hosts its much-anticipated Leather Fashion Show on February 1, 2026, followed by a Brand Symposium on February 2, 2026, in Chennai. The twin events aim to spotlight the depth, design capability and global competitiveness of India’s expanding leather sector, while fostering stronger partnerships between manufacturers, global buying houses and domestic retailers. Announcing the event, Mr. Ateequr Rahman, Chairman, IFLMEA, said the Leather Fashion Show has emerged as a vital platform for presenting India’s design evolution and manufacturing excellence to the world. “The Fashion Show focuses the leather industry’s attention on the latest expressions of style and design. It provides global brands and international buying houses an opportunity to witness the exceptional quality and innovation emerging from India’s leather sec...

Chennai: Guided by the theme ‘Simply Penang’, the Penang Convention & Exhibition Bureau (PCEB) is leading the 9th edition of the Penang Roadshow to India 2026, reaffirming Penang’s long-standing commitment to the Indian market while strengthening bilateral ties in tourism and business events. (L to R) Ashwin Gunasekeran, CEO, Penang Convention & Exhibition Bureau (PCEB), The Honorable Wong Hon Wai, Penang State Executive Councillor for Tourism and Creative Economy; Shahrim Tan, Deputy Director, Tourism Malaysia, Chennai  Held from 19 to 27 January 2026, the roadshow spans four major Indian cities—Mumbai, New Delhi, Kochi and Chennai—and engages over 800 qualified buyers along with more than 100 media representatives. The multi-city programme connects Penang directly with key decision-makers across the leisure, corporate, incentive and meetings segments, reinforcing its positioning as a preferred destination for both tourism and business events. Press meet Youtube Video link...