CHENNAI PRESS NEWS

Chennai, India: Kathir Vinaayak, a young and dynamic talent from Chennai, has brought immense pride to India and Tamil Nadu by winning the prestigious Mister of the Globe 2026 international men’s pageant. Representing the nation on the global stage, he secured the top title, marking a significant milestone for the country. Kathir’s journey to international success began in 2025 when he won the Man of Tamilnadu pageant organised by the Tamilnadu Models Association. Following this achievement, he was officially selected by Iconic Entertainment to represent India at the global competition. Press meet Youtube Video link 👇  Held in the Philippines, the 10-day pageant witnessed participation from more than 15 countries. Competing against accomplished contestants from across the world, Kathir excelled in every segment to ultimately claim the championship crown. The competition featured multiple rounds, including Art, Culture, Fitness, and Question & Answer segments. Kathir delivered ...

Chennai, 3rd March 2026: SWITCH Mobility, a global leader in electric buses and light commercial vehicles and part of the Hinduja Group, flagged off 145 SWITCH EiV12 Low Floor electric buses from the Central Bus Depot in Chennai. The rollout includes 100 AC and 45 Non-AC city buses, marking a major step in strengthening sustainable public transport infrastructure in Tamil Nadu. The flag-off ceremony was led by Udhayanidhi Stalin, Hon’ble Deputy Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, in the presence of S. S. Sivasankar, Hon’ble Minister for Transport. The initiative reinforces the state’s commitment to promoting zero-emission mobility and disabled-friendly public transport systems in alignment with national sustainability goals. Manufactured at SWITCH’s advanced facility in Tamil Nadu, the EiV12 Low Floor bus reflects the company’s “Make in India for the World” vision, combining global technology with Indian manufacturing excellence. Designed for accessibility and safety, the ultra-low floor bus...

Chennai, March 2, 2026: Kauvery Group of Hospitals has launched dedicated GI Bleed Centres across all its hospitals in Tamil Nadu, expanding the initiative to its Karnataka units as well. With 12 centres operational across the two states, the move aims to provide timely evaluation, coordinated care, and comprehensive management of gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding — a potentially life-threatening medical emergency involving internal bleeding within the digestive tract. ( L-R) Dr T K Anand  (Senior Consultant  Medical  Gastroenterology & Interventional  Endoscopist),  Dr. S. Vadivel  Kumaran  (Senior Consultant, Medical Gastroenterology),  Dr Pandurangan Basumani  (Senior Consultant Interventional Gastroenterologist & Director, Kauvery Institute of Digestive Sciences),  Dr Aravindan Selvaraj  (Co-founder and Executive Director, Kauvery Group of Hospitals),  Dr Iyappan Ponnuswamy  (Medical Director, Kauvery Hospital, Ch...