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Chennai: Ooruni Foundation, a non-profit and non-governmental organization committed to advancing the three pillars of human development — Education, Environment, and Equal Opportunities — organized its flagship event Freedom Carnival 2026 at Vels University, Pallavaram. The event commenced with a welcome address by Mr. Arumugam, Managing Trustee of Ooruni Foundation, followed by the inaugural address by Dr. Rathinavel Rajan, Founder and Trustee of Ooruni Foundation, who emphasized the importance of creating an inclusive society where every child is given the opportunity to express their abilities and participate with dignity. The vibrant celebration brought together over 1,000 children with special needs from 35 schools, along with their parents, special educators, and more than 200 volunteers from corporates and institutions, creating a powerful platform for inclusion, joy, and community engagement. The programme was coordinated by the office bearers of the Foundation, including Trea...

Chennai, March 7, 2026: Dr. Mohan’s Diabetes Specialities Centre, one of Asia’s largest and most respected diabetes care networks, has launched its Genomic Lifestyle Counselling (GLC) program, an innovative initiative that integrates genetic insights with personalized lifestyle interventions to support the prevention and management of metabolic diseases. (L to R) Dr. V. Mohan, Chairman;  Dr. R. M. Anjana, Managing Director;  Dr. Geeta Dharmatti, Nutrigenomic Counsellor Speaking at the launch, Dr. V. Mohan, Chairman, said healthcare is rapidly shifting from a generalized approach to precision-based care. He noted that advances in genomic science now enable clinicians to understand an individual’s susceptibility to conditions such as Type 2 diabetes, obesity, and cardiovascular disease, allowing interventions to be tailored with greater accuracy and improving long-term health outcomes. Press meet Youtube Video link 👇  Highlighting the growing burden of diabetes and obesity...