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CHENNAI, MARCH 22, 2026: Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL), India’s largest hospitality company, continues to strengthen its sustainability and social impact initiatives through Paathya, its ESG+ framework. In Photo: Dr. S. Armstrong Vice-Chancellor Convener Committee, University of Madras, Megalina Iden, DC Traffic - East and Ian Dubier, Area Director Operations for Tamil Nadu and General Manager of Taj Coromandel, flagging off IHCL's Bharat EkSaath Walkathon at University of Madras in Chennai. Commemorating four years of Paathya, IHCL reinforced its commitment to responsible tourism with the Bharat EkSaath Walkathon – Tamil Nadu edition. The inclusive 3-kilometre walk brought together associates, their families, local partners, vendors, and community members. Held simultaneously across 14 countries in over 200 locations, the initiative also served a philanthropic purpose, with funds raised supporting the Taj Public Service Welfare Trust (TPSWT), reflecting IHCL’s strong approa...

Chennai, March 22, 2026: The 40th Prof. M. Viswanathan Gold Medal Oration was held at M.V. Diabetes and the Prof. M. Viswanathan Diabetes Research Centre in Royapuram, Chennai, bringing together leading experts, policymakers, and healthcare professionals to emphasize the critical role of collaboration between government and healthcare systems in addressing the growing diabetes burden. (L to R) Dr. A.V. Anoop, Managing Director of AVA Group of Companies;  Dr. Ashok Kumar Das, Dean (Academics) and Emeritus Professor at Mahatma Gandhi Medical College and Research Institute, Puducherry;  Dr. Vijay Viswanathan, Chief Physician at M.V. Diabetes and the Prof. M. Viswanathan Diabetes Research Centre and Immediate Past President of RSSDI;  Murali K, Director of the Central Footwear Training Institute (CFTI), Chennai Dr. A.V. Anoop, Managing Director of AVA Group of Companies, was conferred the MVCON Lifetime Achievement Award in recognition of his pioneering efforts in integrating...