CHENNAI PRESS NEWS

Chennai, June 3, 2026: Reinforcing its long-standing association with Tamil Nadu's culture and traditions, Britannia has launched the Britannia Milk Bikis Thirukkural Challenge, an innovative initiative designed to introduce children to the timeless wisdom of the Thirukkural through an engaging and interactive learning experience. For decades, Milk Bikis has been a familiar part of childhood across Tamil Nadu. Building on that legacy, the new campaign seeks to make the teachings of the Thirukkural more accessible and appealing to today's digitally connected generation. Penned over 2,000 years ago by the revered poet-philosopher Thiruvalluvar, the Thirukkural comprises 1,330 couplets that offer enduring lessons on ethics, relationships, education, leadership and everyday living. Despite its ancient origins, its teachings continue to resonate across generations. The initiative was unveiled at Valluvar Kottam, one of Chennai's most significant cultural landmarks dedicated to T...

Chennai, June 3, 2026: In a remarkable medical achievement, MGM Healthcare Malar Hospital, Adyar, successfully treated a 76-year-old woman who suffered the rare and life-threatening combination of an acute stroke and heart attack at the same time by performing a series of advanced minimally invasive neurovascular and cardiac procedures in a single sitting. (2nd from Left) Dr.Kalpana Thai, Medical Superintendent; 76 year old Patient; Dr. Karthikeyan, Senior Consultant and Interventional Neurologist; Dr. Manohar, Senior Consultant and Interventional Cardiologist The patient, who had a history of hypertension and diabetes, was diagnosed with critical blockages in an intracranial artery within the middle cerebral artery (MCA) territory and in the carotid artery, resulting in a stroke. Further evaluation also revealed severe coronary artery disease that significantly restricted blood flow to the heart. Press conference Youtube Video link 👇  A multidisciplinary team of specialists under...

Chennai, June 3, 2026: The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) Southern Region will focus on accelerating South India’s competitiveness by fostering growth, resilience, inclusion, sustainability and trust, said P Ravichandran, Chairman, CII Southern Region and President of Danfoss India, during his maiden press conference in Chennai on Wednesday. Having assumed office as Chairman of CII Southern Region for 2026-27, Ravichandran outlined an ambitious roadmap aimed at strengthening South India’s position as a key driver of India’s economic progress. He noted that the southern states contribute nearly 32 per cent of the nation’s GDP, around 30 per cent of manufacturing Gross Value Added (GVA), and almost 40 per cent of India’s total services output. The region recorded a combined GDP of ₹57.16 lakh crore in FY25, underlining its role as one of the country’s strongest economic engines. Joining him at the press conference was Krishna Bodanapu, Executive Vice Chairman and Managing Directo...