CHENNAI PRESS NEWS

Connecting to the source of the food through the “ Good Food Movement ” and celebrating the journey of “Farm To Table” concept, the brand witnessed an astonishing turnaround of XX consumers at the farm Chennai, 14 October 2023: After the remarkable response to the World Food Day celebration last  year, Akshayakalpa Organic organised the second edition of ‘Forgotten Foods – Let’s rediscover the roots’ - a specially-curated , fully immersive hands-on experience of food, nutrition and nature for the occasion of World Food Day at the Pooriyambakkam Farm in Chennai on 14th October 2023. The event saw a footfall of about 100 individuals, coming from different walks of life including families and organic food enthusiasts. Youtube video link 👇  “Food plays a significant role in our daily lives, and it is easy to overlook the essential contribution of our farmers who provide us with this vital sustenance. Therefore, we are honouring and celebrating our farmers on this World Food Day,”...

Chennai, Oct 15, 2023: Grand by GRT Chennai presents a 10-day Gujarati Food Festival that will take you on a gastronomic tour particularly to the Ahmedabad region of Gujarat. This Gujarati Food festival is on from Sunday 15th to Tuesday 24th October23 and the curator is award winning home Chef Parul Bhatt. Festival youtube video link 👇  Entrepreneur and Author of a cookbook Parul Bhatt will take you on a  Gastronomical journey to Gujarat through  a wide range of authentic Gujarati  dishes and make you  cherish the memories for long. Specialised in authentic Gujarati Cuisine, she has taken inspiration from the dishes she savoured during childhood. Over 35 unique dishes ranging from Komal – Yogurt and coconut milk based spicy drink.  Panki – a delicate & unique, rice flour-based crepe pan seared in Banana leaf. Bajara Dhebra, Dakor na Gota, Undhiyu, to Surat Ghari. Sutarfeni and more.  Gujaratis love snacking and we are fond of dry snacks. So...

Thiru Udhayanidhi Stalin, Minister for Youth Welfare and Sports Development of Tamil Nadu graced the event as Chief guest Chennai, October 15, 2023:  HCL, a globally renowned conglomerate, concluded HCL Cyclothon today with over 1100 cycling (956 men and 169 women) enthusiasts taking to the city’s roads. Held in collaboration with the Sports Development Authority of Tamil Nadu and the Government of Tamil Nadu, and under the patronage of the Cycling Federation of India, the event drew participants in both the Professional and Amateur categories, making it a resounding success.  Youtube video link 👇  The winners were felicitated by Thiru Udhayanidhi Stalin, Minister for Youth Welfare and Sports Development of Tamil Nadu. Also, present at the occasion were Mr. Sundar Mahalingam , President, Strategy at HCL Corporation and Mr. Maninder Pal Singh , Secretary General at Cycle Federation of India. HCL Cyclothon featured an exciting prize purse of INR 30 Lakhs which was awarde...

Chennai, 14th October 2023: – Athulya Senior Care is proud to partner with and participate in the Palliative Care Walkathon 2023, organized by Rotary International District - 3232. Over 40 dedicated nurses from Athulya Senior Care participated in this event to raise awareness about the importance of palliative care for seniors. The Walkathon, themed "Comfort for Dignity Life: Step by Step, Together We Care," took place on 14th October 2023 in the early hours of the morning from 5:30am to 7:30am. The event flagged off at Besant Avenue, 4th Street near Olcott School, and concluded at Aavin Booth. Youtube video link 👇  Palliative care is a crucial aspect of providing comfort, dignity, and peace during the last stages of life for seniors. Athulya Senior Care aims to create hope in the world by actively contributing to this noble cause. The participating nurses not only walked the path but also shared valuable insights about palliative care and its significance in providing a pea...

India’s VKC forays into EBOs with first ‘My VKC’ store in Chennai Chennai, October 13, 2023: VKC Group, one of India’s leading footwear manufacturers , has ventured into the Exclusive Brand Outlets (EBOs) landscape with its first store in Red Hills, Chennai. The exclusive stores will be known as 'My VKC' across the country. The inaugural My VKC outlet was unveiled by Mr. VKC Mammed Koya, Chairman, VKC Group. Press meet youtube video link 👇  With a deeply rooted traditional distribution network model, the company aims to pioneer a new era of accessibility and style. This significant move is aimed at fortifying the traditional model, in which its many brands are sold through multi-brand outlets, while bolstering presence in less covered areas through My VKC stores. Commenting on the pivotal move of the company, Mr. VKC Razak, Managing Director of VKC Group , said: 'We are extremely pleased to embark on a new journey with exclusive outlets while strengthening our traditional...

Indian cold chain market expected to reach INR 3.8 Lakh Crores by 2028, exhibiting a CAGR of 13% from 2023 to 2028 REFCOLD India 2023: An Optimal Spotlight on India's INR 4.3 Trillion Cold Chain Potential and Food Waste Solutions More than 10,000 visitors, over 200 exhibitors, notable speakers and industry giants gather at REFCOLD India 2023 to drive innovation and transform Supply Chains. The 6th Edition of REFCOLD India 2023 commenced at Chennai Trade Centre unveiling INR 4.3 trillion Indian Cold chain market Advancements in Refrigeration Technology revolutionize India's Cold Chain Sector and Combat Food Waste. Chennai, October 12th, 2023: REFCOLD India, 2023, South Asia's leading exhibition and conference dedicated to refrigeration and cold-chain technologies, commenced today at the Chennai Trade Centre, Chennai. Organised in collaboration between the Indian Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air Conditioning Engineers (ISHRAE) and Informa Markets, REFCOLD India 2023...

"Education is not about rote learning, it’s about questioning." Chennai, 12th October 2023: “A lot of people, like me, are in the middle of the political spectrum; and I am a liberal”, said, noted public intellectual, author, and commentator, Gurcharan Das, sharing his thoughts on the Southern Rising Summit at ABP Network’s “The Southern Rising” Summit . “Being a liberal, you are on a lonely road, as there’s no one to vote for.”  Speaking on the session, "In Search of Freedom: The Personal and Political," Gurcharan Das elaborated upon the history of India in his lifetime. “The big change is that we were economically challenged for the first 40 years,” he remarked. “The nation was shackled for a period of 40 years, and as the world witnessed Japan's rise, it was imperative that decisive action be taken at that time”. Inking his sign on the book👇 (video) On education system, Gurcharan Das said today “Even today 80% of Indians do not have access to quality educati...