CHENNAI PRESS NEWS

With 300+ PwDs from 6 States, NAAI's South Zone Abilympics in Chennai to Drive Vocational Skills and Job Linkages Chennai, June 20 2025 - The city of Chennai is set to spotlight the power of inclusion and talent as it hosts the South Zone Regional Abilympics and Conference 2025 on June 20-21 at IIT Madras. Organised by the National Abilympic Association of India (NAAI) in collaboration with Sarthak Educational Trust , the event is expected to welcome over 300 Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) from across 6 southern states-Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Puducherry. Supported by the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPWD), Government of India, along with TPCDT and Indusind Bank, the initiative challenges conventional perceptions of disability-reframing it as a source of talent, resilience, and unrecognised potential. Under the national theme "Road to Finland 2027: Empowering Skills, Enabling Inclusion"- the event will fe...

Chennai, 19th June 2025: Apollo Children's Hospital, Chennai, today announced the launch of Tamil Nadu's first Centre of Excellence in Pediatric Orthopedics and Trauma Care . The new facility will serve as the state's premier destination for children requiring specialized orthopedic treatment, from routine sports injuries to complex congenital conditions. The centre brings together experienced pediatric orthopedic surgeons, trauma specialists, and rehabilitation teams under one roof at the hospital's Chennai campus. This development marks the hospital's over 15 years of dedicated pediatric care, responding to increasing demand from families across South India seeking expert treatment for their children's bone and joint conditions. (L to R): Dr Lokesh Sharma, Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon, Apollo Children's Hospitals; Dr R Sankar, Senior Consultant, Paediatric Orthopaedic & Spine Surgeon; Dr Ilankumaran Kaliamoorthy, CEO, Apollo Hospitals Chennai Region;...

Chennai, 19 June, 2025: India's Premier International Machine Tools Show , an UFI Approved International event, ACMEE 2025 was today inaugurated by the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, M K Stalin in the presence of the Minister for MSME, Government of Tamil Nadu, T M Anbarasan, at Chennai Trade Centre.  ACMEE 2025 focuses on exhibiting the latest, in machine tool technology with a view to helping industry, to modernize their production process, and to improve competitiveness. Investment promotion will also be in focus during the event.  Theme for ACMEE 2025, is Beyond Smart Manufacturing. Around 468 companies are participating, and will feature 120 international brands. The Expo will also concurrently feature, Automation & Robotics Technology Show,– ARTECH 2025 International Conference, on Automation and Robotics. The Finance Lounge will have major financial institutions to transact business. Buyer Seller meet with PSUs, Defence, Railways, Atomic Power Plant will be organised...

Chennai, 17th June: Nando’s, the internationally loved, flame-grilled PERi-PERi chicken restaurant is back with a second Casa (the name affectionately given to Nando’s restaurants which means “home” in Portuguese) - this time at the iconic Express Avenue Mall! The bold, fiery flavour that is taking Chennai by storm now has a second home in the heart of the city. With this new Casa, Nando’s continues its flavourful journey across India - serving up spice, soul, and unmistakable taste.  (2nd from front left) Sameer Bhasin, CEO, Nando’s India “Chennai is a city that appreciates depth - in flavour, tradition, and experience. That’s exactly what Nando’s brings to the table,” said Sameer Bhasin CEO, Nando’s India , “Chennai clearly shares our passion for flavour, fire and community, and we’re thrilled to now be part of yet another vibrant corner of this city. And Express Avenue is the perfect stage to continue our PERi-PERi story.”  Inauguration Youtube Video link 👇  All Nand...

Chennai, 16 June, 2025: WORLD TAMILS ECONOMIC FOUNDATION and MADRAS DEVELOPMENT SOCIETY, Chennai today announced the Launch of 12th WORLD TAMILS ECONOMIC CONFERENCE Washington, DC - USA. The conference will be held in Bethesda North Marriot Hotel & Conference Center, Maryland, Washington DC, USA on 3, 4, 5th October 2025.  Hon'ble Minister of Minorities Welfare & Non Resident Tamils Welfare, Govt. of Tamil Nadu S.M. NASAR launched the website & release of brochure in the presence of Dr. V.R.S.SAMPATH, President, World Tamils Economic Foundation Chairman, 12th World Tamils Economic ConferenceDr. G. VISWANATHAN, Chancellor, VIT University, Vellore Dr. Palani G. Periasamy Chairman, PGP Group of Companies, Mr. R. Veeramani, Chairman, Gem Group of Companies, Mr. A. Aboobucker, Chairman, President Group, Mr. V. Mahalingam IFS (Retd.), Former Indian Ambassador to Guyana, Mr. Veera Venugopal, Former President, Tamil Nadu Foundation, USA, Dr. D. Saravanan, Chairman Central La...

Chennai, 16th June 2025: Phoenix Marketcity and Palladium, Chennai came alive with glitz, glamour, and grandeur as they unveiled the Phoenix Shopping Festival 2025 , a spectacular three-month celebration of fashion, lifestyle, and unbeatable shopping offers. Elevating the excitement, the day also witnessed the debut of ThreadX: Fashion & Beyond, an exclusive fashion conclave designed to spotlight the creativity of emerging designers and style visionaries. The event was graced by actress Hansika Motwani , who inaugurated the Phoenix Shopping Festival and hosted the vibrant ThreadX Conclave. The festival promises shoppers an array of enticing offers, including a Flat 50% OFF on leading brands such as Boss, Tumi, Hunke Moller, Lifestyle, Avantra, Kalanikethan, Aurelia, Soch, and many more. Running from June to August, the festival will feature a lineup of events, entertainment, and shopping delights that redefine the retail experience in the city. Programme Youtube Video link 👇 ...

Chennai's Shayan Abdur Raheem Secured AIR 166, Crissto Prince Achieved AIR 234; 4 Other Students from Aakash Educational Services Limited (AESL) Also Among Top Achievers Chennai, June 15, 2025: Aakash Educational Services Limited (AESL), the national leader in test preparatory services , proudly announces that 4 of its students from Chennai have become the top scorers in the highly competitive NEET UG 2025 examination. This exceptional performance is a result of the students' commitment, academic discipline, and the world-class coaching and mentorship provided by AESL. The results were declared yesterday by the National Testing Agency (NTA). Notable students are Shayan Abdur Raheem with AIR 166, Crissto Prince with AIR 234, Sai Sriram VR with AIR 542, Samvrutha Reddy with AIR 692, Abhinav Kumar with AIR 769, V M Tribuvan with AIR 842 and amongst others. The students were enrolled in AESL's classroom program, specifically designed to help aspirants tackle NEET - one of the m...