CHENNAI PRESS NEWS

Chennai: The Radiant Wellness Conclave 2025 marked its tenth year with a thought-provoking gathering of changemakers from across India. Held on August 9 at Taj Coromandel, Chennai, the Conclave featured a wide range of voices spanning public life, media, medicine, cinema, education, politics and environmental activism. Conceptualised and curated by Dr. Renuka David , the Conclave explored wellness through nine dimensions like physical, intellectual, social, technology, financial, environmental, emotional, occupational and health; urging attendees to view well-being not just as an individual pursuit, but as a collective responsibility. (L to R)  Dr. Shashi Tharoor;  Shabana Azmi;  Dr. Renuka David This milestone edition also featured the T.H.E. Awards 2025, honouring excellence in the fields of Technology, Healthcare and the Environment. One of the key moments of the evening was the presentation of the Radiant Lifetime Achievement Award to veteran actor and social activis...

Chennai, 7th August 2025: MGM Healthcare successfully performed a reduced monosegmental living donor liver transplant on a 5-month-old, 8 kg infant from Krishnagiri who was suffering from severe jaundice due to Crigler-Najjar syndrome type 1- a rare genetic condition affecting the function of the liver. After the 10-hour long surgery, the young patient recovered well and was discharged in 14 days. Crigler–Najjar syndrome affects only one in a million newborns, in which the liver is unable to break down bilirubin, a substance produced from the breakdown of red blood cells. Without a liver transplant, affected children face a very high risk of permanent neurological damage, kernicterus, liver cirrhosis and liver failure. Standard management with phototherapy often fails to control bilirubin levels, not allowing the patient to sustain for a long time. Hence transplant is the only definitive solution.  In this case, the surgery was performed by involving the reduction of the infant mot...

Chennai, 8th August 2025 : Sri Ramakrishna Hospital, a leading healthcare institution in Tamil Nadu has set a new world record for receiving the highest number of organ donation pledges in a three-month period. It received a remarkable 45,861 pledges between February and April 2025, a record officially certified by the World Records Union.  The official citation was presented to the hospital management at a special ceremony held at the ITC Grand Chola on Friday, August 8, 2025. Representatives from the World Records Union,  Ms. Alice Raynaud and Records Officer Ms. Shareefa Haneef, presented the citation to Shri. R. Sundar, Managing Trustee of SNR Sons Charitable Trust and Sri Ramakrishna Hospital.  Press meet Youtube Video link 👇  The event was graced by the presence of Tamil Nadu's Health Minister, Ma. Subramanian, and Mr. N. Gopalakrishnan, Member Secretary of the Transplant Authority of the Government of Tamil Nadu (TRANSTAN). Dr. S. Prahadeeswaran, Coordinator ...

Chennai, August 8, 2025   - In a landmark moment poised to redefine the future of work,  Impacteers, the world’s first AI-powered Business-to-Talent (B2T) platform , has officially launched from Chennai signalling India’s bold leap into the next era of human potential and intelligent workforce transformation.  Founded by German entrepreneur  Mr.   Krishna Javaji , a visionary with deep Indian roots and a global mindset, engineered by a former Apple innovator –  Dr. Bala Tanjore,  and a global strategist  - Mr. Sanjeev Korada , Impacteers isn’t just another job platform - it’s a full-stack, AI-powered ecosystem built to solve one of the most urgent challenges of our time. ( L– R)  Dr Bala Tanjore, Chief Technical Officer, Mr Krishna Javaji, Founder , Mr Sanjeev Korada, Chief Strategy Officer and Mr Manohar Javvaji, Co Founder In India, over 85% of the workforce is underemployed or mismatched in roles that don’t align with their skills or ...

Chennai, Aug 7, 2025 : Uber today announced the rollout of metro ticketing on the Chennai Metro through the Uber app, in partnership with Chennai Metro Rail Ltd (CMRL), and powered by the Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC). Starting today, Uber users in Chennai can now plan their metro journeys, purchase QR-based tickets, and access real-time transit information - all within the Uber app. This functionality has been enabled through ONDC’s interoperable network, connecting Uber with public transport infrastructure. Riders in Chennai will be able to avail a 50% discount on metro tickets through the month of August. Additionally, to facilitate a connected journey, Uber is also offering 50% off up to Rs 20 across both Uber Auto and Uber Moto for rides originating or terminating at metro stations in Chennai. This offer is also valid for the month of August. Press meet Youtube Video link 👇  This integration is part of Uber’s expansion plans for Chennai across product categories, ...

Chennai, 06 Augest, 2025:  BLive EZY, India's leading e-mobility platform, has announced its entry into Chennai with an ambitious plan to deploy 5,000 electric vehicles (EVs) in the city over the next 36 months. After a highly successful run in Bangalore with over 3,000 EVs deployed and 30+ active franchise partners, BLive EZY is now bringing its proven, profitable EV franchise model to Tamil Nadu's capital. With the sharp rise in e-commerce, quick commerce, and hyperlocal deliveries, Chennai's logistics ecosystem is ripe for a clean-tech transformation. BLive EZY's entry marks a strategic push to accelerate green deliveries and promote sustainable livelihoods across the city. Press meet Youtube Video link 👇  Franchise Model with High ROI: At the heart of BLive EZY's success lies its franchise-driven model, BLive EZY, which enables local entrepreneurs to invest in electric vehicles and earn assured monthly rentals through BLive EZY'S robust enterprise partnersh...

Chennai, August 5, 2025: In a major milestone for pediatric cardiac care in India, Apollo Children’s Hospitals, Chennai, has successfully completed over 6,000 pediatric cardiac surgeries and 10,000 pediatric cardiac interventional procedures , reinforcing its position as one of the country’s leading private pediatric cardiac programs.  Since its establishment in 2009, the Department of Cardiac Sciences at Apollo Children’s Hospitals has consistently delivered high-quality care to children with congenital and acquired heart diseases,  including some of the most complex and high-risk procedures in newborns and infants. (L to R standing) Dr P Shobana, Medical Superintendent, Apollo Children's Hospitals, Chennai; Dr Anil B G, Director of Medical Services, Apollo Hospitals, Cluster 1, Chennai; Dr Neville A G Solomon, Paediatric & Adult Congenital Cardiothoracic Surgeon, Apollo Children's Hospitals; Dr C S Muthukumaran, Paediatric & Adult Structural Cardiologist, Apollo Chil...