CHENNAI PRESS NEWS

Chennai, January 29, 2026: MGM Healthcare Malar, Adyar has successfully performed a highly complex liver transplant on a two-year-old boy weighing just nine kilograms, offering new hope to a child suffering from a rare and life-threatening genetic disorder. The child was diagnosed with primary oxaluria, a condition in which the liver fails to produce key enzymes required to eliminate oxalates—harmful metabolic waste substances that accumulate in the body, leading to recurrent kidney stones and eventual kidney failure.  L-R:   Dr. Venkatesh B. S., Consultant, HPB, Abdominal Organ & Multivisceral Transplant Surgery, MGM Healthcare Malar,Adyar, Patient's Family, Dr. Anil Vaidya, MD, Chair & Director, Institute of Multivisceral & Abdominal Organ Transplant, MGM Healthcare Malar,Adyar, Dr. Dinesh Babu,  Senior Consultant, Anaesthesiology, MGM Healthcare Malar,Adyar, and  Mr.Venugopal Bhat, Chief Operating Officer, MGM Healthcare Malar, Adyar The child was...

Chennai | January 2026: DAC Developers, a fast-growing construction company recognised for quality execution and customer-centric development, has announced legendary composer and global music icon A.R. Rahman as its brand ambassador. The announcement was made on 28 January 2026 and coincided with the launch of nearly 1,000 new homes across five prime locations in Chennai—Kattupakkam (Porur), Sunguvarchatram (Chennai–Bangalore Highway), Kumananchavadi (near Porur Ramachandra), Sholinganallur, and Siruseri on OMR—at a special event attended by the Maestro himself. (R) S. Sathish Kumar, Managing Director, DAC Developers with  legendary composer and global music icon A.R. Rahman The association marks a significant milestone for DAC Developers as it strengthens its positioning as a modern, trustworthy, and globally inspired real estate brand, reaffirming its commitment to innovation, integrity, and world-class living standards. Press meet Youtube Video link 👇  Speaking on the par...

Chennai | January 29, 2026: India’s premium leather industry is set to take centre stage as the Indian Finished Leather Manufacturers and Exporters Association (IFLMEA) hosts its much-anticipated Leather Fashion Show on February 1, 2026, followed by a Brand Symposium on February 2, 2026, in Chennai. The twin events aim to spotlight the depth, design capability and global competitiveness of India’s expanding leather sector, while fostering stronger partnerships between manufacturers, global buying houses and domestic retailers. Announcing the event, Mr. Ateequr Rahman, Chairman, IFLMEA, said the Leather Fashion Show has emerged as a vital platform for presenting India’s design evolution and manufacturing excellence to the world. “The Fashion Show focuses the leather industry’s attention on the latest expressions of style and design. It provides global brands and international buying houses an opportunity to witness the exceptional quality and innovation emerging from India’s leather sec...

Chennai: Guided by the theme ‘Simply Penang’, the Penang Convention & Exhibition Bureau (PCEB) is leading the 9th edition of the Penang Roadshow to India 2026, reaffirming Penang’s long-standing commitment to the Indian market while strengthening bilateral ties in tourism and business events. (L to R) Ashwin Gunasekeran, CEO, Penang Convention & Exhibition Bureau (PCEB), The Honorable Wong Hon Wai, Penang State Executive Councillor for Tourism and Creative Economy; Shahrim Tan, Deputy Director, Tourism Malaysia, Chennai  Held from 19 to 27 January 2026, the roadshow spans four major Indian cities—Mumbai, New Delhi, Kochi and Chennai—and engages over 800 qualified buyers along with more than 100 media representatives. The multi-city programme connects Penang directly with key decision-makers across the leisure, corporate, incentive and meetings segments, reinforcing its positioning as a preferred destination for both tourism and business events. Press meet Youtube Video link...

Chennai, January 27, 2026: In a significant boost to pediatric emergency care, SI Investments & Broking Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai, along with the Rotary Club of Madras, donated a state-of-the-art Mobile Pediatric ICU Ambulance to Kanchi Kamakoti CHILDS Trust Hospital (KKCTH). Valued at Rs 31 lakhs, the advanced life support ambulance is set to play a vital role in saving the lives of critically ill newborns and children. Established in 1979, Kanchi Kamakoti CHILDS Trust Hospital is among India’s leading pediatric healthcare institutions, renowned for delivering world-class medical care at affordable costs. The hospital caters largely to underprivileged children and offers a full spectrum of services — from outpatient care to highly specialized procedures including pediatric cardiac, neurological and abdominal surgeries, dialysis, and ECMO support. Press meet Youtube Video link 👇  Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Bala Ramachandran, Head of the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, highlighted th...

Chennai | 27 January 2026: Doctors across India are sounding an alarm over the rising incidence of secondary glaucoma linked to the widespread and often unsupervised use of steroids. Commonly prescribed for allergies, skin disorders, respiratory conditions and even used as over-the-counter eye drops, steroids can significantly increase eye pressure when taken for prolonged periods—silently damaging the optic nerve and leading to irreversible blindness. India is already home to an estimated 12–13 million people living with glaucoma, accounting for nearly one-sixth of the global burden. Worldwide, glaucoma affects about 75–80 million people, a figure projected to cross 110 million by 2040. Despite being the leading cause of irreversible blindness, glaucoma remains severely underdiagnosed in India, with nearly 85–90% of cases going undetected. “The worrying trend we see is steroid-induced glaucoma, especially among patients self-medicating without medical supervision,” said Dr Soundari S,...

Chennai; January 26, 2026: Renault India, a wholly owned subsidiary of Renault Group, today unveiled the all-new Renault Duster, marking the return of an iconic nameplate that pioneered the mid-size SUV segment in India. Staying true to its rugged, adventure-first DNA, the new Duster takes a decisive leap forward with major advancements in design, powertrain technology, comfort, safety and ownership experience—areas that matter most to Indian SUV buyers. In a first-of-its-kind industry event, the new Renault Duster was revealed at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Chennai, before a crowd of over 15,000 enthusiasts, alongside members of the iconic “Gang of Dusters” community, underlining the strong emotional connect the SUV enjoys in the country. The new Duster is the first product to be unveiled under Renault Group’s International Game Plan in India, reinforcing the brand’s renewed focus on targeted investments and product expansion as part of its global growth strategy. Speaking on the occasi...