CHENNAI PRESS NEWS

Chennai/New Delhi, February 19, 2026: Philips, a global leader in health technology, and Apollo Hospitals, one of India’s most trusted healthcare providers, have signed a non-exclusive Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore potential initiatives aimed at strengthening stroke care and structural heart disease management across the country. Any specific projects under the collaboration will be subject to definitive agreements and necessary approvals. Under the MoU, the two organisations intend to enhance technology-enabled care pathways grounded in real-world clinical practice. By combining Philips’ advanced imaging and image-guided therapy capabilities with Apollo’s clinical expertise, the collaboration seeks to support integrated decision-making across diagnosis and intervention—particularly in complex, time-sensitive scenarios. The partnership comes at a critical time for India’s healthcare system. According to The Lancet Neurology, India recorded over 1.25 million new stroke ca...

Chennai, February 19, 2026: Marking a significant milestone in India’s sleep care landscape, SIMS Hospital has inaugurated the Integrated Sleep Institute, the country’s first fully coordinated, multidisciplinary centre dedicated exclusively to sleep health. Designed to address the fragmented nature of conventional sleep treatment, the institute brings together 10 medical specialties under a single, structured framework, integrating medical, surgical, diagnostic and supportive services into a seamless, evidence-based care pathway. L to R: Dr. Karthick Madesh Ratnavelu, Director and Senior Consultant, ENT, Head & Neck Surgeon, Dr. Balaji, Director of Medical Science, Ms. Aishwarya Rajesh, Indian Actress, Dr. Ravi Pachamuthu, Chairman of SRM Group, Dr. Raju Sivaswamy, Vice President, SIMS Hospitals, Chennai The institute was inaugurated by actress Aishwarya Rajesh, who starred in the Tamil film DeAr, which explored the impact of snoring on relationships. Ravi Pachamuthu, Chairman of S...

Chennai, February 18, 2026: In a remarkable medical breakthrough, Dr Agarwals Eye Hospital has restored vision to a 44-year-old gynaecologist from Mumbai who had become completely blind in both eyes following nearly a decade of progressive vision loss due to severe glaucoma and multiple refractory intraocular pathologies. (L to R) Dr Manoj Khatri, Clinical Lead and Head, Department of Vitreo Retina;  Dr Soosan Jacob, Director and Chief – Dr Agarwal’s Refractive and Cornea Foundation (DARCF);  Dr Soundari S, Regional Head – Clinical Services, Chennai In what is described as a first-of-its-kind surgical intervention globally, the hospital’s surgical team performed an advanced 5F-ISHF intraocular lens (IOL) implantation technique to address the patient’s highly complex ocular condition. The procedure involved removing a malpositioned artificial intraocular lens in her left eye, performing optical penetrating keratoplasty (OPK), applying the novel 5F scleral fixation technique, an...

சென்னை, 17 பிப்ரவரி 2026: தமிழ்நாடு அரசு ஊழியர் சங்கம் சார்பில், 17.02.2026 (செவ்வாய்க்கிழமை) காலை 11 மணியளவில் சென்னை சிவானந்தா சாலையில் அண்ணா கலையரங்கம் அருகே “உரிமை முழக்க தர்ணா போராட்டம்” நடைபெற்றது. மாநிலத் தலைவர் எஸ். ரமேஷ் மற்றும் பொதுச்செயலாளர் இரா. பாலசுப்ரமணியன் தலைமையில் இந்தப் போராட்டம் முன்னெடுக்கப்பட்டது. திமுக தனது தேர்தல் அறிக்கையில் அறிவித்திருந்த பழைய ஓய்வூதியத் திட்டம் (OPS) இதுவரை நடைமுறைக்கு வராத நிலையில், தமிழக அரசு அறிவித்துள்ள உறுதி அளிக்கப்பட்ட ஓய்வூதியத் திட்டத்தை (TAPS) சங்கம் ஏற்க முடியாது எனத் தெரிவித்தது. மேலும், பழைய ஓய்வூதியத் திட்டத்தை உடனடியாக அமல்படுத்த வேண்டும் என்பதையும் உள்ளடக்கிய 21 அம்ச கோரிக்கைகளை வலியுறுத்தி போராட்டம் நடைபெற்றது. Press meet Youtube Video link 👇  முக்கிய கோரிக்கைகள்: தமிழக அரசு அறிவித்துள்ள TAPS திட்டத்தை ரத்து செய்து OPS திட்டத்தை உடனடியாக அமல்படுத்த வேண்டும். பணிக்கொடை மற்றும் குடும்ப ஓய்வூதியம் வழங்க வேண்டும். தேர்தல் வாக்குறுதி எண் 187 படி 3.50 லட்சம் காலிப் பணியிடங்களை காலமுறை ஊதியத்தில் நிரப்ப வேண்டும். கருணை அடிப்படை...

Chennai, February 10, 2026: New Balance, the global brand celebrated for its craftsmanship and innovation, has strengthened its presence in Tamil Nadu with the launch of its second store in Chennai at Express Avenue Mall. The new opening marks a significant milestone in the brand’s India growth journey, reinforcing its commitment to creating authentic retail spaces rooted in movement, culture, and design. The launch event brought together Chennai’s leading voices from culture, fashion, and fitness to experience New Balance’s evolving retail vision—one that goes beyond traditional shopping to create an environment where performance and lifestyle seamlessly coexist. Actress Malavika Mohanan joined the celebration, adding to a vibrant moment that reflected the city’s dynamic cultural energy. The store curates a comprehensive range of offerings—from everyday essentials to design-forward icons—bringing together heritage craftsmanship and modern innovation under one roof. The excitement cont...

Chennai, 16th February 2026: Phoenix Marketcity Chennai, the city’s premier lifestyle destination for shopping, dining, and immersive experiences, marked Valentine’s Day with a thoughtfully curated author-led session at CROSSWORD, one of India’s most loved bookstores. The event featured acclaimed writer and illustrator Sharanya Manivannan, offering attendees an intimate and engaging literary experience that transformed the day into a meaningful celebration of storytelling and connection. Sharanya Manivannan-  acclaimed writer and illustrator  Author of seven books spanning fiction, poetry, and children’s literature, Sharanya Manivannan is widely recognised for her evocative narratives. Her notable works include Incantations Over Water and the South Asia Laadli Award-winning The High Priestess Never Marries. During the session, she captivated the audience with curated readings and candid conversations that explored themes of love, identity, longing, and self-discovery—moving be...

Chennai, February 16, 2026: IIFL Finance Limited, one of India’s leading non-banking financial companies (NBFCs), has announced the launch of a public issue of secured redeemable non-convertible debentures (NCDs), opening on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. The base issue size is ₹500 crore, with a green-shoe option to retain oversubscription up to ₹1,500 crore, aggregating to a total of ₹2,000 crore. The proceeds from the issue will be utilized for business growth and capital augmentation. (L to R) S.Hariharan, Director, IIFL Capital; T.G.Karthik, Zonal Head, IIFL Finance The NCDs offer an effective yield of up to 9% per annum, with tenure options of 24 months, 36 months, and 60 months. Investors can choose from multiple interest payment options, including monthly, annual, and cumulative (payable at maturity). The proposed issue has been rated CRISIL AA/Stable by CRISIL Ratings and BWR AA+ (Stable) by Brickwork Ratings, indicating a high degree of safety regarding timely servicing of finan...