Chennai, January 2026: At a time when digital distraction increasingly competes with sustained reading, Dr V. Iraianbu, IAS (Retd.), offered a compelling defence of books, self-reflection and intellectual discipline in a lecture delivered as part of the Chennai International Book Fair (CIBF) 2026. Speaking at Chevalier T. Thomas Elizabeth College …

As the sun rises over golden fields and the air fills with gratitude, Pongal arrives as a celebration of abundance, togetherness, and tradition. This harvest festival, Waterside invites guests to pause, gather, and savor the season with “Pongalo Pongal! – The Harvest Feast”, a specially curated Pongal Lunch Buffet on 14th January2026. The festive journey begins with the cooling …

Kattankulathur, 06 January 2026: SRM Institute of Science and Technology (SRMIST) organised a world record attempt to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the national song “Vande Mataram.” The initiative was carried out in alignment with the vision of the Hon’ble Prime Minister of India and under the guidance of the …

Chennai, January 6, 2026: Doctors at MGM Cancer Institute have successfully treated a 41-year-old male smoker with advanced tongue cancer (squamous cell carcinoma), a condition previously considered inoperable at several hospitals as the tumour, measuring approximately 5 × 3 cm with significant vertical extension, had spread across the entire anterior …

Day 1 of racing at the SDAT ASAF International Youth SailingChampionship 2026 and the 11th India International Regatta delivered a full and satisfying day on the water, with three races successfully completed across all classes under steady and challenging Chennai conditions. Wind speeds remained remarkably consistent throughout the day, averaging around 18 knots, creating ideal racing conditions forthe Optimist, ILCA 4, and International 420 fleets, while presenting a sterner test for the high-performance 29er and iQFOiL classes, where boat speeds and handling …

CHENNAI: Grace Food Courts Pvt. Ltd. (GFCPL) has made a decisive move in Chennai’s competitive Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) market with the launch of its new flagship Chicking outlet at Shanti Colony, Anna Nagar, signaling a strategic shift toward consolidation-led growth in South India. The opening marks GFCPL’s first major …

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, 2025: Madha Medical College and Research Institute (MMCRI) has proudly announced the installation of the advanced Acuson Origin ultrasound system powered by artificial intelligence at its facility, marking it as the first medical institution in South India to adopt this innovative technology. The Acuson Origin by Siemens …

India –Intelligent power management company Eaton today announced the appointment of Binod Muni as Managing Director of Eaton’s Electrical business in India, effective Jan. 1, 2026. Binod succeeds Syed Sajjadh Ali, who retired on Dec. 31, 2025, after a remarkable 17-year tenure marked by significant contributions to shaping and strengthening Eaton’s …

The SDAT ASAF International Youth Sailing Championship 2026 and the 11th India International Regatta (IIR) were formally inaugurated this evening at the Timber Pond, Chennai Port, marking the ceremonial commencement of one of India’s premier international sailing events. The championship is being hosted by the TamilNadu Sailing Association (TNSA) with …

United Way Bengaluru’s flagship water stewardship initiative, One Billion Drops (OBD), has been honoured with the SABERA Awards 2025 in the Environment & Consumptioncategory, reaffirming its leadership in driving sustainable water conservation through collective action. The SABERA Awards, recognised as South Asia’s most credible awards for brand-building, reputation management, and purpose-led communication, celebrate initiatives …