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  Sony Pictures Networks India (SPNI) launches Sony VIZHA, a new Tamil entertainment ecosystem built around the philosophy “Ithu Namma Vibe.” Rooted in the richness of Tamil culture and attuned to its evolving identity, Sony VIZHA brings together refreshing storytelling, marquee talent and globally acclaimed formats adapted for Tamil audiences. Marking SPNI’s foray into a vibrant and distinctive entertainment landscape, Sony VIZHA is now available across leading Cable and DTH platforms, supported by a strong network of Local Cable Operators (LCOs), expanding its reach and bringing diverse entertainment offerings closer to Tamil-speaking households across India.   Through a diverse entertainment offering spanning fiction, reality, music, comedy, movies, and more, Sony VIZHA seeks to create a compelling destination that reflects the aspirations, sensibilities and contemporary cultural expression of Tamil audiences while remaining deeply connected to the language, traditions and ...

  Lava International Limited Lava International, India’s leading homegrown smartphone brand, unveiled its all-new Aura series, crafted to offer a premium experience to consumers with a flair for style and modernity. Designed exclusively for the offline market, the series debuts with the Aura Curve 5G. Powered by a MediaTek processor and Lava’s in-house Vayu AI, the device is a wholesome package featuring a vegan leather back, an immersive curved AMOLED display, a rear mini screen and a 6000mAh battery. The Aura Curve 5G will be priced at INR 23,999 and is available through Lava’s offline retail network across India. Commenting on the launch,"Mr. Sumit Singh, Senior Vice President and Head of Product, Lava International Limited, said, “The Aura series is designed for our offline consumers who seek an ultra-premium experience at affordable price-points. The new Curve 5G comes packed with Lava’s Vayu AI, a MediaTek processor, a 6000 mAh battery, a rear mini screen and a leather fin...

HCLTech, a leading global technology company, announced the launch of its AI-powered Verification and Validation (V&V) offering, powered by NVIDIA’s simulation stack, agentic capabilities and open model strategy. Designed for automotive vehicle manufacturers and Tier 1 suppliers, the offering combines agentic AI, physical AI-powered simulation and intelligent orchestration to help automate elements of vehicle software validation workflows and accelerate releases. As modern vehicles become increasingly software-defined, technological complexity, over-the-air updates and evolving regulatory frameworks are placing greater demands on the verification and validation processes. Automotive organizations face challenges of fragmented tool chains, manual workflows and labor-intensive compliance processes, creating a bottleneck between software development and release.   As part of HCLTech's Industry AI solutions portfolio, this V&V offering for Auto leverages a simulation-first ...

Dr. GSK Velu, Honorary Consul of the Republic of Estonia in Chennai, and his wife, Mrs. Subha Velu, celebrate Navaratri with a traditional Golu display at their residence in Chennai. Themed around Ashtalakshmi, the display honours the eight forms of Goddess Lakshmi, symbolising wealth, knowledge, strength, victory, progeny, courage, agriculture and prosperity. The celebration reflects the significance of Indian traditions and devotion, seeking the blessings of the Goddess for prosperity, happiness and well-being.

The Storage Solutions business of Godrej Enterprises Group (GEG) will showcase its advanced Mobile Pallet Racking and Shuttle Pallet Racking systems at Booth B12 during the Intralogistics & Warehousing Expo 2026, being held from October 15-17 at Chennai Trade Centre. Designed to help businesses maximise warehouse capacity, improve operational efficiency, and optimise space utilisation, these high-density storage solutions address the growing need for smarter warehousing infrastructure as India strengthens its manufacturing and logistics ecosystem. Through its advanced storage and intralogistics solutions, GEG is helping businesses build future-ready supply chains that support industrial growth, supply chain resilience, and economic competitiveness. India's warehousing landscape is undergoing a significant transformation, driven by the continued expansion of manufacturing, e-commerce, retail, and logistics sectors. With warehousing stock projected to reach 850 million sq. ft. ...

Chennai is in the middle of a crowded fever season. According to the Tamil Nadu Health Department, the state has recorded 21,655 dengue cases between January 1 and October 7 this year. The Directorate of Public Health and Preventive Medicine has intensified source reduction, vector control and environmental sanitation measures across the state in view of the prevailing trend of fever cases. Dengue is only part of the picture. Scrub typhus, a bacterial infection spread by mite larvae in grass and bushes rather than mosquitoes, has also been reported, with 4,619 cases across Tamil Nadu since January, according to the Directorate of Public Health, and 173 cases in Chennai this year, according to the Greater Chennai Corporation. Viral fevers and respiratory infections are also being reported. With early symptoms looking alike, delay is the biggest risk. Many of these infections, including scrub typhus, can be treated effectively when diagnosed early, which makes timely consultation mor...