CHENNAI PLUS

Dr. Georgi Abraham, President and Founder Trustee of TANKER Foundation, and Former Professor & Advisor Department of Nephrology, The Madras Medical Mission was honoured with the prestigious Dhanvantari Award for Lifetime Contribution at the Conference of the Peritoneal Dialysis Society of India (PDSI 2026), held in Patna, Bihar, on September 26, 2026. The award recognises his outstanding and longstanding contributions to nephrology, kidney care, medical education and patient welfare. The occasion also marked the release of the book Management of Peritoneal Dialysis & Related Challenges, co-authored by Dr. Georgi Abraham, Dr. Narayan Prasad, Dr. Santosh Varughese, Dr. Arun Thomas E. T. and Dr. Priya Haridas Anupama, with a foreword by Dr. Ramesh Khanna. The book provides valuable insights into the management of peritoneal dialysis and addresses the challenges associated with this important treatment modality, serving as a useful resource for healthcare professionals involved...

Kauvery Hospital Radial Road has launched SAMATVA, Centre for Obesity, Metabolic Health & Lifestyle Transformation, a dedicated centre offering comprehensive and coordinated care for people with obesity and related metabolic health concerns. Dr. Tamilisai Soundararajan, former Governor of Telangana and former Lieutenant Governor of Puducherry, launched the clinic. The latest National Family Health Survey-6 (2023-24) indicates that 44.2% of women aged 15-49 in Tamil Nadu are overweight or obese , highlighting the growing burden of excess weight and its associated health risks. Against this backdrop, SAMATVA takes an integrated approach that moves beyond conventional weight-loss programmes. The centre brings together medical expertise and evidence-based lifestyle interventions to assess an individual's medical, metabolic, nutritional, physical and behavioural needs and develop a personalised care pathway accordingly. The multidisciplinary team at SAMATVA includes physicians, ...

Godrej Consumer Products Indonesia (GCPI), operating as a subsidiary of India-based Godrej Consumer Products Limited (GCPL), inaugurated the first phase of its new manufacturing facility in the Kendal Special Economic Zone, part of an IDR (Indonesian Rupiah) 500 billion (approx. INR 250 crore) investment in Kendal to strengthen the company’s manufacturing footprint in Indonesia. The investment builds on GCPI’s presence in Indonesia since 2010. Since then, the business has grown 4.5 times while brands including HIT, Stella, Mitu and NYU reach approximately 1 in 4 Indonesian households. The first phase has been developed across 2.5 hectares of GCPI’s 5.5 hectare site in Kendal and is dedicated to Household Insecticides, strengthening GCPI’s manufacturing capabilities to serve the Indonesian market and support exports.   The inauguration brought together the Ambassador of India to Indonesia, the Deputy Governor of Central Java, the Regent of Kendal and a senior representative from...

Ask any home cook what makes a meal feel complete, and paneer is rarely far from the answer. Soft, versatile and endlessly adaptable, it has quietly become one of the most trusted ingredients in Indian kitchens, vegetarian and non-vegetarian alike. Here is why it continues to earn its place on the everyday plate. It brings real protein to the table. Paneer offers good quality protein in every serving, making it an easy way to add nutrition to a meal without changing how it tastes or feels. It fits effortlessly into everyday cooking. From a quick paneer bhurji at breakfast to a rich curry at dinner, it adapts to whatever the day calls for. It works across the whole meal, not just one course.  Paneer shows up in starters, mains, snacks and even sweets, making it one of the few ingredients that spans an entire menu. It is a festive favourite too. Come celebrations or family get-togethers, paneer dishes are almost always on the table, from paneer tikka to shahi paneer. It suits growi...

A new state-of-the-art Aadhaar Seva Kendra (ASK) has commenced operations in Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu. The centre will provide residents with easier and more convenient access to Aadhaar enrolment and update services. Located at 24A, Ground Floor, Gandhi Building, Soorppanayaicken Chavadi, Cuddalore, the newly launched centre is equipped with eight fully operational Aadhaar Enrolment & Update kits and is designed to serve the growing demand for Aadhaar services in the region.  The Aadhaar Seva Kendra is managed and operated by BLS International, a leading global AI and tech-enabled services partner for governments and citizens. The centre reflects the company's ongoing commitment to strengthening digital identity infrastructure and improving last-mile service delivery across India.   Aadhaar Seva Kendra (ASK) offers a comprehensive range of services, including new Aadhaar enrolment, demographic updates such as name, address and date of birth, biometric updates, and grievanc...

NOICE, Instamart's clean-food private brand,  announced an ambitious new phase of growth, doubling its base of food entrepreneur partners and expanding its product assortment to over 500, as it deepens its commitment to building a stronger ecosystem for India's food entrepreneurs. At a partner event with over 100 food entrepreneurs, Swiggy Group CEO Sriharsha Majety and Instamart CEO Nandita Sinha unveiled NOICE's plans to expand into new categories including powdered spices, staples, cereals and dairy alternatives opening fresh opportunities for entrepreneurs and manufacturing partners to innovate and scale production to meet growing consumer demand and bring differentiated products to market. As NOICE grows its entrepreneur and product base, it is also raising the bar on quality, food safety and hygiene, prioritising manufacturing partners that meet the internationally recognised FSSC 22000 standard. To help partners get there, NOICE has launched a financing programme...