CHENNAI PLUS

Swiggy, India’s pioneering on-demand convenience platform, hosted the EV Mobility Conclave, themed “Powering the last mile”, in the presence of Hon’ble Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways, Shri Nitin Gadkari. The event brought together EV manufacturers, charging and battery-swapping providers, rental and fleet partners, financiers and delivery partners to discuss how electric two-wheelers can become a practical and affordable choice for last-mile delivery. At the event Swiggy launched battery swapping stations at its Instamart pods across 25 locations, developed together with ecosystem partners. Swiggy is also bringing EV rentals to its Instamart pods, so that delivery partners can pick up a vehicle at the same place where they collect their orders. Sriharsha Majety, Co-founder and Group CEO, Swiggy, said, “Every order has a person behind it, and the last mile is that person. Our delivery partners are at the heart of everything we do, and our vision is to make their work ...

Ahead of Dhanteras, Instamart, India’s pioneering quick commerce platform, through its sellers, has partnered with Kalyan Jewellers to make the jeweller’s gold coin collection available to customers. The collection includes 0.1-gram gold coins, making gold ownership more accessible to customers and allowing them to mark the festive occasion with a meaningful purchase. Customers who shop for gold coins from Kalyan Jewellers on Instamart can also get a little extra with their purchase. From November 1 to 6, the first 1,000 customers across India each day who buy a Kalyan Jewellers gold coin* on Instamart will receive a free 1 gm silver coin. Additionally, every Kalyan Jewellers gold coin purchase will entitle customers to a free digital discount voucher worth a 5 gm silver coin* *T&C apply. This offer is valid until December 31, 2026, and can be redeemed across Kalyan Jewellers stores pan-India. The partnership aims to give customers a convenient way to shop for precious metals ahe...

Nephrocare Health Services Limited announced its financial results for the second quarter and half year ended 30th September 2026. The company reported H1FY27 revenue of ₹585.2 crore, up 23.6% YoY, while Adjusted EBITDA grew 15.3% YoY to ₹134.4 crore and Adjusted PAT increased 34.7% YoY to ₹76.1 crore. During H1FY27, treatments grew 12.6% YoY to 21.01 lakh, while revenue per treatment increased 9.7% YoY to ₹2,785. NephroPlus also expanded its network to 570 clinics across six countries, with its entry into Kazakhstan through the acquisition of two clinics in Almaty. The company’s international business now contributes approximately 47% of revenue.

While ghee is a staple in Indian kitchens, the regional traditions behind it remain lesser known. Uthukuli, a town in Tamil Nadu, carries a generations-old butter-making heritage shaped by its farming communities and traditional dairy practices. This Diwali, Aashirvaad, a trusted name in Indian kitchens, brings this lesser-known legacy into the spotlight with the launch of Aashirvaad Pure Cow Ghee made with Butter from Uthukuli . The launch seeks to connect more consumers with the story behind this traditional ingredient, bringing Uthukuli’s rich dairy heritage to households across Tamil Nadu. Made with butter sourced from Uthukuli, the new ghee aims to connect consumers with the origins of an ingredient they use every day, with the assurance of a brand they already trust. For the farming communities of Uthukuli, dairy is more than a livelihood. It is a way of life built on daily routines, the care of cattle and practices passed down through generations. Over time, this close bond ...

In celebration of the forthcoming Diwali festival, the Lions Club of Perambur generously distributed beautiful sarees to the sanitary workers of Chennai Corporation. On November 4, 2026, high-quality sarees were presented to 30 dedicated sanitary workers as a gesture of love and appreciation at Padikuppam Road, Ward 90.  Sheeja, the founder of the Yora Dora Foundation, played an instrumental role in ensuring that the event was successful, joyful, and memorable. She extended her heartfelt wishes for a happy Diwali to all.

Anglo-Indian Suburban Front held a significant press conference in Perambur on October 31, 2026. During this meeting, Dr. A. Roy Rozario, Founder and President of the Anglo-Indian Suburban Front, addressed several pressing issues faced by the Anglo-Indian community. One key concern highlighted was the urgent need for the restoration of a reserved seat for Anglo-Indian students in government engineering colleges in Tamil Nadu.     As there is no case pending at present in any Court, the Tamil Nadu State Government is free to restore the Reservations, added Dr.A.Roy Rozario Dr. A. Roy Rozario, who is also the National President of the Anglo-Indians Welfare Federation of India for Anglo-Indians of 7 States had also discussed the classification of the Anglo-Indian community under the Other Backward Classes (OBC) category in Tamil Nadu, emphasizing that this was a step similar to what Kerala adopted in 1993. This classification is supported by the findings of the September 2...