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  ICWO – Indian Community Welfare Organisation with the support from The Mercury Phoenix Trust, UK developed Audio Album-1 title “Youth AIDS Awareness Chennai Gaana Songs”.   On 29 th  November 2022 the Audio Album title “Youth AIDS Awareness Chennai Gaana Songs” was released by  Thiru.T.N.Hariharan, I.A.S.,  Project Director, Tamilnadu State AIDS Control Society- TNSACS on 29th November 2022 at TNSACS Office, Egmore, Chennai on the eve of World AIDS Day 2022.   Thiru.T.N.Hariharan, I.A.S.,  Project Director, Tamilnadu State AIDS Control Society- TNSACS released the Poster.  The First Copy of the Poster received by Thiru. Dr.M.Janakiram , MBBS MD, Deputy Director, Tamilnadu State AIDS Control Society- TNSACS and the Second Copy of the Poster received  Thiru.S.Christy , Administrative Officer, Tamilnadu State AIDS Control Society- TNSACS and  Dr.Poonkodi , Deputy Director – STI, Tamilnadu State AIDS Control Society- TNSACS.   Speaking the occasion  Thiru.T.N.Hariharan, I.A.S.,

Komal Savla along with her 60 talented creative students of Kalakar Studio held their annual art show titled “RANG DE 2022” in an amazing beautiful manner on 27th November at C.P Art Centre, Eldams Road, Alwarpet, Chennai. The show was inaugurated by the chief guest Dr.Nithya Sridharan, Oncologist.   The entire gallery was transformed into a zone of wonderful art works. The special guest Dr.Prashanth Krishna, Executive Director, The CP Ramaswami Aiyar Foundation gave mementos and certificates to the participants in the presence of Komal Savla. In his address, Dr.Prashanth Krishna said that encouraging children’s talents creates happiness in life. The participating painters were overwhelmed with appreciation by the Chief Guest. The art show received overwhelming response from the art-lovers in the city, who were stunned by the fantastic art works on display. For more details contact Komal Savla on 9677052044 and visit www.kalakarstudio.in

Chennai, November 28 2022: Apollo Hospitals, Asia's foremost integrated healthcare services provider organised various activities to create awareness and support organ donation. Around ten donor family members were invited and felicitated as part of National Organ Donation Day awareness programme in Chennai. Staffs, nurses, donor families and public took part in programme and signed their pledge to support organ donation. Mime shows, Poster designing competition were also conducted to raise awareness on organ donation. Apollo hospitals have so far saved the lives of more than 10000 individuals through the organ transplant programme from the time of inception. Senior management and staff of the hospital took a pledge to donate their organs commemorating the national organ donation day which falls on 27 th November. Dr. Elankumaran K, Head, Liver Diseases and Transplantation Centre, Apollo Hospitals on “Transforming lives” through "Various solid organ transplantation, hig

Family Planning Association of India, Chennai Branch organised a NGO Meet on 19.11.2022 at YWCA Madras, Egmore to discuss about the impact of disaster on sexual and reproductive health of people and the roles of NGOs to help the affected people during such disasters. YWCA, ICWO, Positive Women Network and Ashraya NGOs actively participated in the meet. The NGO meet was presided over by Ms. Leelavathy, Chairperson of Family Planning Association Of India. Mr. Padmanaabhan, the Finance Advisor of the Association Welcome the Gathering and Ms. Vithya Padmini, the Executive General Secretary of YWCA Madras inaugurated the Meet. Ms Padmaselvi Branch Manager of FPAI explained through Power Point presentation, the various components of Sexual and Reproductive Health and the effects of disaster on SRH. She also explained how NGOs could help the affected population in emergencies. There after Mr. Karnan, programme Manager, Red cross society, Chennai spoke about the disasters that caused ha

The concert by Vidushi Gayathri Girish organized by Narada Gana Sabha Trust and Harikeshanjali Trust to celebrate the 145th Jayanthi of Gayaka Sikhamani Sri Harikesanallur Muthiah Bhagavathar is certainly one of the best performances of hers in recent times. The selection of rare songs in different languages was laudable.  Starting with Sri Raja Mathangi Varnam in Suddha Dhanyasi, proceeding to sing Siddhi Vinayagam in Mohana Kalyani, following it with a rare Kriti- Meenalochani in Thodi, Neethu Mahima in Hamsanandi, Vanchathona in Karnaranjani, the slokas and finally the  Mangalam in Kamavardhini Raga, Gayathri excelled in presenting everyone of them. Particular mention needs to be made about the Hamsanandi raga Alapana which was rendered beautifully with a touch of Hindustani style. She was ably supported by B.U. Ganesh Prasad on violin and Poongulam Subramanian on Mridangam whose performance enriched the quality of the entire concert.

Rapid broadband penetration has led to increased digitalization in the country over the last few years. Further catalyzing digital growth by connecting the next 500 mn digitally unconnected population of the country, India’s leading telecom operator, Vodafone Idea Limited (Vi) has planned its largest retail expansion since its brand launch.   To ramp up its retail footprint at the sub district level, Vi has rolled out 50 new format ‘Vi Shops’ across manytowns in Tamil Nadu. Small towns like Usilampatti, Illuppur, Nagapattinam, Palani, Thiruvallur, Arakkonam, Ariyalurand others will now get access to quick, efficient, face-to-face service from Vi, along with a range of differentiated products and offerings for the new age mobile users in the region.   Starting with 5 circles to deepenits retail presence,Vi has rolled out 300 new format ‘Vi Shops’ across multiple towns inTamil Nadu, Kerala, West Bengal, Maharashtra, and UP West.Vi plans to further strengthen its local presence and en

Apollo Children’s Hospital, a part of Apollo Hospitals Group, one of Asia’s largest integrated healthcare providers, launched the Apollo Paediatric Psychiatry Liaison & Education d epartment (APPLE), India’s first Paediatric Liaison Psychiatry Department in Chennai on 14th November 2022.  The department was inaugurated by B.Priyanka Pankajam IAS., Executive Director Tamil Nadu Corporation for Development of Women in the presence of Ms. Preetha Reddy, Vice Chairperson, Apollo Hospitals Group, Ms.Suneeta Reddy, Managing Director, Apollo Hospitals Group and Ms.Gouri G Kishan, Popular Cine Artist. As a part of the event Master AR Illamparuthi, Under 14 world Youth Chess Champion was honoured and felicitated for his achievements. The unique aspect of the department of ‘APPLE’ – Apollo PaediatricPychiatry Liaison & Education is the presence of a Liaison Psychiatrist in the entire treatment process of paediatric patients, who would focus on the various mind-related issues while th

Held on Sunday, 13th Nov 2022 at 4.30 a.m at Hotel Savera, R. K. Salai Tamilnadu DGP Dr.Sylendra Babu, on his mission to help TANKER Foundation rode a 100 km Cycling Rally on 13th November ,to enable the Foundation to raise funds for BP Machines for all Tamilnadu Police Stations so that Police Personnel can check their BP regularly and take corrective action to avoid kidney disease and for dialysis   machines for the Police Hospital. TANKER Foundation is very grateful to him for his dedication and enthusiasm in helping in this mission. After the Rally,Dr. Georgi Abraham, Founder Trustee, TANKER Foundation,who initiated this effort ,said that uncontrolled high BP was one of the main causes of Kidney disease along with high blood sugar. Indiscriminate diet would also affect the kidneys.Regular check up of BP was most important especially for the Police force to take early action.He conveyed his gratitude to TN DGP Dr.Sylendra Babu who completed the 100kms in record time, the 230 part

National, 5 th November 2022 : Apollo has launched a Vertigo and Balance Disorder Clinic in its hospital in Hyderabad, pioneering the growth of vertigo treatment in India. Being one of the most underdiagnosed problems worldwide, this clinic is meant to bring a revolutionary change in the way vertigo is perceived and treated in the country.   As a condition where the person feels a sensation that they or the environment around them is moving or spinning, vertigo can adversely affect day-to-day activities. A single episode of vertigo may last from a few seconds to a few minutes and sometimes even for hours or weeks. Therefore, it is crucial to treat vertigo effectively under experienced doctors, such as those of Apollo Hospitals.   The vertigo team at Apollo Hyderabad consists of renowned experts in the field that keep up with the newer advancements in scientific knowledge, technologies and concepts related to vertigo to provide the best service to the patients. So far, this team h

Chennai-based non-banking financial corporation Five Star Business Finance Limited (“The Company”) has fixed the price band at ₹450 to ₹474 per Equity Share for its maiden public offer. The initial public offering (“ IPO ” or “Offer” ) of the Company will open on Wednesday, November 09, 2022, for subscription and closes on Friday, November 11, 2022. Investors can bid for a minimum of 31 Equity Shares and in multiples of 31 Equity Shares thereafter.   The offer is an Offer for Sale aggregating to Rs 1960 crore by the company's promoters and existing shareholders.   The offer for sale comprises of Rs 166.74 crore by SCI Investments V, Rs 719.4crore by Matrix Partners India Investment Holdings II, LLC, Rs 12.08 crore by Matrix Partners India Investments II Extension, LLC, Rs 361.4 crore by Norwest Venture Partners X – Mauritius, Rs 700.3 crore by TPG Asia VII SF Pte. Ltd. Five Star Business Finance, provides secured business loans to micro-entrepreneurs and self-employed individ

  ‘Samco ELSS Tax Saver Fund’ shall primarily invest in high-quality mid and small sized companies that carry a higher growth potential and can offer superior risk-adjusted returns over the long term.   The fund has a unique differentiation i.e., have predominantly high exposure in mid and small-sized, high-quality, growth-oriented businesses which exhibit dominant market share, high pricing power, good corporate governance standards, and stronger balance sheets.  NFO opens on 15th November 2022 and closes on 16th December 2022 Samco ELSS Tax Saver Fund will be a portfolio of efficient Mid-Cap and Small-Cap businesses with a mandatory 3-year lock-in period in an ELSS as a classic way for wealth creation.   To help investors invest in fundamentally strong businesses which have a higher potential of becoming the wealth creators of tomorrow, Samco ELSS Tax Saver Fund makes use of the HexaShield Framework, a proprietary strategy driven by techno

  Key Highlights (Quarter ended Sep’22 over Sep’21)          ●             Net Profit up by 12% YoY at ₹1225 Cr in Sep’22 from ₹1089 Cr in Sep’21        ●             Operating profit for Sep’22 up by 11% YoY at ₹3629 Cr from ` 3276 Cr in Sep’21        ●             Net Interest Income increased by 15% YoY to ₹4684 Cr in Sep’22 from ₹4084 Cr in Sep’21        ●             Fee based income grew by 18% YoY to ₹723 Cr in Sep’22        ●             Cost-to-Income Ratio stood at 44.27% in Sep’22 as against 45.85% in Sep’21        ●             Domestic NIM stood at 3.20% in Sep’22 as against 2.89% in Sep’21        ●             Return on Assets (RoA) improved to 0.71% in Sep’22 as against 0.69% in Sep’21        ●             Return on Equity (RoE) improved by 52 bps to 13.83% for Sep’22 against 13.31% in Sep’21        ●             Advances increased by 14% YoY to ₹437941 Cr in Sep’22 from ₹385730 Cr in Sep’21        ●             RAM (Retai