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Tips Music (Tips Industries Limited), India’s most-loved music label, renewed its ties with South film music by acquiring the audio rights of Mani Ratnam’s Tamil film-series, Ponniyin Selvan: I (PS-1) and Ponniyin Selvan: 2 (PS-2 ) in 2022. The success with PS-1 and other Tamil films has given them the impetus to focus and strengthen their market in the South in the new financial year. The music label plans to invest Rs 180+ crore for the FY 2023-24, which includes music rights of big-ticket films in the South.   Tips recently launched the music of the upcoming film, PS-2 amidst much fanfare. Talking about the music label’s journey in South, Kumar Taurani, Managing Director - Tips Industries Ltd. (Music) said, “Tips, which dabbled in non-film music since 1988, entered Hindi film music market in 1988. We then got into music rights for South films with Kannathil Muthamittal (2002). Apart from a few more films in Tamil and Telugu. We also acquired two music labels in Telugu mar...

Tamilnadu Pollution Control Board, Ambattur office is creating awareness on ban of one time use and throwaway plastics periodically. In continuation of their activities, cloth bags were given to all students in Chennai primary school, Mogappair west by Mr. Alagarasan, Founder MGGERC Trust in the presence of Mrs. Akhila, Coordinator, Arivukkan magazine.   Mrs. Akhila explained the roles and responsibilities of students in curbing the one time use and throwaway plastics from their daily usage.   TNPCB plans to provide such cloth bags as part of Meendum Manja Pai Movement in other schools and colleges too this week.

An Orientation on Human Trafficking for College Professors in Chennai will be held on 31st March 2023 from 2.15 pm onwards at Chevalier T Thomas Elizabeth College for Women in Perambur, Chennai.  The event is orgainsed by the college together with Indian Community Welfare Organisation-ICWO and Hanns Seidel Foundation India-HSF.  For more details contact 98401-88821 or 8610155727.

Dozee , India’s first AI-based contactless Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) & Early Warning System (EWS), has been adopted by Vijaya Hospital in Chennai on 28 th March 2023, to improve clinical outcomes with continuous patient monitoring and early warning system.By allowing doctors and healthcare professionals to monitor patients remotely, Dozee's solution will improve patient safety and care at the hospital.One of the largest centers in South India equipped with technologically advanced solutions, Vijaya Hospital has been at the forefront of the digital revolution that is transforming the current healthcare ecosystem in the country. Dozee enables healthcare workers to remotely monitor patient vitals such as respiration rate, heart rate, SPO2 levels, blood pressure, and temperature while keeping track of their sleeping patterns. Its early warning system can immediately alert nurses and doctors if a patient’s condition starts becoming critical, allowing for timely interventio...

We One Orchestra group's music album Bharat Putran is going to be released soon in Chennai.   The much awaited album will capture the untold stories and unforgettable moments of Prime Minister Narendra Modiji's life. Written and directed by magician Shornur Ravi, the songs in this album are composed by Mr. Thomas Palakan.   Singers are Mr.   Rajan Kavalam and Usha Raj. Eminent people from the film and music industry participated in the pooja recording of the album which was solemnized at Santom Suvi Royal Studio yesterday.   Witnessing all invited guests and friends, Dr. V. Vijayakumar, Dr.   VijayaRaghavan, K. P. SureshBabu, A. M. Biju,   Rajan Kavalam, MiniRajan, performed the inauguration by lighting the lamp. The album Bharat Putran produced by is scheduled to be released on YouTube on the occasion of Prime Minister Narendra Modiji's 73rd birth anniversary.

TANKER (Tamilnad Kidney Research) Foundation is a registered non-profit charitable Organization started in June 1993 with the aim of helping under-privileged patients with kidney disease by giving Subsidized Dialysis and one time financial help for medication, investigation and transplantation and spread awareness about kidney disease. Four New Machines have been donated by Cognizant Foundation and one new machine by the Janakibai Pahalsingh Bajaj Charitable Trust. Cognizant Foundation, a great supporter of TANKER through its CSR has so far donated more than 25 dialysis machines to all the centers of TANKER Foundation. The machines were inaugurated by AKS.PDG.Rtn. SvRm.Ramanathan, Rtn. Nallamai Ramanathan Past Inner wheel Chair Rotary District 3232 , Mr P Kartikeyan, MLA ,Vellore Constituency and Mrs Sujatha Anandakumar Mayor, Vellore Corporation. ICICI Foundation donated all the cots for the unit. The Vellore dialysis centre now has 22 machines whereby 44 patients will benefit every...

Chennai Middle School, Balaji Nagar celebrated its 84th Annual Day with many performances by students. Chennai District NGC co-ordinator   Mr. Thangaraj who coordinated the entire event with professionals from various fields. Environmentalist Mrs. Malini kalyanam daughter of Sri. Kalyanam (Personal Assistant to Mahatma Gandhiji) was the chief guest and interacted with the students and parents on the conservation and biodiversity and invited parents to involve in all traditional practices. Mrs. Kamala GCC Councillor, Mr. Alagarasan, Founder MGGERC Trust, and Mr. Govindarajan, Chennai district Exnora presented prizes on Sports, culturals and Academics. Mrs. Thenmozhi HM, proposed the vote of thanks.

TANKER (Tamilnad Kidney Research) Foundation  is a registered non-profit charitable Organization started in June 1993 with the aim of helping under-privileged patients with kidney disease by giving Subsidized Dialysis and one time financial help for medication, investigation and transplantation and spread awareness about kidney disease. TANKER cares for those, the underprivileged, who suffer with kidney problems of any kind, reversible or terminal, regardless of caste, creed, sex or religion. TANKER runs 14 dialysis units, 11 in Chennai and one each in Madurai, Vellore and Tiruppur. The Retteri unit is supported by the Greater Chennai Corporation, the CMCHIS, Rotary Club of Chennai Towers and other valuable donors. The two New Machines donated by  M/s. SBI General Insurance Company through GIVE India  were inaugurated by Mr. G. Ravishankar, Regional Underwriting Manager, Mr. M. Datchina Murthy, Branch Operations Manager and  Mr. Clifford D’costa CSR Manage...

Biblical understanding of Eco-stewardship The climate crisis is affecting every aspect of human life. While the poor and marginalized contribute least to the problem, they are always the hardest hit. EFICOR is a national NGO which serves the poor and the marginalised in situations of poverty, inequalities, and disaster. The organisation is also involved in Training and Capacity Building programmes to sensitise individuals, groups, and institutions to engage in community development and environmental care.  In addition to promoting community-based climate change adaptation and reduce climate risk through community projects, EFICOR engages and educates organisations, groups, and individuals to elicit behaviour change and equip people with knowledge and methods to care for the environment.  EFICOR in partnership with the Emmanuel Methodist Church, Chennai conducted a workshop on caring for creation on 15th and 16th March 2023, exploring questions such as why we should care for ...

CHENNAI: Recognising the unrecognised is an art and this art has been perfected by an organisation called Azubha Management founded by an enterprising woman Azubha YA, who has set her goals high in her professional career.   Achievers Award 2023: The Company acts as a platform to recognise the unrecognised and be a voice to make their achievements heard by people across all spectrums. So far, the company has successfully recognised 380 plus brands across south India. "We are a recognition platform to showcase the achievements of unsung heroes and make them see the spotlight. For the Achiever's Award 2023--Season 4, we have recognised achievers from various parts of Tamil Nadu with a district wise recognition for Businesses and Talented individuals," says Azubha with a sense of pride. Chief guests: The flagship event was graced by three entrepreneurial achievers-- V K T Balan, Chairman and Managing Director, Madura Travel Service, C K Kumaravel, CEO, Naturals Salon ...

Tata Communications has partnered with Pitchandikulam Forest officials to rejuvenate and restore the Nagan Thangal Lake for effective groundwater recharge and provide access to safe drinking water for the community in Upparapalayam, Pothur village in Tiruvallur district. The Nanneer project focusses on the restoration work which includes lake deepening, plantation of indigenous trees, shrubs, reeds, setting up of landforms, such as bird islands to attract and enhance the biodiversity. The project benefits around 12,000 people of which 60 per cent are from marginalised communities. The lake, spread over 15 acres, is desilted to a depth of 1.5 m in 4 acres. Recent rain has contributed to 1,00,000 cubic meters of fresh water in the lake, helping it reach its full capacity. More than 4000 indigenous tropical dry evergreen forest trees and shrubs have been planted around the lake leading to increased biodiversity in the area. In addition, insects, birds and small animals have found a new ...

  St.Joseph’s College (Arts & Science), Kovur, Chennai conducted Kavod Migaveen 2K- 23 in the college premises on Sat 11 th March 2023. Students had actively participated in various on stage and off stage competitions organised by PG Department of Social Work along with IQAC, St.Joseph’s College (Arts & Science). The chief guest A.J.Hariharan, Founder-Secretary of Indian Community Welfare Organisation-ICWO appreciated the excellent performances of the students in creating social awareness and congratulated the prize winners who were presented with attractive cups and certificates.    

More than 850 million people worldwide are living with kidney disease and are particularly affected by disastrous events as their ability to access appropriate care, complex and multi-faceted in nature, may be hindered. “The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the challenges faced by healthcare systems to provide essential health services and a policy deficit in managing consistent access to care. As the number of disastrous events has increased in recent years, it is essential to ensure safe, sustainable, and continuous health services for those in need of lifelong ongoing complex treatments, such as people living with kidney disease,” jointly stated Agnes Fogo, president of the International Society of Nephrology (ISN) and Latha Kumaraswami, president of the International Federation of Kidney Foundations – World Kidney Alliance (IFKF-WKA) which together lead the World Kidney Day (WKD) campaign. On March 9, 2023, the World Kidney Day call to action is “Kidney Health for All: Prepar...

Appreciating the role played by women-owned startups in Tamil Nadu, Hon’ble Minister for Adi Dravidar and Tribal Welfare Kayalvizhi Selvaraj said that the state government has stepped up efforts to help grassroot entrepreneurs generate employment in towns and villages, even as she stressed on the need to embrace digital initiatives to bring banks, mentors, entrepreneurs, and Women’s Self Help Groups onto one seamless platform. Speaking at a conference titled “PENN SHAKTI – Celebrating Women Grampreneurs” on 7th March 2023, Chennai , she appreciated the role played by socio-economic mentoring organisations like Bharatiya Yuva Shakti Trust (BYST), which has reached out to two lakh youths in Tamil Nadu and created 2300 successful entrepreneurs who are providing employment to thousands of workers and contributing to the state exchequer. The minister further stated, “I am delighted to launch the Bharatiya Yuva Shakti Trust ‘Business Idea Contest’ for aspiring women entrepreneurs from ...

SRM Global Hospital in Kattankulathur, Chengalpattu, on 7 th March 2023 has entered into a partnership with Dozee to implement continuous patient monitoring. Dozee's solution will be implemented at the hospital to improve safety and clinical outcomes by allowing doctors and healthcare workers to monitor patients remotely. As a smart hospital, SRM Global Hospital in Kattankulathur, Chengalpattu, values automation and digitalization of vital data and operational processes.   Dozee enables healthcare workers to remotely monitor patients’ vital parameters such as heart rate, respiration rate, blood pressure, SPO2 levels, temperature, and ECG. Dozee’s Early Warning System (EWS) tracks vital parameter trends and alerts healthcare providers to detect patients' clinical deterioration early, enabling timely medical intervention. Dozee uses AI-powered Ballistocardiography (BCG) for contactless vitals monitoring. Dozee’s technology is patented and made in India, and it has been clinica...