CHENNAI PLUS

The stage is set, the mics are ready, and the hunt for Tamil Nadu’s next major singing sensation is officially on! As the globally iconic Indian Idol franchise makes its historic debut in Tamil, all eyes have been on who will take the coveted judges' seats. Now, the wait is finally over. Sony is thrilled to announce a star-studded, powerhouse trio who will mentor, critique, and champion the state's finest grassroots talent: legendary playback singer Karthik, the undisputed king of groove Benny Dayal, and versatile actress-singer Andrea Jeremiah. This trio brings the perfect balance of technical mastery, stage-shattering energy, and modern musicality to the panel. Sharing their excitement about joining the biggest musical reality show in the country, the judges conveyed their heartfelt wishes to the singers who will be coming for auditions: Karthik said, “Tamil Nadu has such a deep and diverse musical culture, and I am certain that Tamil Idol is going to uncover voices tha...

DePuy Synthes, a global leader in orthopaedic technologies and solutions, today announced a new initiative with the Department of Orthopedics at Christian Medical College (CMC), Vellore to create a specialized Orthopaedic Skill Lab at the college. The strategic partnership was extended with the aim of facilitating procedural simulation, instrumentation training, and increasing awareness of technology-assisted surgery for orthopaedic residents, fellows, and faculty. The lab provides residents and fellows with a structured introduction to modern orthopaedic tools, implant management, and surgical processes through saw-bone practice, faculty-led case discussions, and a gradual introduction to technology-assisted techniques, developing essential skills prior to or alongside live surgeries. Tamil Nadu hosts 78 medical colleges, making it one of India's largest hubs for medical training. As orthopaedic care advances towards greater specialisation and incorporates new technologies, So...

Chennai is all set to witness a musical moment as the first on-ground auditions of Tamil Idol begin on August 23. As the city opens its doors to aspiring singers from across Tamil Nadu, Vikkals Vikram and Pooja Venkat join the first season as hosts, bringing their energy and warmth to the much-awaited singing competition. Brought to Tamil audiences by Sony VIZHA and Sony LIV, Tamil Idol, with Super Judge A.R. Rahman at the helm, is set to discover and celebrate extraordinary voices from across the state. The Chennai auditions will be held at Velammal Vidyalaya Annexure, Mel Ayanambakkam, inviting aspiring singers between the ages of 14 and 30 to step forward and showcase their talent. As hosts, Vikkals Vikram and Pooja Venkat will meet contestants, hear their stories and be part of their experience as the auditions unfold across Tamil Nadu. Vikkals Vikram said, “Tamil Nadu is a land of incredible musical talent, and I am thrilled and honoured to be part of a platform that gives t...

Augmont Enterprises Limited has allotted 31,25,633 Equity Shares to 14 anchor investors at ₹788 per equity share (including share premium of ₹783 per Equity Share) aggregating ₹ ₹246.29 Crores, ahead of company’s proposed Initial Public Offer (“IPO”). The anchor book saw participation from a wide variety of investors, including Nomura Trust and Banking Co., HDFC Mutual Fund, Nippon India Mutual Fund, Tata Mutual Fund, Jupiter India Fund, Jupiter Global Fund, Lion Global Investment Funds, Edelweiss Life Insurance Company, Trust MF Flexi Cap Fund, Authum Investment and Infrastructure Limited, Ashish Kacholia’s Bengal Finance and Investment, Girik Multicap Growth Equity Fund, 360 ONE Alternates Asset Management / 360 ONE WAM and Societe Generale – ODI. Out of the total allocation of 31,25,633 Equity Shares to the Anchor Investors, 13,83,846 Equity Shares (i.e., 44.27% of the total allocation to Anchor Investors) were allocated to 4 domestic mutual funds, which applied through a total ...

Technip Energies India has welcomed its 2026 batch of new trainees reinforcing its commitment to nurturing future-ready talent and building a diverse, inclusive workforce that will positively impact the future of the energy industry. A key highlight of this year’s intake is the continued strength of diversity within the trainee programme. In alignment with global diversity roadmap, the overall young trainees’ diversity percentage stands at 63%, reflecting the company’s sustained commitment to creating equitable opportunities and attracting diverse talent into engineering careers.   Madan Chandrasekaran, Director, People & Culture, India, Technip Energies, said: “Our success begins with our people. Maintaining more than 60% women representation in our graduate hiring programme for three consecutive years reflects our commitment to creating opportunities where talent can thrive, lead and grow.” Selected through the company’s annual campus recruitment programme, all the 90...

Gleneagles Hospital Chennai, a part of the Fortis Healthcare Network, has successfully treated two elderly patients with rare and complex swallowing disorders through advanced endoscopic procedures, including a D-POEM for an Epiphrenic Diverticulum, which the hospital says is the first such procedure performed by a doctor in Tamil Nadu. In a significant case, a 73-year-old woman from Jayankondam, Ariyalur District , who had struggled to swallow food and liquids for nearly three years, was successfully treated for Achalasia complicated by a large Epiphrenic Diverticulum using Diverticular Peroral Endoscopic Myotomy (D-POEM ). According to Gleneagles Hospital Chennai, Dr. B. Mahadevan is the first doctor in Tamil Nadu to perform D-POEM for an Epiphrenic Diverticulum. The patient’s condition had worsened considerably over the preceding two months, with difficulty tolerating even liquids, frequent vomiting and significant weight loss. Investigations confirmed Achalasia with a large Epi...