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Gear Up for the Funfest filled with laughter and entertainment as Oggy arrives in your city Hold onto your hats because it's time for you to get the most amazing surprise ever! Your favourite toon Oggy is in your city to bring to you all a day full of nonstop entertainment and unlimited fun. Meet him in his brand – new AVATAR and get an exclusive opportunity to click some exciting selfies, shake a leg and win exclusive YAY! goodies.  29th April Saturday: VR Mall, Chennai 30th April, Sunday: VR Mall, Chennai ****

Chennai Press News 20th April 2023: Education ties between New Zealand and India are set to strengthen following one of Education New Zealand’s biggest events of the year, the India-New Zealand Education Week. Starting on 17th April 2023 , this week will encourage a dialogue on research while fostering innovation culture exchange and cooperation in the context of international education. The week-long activities included a series of engagements between New Zealand and Indian institutions and academics. Demonstrating New Zealand’s overall commitment to India, New Zealand has announced an investment of NZ$ 400K towards internationalisation and student mobility initiatives. These include further engagement with the New Zealand Centre at IIT Delhi to include fellowship grants and the re-launch of the partial scholarships under the New Zealand Excellence Awards.  The New Zealand Excellence Awards (NZEA) is a unique scholarship scheme designed exclusively for Indian students. The awards ...

Chennai Press News: Chennai:  ICICI Bank today announced that it offers Rupee Vostro Account to enable Indian exporters and importers to pay and settle export-import transactions in Indian Rupees (INR) . The proposition reduces the foreign currency risk borne by Indian exporters and importers as they can use INR for invoicing, payment, and settlement of their transactions. This initiative is in line with India’s Foreign Trade Policy 2023 and RBI’s framework for invoicing, payment, and settlement of exports/imports in INR, in addition to US Dollar, Euro and other currencies. The Authorised Dealer (AD) banks in India can open Rupee Vostro Accounts of correspondent bank/s of a partner trading country to facilitate trade transactions in INR. ICICI Bank has a wide array of over 100 Rupee Vostro Accounts of correspondent banks across 29 countries including USA, Canada, UAE, Saudi Arabia, UK, Germany, and Malaysia. Speaking about the initiative, Mr. Sumit Sanghai, Head – Larg...

  Just In from Chennai Press News: CHENNAI: The cricket season is always an exciting time for sports fans, and what better way to enjoy it than with your favorite snacks? Amazon Fresh's Super Value Days from 1st to 7th May make it easy to stock up on all your favorite treats. Binge on your favorite savory snacks like chips and popcorn, or sweet treats like chocolates and cookies and stay refreshed with a wide range of fresh juices, ice creams, and yogurt among other essentials while watching your team score. With super saver offers during the super value days, stock- up on household products and season's fresh fruits and vegetables, including mouth-watering melons and juicy mangoes. Avail up to 45% off on popular brands including B Natural, Kwality Walls, Fortune, and Daawat, among others at home with convenient delivery options. ****

Just In from Chennai Press News : SBI Life Insurance , one of the leading life insurers in the country registered a New Business Premium of  ₹29,589 crores for the year ended on 31 st  March, 2023 vis-a-vis ₹25,457 crores for the year ended March 31, 2022. Regular premium has increased by 17% over the corresponding year ended on 31 st  March, 2022. ****

  Just In from  Chennai Press News :  Chennai April 27, 2023:  Barbeque Nation has launched its much-awaited Mango Mania food festival, to celebrate the advent of the king of fruits.  During the food festival spanning till 15 th  May, Barbeque Nation will welcome guests to its restaurants across Tamil Nadu , with a wide spread of delectable dishes inspired by the mango. These range from Beverages, to Dips, Salads, and Starters, as well as to the Main Course and Desserts ― all with the mesmerising taste of mangoes. ****

Just In from Chennai Press News: Chennai, April 28, 2023:  CEAT Limited, a leading tyre manufacturer, has successfully completed a best practice Five Star Occupational Health and Safety Audit conducted by British Safety Council demonstrating its commitment towards the continual improvement of their health and safety management systems and associated arrangements . ****

National, 26th April 2023:   After successfully establishing itself as a trusted baby diaper brand, Super Cute's a homegrown brand by Soothe Healthcare is excited to announce its entry into the baby care (bath & body) market with a range of sulphate-free, and paraben-free products, designed specifically for new-age parents who prioritise safe and gentle care for their little ones. Super Cute’s entered the industry in the last quarter of 2020 and acknowledging the tremendous consumer response for its baby diaper product launches, Super Cute’s is now expanding its product range to include Baby care range of body and wash. With a wide array of products designed to pamper and protect your little one from head to toe, Super Cute's baby care range is perfect for parents who want the best for their baby. Super Cute's baby care range includes a variety of products carefully formulated to meet the unique needs of delicate baby skin. The range is dermatologically...

New Data from Ease of Moving Index 2022 Provides Unprecedented Look at India's Mobility Patterns The ‘Ease of Moving’ is based on the globally recognised concepts of ‘sustainable development’ and the ‘ease of living’ as propounded by the United Nations and the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, Government of India, respectively  EoMI presents a scorecard on the state of mobility in a city. It fosters a healthy competition among cities to strengthen their mobility infrastructure. The report facilitates data-driven decision-making in mobility enhancing Safety, Accessibility, Reliability and Affordability of Urban Mobility in India Chennai, 25th April ’23 - OMI Foundation’s Ease of Moving Index - India Report 2022 was jointly launched by Mr. Kunal Kumar, IAS, Joint Secretary and Mission Director, Smart Cities Mission and Mr. Shombi Sharp, UN Resident Coordinator in India, they commended the team at OMI Foundation for developing a comprehensive mobility index that captures commute...

School children who took online Physical Education classes during Covid demonstrated better fitness versus those who did not   Chennai, April 25, 2023 – Sportz Village, through its award-winning EduSports in-school Physical Education & Sports program has been working to improve sports education in India since 2009 and has been assessing children’s health on a national level for the past 12 years. Schools play an important role in promoting physical activity among students. The spread of COVID-19 led to the closure of schools across the world. Students stayed at home, without walking to and from school, without going in and out of the classroom without Physical Education, without recess and without any sports activity. Sportz Village recently conducted a survey in Chennai to gauge the difference between children who took part in online physical education classes and children who didn’t take part. The survey revealed that the children who did not take part in any online physical...

April 22, 2023: MMTC-PAMP, India’s only London Bullion Market Association (LBMA) gold & silver good delivery refiner, has unveiled its latest offering of Akshaya Tritiya Gold and Silver Bars. Celebrating this auspicious occasion that marks abundance and prosperity, the company has released the ‘Goddess Lakshmi Gold Bar’ weighing 10g and the ‘Goddess Lakshmi & Lord Balaji Silver Bar’ weighing 50g.  On this auspicious day, people purchase gold and silver to usher in long term wealth and abundance. Any investments or purchases made on Akshaya Tritiya are believed to bring continued dividends, and hence people seek the blessings of Goddess Lakshmi. It is also considered an auspicious time for new beginnings, such as starting a new venture, making investments, or getting married. Speaking about the launch, Mr Vikas Singh, Managing Director & CEO of MMTC-PAMP said, “Akshaya Tritiya is symbolic of infinite fortune and good luck. For this auspicious occasion, we have crafted t...

ELGi,  one of the world’s leading air compressor manufacturers, today unveiled, at Hannover Messe, its portfolio of oil-free, oil-lubricated compressors, and accessories designed to address European customers' needs for low life cycle cost compressed air solutions. On display at the ELGi stand D31 in Hall 4 were ELGi’s oil-free screw air compressor with an integrated heat recovery system and the improved efficiency oil-lubricated screw compressor with a new permanent magnet synchronous motor. ELGi’s first two-stage oil-lubricated screw air compressor enabling industry-leading low total cost of ownership and increased reliability, also premiered at the show. “ Today, our  portfolio on display at Hannover Messe reaffirms our commitment to playing a leading role in responding to customers’ needs for a step-change in energy efficiency.  In the journey towards sustainability and net zero operations, customer requirements are evolving from lower energy consumption to thorough l...

Chennai, April 20, 2023:  Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Company Limited (CIFCL), a leading financial services provider in India,  has announced its maiden public issue of secured, rated, listed redeemable non-convertible debentures of the face value of Rs. 1,000 each (“ NCDs ”)  with a base Issue size of Rs. 500 crores with an option to retain any oversubscription up to Rs 500 crores, aggregating up to Rs. 1,000 crores, which is within the shelf  limit of Rs 5000 crore  (“ Tranche I Issue ”) . The Tranche I Issue opens on Tuesday, April 25, 2023 and closes on Tuesday, May 9, 2023 with an option of early closure in compliance with SEBI NCS Regulations. The NCDs are proposed to be listed on BSE and NSE (“ NSE ” together with BSE, the “ Stock Exchanges ”) NSE shall be the Designated Stock Exchange for the Tranche I Issue. The NCDs have been rated “IND  AA+/Stable”  by India  Ratings  & Research Private Limited and “[ ICRA]AA+ (Stable)...

CHENNAI: In an endeavour to provide nature’s best refreshment in a bottle, B Natural Juices & Beverages, one of the most loved and reputed brands of ITC Ltd. has introduced packaged Tender Coconut Water across India.  Internet search trend shows that, in the last three years, consumers are increasingly seraching for drinks that aids hydration. B Natural’s Tender Coconut water is a refereshing drink which assures hydration and provides relief from the sweltering summer. With No Added Sugar, No Artificial Flavour and Naturally Fat-Free, B Natural Select Tender Coconut Water has been created keeping consumer’s choices in mind.  Sharing views on the launch of this product, Mr. Sanjay Singal, Chief Operating Officer, Dairy & Beverages, Foods Division , ITC Ltd. said, “The packaged coconut water category has emerged as a promising segment in recent years driven by convenience & consistency vectors. In fact, industry research shows that there has been a 22% growth in the ...

PhonePe is among India’s largest payments app, enabling digital inclusion for consumers and merchants alike. From money transfers to recharges, paying electricity and other utility bills, to buying insurance and investing in Mutual Funds, PhonePe is trusted by one in four Indians.    Looking to pay your Loan EMI? PhonePe makes it convenient and easy. Here’s what you need to do: Step 1: Open the 'PhonePe app. Go to 'Recharge and Pay Bills’ on the homepage. Click on the 'Loan Repayment' option under Financial Service & Taxes ****

Chennai, April 13th, 2023 :  As the people of Tamil Nadu gear up to celebrate the auspicious Tamil New Year, leading coffee company  CCL Products (India)  Limited is embarking on a unique campaign under their filter coffee brand,  Continental Malgudi.  In an effort to reconnect people with their rich Tamilian heritage, the brand has celebrated the festival with  1000 Tamilian families.  The aim is to inspire people to celebrate the occasion in the most authentic and meaningful way possible. Last year, the brand stole hearts by showcasing a special recipe - Manga Pachidi - that embodies the festival's spirit. This traditional dish comprises Raw Mango, Turmeric, Jaggery, Salt, Neem Flower, and Chilly, each with a unique flavour that symbolizes different life experiences. The dish urges everyone to welcome all the sweet, bitter, and sour moments that the coming year will bring because every moment shapes our lives. This year, the brand went a step further...

  After the overwhelming success of Sagavaasi gaining over 21 million views within 2 weeks and Vendum the second song of the season crossing over 12 million views, Coke Studio Tamil released its 3rd song from Season 1 – ‘Tamizhi’ which is a beautiful dedication to the Tamil language. The song features music rapper/producer OfRo and musician Pushpavanam Kuppusamy in a novel avatar. The duo mirrors the soul of Tamil through an amalgamation of folk and hip-hop powered by a medley of traditional instruments like Kanjira, seamlessly paired with trumpet and Spanish handheld percussive instruments.  Coke Studio recently launched Coke Studio Tamil Season 1, the platform brings together over 25 + celebrated and talented artists from across the state to create eight memorable tracks. The songs are bolstered by seasoned sounds of musical instruments that are symbolic of culture and tradition. The latest song Tamizhi admires the eternal beauty of the Tamil language and talks about how it ...

The second edition of WV Connect happened on April 3,4,5 at Mahabalipuram promoted Indian wedding destinations, converged global Wedding Industry amd celebrated the brightest minds with Conferences, Masterclasses, Awards & more! It was a splendid opportunity to explore destination wedding properties in Mahabalipuram, engage with over 600 + wedding industry veterans, and numerous brands on display, where participants can attend over 18 hours of masterclasses, with Popular names like, Rakhi Kankaria- Founder, Rachnoutsav Events, Meltem Tepeler- Founder, KM Events, Jaydeep Mehta- Founder, True Events Live, Vikram Cotah- CEO, GRT Group of Hotels & Resorts, Dhruva Kumar- CEO, Weddings by Dhruva, Edgardo Zamora- CEO, Revelry Events, Rituraj Khanna- CEO, Q Events & President WV Connect, Namrata Soni- Celebrity Makeup Artist, Sima Taparia- Indian Matchmaking Netflix Fame & CEO, Suitable Rishta, Mrinalini Chandra of Kaliras by Mrinalini Chandra, Isha Multani the Wedding Influen...

Chennai, 10th April 2023 : Phoenix Marketcity, one of the premium malls in Chennai, witnessed a scintillating DJ Night – Namma Music Fest evening at the Courtyard of Phoenix Marketcity,  Chennai. Hosted by the popular DJ couple - DJ Navz and DJ Deepika, the concert was a multilingual fusion playing the best of Tamil, English, Punjabi, and  Hindi music tracks.  Famous disco jockey DJ Rohan kickstarted the show by immersing fans with the best hits of Bollywood and Kollywood music, and making them groove to celebrate hits like  Kaala Chasma ,  Kolaveri Di  and  Jhoome Jo Pathaan .  The long Easter weekend also beheld busy crowds in Phoenix Marketcity indulging in retail therapy by flooding shopping complexes with the occasion of Tamil New Year, around the corner.  After the exciting start by DJ Rohan, the DJ couple duo Deepika and Dj Navz, played some amazing music for more than 600 people who enjoyed this Sunday musical delight. Some of the sou...

Inaugurated by MLA Thiru. S R Raja  Amazing inaugural offers related to Fertility available till April 30th Chennai | April 9th, 2023 : Chennai’s leading super-speciality hospital,  Prashanth Hospitals launches its fourth Fertility and Women’s Centre at Selaiyur in Tambaram. The centre was inaugurated by Tambaram MLA Thiru. S R Raja and the centre will have facilities for diagnosis, testing and counselling connected to fertility treatment for women.  Inaugural offers will be available from 9 am to 1 pm and 5 pm to 8 pm everyday till the end of April and these will consist free consultation by fertility experts, free investigations worth Rs. 10,000 and IVF /ICSI at Rs. 80,000 and IUI at Rs. 4000.  The centre is located at Velachery Main Road at Rajakilpakkam and people can register for appointments by reaching out to 7418087778/7358222325.  ****

Chennai:  The Lions International District 324 J organised an annual event called Key Member Get Together at Hotel Hilton in Chennai on Sunday, with a view to sharing ideas on matters relating to mutual benefits of the members across the specturm. The purpose:  The purpose of the get together was to highlight the philanthropic activities of the members who had gone beyond the extra mile to motivate others towards making their contribution for the overall welfare of the society. The motto:  Lions International, formed in 1917 by a great philanthropist Melvin Jones, has spread its wings in 200 countries with more than 1.3 million members.  The motto of the organization is --We Serve. TN is the biggest multiple:  In India, Tamil Nadu (324) is the biggest multiple with a membership of 50,000 +.  The multiple consists of 13 sub districts and District 324 J is one among them. Membership growth:  Lions organization strongly believes in more hands and more ser...

K. Satyanarayana Raju, MD&CEO, Canara Bank, Chennai, 04.04.23: Canara Bank has introduced “Premium Payroll Package” for the Salary account holders with competitive features. The product has been designed to meet all Banking requirements of Salaried Customers.  The features such as free Term Life Insurance, Insta over Draft, free Personal & Air Accident Insurance coverage, Premium Cards are some of the unique features of the product apart of the other various features offered. Account is designed in terms of the whole 360-degree requirement of the salaried class. On the occasion, Shri. K. Satyanarayana Raju, MD&CEO, Canara Bank, elaborated the different unique features of the product & said that, “It gives me immense pleasure to introduce this new premium service to our customers as our customers deserves the best.” Canara Bank’s customers can avail this facility across all its branches in India .  ****

Mrs Sudha Murty on receiving the Padma Bhushan award said, “I owe this award to the people of India. I hope my recognition today inspires the younger generation to take up social welfare as a vocation. It is needed for the continuous development of our great nation. I always feel that generosity of a few is hope for a million. ” ****

  In this final competition held on 01.04.2023 at IIT Bombay, the top 5 selected teams (finalists) participated from across the nation. Sai University team excelled in every aspect to win the second position in the national championship.   ****

A unique social initiative of marrying 101 couples at a beautiful Beach Destination from economically disadvantaged and differently-abled communities in India, WV Connect has achieved an extraordinary feat complete with premium decor, couple photoshoot, flower shower & a lot more for the couple.  Giving a unique destination wedding experience with meticulous planning and execution, Wedding Vows promised to create a premium and unforgettable experience for couples, covering every aspect of the wedding, from the decor to the photoshoots that are typical of a destination wedding. It left lasting smiles on the newlyweds' faces, making it an unforgettable experience. Soumya Anbumani, President of Pasumai Thayagam, AIADMK Spokesperson Apsara Reddy, V.Nandakumar  IRS Commissioner of Income Tax, Department of Revenue Ministry of Finance Government of india, Ramya, wife of former Health Minister C.Vijayabaskar, Vikram Cotah-CEO, GRT Group of Hotels & Resorts, Ja...

  The 2nd edition of the Unifi Capital Offshore Regatta, being held from the 5th to 9th Apr 2023, was inaugurated this afternoon. The first event in 2021 was a grand success with some of the best teams in the country participating.  This event is being held under the aegis of Yachting Association of India, the apex sailing body and organized by the National J/80 Class Association (NJCA), Royal Madras Yacht Club (RMYC) and the Royal Madras Yacht Club Ennore Centre (RMYC EC).  The Regatta was flagged off by Thiru Udhayanidhi Stalin, Minister of Youth Welfare and Sports Development, Government of Tamil Nadu . The Unifi Capital Offshore Regatta 2023, featuring J/80 sailboats, conforms to the safety standards of World Sailing, the world’s governing body for the sport of sailing. These boats are very popular in the world for offshore sailing and are racing in the Bay of Bengal from Chennai port to Kamarajar Port and Mahabalipuram. Being an Offshore event, safety is very import...