яВ╖ Integrated business destination within SPR City supports the Tamil Nadu Government’s “Perambur 2.0” initiative, empowering MSMEs, startups and professionals with premium office ownership яВ╖ The launch, inaugurated by Chief Guest Thiru A.M. Vikram Raja, State President, Tamil Nadu Vanigar Sangam Peramaippu, witnessed an overwhelming response from leading industrialists, entrepreneurs, investors, business leaders and Chennai’s MSME community Chennai, July 2026 SPR India recently announced the launch of District 12, a smart office space development within the 63-acre SPR City, offering MSMEs, startups, entrepreneurs, professionals and growing businesses the opportunity to own premium office spaces in one of Chennai’s fastest-emerging commercial destinations. Supporting the Tamil Nadu Government’s “Perambur 2.0” initiative, District 12 is set to accelerate Perambur’s transformation into a vibrant commercial, business and investment hub. In support of the Tamil Nadu Government’s “Perambur 2.0” initiative, District 12 was officially launched in the presence of Thiru A.M. Vikram Raja, State President, Tamil Nadu Vanigar Sangam Peramaippu, who graced the occasion as the Chief Guest, along with leading industrialists, entrepreneurs, investors and business leaders. The launch witnessed an overwhelming response from Chennai’s MSMEs, startups, IT/ITES companies, entrepreneurs, professionals, investors and business owners, reflecting the strong demand for professionally managed office ownership within an integrated commercial ecosystem. Built around the compelling proposition, “Why Rent When You Can Own Your Office Space?”, District 12 offers flexible office spaces ranging from 120 sq. ft. to 3,000 sq. ft., enabling businesses to choose spaces that match their current requirements while providing room for future expansion. The development features premium commercial infrastructure, including a fully equipped business centre, exclusive clubhouse, modern elevators and escalators, 100% power backup, CCTV-enabled security systems, 24×7 security, concierge services, professionally maintained common areas and ample parking. Businesses at District 12 also benefit from the integrated SPR City ecosystem, comprising the Market of India, shopping mall, restaurants, food courts, an eight-screen multiplex, entertainment zones, premium residences, Kauvery Hospital, The Shri Ram Universal School and other lifestyle amenities, creating a complete live-work-business destination that supports business growth while offering unmatched convenience. Strategically located in Perambur, District 12 enjoys excellent connectivity, with the Perambur Bus Terminus just 500 metres away, Perambur Railway Station within 1 km and the proposed
Perambur Metro Station only 800 metres away. Chennai Central Railway Station, the High Court and the Secretariat are also easily accessible. Sharing SPR Group’s vision for the project, Mr. Hitesh Kawad, Managing Director, SPR Group, said, “District 12 reflects SPR’s vision of creating future-ready commercial infrastructure that empowers businesses to own, grow and thrive. As Perambur continues to evolve into a vibrant commercial hub, the launch of District 12 marks another significant milestone in the growth of SPR City while reinforcing Perambur’s emergence as one of Chennai’s most promising commercial and investment destinations. We are proud to offer entrepreneurs, MSMEs and professionals a premium business address within an integrated ecosystem designed for long- term growth and successтАЭ. Highlighting the commercial value proposition of District 12, Mr. Shashie Kumar, CEO, SPR Commercial, said, “District 12 is designed to offer businesses much more than premium office spaces. It enables entrepreneurs, MSMEs and professionals to convert recurring rental expenses into long-term asset ownership while operating from a professionally managed commercial environment designed for growth, collaboration and enterprise. As part of the integrated SPR City ecosystem and the Market of India, businesses also benefit from greater visibility, wider customer reach, valuable networking opportunities and a vibrant business environment, making office ownership a smart investment for long-term successтАЭ. Commenting on Perambur’s growing prominence as a business destination, Mr. Navin Ranka, Director, SPR Group, said, “Perambur is fast emerging as one of Chennai’s most promising commercial destinations, driven by strong infrastructure and excellent connectivity. District 12 is designed to meet the evolving needs of startups, MSMEs, professionals and enterprises seeking a premium business address in a high-growth locationтАЭ. The launch also featured an insightful panel discussion on “Perambur 2.0,” moderated by noted journalist and television anchor Avudaiappan S. The panel featured Mr. Hitesh Kawad, Managing Director, SPR Group, Mr. Rahul Rajamuthiah, Business Head, Market of India, Dr. Sam Paul, Paulsons Group (TONI&GUY), and advocate and renowned astrologer Shelvi K. Damother. The discussion explored Perambur’s rapid transformation into one of Chennai’s fastest-growing commercial corridors, driven by infrastructure development, enhanced connectivity, employment generation and the growing demand for organised commercial spaces. Former Indian cricketer and commentator Anirudha Srikkanth and actor Samyuktha also visited District 12, interacting with the SPR team and exploring the project’s smart office formats, premium amenities and investment potential.
Chennai, 28 July 2026: Overcoming multiple anatomical and surgical challenges, surgeons at MGM Healthcare successfully performed a rare and highly complex mitral valve replacement on a 14-year-old girl who had severe mitral valve disease that caused debilitating breathlessness and left her largely bedridden.
The girl suffered from severe mitral regurgitation with left ventricular outflow tract (LVOT) obstruction. The damaged mitral valve allowed blood to leak backwards into the left atrium instead of being pumped efficiently to the rest of the body, placing excessive strain on the heart and causing severe breathlessness. The condition was further complicated by a narrowing of the heart’s outflow tract, making it even harder for the heart to pump blood. The surgery replaced the diseased mitral valve, relieved the obstruction, and restored normal blood flow through the heart.
Several hospitals had declined to perform the surgery because the patient had two rare conditions that made the procedure exceptionally challenging. She had mesocardia, a congenital condition in which the heart is positioned in the centre of the chest, with its apex pointing towards the midline rather than to the left. This unusual anatomy made surgical access to the mitral valve considerably more difficult.
The patient also had Morquio syndrome, a rare inherited metabolic disorder that causes the accumulation of certain complex sugars in the body, leading to progressive skeletal abnormalities, including instability of the upper cervical spine. This posed an added challenge during anaesthesia and surgery, requiring the team to take special measures to stabilise and protect her neck throughout the procedure.
Dr. R.K.R Noveen Davidson, Senior Consultant, Paediatric Cardiac and Heart & Lung Transplant Surgeon performed an open-heart surgery on the girl.
During the surgery, upper heart chamber and its surrounding walls including Superior Vena Cava Area (SVCA), Infundibular Basal Septum (ICB) and a part of the Left Artium (LA), was cut to reach the mitral valve. It was then replaced with 25 MM mechanical valve. The left ventricle was resected before suturing all the incisions closed.
In his comments Dr. R.K.R Noveen Davidson said, тАЬIt is extremely rare for an individual with morquio syndrome to have Mesocardia. In this case, the girl has developed severe breathlessness because of the obstruction in her left ventricle. She has quit her studies and been confined to bed because of her condition. We had to replace the mitral valve only because it does not provide a long-term solution, and the inner lining of the heart gradually develops scar tissue. After the surgery, the patient is recovering well. It will take another three to six months for complete recovery.тАЭ
In his comments Dr. K. R. Balakrishnan, Chairman – Cardiac Sciences, Director – Institute of Heart and Lung Transplant & Mechanical Circulatory Support said, тАЬI am proud of our multidisciplinary surgical and anaesthetic teams successfully completing a highly complex procedure on a child with Morquio syndrome. Our primary focus remains on the patientтАЩs recovery and supporting their family through the next phase of care.тАЭ
Speaking about the post-operative management Dr. Suresh Rao K.G, Co-Director, Institute of Heart and Lung Transplant & Mechanical Circulatory Support said, тАЬAnaesthetic and post-operative management in Morquio syndrome is highly complex due to a triad of critical challenges: severe upper airway distortion, cervical spine instability, and compromised cardiorespiratory function. This child also had restrictive lung defect and required close monitoring during the post-operative period.тАЭ
тВ╣350 crore integrated green building materials facility at Naidupeta, Andra Pradesh built in a record 12 months, introduces advanced Laminar Flow Technology to India and expands Renacon’s sustainable building solutions portfolio Chennai, July 2026 Renacon, the flagship building materials brand of the Renaatus Group, Erode announced the launch of RENAFLEX Fibre Cement Boards (FCB) in Renaatus Product Private Limited, marking a significant milestone in the company’s evolution from a manufacturer of green building materials to a comprehensive building solutions provider. Backed by an investment of тВ╣350 crore, Renacon has established a world-class integrated manufacturing facility at Naidupeta, Andhra Pradesh, dedicated to the production of AAC Blocks, Rapid Wall Panels and Fibre Cement Boards. Built in a record 12 months, the facility introduces globally benchmarked Laminar Flow Technology to India, delivering precision-engineered, sustainable building materials designed to meet the growing demands of modern construction. Speaking at the launch, Mr. R. P. Selvasundaram, Chairman and Managing Director, Renaatus Group, said, “The launch of RENAFLEX represents a defining milestone in Renacon’s journey towards becoming a complete building solutions provider. Our тВ╣350 crore investment reflects our long-term vision of combining advanced manufacturing, innovation and sustainability to create world-class products for India’s construction industry. By bringing globally proven Laminar Flow Technology to India, we are delivering Fibre Cement Boards that offer superior strength, precision, durability and consistency while supporting faster, safer and greener construction. As India accelerates infrastructure development under Vision 2047 and the ‘Make in India’ initiative, RENAFLEX will empower architects, developers, contractors and homeowners with high-performance building materials that are built for the futureтАЭ. The launch further strengthens Renacon’s expanding portfolio, which already includes Renacon AAC BlocksтАФSouth India’s largest and one of the most preferred AAC block brandsтАФmanufactured across three facilities in Tamil Nadu with a combined annual production capacity of one million cubic metres, along with Rapid Wall AAC Sandwich Panels and Renafix Drymix Products. With India’s construction sector increasingly embracing sustainable and high-performance building materials, Renacon expects RENAFLEX to play a significant role in enabling modern dry wall solution considering labour shortage by adding to the faster construction, safer and environmentally responsible construction across residential, commercial and industrial projects. This can assist in building government housing schemes like Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana 2.0 scheme targeting 1 crore additional houses and Affordable Rental Housing Complexes scheme for quicker completion.
With India’s AAC market growing at a CAGR of 10тАУ12% since 2010 and projected to expand by nearly 15% annually over the next five years, Renacon expects RENAFLEX to play a key role in accelerating the adoption of advanced Fibre Cement Board systems and driving the transition towards faster, greener and more sustainable construction across India. We are looking at 100% utilization of the existing plant in Naidupeta by March 2027 which will help Renaflex gaining a good share in Fibre cement board market in a year and half time. Asia’s Largest Integrated AAC and Fibre Cement Board Manufacturing Facility The new Naidupeta facility has an annual production capacity of 60,000 metric tonnes of Fibre Cement Boards, making it Asia’s largest integrated AAC and Fibre Cement Board manufacturing facility. The project is expected to generate employment direct and indirectly for more than 1000 people, while strengthening domestic manufacturing under the Government of India’s “Make in India” initiative. At the heart of the manufacturing process is Laminar Flow Technology, an advanced production system that ensures: яВ╖ Superior flexural strength яВ╖ Excellent impact resistance яВ╖ Zero undulation for exceptionally smooth surfaces яВ╖ High dimensional accuracy and consistency яВ╖ Enhanced durability for long-term performance The facility manufactures both Type A (High Density) and Type B Fibre Cement Boards, along with RENAFLEX Elegante Designer Fibre Cement Boards, specially developed for architects and designers seeking premium aesthetics for wall cladding, fa├зades and interior d├йcor. The high-density boards are engineered for demanding exterior applications requiring exceptional strength and weather resistance. Engineered for Green, Fire-Rated and Sustainable Construction RENAFLEX Fibre Cement Boards are precision-engineered for modern interior and exterior construction systems, combining durability, safety and sustainability. Key features include: яВ╖ Fire resistance яВ╖ Moisture resistance яВ╖ Termite resistance яВ╖ High dimensional stability яВ╖ Smooth and consistent finishes яВ╖ Long service life яВ╖ Faster installation with reduced maintenance The boards are suitable for a wide range of applications, including: яВ╖ Interior partitions яВ╖ False ceilings яВ╖ Fa├зades яВ╖ Mezzanine flooring яВ╖ Roof underlay яВ╖ Wet area installations яВ╖ Duct covering яВ╖ Prefabricated structures яВ╖ Furniture яВ╖ Modular interiors
Manufactured using environmentally responsible processes, RENAFLEX supports sustainable construction by reducing environmental impact while improving durability, operational efficiency and lifecycle performance. The product aligns with green building certification frameworks such as IGBC and GRIHA, helping developers deliver environmentally responsible and energy-efficient buildings. With increasing emphasis on fire-rated construction across commercial, industrial and public infrastructure projects, RENAFLEX is well positioned for applications in commercial buildings, hospitals, educational institutions, industrial facilities, site offices, security cabins and residential developments. Fibre Cement Boards have already gained widespread acceptance across Europe, the United Kingdom, the United States, China and Australia for their strength, durability and sustainability. Through RENAFLEX, Renacon aims to bring these globally benchmarked standards to the Indian construction industry. Expanding Across India and Global Markets Renacon will initially focus on the southern markets of Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka and Kerala, before expanding into international markets across Europe, the Middle East and Africa and 50% of the business to come from exports for Renaatus Products Private Limited. The company expects growing demand for prefabricated construction, sustainable building materials and fire-rated building systems to drive strong growth in both domestic and overseas markets. About Renacon Renacon is the flagship building materials brand of Renaatus Procon Private Limited (RPP Group), headquartered in Erode, Tamil Nadu. The company manufactures AAC Blocks, Rapid Wall AAC Sandwich Panels, Renafix Drymix Products and RENAFLEX Fibre Cement Boards, delivering innovative, sustainable and high- performance building solutions for modern construction. The Renaatus Group has executed several landmark infrastructure projects across India and overseas, including Rajahmundry Airport, Chennai Central TowerтАФone of Chennai’s tallest commercial developmentsтАФand the Gaafu Airport Project in the Maldives. The Group has also launched its flagship residential development, VARAM in Coimbatore, further strengthening its commitment to creating world-class infrastructure and sustainable communities.
Turkish Airlines, the airline that flies to more countries than any other airline, has signed a contract with CAE, a global leader in aviation training technologies, at the Farnborough Airshow for the delivery of five full-flight simulators (FFS), two flight training devices (FTD) with an option for two additional FFSs.
The agreement further supports Turkish AirlinesтАЩ strategy to expand pilot training capacity and strengthen its training infrastructure with the latest technologies, in line with the airlineтАЩs fleet growth under its 10-year flight training investment plan. It will also contribute to the airlineтАЩs new, state-of-the-art Flight Training Center, which broke ground this past January. The new facilityтАЩs simulator hangars are scheduled to become operational in 2027, with the full center set to be completed and fully operational in 2028.
Commenting on the agreement, Turkish Airlines Chairman of the Board and the Executive Committee Prof. Murat ┼Юeker said: “As we continue to expand our fleet and global network, further strengthening our pilot training infrastructure is essential to supporting our long-term growth strategy. Building on our long-standing collaboration with CAE, the addition of these advanced training devices will enhance our ability to prepare pilots across multiple fleet types with the highest levels of safety, consistency, and operational excellence. This agreement will help ensure we continue meeting the growing training demands of our expanding operations while maintaining the world-class standards our passengers expect from Turkish Airlines.”
Matthew Bromberg, President and Chief Executive Officer at CAE added: тАЬThis agreement is a testament to our longstanding relationship with Turkish Airlines and to the trust it continues to place in CAE as a strategic partner in advancing its pilot training capabilities. For more than 20 years, we have worked together to support the airline’s growth and evolving training needs. Through this comprehensive fleet of Airbus and Boeing training devices, we will continue to deliver advanced, high-fidelity simulation solutions that help Turkish Airlines build pilot capacity, maintain the highest safety standards, and support its long-term ambitions.тАЭ
Under the contract, CAE will deliver the following devices to Turkish Airlines across Airbus and Boeing aircraft types:
Two A321neo Full Flight Simulators (FFS)
Two B787 Full Flight Simulators (FFS)
One A350 Full Flight Simulator (FFS)
Two A350 Level-1 Flight Training Devices (FTD)
One A350 Full Flight Simulator (FFS) тАУ optional
One B787 Full Flight Simulator (FFS) – optional
These next-generation simulators and training devices will expand Turkish AirlinesтАЩ pilot training capacity across both narrowbody and widebody aircraft types, offering a long-term solution to the airlineтАЩs growing operational needs on a global scale. With this new agreement, Turkish Airlines reinforces its long-standing collaboration with CAE, continuing to embrace a technology-driven, sustainable, and scalable approach to pilot training.
Chennai, 23rd July 2026 – Knee replacement surgery is entering a new era where restoring natural knee mechanics is becoming as important as relieving pain. Reflecting this shift, Dr. Vetri Kumar, Senior Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon at Parvathy Hospital, Chennai, has become the first surgeon in South Asia to complete more than 300 Total Knee Replacement procedures using the Evolution┬о Medial-Pivot Knee System in less than a year, establishing himself as a leading advocate of personalised knee replacement and kinematic alignment. This milestone reflects growing confidence in an approach that prioritises restoring native knee kinematics rather than simply implanting a prosthesis. Widely recognised for advancing evidence-based practices, Dr. Vetri believes every patient deserves an implant that respects individual anatomy instead of a one-size-fits-all approach. The patented Evolution┬о True Medial-Pivot philosophy is designed to recreate the stability and biomechanics of the native knee, enabling patients to return to active lifestyles and, in many cases, almost forget they have undergone knee replacement surgeryтАФan outcome reflected in the increasingly recognised ‘Forgotten Joint Score’. Unlike conventional knee designs that focus primarily on mechanical alignment, the Evolution┬о Medial-Pivot Knee reproduces native knee biomechanics by preserving physiologic medial stability while allowing natural rotational movement, supporting improved function, range of motion and long-term implant performance. “Modern knee replacement is about far more than pain relief. Every knee is unique, and respecting that individuality helps deliver outcomes that feel natural and stable. With nearly 60 million Indians affected by osteoarthritis, many patients seek treatment only after years of pain. Our aim is to help them walk confidently, return to the activities they love and eventually forget they ever had a knee replacement,” said Dr. Vetri Kumar. Dr. Mukesh Parmar, Managing Director & Senior General Manager тАУ India and South Asia, MicroPort Orthopedics, said, тАЬThese 300 procedures represent 300 lives transformed through personalised arthroplasty. Dr. Vetri has demonstrated how innovation, backed by sound clinical philosophy, can restore natural knee function and improve quality of life. We are proud to partner with accomplished surgeons like Dr. Vetri, whose commitment to improving patient outcomes is helping shape the future of knee replacement in India.тАЭ
Dr. Vetri is also a Founding Member of the Personalised Arthroplasty Society (PAS) in India and an active member of its international community, mentoring surgeons and promoting globally proven techniques. He is now preparing to launch a dedicated Knee & Joint Replacement Centre in Chennai to expand access to advanced joint reconstruction and patient care. As personalised knee replacement gains momentum worldwide, milestones like this reinforce India’s growing leadership in advanced joint replacement, benefiting both patients and the orthopaedic community.
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