Dr K Vijayakarthikeyan IAS graced the occasion as a chief Guest.
Chennai , 29th October 2025 : For many families, a stroke comes without warning and changes life in minutes. But at Kauvery Hospital, Chennai, timely care has rewritten that story for hundreds of people.
At a success meet held on World Stroke Day 2025, the hospital shared the promising outcomes of its 4 1тБД2 – Hour Stroke Reversal Program – a specialized initiative that focuses on treating stroke patients within the crucial early hours after onset.
Over the last two years, Kauvery HospitalтАЩs stroke teams across Chennai have managed 956 stroke cases. Among them, 120+ patients reached the hospital within 4┬╜ hours of the first symptom, and 82+ experienced complete stroke reversal – meaning blood flow to the brain was restored in time to prevent permanent damage.
тАЬWhen a stroke happens, every minute counts. Each passing moment can mean the loss of thousands of brain cells,тАЭ says Dr. Periakaruppan, Interventional Radiologist, Kauvery Hospital, Vadapalani. тАЬBut when patients reach us quickly, we can not only save their life – we can save their ability to speak, move, and live independently. Seeing someone walk out of the hospital fully recovered after such a major event is what drives us every single day.тАЭ
A stroke occurs when the blood supply to part of the brain is blocked or reduced, depriving brain tissue of oxygen. Without immediate treatment, brain cells begin to die and the loss can be permanent.
The first 4┬╜ hours are known as the тАЬgolden windowтАЭ – the period during which doctors can either dissolve or remove the clot that causes the stroke. Acting within this window can make the difference between lifelong disability and full recovery.
тАЬStroke treatment is about science, precision, and teamwork,тАЭ explains Dr G Satheesh, Senior Consultant & Clinical Lead, Interventional Radiologist (Neuro), Kauvery Hospital, Radial Road. тАЬThe results we see when patients arrive on time are truly remarkable тАУ they regain their speech, strength, and confidence far quicker. ItтАЩs one of the few conditions where minutes can decide destiny.
The last decade has seen groundbreaking developments in treatment, including intravenous тАЬclot busterтАЭ drugs and mechanical thrombectomy, making it possible to reverse stroke damage if treated early.
KauveryтАЩs Stroke Reversal Units at Alwarpet, Vadapalani, and Radial Road operate round the clock, equipped with advanced imaging facilities, interventional suites, and multidisciplinary teams trained for acute stroke management.
тАЬWeтАЩve seen people walk again, talk again, and return to their work and families – all because they reached us in time,тАЭ shares Dr. Sathya Narayanan. R, Interventional Radiologist, Kauvery Hospital, Alwarpet.тАЬThat moment when a patient smiles and says, тАШI feel normal again,тАЩ is the best outcome any doctor could wish for.тАЭ
The hospital also continues to strengthen awareness through community programs and partnerships aimed at improving public understanding of stroke symptoms and response.
тАЬThis is our commitment to Chennai – to act fast, treat right, and give life back,тАЭ says Dr. Aravindan Selvaraj, Co-Founder & Executive Director, Kauvery Group of Hospitals. тАЬOur goal is not just to treat stroke but to change the cityтАЩs response to it. If every citizen can recognize the signs and reach a stroke-ready hospital immediately, we can prevent countless disabilities and save many lives.тАЭ
Chennai, October 24, 2025: Agurchand Manmull Jain College, a premier higher education institution in the city, in collaboration with the Tamil Development Board, University of Madras, and Sandhya Publications, is organising an international conference on тАЬMultidisciplinary Tamil Education and Scientific DevelopmentтАЭ on October 24тАУ25, 2025. The conference aims to promote the integration of insights from advanced science and technology fields, including Artificial Intelligence, into Tamil education.
The event will feature addresses by over 25 eminent Tamil scholars from around the world. It seeks to highlight how multidisciplinary scholars passionate about Tamil have incorporated the language into diverse fields, with the ultimate goal of laying a foundation for the future growth of Tamil and its people.
The conference was inaugurated today by Kalaimamani Kaviperarasu Vairamuthu, renowned lyricist and poet. HonтАЩble Dr. Kovi. Chelian, Minister for Higher Education, Government of Tamil Nadu, is scheduled to be the Chief Guest at the Valedictory Session.
The inaugural session saw the participation of distinguished guests, including Dr. M. Rajendran, Former Vice-Chancellor, Thanjavur Tamil University; Dr. Murugesu Dayanithi, Director and Head, Department of Tamil Language, National Institute of Education, Sri Lanka; Mr. Sandhya Natarajan, Proprietor, Sandhya Publications; Mr. Udan Kumar Chordia, Secretary, and Mr. Hemant P. Chordia, Associate Secretary; Dr. M. M. Ramya, Dean; Dr. R. Surekha, Deputy Dean; Dr. N. Venkataramanan, Director of the college.
Speaking on the significance of the conference, Mr. Udan Kumar Chordia said, тАЬWe are delighted to organise this conference, which envisions integrating multidisciplinary perspectives for Tamil students. We must recognise that the worldтАЩs leading nations have achieved distinction through the intellectual strength of their mother tongue. There is a clear need for multidisciplinary Tamil knowledge to flourish in Tamil Nadu. At our college, the Department of Tamil not only teaches traditional subjects such as grammar and Sangam literature but also offers modern Tamil literary education. This conference will serve as a bridge between tradition and modernity. Our college is committed to continuously hosting such international conferences, recognising that advancing Tamil research is the need of the hour.тАЭ
On the objectives of the conference, Dr. E. Kothandaraman, Associate Professor, and Coordinator, Department of Tamil, AM Jain College, said, тАЬA language must evolve alongside the scientific and technological advancements of society. Although Tamil is a vast and rich language encompassing multidisciplinary fields such as grammar, literature, history, linguistics, comparative literature, criticism, sociology, philosophy, music, medicine, and translation, it must also engage with contemporary scientific developments. Today, the world is rapidly advancing in areas like information technology, artificial intelligence, biology, and environmental studies. This conference aims to promote the integration of Tamil studies with these multidisciplinary perspectives, and help students gain a broader outlook and deeper understanding, encouraging independent thought and enabling them to address social issues through the lens of language and science.тАЭ
The speakers participating in various academic sessions of the two-day conference include Dr. T. Umadevi, Professor, Department of Indian Languages and Literature, University of Delhi; Dr. K. Sankara Narayanan, Head, Tamil Development Board, University of Madras; Dr. Murugesu Dayanithi, Director, National Institute of Education, Sri Lanka; and Dr. S. Sadasivam, Assistant Professor, Department of Tamil, Madras Christian College.
The Valedictory Session will feature addresses by Dr. R. Kurinji Venthan, Head, Department of Foreign Tamil Studies and Dean, School of Developing Tamil, Tamil University, Thanjavur; Dr. S. Thirunavukkarasu, Principal, Sri Sivagnana Balaya Swamigal Tamil Arts and Science College, Mayilam; Dr. Ilakkuvan Sokkalingam, Professor and Trainer, New Zealand; Dr. P. Thamaraikannan, Principal, M.G.R. Government WomenтАЩs College, Villupuram; Dr. Chandrika Subramanian, Founder, Australia Tamil Development Forum (via online); and Dr. P. Kumar, Assistant Professor, Department of Tamil, Central University of Tamil Nadu, Thiruvarur.
The Department of Tamil at AM Jain College has been active since 1972, with several eminent professors from Tamil Nadu contributing to its growth. The department currently has 28 professors and has been offering the Bachelor of Arts in Tamil (B.A. Tamil) program since 2019.