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Chennai, October 10, 2026: SPR City, Chennai, to Attempt World Record for World’s Tallest Golu at 47.8 Feet! • Inspired by SPR City’s 47-floor residential tower, the 47.8-foot Golu featuring over 4,500 dolls is the highlight of its ten-day Navaratri Utsavam 2026, from October 11 to 20. https://youtu.be/_IuVztLGOCU?si=S6O5CqYQfueyUm03 SPR City, Perambur, unveiled its spectacular 47.8-foot-tall Golu as part of SPR City Navaratri Utsavam 2026, marking the beginning of a ten-day celebration of tradition, devotion and culture. Featuring over 4,500 dolls, the installation is the centrepiece of the festivities, welcoming visitors from across Chennai until October 20. The installation marks a world record attempt for the height of a Golu installation, in association with the World Book of Records, London, UK. The attempt is based on height alone. A 36.4-foot Golu created in Chennai in 2012 was previously documented by the India Book of Records. Any new record recognition remains subject to off...

Chennai, 4 October 2026: SRM Medical College to Host Prestigious NAMSCON 2026, the 66th Annual Conference and Convocation of NAMS https://youtu.be/k-1kqkBesJw?si=wN0Xi6S8HQ2IM2mT #focusnews #focusnewz #srm #srmcollege  Thiru. Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar, Hon'ble Governor of Tamil Nadu and Keralam, to grace the inauguration as Chief Guest  Bringing together over 1,000 medical luminaries, leading researchers, academicians and healthcare professionals from across India, SRM Medical College Hospital & Research Centre (SRM MCH&RC), SRM Institute of Science and Technology (SRMIST), Kattankulathur, is set to host NAMSCON 2026, the 66th Annual Conference and Convocation of the National Academy of Medical Sciences (India), from October 8-11, 2026, in Chennai. Centred on the theme 'Synergy of Science and Technology in Healthcare for a Healthier Tomorrow', this conference will serve as a platform for scientific exchange, interdisciplinary collaboration and discussions on emerg...

   Pune, 7th October 2026: 146 World Athletes from 21 countries Line up for Indian Supercross Racing League Season 3 • Indian rider participation strengthened with new 250cc – Group 'A' Foreign Bikes only - Indian Futures category providing a dedicated platform for domestic talent • With additional support from the government and overwhelming participation of champions across AMA, FIM, India is poised to becomes the epicentre of a Supercross globally Indian Supercross Racing League (ISRL), the world’s first franchise-based Supercross league, has officially closed rider registrations for Season 3, attracting 146 athletes from 21 countries across its four racing categories. The line-up brings together established international contenders and India’s leading Supercross riders, raising the level of competition while creating a stronger platform for the development of Supercross in India. India accounts for 30 registrations across the newly introduced 250cc – Group 'A' Forei...

Chennai, October 07, 2026: SharonPly Honours Five Masters of Woodcraft at Seventh I AM STRONGEST Awards! CARVED IN STRENGTH celebrates artisans preserving generations of craftsmanship while adapting traditional woodcraft for a changing world. SharonPly honoured five master woodcraft artisans at the seventh edition of its annual I AM STRONGEST Awards, recognising their exceptional craftsmanship, dedication and contribution to preserving India's rich woodcraft traditions. The 2026 edition, themed "CARVED IN STRENGTH: Honouring Generations of Craftsmanship & Innovation," celebrated the people behind some of the country's most intricate wooden creations. From temple chariots and sacred sculptures to monumental doors and architectural woodwork, the awardees represent generations of knowledge, skill and perseverance that continue to keep traditional craftsmanship alive. The five awardees were Perunthachar Appar Lakshmanan, Dr. R. Rangachari Sthapathi, Thiru. S. Maasanam...

 Chennai, October 08, 2026:ஆகாஷ் எஜுகேஷனல் சர்வீசஸ் லிமிடெட் (AESL) 'ஆகாஷ் இன்விக்டஸ் - இன்ஜினியரிங் 2.0'-ஐ அறிமுகப்படுத்துகிறது; இன்விக்டஸ் அடிப்படையிலான சிறந்த கல்வி முறையின் மூலம், தனது ஜே.இ.இ. (JEE) தேர்வுப் பயிற்சி முறையை மேலும் வலுப்படுத்துகிறது. https://youtu.be/1gHFravgmV0?si=qmv0tPTiscYOianH , அக்டோபர் 08, 2026: இந்தியாவின் முன்னணி போட்டித் தேர்வு பயிற்சி நிறுவனங்களில் ஒன்றான ஆகாஷ் கல்விச் சேவைகள் நிறுவனம், பொறியியல் படிப்புகளுக்கான தேர்வுத் தயாரிப்பை வலுப்படுத்தும் வகையில் ஆகாஷ் இன்விக்டஸ் – இன்ஜினியரிங் 2.0 திட்டத்தை அறிமுகப்படுத்தியுள்ளது. ஜேஇஇ மெயின், ஜேஇஇ அட்வான்ஸ்டு மற்றும் மாநில அளவிலான சிஇடி தேர்வுகளுக்குத் தயாராகும் மாணவர்களுக்கு, திட்டமிட்ட மற்றும் சிறப்பான கல்வி முறையை வழங்கும் வகையில் இந்தப் புதிய திட்டம் உருவாக்கப்பட்டுள்ளது. ஆறு முக்கியத் தூண்களை அடிப்படையாகக் கொண்ட முழுமையான தேர்வுத் தயாரிப்பு அனுபவம் மாணவர்கள் வகுப்பறை, பாடப்புத்தகங்கள், தேர்வுகள் மற்றும் அவர்களுக்கு வழங்கப்படும் வழிகாட்டுதல் என ஒவ்வொரு நிலையிலும் 'இன்விக்டஸ்' முறையின் வித்தியா...

  Chennai, 7 October 2026: CREDAI Tamil Nadu to Host 5th Edition of STATECON and Launch FAIRBUILD 2026 in Chennai. https://youtu.be/InekY3-hySU?si=H9uXRU62gf17cWZo CREDAI Tamil Nadu will host the fifth edition of STATECON, its flagship platform for the State’s real estate and construction industry, on 11 and 12 October 2026 at [VENUE], Chennai. Alongside it, CREDAI Tamil Nadu will launch the first edition of FAIRBUILD 2026, a B2B construction and building materials expo. FAIRBUILD connects vendors, suppliers and original equipment manufacturers with real estate developers, architects and key decisionmakers. JLL is the Knowledge Partner for STATECON 2026.  The event will bring together CREDAI members from chapters across Tamil Nadu, along with policymakers and leaders from real estate, finance, technology, construction and allied sectors. The Hon’ble Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu and Ministers of the State Government are expected to attend.  A State growing beyond its big c...