WONDERLA LAUNCHES BANGALORE'S NEW BOUTIQUE PREMIUM AQUA -RETREAT,"THE ISLE" . OFFERS TROPICAL STYLE COTTAGES,IMMERIVE WELNESS,WATERSIDE SERENITY, & PET FRIENDLY AMENITIES.

 WONDERLA Holidays Ltd., announced the launch of "THE ISLE", located adjacent to the Wonderla campus at Bengaluru spread across 4.5 acres,the 39 key resort features,a mix of private pool cottages,Tents,Hammock suites,and nature-led amenities like a tree House,luxury SPA etc. Developed with an investment of Rs.39 crores , The Isle is positioned as a premium experiential offering designed for urban families,long stay guests,Weddings and Corporate Retreats. Guests can choose from private pool Or hammock cottages,lagoon-view decks, glamping tents, and skylight rooms,each designed with sustainable materials and a design that invites relaxation and discovery.

Culinary highlights include Spice Cove,a 62 seater open multi cuisine restaurant with a focus on pan-asian specialities  and 24X7 in -room dining service.The property also features OASIS,a tranquil poolside Bar where guests can dip their feet in the water while enjoying hand crafted wine cocktails & light bites blending relaxation with indulgence. Wellness seekers can unwind at the THERAPY TREE SPA,with dedicated treatment rooms for men,women & couples. Signature therapies inspired by local ingredients & traditions.

Speaking on the launch,Arun K Chittilapilly,Executive Chairman & Managing Director,Wonderla Holidays Ltd.,says," Our parks become synonymous with high energy entertainment and shared joy,but we have also recognised a rising demand for more personal,nature rooted experiences located just outside Bengaluru.The Isle addresses this  gap by offering a serene escape within reach of the city. It is the beginning of a new chapter for Wonderla,one where leisure meets mindfulness, and where joy slows down". Adding further, Dheeran Choudharym COO,Wonderla Holidays Ltd.,said," The Isle by Wonderla ,is a complete experience and not just an accommodation".

ROYAL CHALLENGE PACKAGED DRINKING GAME NIGHTS TURNS BANGALORE INTO PLAY GROUND FOR CREATORS, & GAMERS .

Royal Challenge Packaged Drinking Water,a brand long associated with rich cricketing legacy  brought its game nights to Bengaluru. The event was held at RCB Bar & Cafe  in Ashok Nagar,Bengaluru. The venue for transformed into a high octane zone of competition,creativity and next gen entertainment setting the stage for a nation wide series of experiences.After successful stops in Mumbai,Ludhiana & Guwahati,its latest destination was Bengaluru. The game nights event brought together fans,creators and digital athletes for an electrifying evening  which included VR Cricket, a Play station,gaming zone  with cricket themed titles and interactive challenges with exciting prizes.Guests also enjoyed a live screening of  IPL match RCB Vs Lucknow Super Giants.

"Gaming is an organic extension for Royal Challenge - a brand that has always stood at the cross roads of high energy sport & bold self expression" said Varun Koorichh,Vice President- Marketing & Portfolio Head at Diageo.

About Diageo India : Diageo India is the country's leading alcohol company and a subsidiary of global leader Diageo Plc. head quartered in Bengaluru with a committed team of 3000 employees and 35 manufacturing facilities  across States & Union Territories in India.The company is listed both in National Stock Exchange (NSE) & Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) in India.

AIRTEL INTRODUCES INDIA'S FIRST ALL-IN-ONE OTT ENTERTAINMENT PACKS FOR PREPAID USERS.

 This, offer access to 25+ leading OTT's including Netflix,Hotstar,Zee5,and Xstream Play Premium starting Rs.279/-.Bharti Airtel,one of India's leading telecommunication service providers, announced new unparalleled entertainment packs for prepaid customers. Airtel is the only Telco in India offering such an extensive entertainment experience. Starting at an attractive introductory price of Rs.279/- for one month validity,customers will get access to a wide variety of popular streaming platforms of value worth Rs.750/-making it the only telco to enable access to such a wide bouquet of OTT streaming options.The Company has also bundled entertainment packs with unlimited 5G data and unlimited calls at Rs.598/- facilitating unlimited entertainment.

For more details,visit www.airtel.com.

IKEA INDIA TAPS INTO THE NEED FOR HOME DESIGN PLANNING WITH ITS VERY FIRST PLAN" PLAN AND ORDER POINT'IN BENGALURU.

Located in Whitefield in Bengaluru, the new format offers personalized home design,expert planning support and seamless installation services,will serve the growing home design needs of East Bengaluru  residents. IKEA,the world's most loved Swedish Home Furnishings retailer,announces the launch of its very first plan & Order Point (PaOP) in India,at Bengaluru, located at the Essensai 067 Experience centre on Whitefield-Hoskote Road, East Bengaluru.

Ms.Susanne Pulverer, CEO & Chief Sustainability Officer,IKEA  India said,' we are beyond excited to launch this new IKEA meeting point format in India.With the new Plan & Order point,we are strengthening our local presence and deepening our understanding how people live at home.This is a strategic step in our continued investment towards scalable,omni channel expansion in the region".

Ms.Pooja Grover, Country Expansion Manager IKEA -India says" Today consumers value convenience & accessibility -even in home planning and design.  They no longer want to travel far to create their dream spaces and neither do they want to go through the hassle of working with multiple partners.Our"Plan & Order Point' has been designed to meet this very need'.

IKEA is currently present across five markets in India with with 3 large format stores in Hyderabad,Navi Mumbai and Bengaluru & one city store in Worli .The Company has Two distribution centres in India -one in Pune and another in Gurgaon.

SLEEPY HEAD EXPANDS ITS FOOTPRINT IN BENGALURU WITH FOUR STORES LAUNCH IN A SINGLE DAY.

SLEEPY HEAD,the modern furniture and sleep solutions brand,has opened  four branches in Bengaluru yesterday in Marathahalli, Dasarahalli,Airport Road & BEL Road. They already have 3 three stores in Bengaluru at Banaswadi, HSR Lay out & Koramangala.To celebrate the mega launch,Sleepy Head,has introduced special "Bangalore Starter Kit'  give away across six  stores.The first 100 customers who walk in with their job offer letters and ID Cards on Saturday, April,26,2025 will receive a free mattress & pillow set along with a keepsake "Bangalore Survival Map" featuring curated recommendations for the best places to eat ,visit and hangout in the city.Additionally,all visitors can enjoy exclusive in-store 50% discounts available across all seven stores in the week end.

Speaking on the occassion,Mr.Sridhar Balakrishnan, Group CEO ,Duroflex.said," our Bangalore expansion-growing from three to seven stores -is a direct response to the overwhelming success of our initial stores. With the new stores, we are thrilled to be reaching our customers across more touch points where people can discover first hand experience how great design makes every day living better".

Speaking on the occasion,Mr. Sudhansu Krishna,Chief Sales Officer,Consumer Business-Duroflex, said," Expanding Sleepy Head's footprint in Bengaluru  is a  strategic move to be closer to the market that truly embodies the spirit of modern home living'.TheSleepy Head's  stores showcases the extensive range of mattresses,smart furniture and cozy furnishings-all crafted to deliver comfort that is as effortless as it is aesthetic.

' MATTER' AERA NOW LAUNCHED IN NAMMA BENGALURU -WORLD'S FIRST MANUFACTURED HYPERSHIFT MANUAL GEAR BOX.

MATTER,India's trailblazing tech innovation company,has officialy launched its flagship electric motor bike  with gear box -the AERA-in Bengaluru.  MATTER Motor Works, an electric mobility start up founded in 2019,in Ahmedabad, is redefining the future of mobility with its ' Innovate in India" approach.Its flagship product AERA, world's first manufactured geared electric motorbike,has been recognised as the "Editor's Choice Electric Motorcycle of the year" by Top Gear India ,alogside prestigeous accolades like "EV Bike of the Tear 2025"by ACKO Drive and "Innovation Start up of the Year" at the Outlook Business Spotlight Awards.

Powered by a team of over 600 innovators,MATTER is at the forefront of cleaner mobility through in-house technology & groundbreaking innovations.With over 350 patent filings & 68 granted patents,spanning powertrain,liquid cooling,battery management,gear box technology,charging infrastructure,and manufacturing automation,MATTER is shaping the evolution of India's EV landscape-driving the nation towards energy independence.

                                           Mr. Mohal Lalbhai,Founder & CEO MATTER riding the bike.

Salient features of the electric motorbike with gears are :

* Weight :168 kgs.

*Top Speed : 105 kms/Hr.

* MATTER Aera is available in 5 Colours.

* AERA takes 6 hours to get fully charged.

* Battery capacity of MATTER Aera is 5 KWH.

* Mileage of MATTER Aera is 172 Kms / Fully charged.

* 17.78 (7") smart Touch screen Dashboard.

* Onboard charger- comes with a 5 amp Compatible cable for easy plug-and Charge access,anywhere.

*Bold,Futuristic design.

* Safety & Comfort: Dual brakes with ABS,telescopic front fork,and dual rear suspension.

* MATTER Mobile App-Complete connectivity with real time bike data,remote lock,geofencing and service alerts.

The MATTER Aera is now available at a Pre -registration showroom price starting from Rs.1.88 lakhs.As a limited time launch offer,the first 500 riders in Bengaluru can own the AERA at a special price starting at Rs.1.79 lakhs,bundled with a free lifetime battery warranty worth Rs.15,000-MATTER's bold nod to its early believers.To bring the brand closer to people,MATTER is set to unveil its first Experience Hub in BTM Lay out -2nd stage near Vysya Bank Colony,100 ft.road,Bengaluru.

8th EDITION OF WHITEFIELD ART COLLECTIVE.

 The Eighth edition of Whitefield Art Collective with the theme " FUTURE IS NOW" was inaugurated on 27th March,2025  at VR Whitefield, Bengaluru. It is supported by the Yuj Foundation Ms.Alison Barrett MBE-Director,India British Council,inaugurated the month long festival..The ceremony commenced with the unveiling of the "Kala Car" an artistic creation by Kalki Subramaniam,a renowned LGBTQ+activist.artist,writer & poet and a traditional lamp lighting.It was followed by a mesmerising veena recital by maestro Rajesh Vaidya and a classical dance performance by the students of Srishti Nritya Kala Kuteera,

The eight Whitefield Art Collective  showcases art installations,sculptures,paintings,Photography and workshops . Collaborators include global organisations such as the UNESCO ,British Council,and the new York based Arts for the Future Festival (powered by the United Nations Civil Society Conference) alongside esteemed institutions like Karnataka Chitrakala Parishath,Bangalore University and Bangalore School of Design.

The Whitefiekd Art Collective has evolved tino a dynamic platform that brings together artistic voices

 from across the world.Various workshops hosted at the centre encourage participants to explore their creative potential,creating an environment that nurtures learning and innovation in the arts.