SHRIRAM FINANCE ANNOUNCES ALLIANCE WITH PADUKONE SCHOOL OF BADMINTON TO BOOST GRASSROOTS TALENT ACROSS INDIA.

 Shriram Finance Limited, (SFL) ,the flagship Company of the Shriram Group, announced its alliance with the Padukone School of Badminton (PSB)as the presenting sponsor. This initiative aims to strengthen grassroot training across 75 Padukone School of Badminton centres located in18 Indian Cities.This collaboration was unveiled by  Mr.Umesh Revankar, Executive Vice- Chairman,Shriram Finance along with legendary Indian Badminton Champion & PSB Founder,Padmashri,Prakash Padukone at the Padukone-Dravid Centre of Sports Excellence,Bengaluru.

Key Highlights of the Alliance :

*  Naming of Rights : All existing & future PSB centres across India to operate under the name

     Shriram Finance Presents Padukone School of Badminton.   

                            

*  Apparel Sponsorship : Over 2000 branded T-Shirts to be distributed to players,coaches and support

     staff across PSB academics.                                     

* Tournament Sponsorship : 13 Open tournaments under Shriram Finance's presenting sponsorship

   along with 2 All India  Yonex Tournaments as the "Powered by" sponsor.                                      

Addresing the media,Mr.Umesh Revankar said," Through this initiative,we hope to encourage & inspire young players across the country to pursue sport with dedication,discipline and confidence,while helping to strengthen the grassroot eco system in India".

Mr.Prakash Padukone said," This alliance is built on a shared vision of nurturing talent at the grass root level & making quality badminton coaching accessible to aspiring players across India.With Shriram Finance's support,we look forward to expanding our reach further & creating a stronger platform for young athletes to learn,grow and pursue the sport with the right guidance and  infrastructure".

To a query about winning tournaments or maintaining the ranking, Mr.Prakash Padukone said, with the crowded tournament schedule, the players should concentrate more  on winning Tournaments than  by playing more tournaments for ranking.

ALLEN BENGALURU'S ARYAN RAGHUPATHY IS KARNATAKA'S TOPPER WITH ALL INDIA RANKING 12 IN JEE ADVANCED 2026.

Allen Bengaluru students have once again proven their excellence in the JEE-Advanced 2026 results released by IIT-Roorkee. Allen Career Institute,Kota has established a new record by securing All India Rank 1 for the third consecutive year in the JEE-Advanced 2026.With these rsults, Allen has now bagged an All India Rank 1 in IIT-JEE seven times,and has repeated  All India Ranks 1,2 & 3 in JEE-Advanced for the second time in its history. Allen students secured SIX of the top 10 AIR Ranks nationally,24 class room students in th top 50 and 41 in the top 100. 

Allen's nationwide success was led by Shubham Kumar,a Kota class room student  achieved an All India Rank 1 scoring 330 out of 360.Continuing the streak of excellence,Allen class room student Kabir Chhillar secured Al India Rank 2 with 329 marks out of 360 and Jatin Chahar secured All India rank -3 with 319 marks. All India Girl's Topper Aarohi Deshpande is also from Allen Kota Class room.

CARPISA -AN ITALIAN BRAND DEBUTS IN INDIA WITH NEOPOLIS BRANDS,UNVEILS FLAGSHIP STORE AT PHOENIX MARKET CITY MALL,BENGALURU.

CARPISA, the Italian market leader in women's & men's bags,luggage,accessories and small leather goods,has officially entered the Indian market with the opening of its first store at Phoenix Market City Mall,Whitefield, Bengaluru. Kuvera S.p.A (CAPRISA) based in Napoli,has got into a long term licensing agreement with Neopolis brands to develop the brand strongly in India with a plan of opening more than 100 stores.With over 600 outlets worldwide, Carpisa was founded in 2001. Reflecting on the brand's entry into India, Mr.Maurizio Carlino,Carpisa,Chief Executive Officer, said,' India represents an extraordinarily dynamic & high-potential market for Carpisa,and we are proud to mark our entry with the opening of our first store in Bangalore."

Mr. Giandomenico Milano,the Consul General of Italy in Bengaluru,said," Italy has long been admired for its fashion and design. What makes this moment special is that Italian style is finding a growing audience among Indian consumers". Mr. Shailesh Chaturvedi,Chairman,Neopolis Brands,said," Carpisa offers us  oppurtunity of turning another International brand into India's success story with its strengths in high growth categories such as handbags,accessories and travel products where India sees a mismatch between large addressable market and limited organized play,thus offering strong head room for long term growth."

The store was inaugurated by Actress & Style icon Ms. Sobhita Dhulipala alongside Mr.Giandomenico Milano,Consul General of Italy in Bengaluru.

HCG LAUNCHES CANCER HOSPITAL IN NORTH BENGALURU,INTRODUCES KARNATAKA'S FIRST MR -LINAC.

Health Care Global Enterprises Limited (HCG),India's largest dedicated Cancer hospital network,today launched its new comprehnsive cancer hospital in Byatarayanapura,Hebbal,Bengaluru,strengthening access to advanced Oncology care in North Bengaluru.This new facility with upto 132 bed introduces Karnataka's First Elekta Unity MR-Linac,one of world's most advanced precision radiation therapy platforms.This technology combines high quality  MRI imaging with a linear accelerator to enable highly precise,adaptive cancer treatment.Designed as  full spectrum Oncology centre,the hospital brings together diagnosis,treatment,recovery support and patient - Centric care under one roof,making world class cancer care more accessible to patients.

Speaking on the launch Dr.B.S.Ajaikumar,Founder & Chairman of HCG said,"Our Goal is not only to prevent recurrences,but also to make even advanced & metastatic cancers manageable through personalised,multidisciplinary care. The lunch of our Hebbal  centre is another important milestone in HCG's Pursuit of excellence in cancer care". 

Cancers commonly treated on MR- Linac : Prostate Cancer,Pancreatic cancer,Liver cancer,Rectal cancer,Head & Neck cancers,gynaecological & Kidney cancers & Oligometastatic disease. This centre was inaugurated by Mr.Kichcha Sudeep, Veteran Actor.

  

JOYALUKKAS - 'BRILLIANCE DIAMOND JEWELLERY SHOW' IN KORAMANGALA,BENGALURU FROM 15TH MAY TO 31ST MAY,2026.

 JOYALUKKAS ,is all set to mesmerise  Bengaluru  with the "Brilliance Diamond Jewellery Show' at its Koramangala,Bengaluru Showroom from 15th May TO 31st May,2026.This exclusive showcase promises an extraordinary celebration of artistry,elegance and innovation in diamond jewellery. Featuring an exquisite range that spans opulent bridal statements to refined contemporaryu designs for everyday wear,the exhibition brings together timeless craftsmanship & modern sensibilities.Each creation reflects exceptional detailing and design excellence,available only for  limited period during the show

Speaking on the Occasion, Dr.Joy Alukkas,Chairman,& Managing Director,of Joyalukkas group said,' "The Brilliance Diamond Jewellery Show celebrates our commitment to excellence and our passion for creating jewellery that resonates with elegance and individuality.Bengaluru has always been special to us, and we are delighted to present this exclusive collection to our customers,offering them an oppurtunity to experience diamonds in their most brilliant form".

Adding to the allure of the exhibition,customers will receive a free gold coin with every purchase of diamond jewellery worth Rs.1 lakh and above during the show period, making the celebration even more rewarding.

MODER -A TECH ENABLED OUTSOURCING FIRM SERVING THE MORTGAGE,BANKING & INSURANCE SECTORS IN US CELEBRATES ITS 5TH ANNIVERSARY.

MODER,A Tech enabled outsourcing firm serves the Mortgage,Insurance & Banking in US is expanding its AI-led capabilities in mortgage operations,with India emerging as its largest delivery hub. MODER was founded in 2021 has grown to over 7400 employees globally,including more than 5000 in India & supports over 65 clients across key financial services markets . The Company is celebrating its 5th Anniversay with its CSR acitivity i.e "5000  Sapling plantation drive" across Karnataka covering Chikmagalur,Koppal,and Chikkaballpur districts which is expected to be completed by July.

Over the past 5 years,MODER has expanded its global footprint across India,the Phillippines, Guatemala,Chile and the United States,with India continuing to serve its largest & fastest growing hub.The Company has  also strengthened its technology eco system through partnerships with firms such as Gateless,ServisBOT,and Xpanse,enhancing capabilities across underwriting intelligence,customer engagement and operational scalability. 

A TASTE OF TRADITION - MTR BRINGS BACK ITS ANNUAL CULTURAL & CULINARY FEST - MTR KARUNADU SWADA 2026.

 INAUGURATION OF MTR'S FALGSHIP FESTIVAL BLENDS REGIONAL FLAVOURS,CULTURAL EXPERIENCES AND CELEBRATES THE ICONIC SAMBAR WITH A SAMBAR SONG IN COLLABORATION WITH VASU DIXIT.

MTR inaugurated the latest edition of  its flagship food festival,MTR Karunadu Swada ,held from 24 th April,2026 at Jayamahal Palace,Hotel,Bengaluru. The event was inaugurated by Mr. Maheshwar Rao ,IAS,Chief Commissioner GBA & Administrator -All Bengaluru City Corporations. It brings together food enthusiasts,cultural Connoisseurs and culinary experts to rediscover the depth and diversity of Karnataka's rich food heritage.This year's opening night showcased an immersive culinary journey across six regions of Karnataka-Uttara Karnataka,Kalyana Karnataka,Kodagu,Dakshina Kannada,Udipi and Hale Mysuru.With a showcase of 75+ dishes,the spread stands out as rich culinary archive bringing together both well loved classics and lesser known,almost forgotten flavours under one roof.

MTR also unveiled the second edition of its coffee Table book at the inauguration,and Ode to Karnataka's culinary legacy. the book titled "The Story before the recipe" celebrates ingredients that grow in the 6 regions of Karnataka and have shaped its rich culinary tradition. Speaking on the Occasion,Mr.Sunay Bhasin,CEO,MTR said," For over a century,MTR has been deeply rooted in Karnataka's Culinary heritage,steadfast in its commitment to preserving & celebrating the authentisity of regional cusine.MTR - Karunadu Swada has now become an annual fixture on every food enthusiast's calendar,serving as platform that celebrates Karnataka's local ingredients,revives forgotten recipes and spotlights the state's regional diversity, and bringing people closer to Karnataka's food traditions". 

The festival is expected to witness an enthusiastic response,with 3000+ visitors over the next two days,further strengthening its position as one of Bengaluru's most anticipated culinary and cultural platforms.