WHITEFIELD ART COLLECTIVE UNVEILS 9th EDITION OF MONTH -LONG PUBLIC ART FESTIVAL AT VR BENGALURU.

Over 3000 Art Installations,performances & workshops to transform VR Bengaluru from March,13th To April,12th 2026. The "Theme" -Tomorrow, Altered.

Bengaluru,. The Whitefield Art Collective supported by the YUJ Foundation, commenced its 9th edition  on March,13th,2026,beginning a month long public Art festival. Grammy award winner ,Music Composer,& recepient of Padmashri award,Ricky Kej,inaugurated the festival by lighting lamp and unveiling the Tesla  "Kala Car.The evening featured a live musical concert by Ricky Kej and a wearable art fashion show titled " A Rose For Khadi".

This edition features a series of significant collaborations,each contributing to  the festival's broader vision.In partnerships with UNESCO,the festival presents " Pockets of Hope' ,a photography exhibition that draws attention to marine eco systems,their ecological value,and the growing pressures they face.The Whitefield Art Collective is rooted in the deep cultural foundations of Karnataka and the creative energy of Bengaluru,contributing to a vibrant ecosystem where artists,Institutions,and communities engage with contemporary ideas.

The 9th edition of Whitefield Art Collective is made possible through collaborations with TESLA,MOD Foundation,Art Reach,Million Dreams,Paint Cafe,Flea 080,AKAB Innovations,Reves La Veste,Reves Art Gallery,Gita Hudson,Crossword,PVR,The Whitefied Art Collective,The Whitefield   Arms and The Waverly Hotels & Residences.By transforming public spaces into dynamic art hubs,the festival highlights its commitment to making art more accessible while celebrating Bengaluru's cultural identity. In collaboration with VR South Asia (VRSA),32 Art festivals were hosted till date in cities Viz.Amritsar,Bengaluru,Chennai,Nagpur & Surat.

ADVANCED HEART CARE- MINIMALLY INVASIVE CARDIAC CARE THROUGH ROBOTIC TECHNOLOGY FOR FASTER RECOVERY & GREATER PRECISION.

Narayana Health City completes 100+  Robotic Cardiac Surgeries in a single month. Advanced Robotic Technology is enabling surgeons to perform complex heart procedures with unprecedented precision  and minimally invasive approaches. Among the complex procedures performed during the month was the case of a 45 year old patient who had previously undergone Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG) commonly known as Heart bypass surgery and later presented with a tumour  in the upper chamber of the heart that can obstruct blood flow if left untreated. In patients who have already undergone bypass surgery,reopening the chest through the conventional method can be particularly risky,hence to reduce the risk the surgical team adopted  Robotic assisted minimally invasive approach.The operation was performed through a small incision on the right side of the chest using robotic instruments and high-definition visualisation,allowing access to the heart without reopening the breast bone.

                                            The Team which did the Procedure.

These cases reflect the robust infrastructure & technological integration at Narayana Health's Cardiology Centre of Excellence .With continued advancements in Robotic Cardiac Surgery,Narayana Health remains committed to making complex heart procedures less invasive & more accessible while delivering precise patient centric care to individuals & families across India & neighbouring regions.

BANGALORE CHAMBER OF INDUSTRY AND COMMERCE (BCIC) ANNOUNCES A YEAR LONG CELEBRATION FOR THEIR GOLDEN JUBILEE YEAR.

Bangalore Chamber Of Industry And Commerce (BCIC) announced their yearlong celebration during their Golden Jubilee year this year. As part of their celebrations,they have changed their Logo in a function held recently. His Highness Sri Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar,Custodian of the Royal House of Mysuru, and Member of Parliament  representing Mysuru & Kodagu was the Chief Guest and unveiled the BCIC Golden Jubilee Logo.

Fifty years ago,a group of visionary leaders came together with a single purpose to build a platform that would foster business,support entrepreneurs ,and act as a bridge between the business community and the government and formed Greater Mysore Chamber of Commerce. Later, the name was changed to Bangalore chamber of Industry & Commerce (BCIC).

KERALA TOURISM LAUNCHES "LENSCAPE KERALA" PHOTO EXHIBITION AT NGMA,BENGALURU.

 LENSCAPE KERALA features 100 frames by top 10 Travel & Media Photographers capturing Kerala's Beauty,Grace,and cultural vibrancy.The Show will run  at National Gallery of Modern Art (NGMA),Bengaluru till March,1,2026.

The  Lenscape  Kerala exhibition is curated by eminent art Curator & critic Ms.Uma Nair.Renowned wildlife and conservation photographer Mr.Balan Madhavan is the Director of Photography.Dr.Venu V,Chairperson of Kochi Biennale Foundation & Former Chief Secretary of Kerala inaugurated the Exhibition.

CIPLA FOUNDATION PARTNERS WITH TATA IISC MEDICAL SCHOOL.

CIPLA Foundation announced its partnership with the Indian Institute of Science to support the establishment of a State-of-the-art Cipla Foundation centre for Pulmonary Medicine at the TATA IISC Medical School in Bengaluru.The Cente will offer diagnostics,outpatient & In patient srvices,a dedicated ICU and high dependency units to deliver cutting-edge treatment for respiratory illnesses.

About CIPLA Foundation:  The Foundation is committed to  building a world where no individual suffers from unmanaged symptoms or loneliness during a health crisis.With a presence in 20 states  & partnerships supporting over 60 projects,the Foundation continues to transform India's Palliative care landscape,guided by the " Caring For Life" .For further information,please contact the Cipla Foundation Palliative helpline at 1800-202-7777 or visit www.ciplapalliativecare.org.

JOY ALUKKAS "BRILLIANCE DIAMOND JEWELLERY SHOW" IN KAMMANAHALLI FROM 14th FEBRUARY TILL 1st MARCH 2026.

 JOY ALUKKAS is set to dazzle Bangalore with the "BRILLIANCE DIAMOND JEWELLERY SHOW".From Bridal sets to Contemporary every day sparkle,the show features pieces that marry timeless tradition with modern aesthetics.Every design is a masterpiece  available only for a Limited time during the show.Dr.Joy Alukkas,Chairman & Managing Director,Joy Alukkas Group said," The Brilliance Diamond Jewellery Show is our tribute to the enduring allure of diamonds and our passion for perfection in jewellery design. Kondapur holds a special place in our hearts,and this exhibition during the festive season will offer customers an exclusive oppurtunity to discover designs that reflect beauty,individuality and craftsmanship at its finest".

To mark this occasion,customers will receive a Free Gold Coin with every purchase of  diamond jewellery worth of Rs. 1 lakh  and above during the exhibition period adding even more brilliance to the shopping experience. The " Briliance Diamond Jewellery Show"  will be held exclusively at the Joy Alukkas ,Kammanahalli Showroom till 1st March,2026,where every piece tells a story of Luxury,Love and timeless charm.

'ZERO TO HERO' -CAMPAIGN BY APOLLO CANCER CENTRE ON WORLD CANCER DAY.

Cancer cases in India are rising sharply, with over 15 lakh new diagnoses reported in 2024, and numbers continue to increase each year,according to ICMR-NCRP data presented in Parliament .With one in nine Indians now at lifetime risk,cancer has emerged as a pressing public health concern.Yet over 70% of cases are identified only at late stages (III/IV),when treatment is tougher,outcomes are poorer,and the financial strain on families is significantly higher.Though each cancer is unique (brain,breast,neck,lung,pancreas,liver etc.) the survivors took timely action and emerged as Heroes through awareness,access and prompt care.

Mr.Dinesh Madhavan, President,Group Oncology & International,Apollo Hospital Enterprises Ltd.,said," Early detectionis not just a medical priority-it is a system's priority.The data consistently show that early-stage cancers have markedly higher disease-free survival & longer median survival compared to late-stage diagnoses.At Apollo Cancer centres,we constantly strive to move beyond treatment to prevention & early detection.This approach has the potential to transform cancer care from reactive to pro active cancer control'. Hence the slogan SOONER WE ACT,THE BETTER THE OUTCOME.

Mr.Akshay Oleti,CEO,Karnataka region, Apollo Hospitals said," At Apollo cancer centre, we are committed to empowering individuals to take cahrge of their health.the ' Zero to Hero' campaign is a testament to our dedication to early detection & prevention.we are proud to be part of this transformative movement, and we urge every one to prioritize awareness,screening and prompt care.together,we can turn cancer diagnosis into a story of survival and hope".

About Apollo Cancer Centre : Today,people from 147 countries come to India for cancer treatment at Apollo Cancer Centres,. With the first Pencil Beam Proton therapy Centre in South Asia & the Middle East,Apollo Cancer Centres, has all that is needed to strengthen the battle against cancer.  All domestic & International patients can contact them through their dedicated pateint helpline number 04048964515 which is available 24X7.