ASTER CMI HOSPITAL LAUNCHES "PEARL" -KARNATAKA'S FIRST DEDICATED PEDIATRIC LIVER ICU.

In a significant step towards transforming pediatric  critical care,ASTER CMI Hospital,Bangalore  announced  the launch of PEARL ( Pediatric Emergency and Advanced Response for Liver Care ) -Karnataka's first dedicated pediatric Liver Intensive Care Unit(ICU) .This specialised unit has been purpose-built to exclusively manage children with severe & life threatening liver conditions,bringing a new level of focused,timely and highly specialised care to pediatric health care. The unit was inaugurated by Mr.M.Maheshwar Rao IAS,Chief Cimmissioner,BBMP,Karnataka.Pediatric liver emergencies often escalate rapidly,leading to complications such as brain swelling,infections,organ failure and metabolic disturbances.Equipped with advanced monitoring systems and supported by a multi disciplinary  team of pediatric hepatologists,liver transplant surgeons,intensivists anesthetics,infectious disease specialists and specially trained liver ICU nurses,PEARL enables rapid response,precision care and continuous monitoring during critical moments.

Dr.Asthana,Program Director,Aster Hospitals, said," The ASTER integrated liver care(ILC) Team is Karnataka's largest liver Care and transplant provider,treating more than 7000 patients with liver disease annually.The ILC performs more than 100 liver transplantation procedures in Bengaluru annually, of which a significant number are for pediatric liver failure.Many children from non-affordable families are offered life saving transplants under an innovative affordable liver transplant program.The launch of a dedicated pediatric Liver ICU highlights our commitment to providing world class inter disciplinary care for these very sick children".

Speaking on the launch Dr.N.Karthik Nagesh,Program Director - Pediatric Centre's of Excellence,Aster Hospitals,Karnataka said,"In pediatric liver emergencies,every minute is crucial." Dr.Prashanth, N,CEO,Aster hospitals,Karnataka, said," Unlike conventional ICU's PEARL is structured entirely around the unique needs of children with liver failure, ensuring that every aspect of care from monitoring & medication to intervention protocols is precisely aligned ".

JOYALUKKAS OPENED THEIR FIRST SHOWROOM IN RAJAJINAGAR,BENGALURU.

 The new showroom at Rajajinagar,Bengaluru will feature spacious interiors& dedicated zones for different jewellery categories -from timeless gold and exquisite bridal collections to elegant diamonds,precious stones and silver.To celebrate the opening,Joyalukkas announced exclusive cashback vouchers,which will be valid till 26th April,2026. Shoppers will receive Rs.2000/- cashback voucher on purchases of diamond,uncut diamond and platinum jewellery worth Rs.75,000/ etc. Speaking on the occasion Dr.Joy Alukkas ,Chairman of the Joy Alukas Group, said," we remain committed to bringing the finest designs and best- in- class service to every customer.We warmly invite every one to be part of this celebration and experience the joy of shopping with the world's favourite jeweller.

With distinctive designs,uncompromising quality and warm customer care,Joyalukkas is ready to redefine jewellery shopping for the people of Rajajinagar,Bengaluru."

WONDERLA HOLIDAY UNVEILS "TERREA" BY WONDERLA-BENGALURU'S LATEST NATURE THEMED URBAN RESORT.

WONDERLA HOLIDAYS LTD.,,India's largest amusement park announcedthe launch of TERREA by Wonderla,a reimagined earth inspired urban resort located adjacent to the Wonderla, Bengaluru amusement park. The new TERREA by Wonderla marks a thoughtful evolution of the Bengaluru Resort,repositioned to offer a more cohesive and contemporary leisure experience. TERREA by wonderla has 84 redesigned keys across three immersive room themes-Botanic Chic,Urban Pop & coastal Modern,each floor offering a distinct visual and spatial identity. Contains an all day multi cuisine restaurant complimented by the bar by the Pool, a relaxing poolside bar experience&All weather aquatics, and a  temperature controlled pool .

From Left To Right : Mr.Dheeran Choudhary,COO,

Mr.Arun K Chittilappilly,Executive Chairman & Managing Director,

and Ms.Auparupa Ray, General Manager,Resort & Isle.

The name TERREA meaning earth,reflects a grounded and accessible approach to hospitality,focused on consistency,ease. and relevance across different guest needs. Speaking on the launch,Mr. Arun k Chittilappilly,Executive Chairman & Managing Director said," Wonderla has always been about creating joy and over 25 years,our parks in Bengaluru,Kochi,Hyderabad,Bhubaneshwar and Chennai have delivered that to over 46 million guests.The Isle by Wonderla was our first step in the hospitality eco system that extends the joy well beyond park gates. While,The Isle offers stillness & seclusion,TERREA brings energy,design and urban accessibility.".

 

MISS UNIVERSE KARNATAKA 2026 -GRAND FINALE.

 Miss Universe Karnataka 2026 - Grand Finale was held in Spectacular style at Gayatri Vihar - Sagar,Palace Ground,Bengaluru by Ms.Nandini Nagaraj,popularly known as Queen Maker. The event  witnessed participation of 38 finalists who competed across multiple rounds showcasing confidence,intelligence and charisma.After an intense and inspiring competition,Ms. Lekana Hegde was crowned  as Miss Universe Karnataka 2026,followed by Ms.Spoorthi Shetty as the First Runner Up and Ms. Jagruthi Chpra as the Second Runner Up.

In the Teen Category,Ms.Samiksha Prasad emerged as the Winner of "Miss Teen Karnataka 2026 with Ms.Ayushma Shambhavi as the First Runner Up  and Ms.Varsha  Securing the position of Second Runner Up.Speaking on the occassion,Ms.Nandini Nagaraj said," The platform continues to empower young women by providing them opportunities to shine,grow & represent Karnataka on larger stages". 

SCALEFLUX OPENS ITS NEW OFFICE IN BENGALURU-STRENGTHENING AI & DATA INFRASTRUCTURE INNOVATION.

ScaaleFlux,a leading provider of advanced flash storage & memory solutions,enabling enterprises to harness data growth as a competetive advantage,announced the inauguration of its new office in Bellandur,Bengaluru.The new center (R&D)  will serve as ScaleFlux's India design & Innovation center,focused on advancing next generation storage technologoes for AI,Cloud and hyperscale infrastructure.The India team will play a key role in global product development,contributing to areas such as ASIC/SoC design,storage architecture,performance optimization,and platform validation.

As part of its expansion,the company has previously invested $30 million in India and plans to invest an additional $30 million over the next 2-3 years,while also hiring 100+ engineers during this  period.The Center is now operational,marking a significant step in ScaleFlux's  global innovation and engineering roadmap. " India represents a critical pillar in our global innovation strategy,and the lauch of our design & Innovation Center in Bengaluru marks a significant milestone in our growth journey.With the rapid evolution of AI,Cloud and data intensive applications ,the need for intelligent and efficient storage infrastructure has never been greater. India's strong engineering talent eco system enables us to accelerate innovation and build next generation storage technologies",said,Mr.Hao Zhong,CEO and Co-Founder,ScaleFlux.

The launch of our Bengaluru center marks an important step in building ScaleFlux's  engineering presence in in India. Our focus will be on developing high impact capabilities across Chip design,system integration and storage performance,while creating oppurtunities for specialised talent to work on complex,real-world infrastructure challenges" said, Mr. Romesh Mehta,Managing Director, ScaleFlux India Private Limited.

About ScaleFlux : ScaleFlux is a US based semi conductor innovator headquartered in Milpitas,California,driving the next wave of intelligent storage solutions for AI,Cloud & Data intensive workloads. Founded in 2014,Scaleflux has built deep expertise in Controller Silicon,firmware and computational storage,designing and commercializing its own storage controllers alongside enterprise SSD solutions.

IIJS BHARAT - TRITIYA 2026 UNVEILS INDIA'S STRENGTH AS A GLOBAL JEWELLERY POWER HOUSE.GJEPC SHOWCASES INDIA'S GI -TAGGED JEWELLERY CRAFTS AT THE IIJS BHARAT TRITIYA 2026.

 Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) inaugurated the 4th Edition of IIJS Bharat Tritiya 2026  at the Bengaluru International Exhibition Centre  (BIEC) Yesterday. The inauguration ceremony was graced by the Chief Guest Smt.Gunjan Krishna IAS,Commissioner for Industrial Development & Director of Industries & Commerce,Govt. of Karnataka.The 2026 edition has about 1100 exhibitors across 1900+ stalls.The exhibition spans three expansive halls offering a comprehensive sourcing platform across gold,diamond silver & studded jewellery loose natural diamonds,coloured gem stones,Couture and fine jewellery ,lab grown diamonds and machinery and allied segments.

Mr.Kirit Bhansali,Chairman,GJEPC said," India's Gem & jewellery industry continues to demonstrate remarkable resilience and a spirit of innovation.The exports have reached Rs.2.28 lakh crores  with over 4% growth between April 2025  & February 2026 despite a 44% dip in traditional markets like the US is a testament to our successful strategy of market diversification.With our domestic market projected to reach US$ 130 billions by 2030  & new FTA's unlocking doors in the UAE,Australia and beyond,we are not just navigating challenges,we are redefining them.IIJS Bharat Tritiya 2026,stands as a symbol of this evolution."

In a significant move to bolster the regional eco system,the event witnessed the signing of a MOU between GJEPC and the Jewellers's Association,Bengaluru.This MOU reflects a shared commitment to strengthening & promoting the jewellery trade in Karnataka.

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.