RIO TINTO PARTNERS WITH JOY ALUKKAS -UNVEILS AUSTRALIAN DIAMONDS.

Mithali Raj, Indian,Captain of Indian Women's Cricket Team unveils
exclusive Australian Diamonds Jewellery collection.She is also the
Official ambassador for Rio Tinto's Australian Diamonds Programme

Rio Tinto's Australian Diamonds initiative in India has a leading edge
Tracking system for monitoring the movement of Rio Tinto's rough 
Australian diamonds from its source at the Argyle mine through to
finished jewellery.This exclusive range of bridal & fashion jewellery
known as Joy Alukkas "Limited Edition" Eleganza collection is
available at selected stores throughout India.

Mr.Vikram Merchant-Director Rio Tinto said," Today's customer wants
to know where their jewellery comes from& the Australian Diamonds
programme celebrates Rio Tinto's diamond heritage & pedigree from a
clean,traceable source of diamonds".

Speaking at the launch Mr.Baby George,CEO,Joy Alukkas said," partnering
with Rio Tinto,one of the world's leading diamond producers,offers a 
dedicated & reliable supply of ethically sourced natural diamonds,to
Joy Alukkas".

NATIONAL RESTAURANT ASSOCIATION OF INDIA RELEASES REPORT.

National Restaurant Association of India (NRAI) released their
NRAI India Food Services Report-2019.As per the report,the 
estimated Food Service market in Bengaluru is Rs.20,014 crores
which is Third highest among metros in India.The average spend
per month per household on eating out in Bengaluru is Rs.3586/-
which is higher than the national average of Rs.2500/-.

The NRAI IFSR 2019 estimates overall Indian Food service Industry's
market size is at Rs.4,23,865 crores  which is expected to grow at
CAGR of 9% to reach Rs.5,99,782 crores by 2022-23.It is the largest
industry after Retail & Insurance.

Mr.Samir Kuckreja,Past President and trustee NRAI said," The report
is an in-depth research study which maps out the scale & impact of
India's Food services sector.This report is crucial for the industry to
garner the required support & recognition from the government ".

VUMMIDI BANGARU JEWELLERS LAUNCH EXQUISITE EVENING WEAR.

Vummidi Bangaru Jewellers (VBJ) unveiled their new evening wear
collections "TULIPS" inspired by the Tulip flower.This collection
revived an age old diamond cut called rose Cut.The Tulips collection
is priced in a range of Rs.27,000/- To Rs.15 lakhs.

Speaking on the occassion,Mr.Jithendra Vummidi,Managing Partner
said," The Tulips range is a culmination of  the research efforts of our
in-house team to suit the taste of today's  well travelled customers".

WORLD ASTHMA DAY -KARNATAKA PULMONOLOGISTS ASSOCIATION.

WORLD ASTHMA DAY ON 7th MAY,2019. ASTHMA AWARENESS
MARATHON ON 26th May,2019 (Sunday)-ASTHMA-THON.

According to WHO estimates 235 million people suffer from Asthma.
Asthma is the most common chronic disease among children.Failure to 
use appropriate medications or to adhere to treatment can lead to death
from a possible asthma attack.According to latest WHO estimates,there 
are 3,46,000 deaths due to asthma attack worldwide every year.

Dr.Satish,President,Karnataka Pulmonology Association,"Asthma is a silent
condition and therefore even if there are no symptoms like wheezing
coughing,or breathing trouble,regular use of controllers are mandatory.
Controllers are medicines available in inhalers & when used regularly
over a long period of time,they help control asthma better.Controller 
drugs improve symptoms,prevent attacks & help one lead a good
quality life".

MAX RELAUNCHES ITS JAYANAGAR -BENGALURU STORE.

Max fashion,relaunched its store at Jayanagar,Bengaluru. spread over 
14,900 Sq.ft area ,this 9 year old store has a new look by bringing in a
wide range of International Merchandise ,upgraded trial rooms,
state-of-the-art  digital interface and a more convenient billing process
design,thus ensuring a wholesome and effortless shopping experience
for its customers.

Mr.Anil Chinnabhandar,Sr,VP.Planning & Supply chain,Max fashion
said," we at Max fashion want to bring the best of international fashion
experience to our consumers".Max Fashion announced Max Kids Festival
till 22nd May,2019.Ms.Srinidhi Shetty,an actor of KGF fame was the guest
of honour.