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.

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).