JOYALUKKAS " BRILLIANCE DIAMOND JEWELLERY SHOW' IN BENGALURU.

 JOY ALUKKAS ,the world's favourite jeweller is set to light up Bengaluru with the Brilliance Diamond Jewellery Show, a curated version of exceptional diamond artistry.This exclusive show runs from January,16th to February,1 ,2026, at their Joy Alukkas Show room at M.G.Road,Bengaluru.Designed to reflect evolving tastes & timeless elegance,the Brilliance collection brings together bridal diamonds & contemporary every day designs,blending classic craftsmanship with modern aesthetics. Each piece is defined by precision,brilliance,& refined detailing,and is available for a limited time during the exhibition.

Commenting on the show, Dr. Joy Alukkas,Chairman& Managing Director,Joy Alukkas Group said," Brilliance reflects our enduring passion for excellence and our commitment to creating jewellery that feels personal, elegant,and timeless.Bengaluru continues to inspire us, and we are delighted to present this exclusive diamond showcase for our customers to experience diamonds at their most radiant".

Adding to the celebration,customers purchasing diamond jewellery worth Rs.1 lakh & above during the show will receive a complimentary Gold Coin, making the experience more special. 

MANCHESTER CITY AND JAIN SPORTS LAUNCH NEW FOOTBALL SCHOOL IN INDIA.

 Manchester City and Jain Sports announced launch of new Manchester City football School at Jain  Sports,Jain Global campus,owned by the JGI Group, one of India's leading educators. The launch represents the first step in Jain Sports' journey,bringing a globally recognised football education programme into its high performance eco system.This collaboration will deliver a world class football education programme that combines Manchester City's renowned playing philosophy with JAIN's commitment to nurturing India's emerging sports talent through high quality coaching,academic excellence,state of the art infrastructure and holistic student-ahtlete development.

The football school will provide students at JAIN access to high quality coaching and training methodologies that have contributed the Manchester City's success in English,European and global competitions.The programme is designed to nurture young players both on and off the pitch  emphasising technical development,teamwork,leadership and academic balance. Commenting on the announcement, Jorgina Busquets,Managing Director- Football Education,Recreation & Partner clubs at City Football group said," We are pleased to partner with Jain Sports' to bring Manchester City's football education approach to more young players in India. We aim to deliver a high quality programme that supports both athletic progression and personal growth".Located in Bengaluru,Jain Sports' is a flagship initiative of the JGI Group,one of India's most respected education Institution's with a 30 year legacy in sport.Backed by a proven track record of developing Olympians,Paralympians and International athletes,Jain Sports' is focused on building India's most inclusive and sustainable sports eco system.

Dr.Chenraj Roychand,Chairman JGI Group said,"  Partnering with Manchester City marks a defining milestone in our journey to build India's most holistic sports eco system.Manchester City is globally renowned for its exceptional  youth development pathways,cutting edge coaching methodologies and a culture of excellence that produces champions on and off the field. At Jain Sports' ,our commitmenyt is to TRAIN,GROW & Inspire."

ADVANCED ROBOTIC TECHNOLOGY ENABLES COMPLEX DOUBLE VALVE REPLACEMENT FOR 53 YEAR OLD WOMAN AT APOLLO HOSPITALS,BENGALURU.

Doctors at Apollo Hospitals,Bengaluru have achieved a major medical  milestone by successfully performing a rare and highly complex robotic double valve repalcement using the latest generation Da Vinci Xi surgical system.This achievement places Apollo among the very few centres in India to execute this procedure in the modern era of advanced robotic cardiac surgery.The procedure was led by Dr. Sathyaki Nambala,renowned cardiac surgeon & Chief of Robotic Cardiac surgery at Apollo Hospitals,Bengaluru.This landmark surgery marks a significant advancement in bringing complex multi-valve replacement into the domain of minimally invasive,robotic assisted cardiac care in India.

The patient, is a 53 year old woman,with severe destruction of both the aortic and mitral valves due to infective endocarditis  & also suffered from multiple  comorbitidies including  rheumatoid arthritis,obesity,thyroid dysfunction and a prior stroke, making her a high risk candidate for conventional open heart surgery.The entire surgery was completed through small key hole incisions,without the need for a midline sternotomy. The patient was extubated & mobilised within 12 hours,transferred to the ward shortly thereafter, and discharged on the third postoperative day.At her one week followup,she remained asymptomatic and in good health,highlighting the safety,precision and patient centric avantages of robotic cardiac surgery even in high risk cases.

The other doctor in the team is  Dr.Girish b Navasundi,Director, Cath Lab & Senior Consultant- Cardiology,Apollo Hospitals,Bengaluru   among few other doctors.He said," This procedure ensures reduced surgical trauma,minimal blood loss and faster recovery for patients".

Mr.Akshay Oleti,CEO,Apollo Hospitals,Karnataka said," Dr.Sathyaki and his team reached this milestone through their unmatched experience over 3000 minimally invasive cardiac procedures and more than 600 robotic cardiac surgeries."  

SAHAMATI - A SEC.8 COMPANY - NOT FOR PROFIT IN INDIA'S ACCOUNT AGGREGATOR ECO SYSTEM- DIGITAL PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE.

 SAHAMATI,the industry alliance anchoring the operationalisation of India's Account Aggregator (AA) eco system,released its latest DATA UNLOCKED report .The report provides a detailed analysis of how consent based AA data flows are enabling innovation & broadening fianancial inclusion in the country.The report highlights real-world use cases, case studies from early adopters,and quantified insights on how the AA ecosystem is being leveraged to deliver financial services across sectors.India's open finance eco system,powered by the Account Aggregator (AA) framework, reached a major milestone in FY 25,moving from pilot-stage adoption to early population -scale usage.

The Key highlights of the report are : 

1. In FY25 11.58 crore consent based data transactions that allowed an estimated 4.77 crore users to access financial products & services.

2.This includes2.84 crore transactions in capital markets and insurance;2 crore users leveraging personal finance management tools,income verification for 84 lakh Futures & Options  accounts,and 33,000 life insurance policies.

3. Assuming one service user,over 4.4% of India's adult population availed a financial product through AA,while more than 15.4% used it to apply.

Mr.B.G.Mahesh,CEO,Sahamati, said," The Unlocked Report 2025 marks a key milestone for India's financial landscape.Open finance in India has now become truly cross-sectoral,not only in the supply of financial information,but also through use cases that are driving measurable impact across lending,capital markets,insurance and other financial services. by enabling more personalized,tailored and innovative financial services,the AA eco system is charting India's path towards holistic financial inclusion across access,usage and quality".

INDRIYA,ADITYA BIRLA JEWELLERY,EXPANDS ITS PRESENCE IN KARNATAKA WITH ITS SECOND STORE IN BENGALURU.

 Indriya, Aditya Birla jewellery,opens its second store in  Malleswarm, Bengaluru a yesterday.Located in Sampige Road, Malleswaram, Indriya store will  feature thoughtfully curated zones,including a dedicated Karigari space and an expansive collection showcasing over 28,000 exquisitely crafted designs.This significant milestone increases Indriya's footprint to 38 stores nationwide.

Mr.Sandeep Kohli, CEO,Indriya said," With the launch of our second store in Bengaluru,we are thrilled strengthen our presence and bring Indriya's legacy of artistic craftsmanship deeper into south India.Our collection is designed to resonate with this city's unique spirit,seamlessly blending rich heritage with contemporary style,making them a perfect choice for today's jewellery enthusiasts.".

AMERICAN GAMBITS ANNOUNCE 'FYERS' A TECHNOLOGY - FIRST BROKERAGE & INVESTMENT PLATFORM AS TITLE SPONSOR,HERALDING A NEW ERA IN CHESS.

Through this strategic three year partnership,FYERS wil support American Gambit's growth & performance,both on and beyond the chessboard. The collaboration highlights the shared values of strategic thinking,analytical rigor,and disciplined execution that define both FYERS approach to investing and the American Gambit's gameplay.As a platform dedicated to empowering traders with precision and strategic insight,FYERS finds a natural synergy in supporting the American Gambits that embodies the same traits.This alliance not only strengthens FYERS presence in the chess community but also reinforces belief in strategy & intellect as keys to success both in chess and in the markets.

speaking on the occasion,Mr.Prachura,PP,Co-owner of American Gambits,said," Our partnership represents more than just sponsorship,it is a shared vision to position chess as a modern data driven & aspirational spirit.Toghether, we aim to build a long term eco system that nurtures analytical thinking and celebrates India's growing influence on the global chess map as well".

Mr. Tejas Khoday, Co-Founder & CEO,FYERS and a keen chess enthusiast himself said," Chess mirrors the mindset required in trading & investing by thinking several moves ahead,assessing risk,and staying composed under pressure.Every decision on the chess board is much like in the markets,it is about balancing logic &intuition".Former India Cricketer & Co-Owner of Amerian gambits,Mr.R.Ashwin also welcomed the FYERS to their team and said," Chess as a sport has always been very close to my heart,and we,the American Gambits,are elated to have FYERS".

The Global Chess League returns for its Third session in Mumbai from December,13,2025 culminating in a Grand finale on December,24,2025. As part of the announcement, the team also unveiled its official Jersey at the event.

AKSHAYAKALPA ORGANIC LAUNCHES HIGH PROTEIN MILK,STRENGTHENING ITS FUNCTIONAL DAIRY PORTFOLIO AS IT TARGETS TO CROSS Rs.550 CRORE IN ANNUAL REVENUE.

Akshayakalpa Organic,India's leading certified organic dairy brand,announced the launch of its High Protein Milk,further expanding its high protein portfolio that already includes the High Protein Panneer & Ragi based snacks.The new variant is part of the Company's ongoing efforts to make clean,functional nutrition accessible to Indian Consumers. Protein deficiency remains one of India's most significant nutrition challenges.According to the Indian Market Research Bureau (IMRB) nearly 73% of Indian diets fall short of daily protein requirements.Akshayakalpa Organic's High Protein Milk seeks to close this gap by offering a clean,convenient and natural source of protein that aligns with modern lifestyles. Produced from fresh organic cow milk & developed using ultrafiltration technology,the new High Protein Milk delivers 25 grams of protein per 250 ml serving with a lactose free formulation.The milk is free from antibiotics,preservatives and added harmones.It is designed to be gentle on the gut and easy to digest,offering consumers a healthy option that can be consumed directly from the pack or used in smoothies,cereals & beverages.

Speaking on the launch,Mr.Shashi Kumar,Founder & CEO,Akshayakalpa Organic said," Our goal is to make high quality protein accessible to every household, not as a supplement,but as part of everyday food.This product represents our belief that nutrition,sustainability and purity can coexist in every drop of milk we deliver".

The High Protein Milk will be available from November,3,2025 across Bengaluru,Hyderabad & Chennai,and can be ordered exclusively through the Akshayakalpa App & on Swiggy .It will also be available on Big Basket,Blinkit,Zepto,First Club, and through select retail dealers in key markets starting December,2025.

Akshayakalpa organic was founded in 2010. Its turnover last year was Rs.392 crores and  has a turnover of Rs.46 crores every month this year.