LANDMARK DEVELOPMENT FOR CANCER CARE - CAR T-CEL THERAPY AT NARAYANA HEALTH CITY.

 In a landmark development for cancer care in India,three patients treated with CAR T -cell therapy for relapsed follicular lymphoma at Narayana Health City,Bengaluru. have completed three years of successful follow up-making this one of the longest documented survivals post CAR T Therapy in South India. Chimeric Antigen Receptor  T-cell (CAR T) therapy, a cutting edge immunotherapy, has become a beacon of hope for patients with relapsed  or treatment-resistant lymphoma.India now produces CAR T therapy domestically,with two CDSCO approved products - NEXCAR19  and  QARTEMI-making this life saving treatment more accessible  and affordable.

A 66 year old home maker,relapsed with aggressive lymphoma in 2022 and underwent CAR T therapy in March 2023. She has since been in complete remission and is now enjoying quality time with her grand children.Among the long term survivors is a 43 year old  from Bengaluru who was diagnosed during the COVID-19 pandemic. After exhausting all conventional therapies,he received CAR T Therapy in November,2022. despite multiple setbacks,including a severe COVID-19 infection and swine flu ,he is now in remission and in his third year of follow up.

India witnesses over 1.4 million new cancer  cases annually,with lymphomas accounting for a significant burden among haematological malignancies.While conventional treatments help many patients,relapsed or treatment -resistant cases often have poor survival outcomes.The five year survival rate for such patients can be as low as 20 -30%.The successful outcomes seen with CAR T-cell therapy,particularly with India's CDSCO -approved versions like NEXCAR19 and QARTEMI which mark a pivotal oppurtunity to bridge the survival gap in advanced cancer care.If scaled effectively,this therapy could transform India's cancer treatment landscape,reducing dependence on overseas options & significantly improving long term survival rates.

Dr.Sharat Damodar ,Senior Consultant,Haematologist and Head of Adult BMT at Narayana Health City,Bengaluru and Chairman of the Oncology Collegium at Narayana Health says," These cases reflect the transformative potential of CAR T therapy for patients who have exhausted all other options.With this therapy now approved by the Drug Controller General of India (DGCI) and commercially available,Indian patients no longer need to look abroad for advanced treatment". He further said, this treatment is expensive in abroad  with commercialisation and scaling up the manufacturing facilities, the cost will be drastically reduced in India.

At Narayana Health, we have always believed that the best of Global Innovation must be made accessible to every Indian.Our journey is driven by a single purpose-to make world class care affordable and available to all " said Dr.Devi Prasad  Shetty,Chairman and Founder of Narayana Health,Bengaluru.

MONTRA ELECTRIC LAUNCHES THREE WHEELER ' SUPER CARGO' IN BENGALURU.

SUPER CARGO (e-3W) comes with an industry leading certified range of 200 + kms and real life range of 170 kms. Montra Electric,the clean mobility brand of diversified  conglomerate Murugappa Group,launched the ' SUPER CARGO" ELECTRIC THREE WHEELER in Bengaluru. The new  Super Cargo is set to revolutionize the last mile 3W cargo category that addresses the current market gaps,empowering customers to earn more with uncompromised range and power to easily navigate any terrain.The Super cargo features a 13.8 kWH lithium -ion  battery delivering a category best on road range of 170 kms . Its powerful drivetrain produces 70 Nm Torque and 11kW peak power with 23% gradeability.With a 1.2 tonne gross vehicle weight,the vehicle is engineered to carry all types of loads with ease.It comes with sturdy  Boron steel  chassis that offers superior strength & durability & has the longest wheel base in its category,providing a spacious driver's cabin & a 6.2 feet load tray that is ideal for large delivery applications.

SAFETY features include high performance front disc brakes,hill hold function reverse assist,& provision for seat belts.Regenerative braking and multiple drive modes enhance the 

 vehicle's efficiency.Mr. Jalaj Gupta, Managing Director,TI Clean Mobility Pvt. Ltd., says" With EVIATOR,we have already made in roads into the mid-mile segment,and now with launch of SUPER CARGO,we are entering the highly strategic  last-mile delivery space.As a Tru-EV brand,our responssibility goes beyond just offering vehicles-it is about enabling a cleaner,efficient future".

Mr.Roy Kurian,Business Head- Last Mile mobility,Montra Electric said," Montra electric's SUPER CARGO is engineered with deep customer insights. It is packaged with unique features and the 15 minute full charging option is a great benefit for B2B players.Our expanding dealer network assures uptime across the nation".

The Montra Electric Super Cargo is now open for bookings across exclusive show rooms in over 90 cities & is available 4 attractive colours.The prices start from Rs. 4.37 lakhs (Ex- Showroom Bengaluru, Post subsidy)  & the vehicle comes with industry best 5 year OR 1.75 lakh km battery warranty.

AMAZON TO REACH 200,000 WOMEN & GIRLS THROUGH MENSTRUAL HYGIENE PROGRAMME BY 2025.

AMAZON INDIA unveiled the next phase of its  women's health initiative  during a media event at the Singahalli community Center in Bengaluru. The program which addresses period poverty through locally manufactured sanitary products,education and entrepreneurship oppurtunities will reach 2,00,000 women & girls by 2025. Currently operating FOUR sanitary napkin manufacturing facilities in Bengaluru,Chennai,Hyderabad & Kolkata,Amazon has already reached more than 50,000 women & girls from underserved communities across 130 villages & 14 cities. Through this initiative, Amazon will also support more than 500 women entrepreneurs by 2027. The sanitary napkin production units have a combined production capacity of 1200 bio degradable sanitary napkins per hour using fully automated state-of-the-art machinery.All napkins are made from CPCB approved 100% bio degradable raw materials,offering a sustainable alternative in areas where plastic waste & lack of access to hygienic products remain major challenges.Women entrepreneurs operate the units with support from non profit partners Vyomini and She and We,with active engagement from ASHA workers,anganwadi centres and local Gram Panchayats.

Dr.Karuna Shanker Pande,Vice President,Amazon Logistics,India said," Menstruation is a natural biological process,remains shrouded in secrecy  and shame in many parts of India,and our unique programs are tackling this head-on . At Amazon, we are reimagining  what it means to empower women by placing them at the heart of innovation enterprise and community transformation.". 

To date,60 women have gained direct employment and another 200 are indirectly engaged as sales champions,these womena are expected to earn a gross profit of Rs.17,000 per month while taking care of their household responsibilities & taking flexible working hours.

8th EDITION OF TECHgium HOSTED BY L&T TECHNOLOGY SERVICES LTD -SHOWCASES ENGINEERING EXCELLENCE & BOLD INNOVATIONS.

TECHgium,India's largest innovation platform for engineering students,hosted by L&T Technology Services Ltd.,marked the remarkable conclusion of its eighth edition on Friday. With record breaking participation,the 8th edition  showcases innovative solutions in Mobility,Sustainability  and Tech while strengthening Industry-Academia collaboration. The winners of this year's competition were  awarded prizes totalling more than Rs.19 lakhs. Celebrating groundbreaking engineering talent,this year's event broke records with over 39,000 registrations from over 560 engineering Institutes pan India,a nearly six-fold growth since its inception in 2016.

This year's TECHgium was graced by the presence of Prof.T.G.Sitharam,Chairman, All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE),as Chief Guest and Mr. Vikas Purohit,CEO of New Business Ventures  at Bennett Coleman & Co.Ltd., as Guest of Honor.The event showcased an exhilarating blend of technical ingenuity and real world problem solving.Both guests emphasized the critical need to cultivate innovation for shaping the future of engineering and sustaining global competitiveness. Since its launch TECHgium focused on nurturing future ready engineering talent  through immersive exposure to cutting edge challenges and industry collaboration.

The winners are : 

 1. Students from Sri Ramakrishna Engineering college, Coimbatore for their revolutionary project on a Mini Propelled Underwater Autonomous Robot.

2. Runner -Up : Students from Fr.C.Rodrigues Institute of Technology,Navi Mumbai  for their project -WindGrid AI -Intelligent site selection for Efficient Wind Power Generation.

3.Second Runner Up - Students from B.V.Raju Institute of Technology,Telengana for their project on Enhanced Battery Management using Digital Twin Technology.

4.Special Jury Prize: Team from Bannari Amman Institute of Technology,Erode for their project on AI-Powered Video Moderation.

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JETSYNTHESYS' GLOBAL E-CRICKET PREMIER LEAGUE SEASON 2 KICKS OFF IN BENGALURU AS YOUNG INDIA BACKS THE RISE OF ESPORTS.

 Season 2 of the highly anticipated global e-Cricket Premier League (GEPL) powered by Jetsynthesys, a global leader in digital entertainment & technology got underway at the Koramangala indoor stadium in Bengaluru,marking the first time that the Garden City has hosted the league national launch,conceptualised and developed by Jetsynthesys,GEPL has swiftly evolved into one of India's most structured and franchise led e-sports properties -bringing together the nation's cricketing fervour and the dynamism of competitive gaming. This season features six city based franchises,each backed by prominent names from India's entrepreneurial eco system:-

1.Mumbai Grizzlies - Owned by Ms.Sara Tendulkar .

2.Delhi Sharks - Owned by Mr.Peyush Bansal,founder & CEO,Lenskart.

3.Bengaluru Badgers - Co-owned by Mr.Nikhil Kamath,( Co-Founder,Zerodha& True Beacon)Mr.Ankit Nagori ( Founder,Curefoods)),&Mr.Prashant Prakash ( Founding partner.Accel India).

4. Chennai Falcons - Co-Owned Mr.Gopal Srinivasan (Chairman,TVS Capital Funds),Mr,Madhusudanan R,(Founder,YAP) & Mr.Arjun Santhanakrishnan (Investor & Entrepreneur).

5.Hyderabad Rhinos - owned by Mr.Amit Mehta,Director,LNB Group and

6.Pune Stallions - owned by Mr.Suneil Shetty - Actor & Investor.

Speaking at the launch Mr. Rajan Navani,Founder & CEO,Jetsynthesys said,' GEPL reflects our commitment to building structured & scalable formats that bring India's video gaming and sports cultures together". Mr. Rohit Potphode,CEO,GEPL said," The energy & enthusiasm we witnessed on the opening day of GEPL Season 2 was truly phenomenal".

This season wil feature 34 high intensity matches and an upgraded prize pool of Rs.3.05 crore (up from Rs.2.51 crore) as GEPL continues to blur the lines between traditional  cricket and cutting edge esports through its immersive gameplay and franchise based team format.

PYRAMID VALLEY IN BENGALURU - TRULY A PLACE TO RELAX,RECHARGE UNWIND FOR PEACE & TRANQUILITY.

 Pyramid Valley  International is located in a serene valley surrounded by greenery and small hills.Soul Nest,at Pyramid Valley is a holistic retreat designed individuals,families & Groups seeking tranquility,self growth and Wellness. Situated amidst serene natural landscapes of 28 acres hosts the world's largest pyramid structure built solely for meditation.Towering to the height of above 100 feet,the mega pyramid is a silent abode of sacred energies that allows meditators to experience calmness, it is the space to relax,recharge and reconnect, - a place where silence heals & soul finds peace. The SOUL NEST facilities are as follows : 

Divine Dine In :

 Fresh,organic ingredients that are cultivated in their farm is used to make every meal that they offer. The food they serve is natural & nutritious.Divine Dine In is a vegetarian restaurant that serves Satvik food.

Soul Pool : Ideal for relaxing & spending quality time with the family.

Soulful Recreation: There are exciting outdoor activities like Badminton,table Tennis,Volleyball and other indoor activities like Chess, Carrom, Etc.Kids can also enjoy as there is a special kids zone with Trampoline,Baksetball & Cricket.

Trekking : Soul refreshing route across stuning landscapes with each step bringing the guests closer to nature's relaxing majesty.

Meditation:

 Ana,Apana Sati meditation in mega Pyramid,where 5000 practitioners can meditate together in harmony.Also,guests can discover'experience tranquility at Tapastali & Osho Point,or meditate in the open air surrounded by nature.

YOGA :

 Guests can reconnect body & mind with guided yoga,beneficial to all skill levels. One can relax the mind & energise the body.

ZEN Walk : One can experience the calming rhythm of a Zen Walk where each stepbrings one closer to inner stillness.This practice invites every one to walk slowly,breathing deeply and mindfully with each step.

Goshala : Offers  relaxing experience of bonding with Cows. There is also a lake to go for boating.

There is also Soul Oasis Spa designed to relax the body,refresh the mind and uplift the spirit.

Pyramid d valley was founded by Brahmshri Patriji in 2005.Pyramid Valley has 3 types of Accommodation: 1. Soulnest :A wellness treat with 65 rooms for luxury stay.The tariff starts from Rs.10500/+tax with full board per night for 2 people per day. 2. Valley standard Rooms; 16 rooms costing rs.2500/- for 2 people per day and free food at Annadana. 3.Valley Pods : (Dormitories)-200 beds & Cost per day is Rs.950/- per day per bed & free food at Annadana.

Pyramid valley receives around 15,000 -20,000 people every month.mostly, visitors are from Bengaluru & neighbouring districts.

How to reach: One can reach Pyramid valley  by BMTC bus from St.Marthas Hospital (212 D & 215N).It takes approximately 2 Hrs 25 minutes to travel. The driving distance is about 37 kms.

WS AUDIOLOGY EXPANDS INDIAN OPERATIONS WITH NEW COMMERCIAL AND PRODUCTION HUB IN BENGALURU.

WS Audiology (WSA),a leading pure play hearing health care group,today announced the opening of its new office in Bengaluru,further strengthening its footprint in India. The facility,operating as WS Audiology India,will serve as a key hub for commercial & production activities,supporting WSA's long term commitment to improve hearing health access across the country.The new Bengaluru office reflects WSA's belief in India's growing role in the global hearing care landscape.Accoring to the World Health Organisation, an estimated 6.3% of India's population suffers from significant hearing loss.WSA continues the lead the industry in making hearing care more accessible,affordable and effective through its "Triple A"Approach - Awareness,Affordability,and Accessibility.

Mr.Avinash Pawar,Country Manager, WSA India  said," from our beginnings with a small team and limited presence,we have expanded our operations with offices in Delhi,Hyderabad,and Bengaluru,along with our digital platform Hear.com.In the last few years alone,we have helped improve the lives of thousands of across the country".The new Bengaluru Office will play a vital role in reinforcing WSA's operations in India. Currently,home to over 200 professionals across production,sales marketing,& operations,the facility is designed to scale with the growing demand for hearing care professionals & solutions nation wide,while enabling teams to serve customers more efficiently & effectively.

The Bengaluru office was inaugurated by the Ambassador of Denmark to India,Mr.Rasmus Kristensen,and Mr.Syed Kirmani, Cricketer & Brand Ambassador was the Chief Guest.Others present were, Mr.Sorren Kannik,Regional Director,South Asia the Trade Council & Mr.Avinash Pawar,CEO, & Managing Director,WS Audiology India.

MOVATE TECHNOLOGIES IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE MaFoi FOUNDATION LAUNCHES ADVANCED GENERATIVE AI LAB AT MOUNT CARMEL COLLEGE,BENGALURU.

In  a pioneering initiative to equip students with industry relevant AI expertise,Movate Technologies Private Ltd.,a leading provider of technology & digital transformation services,has partnered with The Ma Foi Foundation ,a non profit organisation dedicated to skill development and employability launched state-of-the-art Generative AI Lab at Mount Carmel College,Bengaluru today.This is to empower the next generation of AI leaders,the state-of-the-art lab which will serve as a hub for AI education,research, and real world application fostering AI driven innovation & talent readiness.

The Generative AI Lab is designed to empower students with cutting edge AI capabilities in key domains such as Natural language processing (NLP),Computer Vision,Generative Adversarial Networks (GAN's)and AI ethics. Key highlights of the generative lab will be:

Research & Development,Skill Development & training ,industry Mentorship& Career readiness,Hands on Learning & Certification & Ethical AI Development. Speaking at the initiative,Mr.Gaurishanker Jha,Chief Transformational Officer,Movate said,"The launch of this Generative Lab in collaboration with Ma Foi Foundation,is our commitment to bridge the gap between academic learning and real-world AI applications.This partnership is an important step in democratizing  AI education & building a strong talent pipeline that will drive India's digital economy forward'. Adding to this,Ms.Latha Rajan, Managing Trustee, The Ma Foi Foundation said," There is a pressing need for structured AI education to ensure that students graduate with job ready exercise".

180 GOLF LAUNCHES INDIA'S FIRST WOMEN'S GOLF LEAGUE IN BENGALURU - ENVISIONS TO ELEVATE WOMEN'S GOLF IN INDIA.

 180 Golf,India's first women owned Golf company,started by Ms.Hema Priya,Ms.Anjali Santosh, Ms.Samruthi Sujesh & Ms.Tanisha Rohira  dedicated to organising & managing golf events,tournaments and recreational activities.The women's Golf League is structured as a series of tournaments featuring team play formats that will take place on Three match days  on March,13,20,and 27,2025,to be held in Bangalore Golf Club. The overwhelming response to the first edition has resulted in 90 registrations divided across Six teams. Viz.

                                      1. Team East west Elites - East West Institution.

                                      2. Team Gopalan Giants -  Gopalan Institutions.

                                      3. Team Ramaiah Royals  - Ramaiah group of Institutions.

                                      4. Team Morado Mahilas - Mr.M.K. Sathya Prakash.

                                      5. Team Raj Infra Green Legends - Mysore, Ms.Abhigna Rajiv.

                                      6. Team Sudarshan Strikers  Mr.Srinivasan & Ms.Ramya Srinivasan.

Golfers from across India including Chennai,Kolkata,Bengaluru,Mysore & Madikeri along with a few Korean  nationals will be participating.

Ms.Anjali Attavar Santosh,CEO,180 Golf said," With this initiative, 180 Golf is redefining women's golf in India,offering players not just a platform to compete but also a community that champions excellence,sportsmanship & growth". 

For more information & updates,follow 180Golf@oneeightygolf.

GRUNDFOS EXPANDS ITS COOLING PORTFOLIO BY LAUNCHING CUTTING EDGE SOLUTIONS.

 Grundfos,a global leader in intelligent & energy efficient solutions,launched MIXIT,a ground breaking HVAC solution at ACREX India 2025. This next generation technology is set to transform energy efficiency in heating & cooling systems. According to JLL.India,the world's fastest growing economy is projected to see  growth in its commercial space market across the top 7 cities by 1 billion Sq.ft by 2026 and touch 1.2.billion  Sq.ft by 2030.

While launching MIXIT,Mr.Saravanan Panneer Selvam-Senior Regional Sales Director,CBS,Grundfos India said," As India's energy demand surges to unprecedented levels over the next decade,driven by rapid urbanisation & industrial growth,the need for sustainable solutions has never been more critical.At Grundfos,we are committed to leading this change by introducing innovative HVAC solutions like MIXIT,designed to enhance energy efficiency & reduce environmental impact".

Mr.Shankar Rajam,  Head of Sales,IND,Grundfos India said," Our advanced cooling technologies and the range of IE5 solutions meet & exceed sustainable cooling needs.This launch underscores Grundfos' commitment to achieving net-zero emissions & aiding companies in meeting their sustainability goals".

About Grundfos : Grundfos, a Danish Manufacturing group, pioneers solutions to the world's water & climate challenges and improve the quality of life for people.

WORLD'S PREMIER TATA CONSULTANCY SERVICES WORLD 10K BENGALURU SET FOR SUNDAY, 27th APRIL,2025.REGISTRATIONS OPEN 20th FEBRUARY FOR ALL RACE CATEGORIES.

 

Procam International,pioneers of globally renowned distance running events in India,have announced the 17th edition of the World Athletics Gold Label Road Race,the Tata Consultancy Services World 10K Bengaluru(TCS World 10K),scheduled for Sunday,27th April,2025. The TCS World 10K Bengaluru, with total prize money of USD 2,10,000,continues to be one of the World's Premier 10K events,attracting top athletes & amateur runners from across the globe.

The race will be flagged off from Cubbon Road (gate No.5),while the finish line for all races will be on Cubbon Road,outside Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw  Parade ground. Mr.Sunil Deshpande,Regional Head,TCS said," TCS believes in the transformative power of sports to inspire change.The TCS World 10K Bengaluru is more than just a race- it is a celebration of resilience,health & Community impact.".

Mr.Narayan T.V.,Chief marketing Officer,IDFC First Bank ,Associate sponsor said," We are committed to helping people take the first step towards physical & financial well being .This year marks IDFC First Bank's fourth year partnering TCS World 10K Bengaluru,and we are excited to continue supporting an event that brings people together".

About Procam International : Since its inception in 1988,Procam International has been the driving force behand the growth & development of sports management in India.Founded by the dynamic Singh brothers Anil & Vivek.Pioneers of the distance running movement in India,Procam International's big 4 - Tata Mumbai Marathon,Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon,Tata Consultancy Services Wold 10K & Tata Steel World 25K Kolkata-are global leaders in their respective distances.

FEDERATION OF INDIAN GRANITE & STONE INDUSTRY (FIGSI) - STONA 2025 FROM12th FEBRUARY TO 15th FEBRUARY,2025.

The Indian natural Stone Industry,a vital contributor to the country's economy & cultural heritage is gearing up for organising STONA 2025,India's premier international stone fair. the 16th edition of STONA 2025  will be held from 12th February,2025 till 15th February,2025 at BIEC,Bengaluru." We are excited to host STONA 2025.whch will bring together industry stake holders,innovators,& enthusiasts from around the world.This event will showcase India's  rich natural stone heritage & provide a platform for businesses  to connect,colloborate & grow. We believe  there should be  reforms like " One Nation One Mineral Policy" which will help the industry achieve its full potential & contribute significantly to India's economic growth. The industry is struggling with raw material shortages,regulatory bottlenecks,and unfair competition from artificial materials,  says. Mr. Krishna Prasad, President FIGSI.

To address the shortage of skilled personnel,FIGSI has come up with Two state-of-the-art training & skill development centres in Hosur,Tamilnadu,& Jaipur,Rajasthan. STONA 2025 is the third largest Stone Fair in the world. The Fair will be inaugurated by Mr.S.S. Mallikarjun, Minister of Mines & Geology & Horticulture,Govt. of karnataka & Dr.Ramalinga Reddy, Minister for Transport & Muzrai,Govt.of karnataka.Mr. Krishan Kumar Vishnoi, Minister of state for Commerce & Industries,Govt. of Rajasthan, will be the Guest of Honour.Mr.D.K. Shiva Kumar,Dy Chief Minister, Govt.of Karnataka will be the Chief Guest for Valedictory function on 15th February,2025.

There will be an Awards Function on 15th February,2025.Mr. Arun Yogiraj ,the Sculptor will be Honoured.