RAMAIAH MEMORIAL HOSPITAL ACHIEVES PRESTIGEOUS "FACT" ACCREDITATION - AMONG ONLY TWO HOSPITALS IN INDIA MEETING GLOBAL BONE MARROW TRANSPLANT STANDARDS.

Ramaiah Memorial Hospital (RMH)  has been awarded accreditation by the Foundation for the Accreditation of Cellular Therapy (FACT),one of the world's most rigorous authorities for Quality & safety in bone marrow transplantation & Cellular therapy.With this recognition, RMH becomes the only hospital in India to hold both FACT & Joint Commission International (JCI) accreditations.This milestone reinforces India's shift toward outcome-driven,globally benchmarked cellular therapy. FACT accrditation comfirms compliance with internationally recognised FACT-JACIE standards-the global Gold standard in hematopoietic stem cell transplantation.

              

          

Dr. M.R.Jayaram, Chairman, Gokula Education Foundation (Medical) said," FACT accreditation reflects our commitment to governance-driven,patient centric care and measurable clinical outcomes. It validates the discipline & systems required to meet global benchmarks.This achievment ensures that patients in India receive  care aligned with the world's best. Excellence is not a luxury,It is winning the confidence/Trust of patients".

India faces a significant & growing burden of blood cancers & severe blood disorders & approximately 70,000 deaths each year  according to the International Agency for Research on Cancer GLOBOCAN 2022 report. Dr.Nagendra Swamy, Chief Executive -Ramaiah Memorial Hospital & Healthcare services,( GEF) Medical said," FACT accreditation demonstrates that quality,safety,& accountability are embedded into every step of our transplant programme. This milestone is about delivering reliable,globally benchmarked results that patients & families can trust".

The Hospital authorities said that Bone Marrow Transplantation in USA costs nearly USD 4,00,000 and in M.S.Ramaiah Memorial Hospital ,it may cost around 10% of the cost . Hence, the FACT Accreditation will promote Healthcare Tourism also for the country.

About the Foundation for the Accreditation of Cellular Therapy (FACT) : FACT was established by the International Society for Cellular Therapy and the American Society for Blood and Marrow Transplantation  to develop global standards and an inspection based accreditation programme for hematopoietic cell therapy.

TATA CONSULTANCY SERVICES (TCS) WORLD 10K BENGALURU- THE WORLD'S PREMIER 10K IS SCHEDULED FOR SUNDAY,26th APRIL,2026 - REGISTRATIONS OPEN.

Procam International, pioneers of globally renowned distance running events, has announced the 18th edition of the World's  Athletics Gold Label Road race,the Tata Consultancy services (TCS) World 10K Bengaluru  is scheduled for 26th April,2026 & the Registrations are now open.Registrations for all categories in the On-ground & virtual edition opened on 13th February,2026,at 07.00 AM at https://tcsworld10k.procam.in/.Recognised as the World's premier 10K, the event boasts a total prize purse of USD 2,10,000 & continues to attract elite athletes & amateur runners from across the globe.

In an effort to enhance the on-ground race experience while prioritising runner safety & well being,for the first time,entries for the Open 10K  category at the TCS World 10K,Bengaluru 2026, will be accepted only from participants who submit a valid timing certificate,in accordance with the qualification criteria detailed on the official event website.

Mr.Sunil Deshpande,Regional Head-TCS,Bengaluru said," The run generates positive socio-economic impact- from encouraging prevntive health to contributing th philanthropic efforts that benefit people across the city. At TCS ,we are proud to stand behind a platform that brings people from all walks of life together & channels their collective energy toward social Good".

Mr.Vivek Singh,Joint M.D,Procam International said," Over the years, the race has demonstrated the transformative power of sport,delivering a positive socio economic & health impact valued at Rs.262 crores,for the 2025 edition alone."

The Race will be flagged off from Cubbon Road (opposite RSAOI -Gate No.5 ),while the finish line for all races will be on Cubbon road,outside Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw Parade Ground.

For more  Details,Contact Procam International Neha Kandalgaonkar /Deepak M Pilankar.

                               neha@procam.in  /deepak@procam.in

DRY EYE & OCULAR SURFACE SOCIETY (DEOSS) CONGRESS 3.0.

Dry Eye Disease (DED) is slowly emerging as an increasingly prevalent (5-30%) public health concern worldwide. Tears are essential for protecting,nourishing and maintaining a smooth ocular surface for clear vision.When tear quantity or quality is inadequate,or when tears evaporate too rapidly,tear film instability occurs,leading to inflammation & damage to the ocular surface.this results in symptoms such as discomfort,burning,redness & blurred vision.When this condition is persistent & progressive,itis known as Dry Eye Disease.With recent advance in diagnostics,Dry Eye Disease is being recognised as a complex,multifactorial condition. It is influenced by factors such as prolonged screen time,air conditioned environments,Pollutions,contact lens use,smoking and certain medications. Systemic conditions such as Sjogren's syndrome,Meibomian Gland Dysfunction (MGD),auto immune diseases and thyroid disorders-can further exacerbate ocular dryness. Whe left untreate, Eye disease can significantly affect quality of life.DED cna slo significantly impact surgical outcomes in cataract & refractive surgeries,making it extremely important to address the problem of dry eyes.

The DEOSS Congress is one of the notable meetings in optahlmology dedicated to specifically to ocular surface health & dry eye disease,and has emerged as a key platform for translating cutting edge science into real world clinical desision making. Bengaluru is hosting a landmark  Global gathering in Ocular Surface  vare, as the 3rd DEOSS started from January 30th To February,1 2026 at Hotel Shangrila,Bengaluru.The meeting brought together leading clinicians,researchers,and industry experts from acrss the world for international collaboration in understanding & managing DED,guided by the principles  & recommendations of TFOS DEWS III,the most comprehensive global consensus on dry eye disease.

The Conference was insugurated by Dr.Bhagwan B.C -Vice Chancellor   of Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences in karnataka,Prof. Sihem Lazreg,President of the DEOSS Congress & Prof.Rohit Shetty,Refractive Surgeon,Translational Scientist & Director of Narayana Nethralaya.This Congress was hosted by Narayana Nethralaya Eye Foundation.

COMEDK & UGET/ UNI-GAUGE 2026 ENTRANCE EXAMINATION SCHEDULED FOR 09th MAY 2026.OVER 1,40,000 STUDENTS ARE EXPECTED TO APPEAR FOR THE EXAMINATION.

This unified national level test serves as a gateway to undergraduate engineering admissions across 150+ engineering colleges in Karnataka and 30+ reputed private,self-funded and deemed universities across India.The examination is intended for candidates seeking admission to BE/B.Tech programs offered by institutions affiliated with the Karnataka unaided   Private engineering colleges association (KUPECA) and Uni-Gauge member Universities.The Computer based test will be conducted in 200+ cities across India, spanning 400+ test centres.Over 1,40,000 students are expected to appear for the examination.Candidates from across the country are eligible to apply.

Application Details : 

                                  * Application Window: 03 February,2026 to 16, March 2026.

                                  * Official Websites : www.comedk.org     www.unigauge.com

The entire application & examination process will be conducted online. Detailed instructions regarding eligibility,application procedures,and examination guidelines are available on the official websites.

COMEDK KARES Innovation Hubs: 

In 2022, COMEDK launched the COMEDK KARES  innovation Hubs to bridge the gap between academic learning and Industry requirements by offering hands-on,skill based training.Currently,9 innovation Hubs operate across Karnataka-three in Bengaluru and others located in Mysuru,Kalaburagi,Mangaluru,Belagavi,Tumakuru & Hubbali. Each Hub spans over 5000 sq.ft and is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities such as rapid prototyping tools,laser cutting ,machines,3D printers,AR/VR technology,robotics labs and more.

The Hubs offer programs in emerging & Future ready domains,including:

* Innovation & Entrepreneurial thinking.

* Prototyping & Product development.

* Internet of Things (IOT)-smart connected systems.

* Data science & Applied Machine Learning.

* Robotics & Intelligent systems.

* Applied AI & Agentic systems.

Karnataka is the first state to introduce structured,skill based training in private engineering colleges through this pioneering initiative by COMEDK.

Dr.Kumar,Executive Secretary,COMEDK said," At COMEDK,we firmly believe that a student's merit & aptitude should be the sole guiding factors for their educational journey.COMEDK UGET refelects our commitment to fairness,transparency and equal oppurtunity."

"Through UNI-GAUGE,we are committed to upholding the highest standards of fairness and objectivity while fostering the holistic development of India's future workforce.we are proud to contribute to this important cause',said,Mr.P.Muralidhar,CEO,ERA Foundation.

Important : www.comedk.org  and www.unigauge.com are the only official websites for COMEDK and Uni-GAUGE.Students & Parents are advised to rely solely on these websites for authentic information & applications.

ERA Foundation operates MARG (www.margforyou.com), a career counselling platform that evaluates student's aptitude & subject proficiency to guide them towards suitable career paths.To date,MARG has supported 66,000+ students from 900+ schools across India.

KERALA TRAVEL MART 2026 TO BE HELD IN KOCHI IN SEPTEMBER.

Kerala Travel Mart (KTM) ,India's largest tourism & hospitality event,will be held in Kochi from September 24 to 27,2026. The 13th edition of the three day event will feature business -to-business meetings,policy level discussions and seminars,attended by leading industry stakeholders and national & international experts,says Mr.P.A.Mohamed Riyas,Tourism Minister,Kerala in a press conference.The inauguration of the event will be held at Grand Hyatt,Kochi,Bolgatty on September,24,2026. The business meetings,the central feature of the event will be held from September,25 to27 at the Sagara and Samudrika Convention Centre on Wellingdon Island.The upcoming edition Of KTM is expected to attract 400  plus international buyers and 1500 plus domestic buyers and high value MICE & wedding planners.Kerala Travel Mart Society,which organises KTM will make further efforts to increase the participation of buyers from new markets,while ramping up the number of buyers from the existing markets.

KTM 2026 will have more than 400 seller stalls of different dimensions & will facilitate 60,000 plus pre scheduled B2B meetings.Noting that tour operators and travel agents play  a major role in Tourism development,Mr.Riyas says, KTM is a perfect platform for buyers and sellers to get a vivid understanding about the tourism potential of Kerala. Mr.Riyas also launched the promotional video of KTM 2026. Kerala Tourism Secretary, Mr. Biju K,unveiled the revamped the website of Kerala Travel Mart Society.KTM  Society President,Mr.Jose Pradeep said all procedures related to the mart,including registration,B2B meetings and seminrs will be fully digitised,with a refurbished software and a mobile and a mobile application being used.

Post event tours are scheduled from September 28, to October,3,across twelve different sectors.Familiarisation tours for invited foreign and domestic media representatives will be conducted ahead of the event.

AGILITAS SPORTS UNVEILS "SPORTS YARD" IN BENGALURU.INDIA'S LARGEST MULTI-BRAND SPORTS EXPERIENCE -REDEFINING HOW THE COUNTRY' PLAYS,SHOPS AND CONNECTS.

  AGILITAS SPORTS has announced the launch of SPORTS YARD, India's first large-format,experiential sports destination.with the opening of its flagship 34,000 Sq.ft store on Mysore road,Bengaluru.The launch marks a significant development in India's sports retail landscape, bringing together global sports brands,immersive experience and community-driven play in a single destination.Powered by Agilitas Sports' vertically integrated model,Sports Yard brings together 20+ leading global sports brands,including Adidas,Puma,New Balance, ASICS, Lotto  and one8,offering over 40,000 products across performance,training and lifestyle categories.The big-box format,with stores designed to make international sports brands more accessible to professional athletes,fitness enthusiasts and everyday players alike.

The launch of the Bengaluru flagship was marked by  "Sports Yard" -The debut featuring elite cricketers Karun Nair and Prasidh Krishna along with creators & members of Bengaluru Sporting community .With Sports Yard,Agilitas  Sports aims to strengthen its end-to-end presence across the sports wear value chain, setting a new benchmark for organised,experience-led  sports retail in India.

About Agilitas Sports : Founded by Abhishek Ganguly,Agilitas Sports is a vertically integrated sports platform with capabilities across manufacturing,R&D,brand building and retail distribution.In 2023,Agilitas acquired Mochiko Shoes,India's largest sports footwear manufacturer.Backed by Convergent Finance and Nexus Venture partners,Agilitas is building a next generation Sports eco system in India.

YAMAHA'S FIRST ELECTRIC SCOOTER EC06 IN KARNATAKA . ROLL - OUT MARKS KARNATAKA'S CONTINUED FOCUS ON ELECTRIC MOBILITY & ADVANCED MANUFACTURING.

YAMAHA  rolled out its first Electric Scooter EC06 in Karnataka and the Roll-out took place at River Mobility's manufacturing facility in Hoskote,Bangalore Rural district  by Mr. M.B.Patil,Minister for Large  & Medium Scale Industries (excluding sugar) ,Government of Karnataka.The event was also attended by Mr.Sharath Kumar Bacche Gowda,MLA,Hoskote. Mr.Jim Aota,Chairman,Yamaha India and Senior representatives of Yamaha &  Mitsui were also present.

Addressing the gathering Mr.M.B.Patil said,"This is truly an exciting moment not just for the companies involved,but for Karnataka's industrial growth story.". Yamaha EC-06 is a practical electric scooter for daily commuting,featuring a 4kWH battery,a 4.5kW mid mounted motor (peak6.7kW) offering a 160 kms range (IDC) and a 90 km/h top speed,with a 9 hour charge time,disc brakes,14inch wheels and modern amenities like a color LCD display,built on a River indie base. The suspension is telescopic front fork, with twin rear shocks. The storage is 24.5 litre under -seat storage.

INDIA SHOULD BECOME A PERMANENT MEMBER OF THE UN SECURITY COUNCIL WITH VETO POWERS.

 India's moment has come to become a permanent member of the UN Security Council . Now only FIVE countries are the permanent members of the UN Security Council  with VETO powers viz.Russia  China,France,United Kingdom & United States Of America. India is emerging as one  of the Super powers,with proven democracy & a population of 1.40 billion people, & the most populous country in the world.  If UN has to effectively function asper the UN Charter, India must have a place in UNSC  as India's population is around 18% of global population.