NU HOSPITALS UNVEILS THREE INITIATIVES TO ADVANCE PATIENT -CENTRIC HEALTHARE.

NU HOSPITALS, a specialised healthcare institution focusing on urology,Kidney Care,Fertility & kidney transplantation,unveiled Three key initiatives to strengthen its approach to technology driven,patient -centric healthcare.The three initiatives includes AMS Edge robotic Surgicl System,the NU App and  The Link 2024-26,reflcting the hoapital's commitment to clinical excellence,innovation and an improved patient experience.The AMS Edge Robotic surgical system equipped with high-dfinition 3Dviion offering upto 10x magnification,a flexible four-arm robotic system & articulated instruments,and designed to support surgeons with enhanced visualisation,precision & control during complex procedures. AI-assisted imaging,indocyanine green(ICG) fluorescence technology & advanced display capabilities further supported the visualisation of anatomical structures.

Compared with conventional open surgery & standard laparoscopy,robotic assisted surgery offers greater instrument flexibility & enhanced visualisation.Depending on the procedure & individual patient,these capabilities may contribute to reduced blood loss,less post-operative pain,shorter hospital stays & faster recovery,while keeping surgical expertise & patient safety as priority. Dr.prasann Venkatesh,Managing Director,Sr.Consultant Pediatric Urologist,Robotic & Renal Transplant Surgeon,NU Hospital said," Our focus has always been to advance specialised healthcare while keeping patients at the centre of every decision.The introduction of robotic surgical technology reflects our commitment to adopting meaningful innovations that support surgical expertise,improve precision & strengthen the quality of care we deliver".

Dr. Venkatesh Krishnamoorthy,Chairman,NU Hospitals said," As healthcare continues to evolve,our responsibility is to keep improving,embrace meaningful advancements & ensure that compassionate care remains at the heart of everything do ".

Mr.Ramesh Aravind,Actor,Filmmaker,Director,Writer & Television Host  was the Chief Guest  & he said," when technology &  compassion come together,healthcare can make a real difference in people's lives".

KERALA TOURISM - THIRUVELLI & CHEKADI TRAILS OF RESPONSSIBLE TOURISM MISSION LAUNCHED.

As part of the "Life Experience Trails Kerala" project being implemented by the Kerala Responssible Tourism Mission Society of Kerala Tourism under the state government's 100 day action programme.Tourism Minister Mr.P.C.Vishnunadh,inaugurated the Trails along with official announcement of the government's "Brand Wayanad"project.He said this initiative aims at creating a responssible tourism culture without disturbing the local life & unique culture of the people of 

Wayanad.

13th edition of  KTM 2026 added momentum to Keralam's Tourism sector.The Four day event was marked by total of 58,000 B To B meetings were held during the four day event.The event also highlighted Keralam's continued leadership in Ayurveda & wellness tourism & other verticals where the state has made strides like adventure tourism. Mr.Sumit Kumar Thakur,Tourism,Addl.Director (General), Govt. of Keralam, addressed the valedictory session of KTM 2026.

Former KTM President,Mr.Najeeb thanked the entire KTM team for the successful conduct of the event.KTM President, Mr.Jose Pradeep,Presided over the session.

This edition of KTM was attended by more than 1500 buyers from India & Overseas besides delegates representing different segments of Tourism business. 380  international buyers which is all time All time high participated in the event. Representatives from 59 countries attended the event. USA recorded the highest participation with 38 representatives,followed by 35 from UK, Russia with 30 & the UAE 23. the exhibition featured 383 stalls representing tourism enterprises & 25 stalls of government institutions including Kerala Tourism,Tamilnadu Tourism & India Tourism.

KNOW THE FACTS. ELECTRONIC VOTING MACHINES (EVM's).

 Electronic Voting Machines (EVM's) were first used in 70 Paravur Assembly Constituencies in Kerala in 1982.

SWITZERLAND TOURISM WELCOMES ITS NEW FREINDSHIP AMBASSADOR.

 Switzerland Tourism has announced Indian Cricketer Jemimah Rodrigues as its new friendship ambassador for India.The association marks a fresh chapter in Switzerland Tourism's long standing relationship with Indian travellers.The announcement was made in Bengaluru in the presence of Martin Nydegger,CEO,Switzerland Tourism along with members of the media and Travel industry. Switzerland has been high on the indian traveller's bucket list with generations discovering the destination through cinema,honeymoons,family holidays & memorable journeys.As Indian travellers evolve, so do the experiences they seek,with a growing appetite for travel that is more personal,active & immersive. 

Speaking about  the association,,Mr.Martin  Nydegger,CEO,Switzerland tourism said," Today's Indian traveller is curious,confident & increasingly looking for experiences that feel personal & authentic.Jemimah brings that spirit naturally".

INDIA'S GDP GROWTH.

  International Monetary Fund (IMF) raised India's GDP growth forecast for FY 2026-27 to 7% (up from 6.4%) & projected 7.0 % growth for FY 27-28 as well. Organisation for Economic  Cooperation & Development (OECD)  projected India's GDP growth to 7.1% for FY26-27 (up from 6.3%). World Bank Projected India's GDP growth to 7.1% for FY 26 -27. Reserve Bank of India Projected India's GDP growth for current financial year to 7.1%. 

LADAKH IS PART OF INDIA SAYS Mr.V.K.KRISHNA MENON,THE THEN DEFENCE MINISTER OF INDIA.

The then Defence Minister of India Mr.V.K.Krishna Menon said that Ladakh was part of India historically, geographically and by the Treaty of  1842 made by Raja Gulab Singh with the Emperor of China. Press clipping appended.

PM NARENDRA MODI TURNS 76.

 The Prime Minister of India Shri.Narendra Modi Turns 76 today. 

 

 WE WISH HIM HAPPY BIRTHDAY. 

NATIONAL STOCK EXCHANGE OF INDIA LIMITED - IPO TO OPEN ON 17th SEPTEMBER,2026.PRICE BAND SET AT Rs.1700/-- Rs.1785/- PER EQUITY SHARE OF FACE VALUE OF Rs.1 EACH.

The IPO will open on 17th September,2026 and the subscription closes on 21st September 2026. Investors can bid for a minimum of 8 equity shares .The IPO with a face value of Rs.1/- per share is an offer for sale upto 126,436,650 equity shares by corporate selling share holders- SBI,Canada Pension Fund investment Board,Aranda Investments (Mauritius) Pte ltd., MS Strategic (Mauritius) Ltd., The New India Assurance Co.Ltd.,SBI Capital Markets ltd.,Bank of Baroda,Stockholding Corporation of india Ltd.,General Insurance Corporation of India Ltd., and United India Insurance Co.Ltd.. The Issue is being made through the book-building process,in line with SEBI ICDR Regulations,with no more than 50% reserved for Qualified Institutional Buyers (QIB's,not less than 15% for Non Institutional Investors (NII's),and not less than35% for retail Individual Investors (RII's).

National Stock exchange of India Ltd., (NSE) needs no introduction amongst the investors,started operations in 1994 & was the first to implement electronic  or screen based trading.NSE is ranked third in the world in equity segment by number of trades (electronic order book) in 2025,as per the statistics maintained by World Federation of Exchanges (WFE). In  three months's period ended June,30,2026,& in Fiscal 2026,Total fund mobilisation of Rs.6.19 trillion & Rs.20.33trillion was raised through its platform,respectively. Its revenue from operations was Rs.4560 crores for june 2026 quarter as compared to Rs.4032 crores a year earlier.Its net profit was Rs.3121 crores in june 2026 quarter as compared to Rs.2,811 crore a year earlier.

Kotak Mahindra Capital Co.Ltd., JM Financial Ltd.,Citi Global Markets India Pvt.ltd.,JP Morgan India Pvt.Ltd.,SBI Capital  Markets ltd., among others are the book running Lead Managers. MUFG Intime India Privte ltd., is the Registrar to the Issue AND the Equity shares are proposed to be listed on BSE.

Any potential  investors are advised to see the "Risk Factors " in page No 26 of the RHP filed by the Company with the ROC as investment in equity shares involves a high degree of risk.

BHARAT RE SUMMIT -2nd -5th NOVEMBER,2026 -BHARAT MANDAPM,NEW DELHI. - ROAD SHOW IN BENGALURU. THEME: INVEST,INNOVATE & INSPIRE.

BHARAT RE Summit & Expo 2026 & 9th Session of the International Solar Alliance (ISA) Assembly and 4th International Conference on Green Hydrogen (ICGH) organised by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy. This Summit will bring together Heads of state and Government ministers,policymakers,industry leaders,investors,innovators,development partners and international organisations to accelerate the global clean energy transition through dialogue,collaboration and action.

KEY HIGHLIGHTS : * Participation from 75+ countries,20+ state governments,250+ high level delegates.

* 80+ Sessions.500+ speakers-Plenary discussions,technical sessions policy & regulatory industry roundtables.

* Green Hydrogen networking at ICGH 2026. Building a Solar powered future through international Cooperation at the ISA Assembly. 75,000 participants expected. 25+ knowledge Partners.

*One Mega Expo with 400+ Exhibitors.

FOCUS AREAS: Investment & Green Financing,Solar Energy & Global Solar markets,Green Hydrogen,Wind & Hybrid Energy systems,Distributed Renewable Energy (DRE),Skill & Capacity Building & Role of Women in RE,Digitalisation & AI in Energy,Bio Energy & Small hydropower (SHP),Energy Storage & Grid Integration & Clean Energy Manufacturing.

UNLOCK GLOBAL OPPURTUNITIES : Explore,Build,Connect,Discover & Gain.

Rs.32.45 lakh crores ($387.83 billion) in renewable energy investment commitments through RE_INVEST 2024 & 25,000+ delegates,360+ Global Companies & 250+ Speakers  participated at RE_INVEST 2024.

A Road Show was held in Bengaluru on 08.09.2026 & was inaugurated by Mr.K.J.George,Minister for Energy,Govt.of Karnataka,& Mr. Santosh Kumar Sarangi,Secretary,Ministry of New and Renewable Energy,Govt.Of India Participated in the BRE Summit 2026,Roadshow in Bengaluru.

DKMS & SANKALP CELEBRATE MILESTONE FOR CHILDREN WITH THALASSEMIA IN INDIA - 1000 NEW BEGINNINGS.

One thousand children,one thousand families,and one thousand new beginnings; Sankalp India Foundation has reached the milestone of 1000 paediatric stem cell transplantations,giving children with severe inherited blood disorders such as thalassemia the prospect of a healthy life beyond regular blood transfusions & life long treatment.Today marks an important achievement in the 10 year partnership between Sankalp India Foundation and the International non profit organisation DKMS,together with medical & knowledge partner Cure2children foundation."One thousand transplants show what long term partnerships can achieve.Sankalp brings extraordinary local expertise & commitment. Cure2children contributes vital medical knowledge and together we can help turn access to cure into a reality for more children.this is exactly the kind of sustainable collaboration we want to build in the country,for the country" says Dr.Elke Neujahr,Global CEO of DKMS.

International recognition for quality Care: Another important milestone demonstrates how the partnership has evolved from expanding access to systematically strengthening quality.The Bhagwan Mahaveer Jain Hospital,Bengaluru (BMJH) - Sankalp Centre for Paediatric Hematology Oncology & BMT in Bengaluru is the first programme in India to have achieved  internationally recognised JACIE  accreditation.

Today,Sankalp cares for more than 3,000 children through 30 comprehensive thalasemia day care centres & operates two Paediatric BMT Centres in Bengaluru & Ahmedabad.Its prevention network comprises 87 centres across 81 districts, and more than2,20,000 couples have been screened. For Sankalp,it is another major step towards its vision of a Thalassemia -and hemoglobinopathies -free India by 2047. 

NEPAL FLOOD DISASTER- NEEDS RELIEF.

Recent floods in Nepal Has caused widespread devastation,leaving many families without shelter, Food,Medicines and other basic necessities. Nepal requires global help.We have to stand with Nepal at this moment . Let us all come together in this hour of need. 

INDIA DESERVES TO BE IN UN SECURITY COUNCIL WITH VETO POWERS LIKE OTHER 5 COUNTRIES.

There are only 5 Permanent members (P5)  in the UN Security Council . They are China,France,Russia ,United Kingdom and United States of America (USA). These P5 Countries have VETO powers to VETO any Resolution.  Why India with the population of 1.40 Billion is still not a Permanent member of UN Security Council with VETO Powers is the point for discussion. India is emerging as one of the big economies in the world. As per the figures sourced from IMF, UK's Nominal GDP is $ 4.26 Trillion followed by India's nominal GDP $ 4.15 Trillion & France : $3.60 Trillion.

Hence, there is a strong case for India becoming a Permanent Member of the Security Council with Veto Powers . Europe with a population of 741 Million people have Two countries viz.UK & France as permanent members in the Security Council,whereas  Asia , the biggest continent with 4.8 billion people has only ONE Representative Viz.China as a permanent member in the UN  Security Council.

KARNATAKA GOVERNMENT'S MOVE TO SET ASIDE 5% OF PARKS & GARDENS IN THE STATE FOR "OTHER PURPOSES' IS NOT A GOOD MOVE.

Environmental groups,urban planners & citizen activists have begun mobilising support against the govt's move to set aside upto  5% of parks & gardens to be used for other purposes.The state cabinet has approved a bill to amend the Karnataka Govt.parks(preservation) Act,1975 to this effect. A coalition of organisations & citizens have also written to the Chief Minister Shri.D.K.Shivakumar seeking withdrawal of the proposed amendment,mentioning that the parks cannot be treated as vacant land. Infact,parks & Gardens add beauty to the city & are lung spaces for our city called as "Garden City". Bengaluru has only 3000 acres of park space for 1.4 crore people,where as it should have 30,000 acres,as per national benchmarks.  In this context, the observations of Mr.A.N.Yellappa Reddy,Former Secretary,Department of Forests is very relevant & timely.He says," Once a general principle is introduced permitting portions of protected parks to be made available for infrastructure,what begins as an exception today can slowly become an administrative practice tomorrow".  While commercialisation of public parks & gardens  should NOT be allowed,may be government can think of building toilets &  children play area.

AMERICAN PARADOX-HOW AMERICA RULES THE WORLD WITH GROSS NATIONAL DEBT OF $40 TRILLION ?

Latest US Gross National Debt has reached a figure of $ 40 Trillion. Yet, the US Dollar remains the king among all currencies, and still the world keeps buying US Bonds.Because,there is a feeling that America cannot default, as it borrows in a currency it prints.Net interest consumes 15% of all Federal spending.  India has  a debt of Rs.200.53 lakh crores ($2174.6 billion approx.).India's Total Forex reserves amounts to $700.7 billion as on August,7, 2026(RBI Data) & ranks 4th in the world in Forex reserves just behind China,Japan & Switzerland..India can comfortably repay its foreign debt as India is set to grow at a minimum rate of 6% GDP  growth.The good News is ,India projected to have 10.8 crore affluent consumers by 2036,marginally surpassing China's 10.3 crores,according to the latest  findings by NielsenIQ and World Data Lab.The report also separately estimates that India has 64.9 crore "Core Consumers"in 2026, defined as people spending between $13 & $90 a day.Yet, India is not in top major foreign currencies when compared to  USdollar,Euro,Pound & Sterling,Japanese Yen,Chinese Renminbi,Canadian dollar & Switzerland Francs. 

US Dollar is the world's  primary reserve currency making about 57% of all allocated  global foreign exchange reserves tracked by IMF. The other currencies are Euro: 20% of global reserves,Japanese Yen: 5.8% of global reserves,British Pound (GBP) :4.4% of global reserves & Chinese Renminbi (RMB) : 2% of Global reserves. India is no where in the picture.

US has a population of 349.2 million & India has a population  of around 1.4 billion. Hence,India has a huge consuming market with a strong middle class.Infact, we need not depend on exports as internal consumption itself can take care of  products manufactured within the country. However, we promote exports to earn the Dollar & the government gives more incentives to promote exports. Hence, there is a feeling amongst the experts that the government should think of more out of box ideas to strengthen the rupee, reduce the imports except for Crude Oil,Gas & fertilizer and others which are most critical. The strength of the country is determined by how strong their currency is.Most of the  Indians go abroad to earn in Dollars /Euros & Dhirams so that they get more value in rupees, because the rupee is weak. Even currencies like Singapore dollar (Rs.74.59)&Malaysian Ringgit (Rs.23.19) are stronger than Indian Rupee.

Case for Rupee being for Global Reserve status: India has a large domestic market diversified production base and expanding trade links strengthen the case for greater INR usage.From Financial angle,macro economic stability & sustainable growth and the depth & liquidity of domestic financial markets  are critical  for any currency aspiring to be a Reserve status currency. Further, full capital account convertibility is associated with reserve currencies.India follows a calibrated & partial approach to capital account liberalisation.

LET US CELEBRATE OUR INDEPENDENCE DAY - LET US RECALL THE SACRIFCES MADE BY OUR FOREFATHERS/ MOTHERS TO ACHIEVE THE FREEDOM WHICH WE CHERISH.

  We are entering 80th year since we got Independence . We will know how Important freedom is, only when  our freedom is taken away. Perhaps, We are the only country  in the world ruled by Moghuls & British for more than few centuries. Further, parts of our country were ruled by French,Portuguese & Dutch formed the Dutch East India Company for trading in India. We were invaded by Greeks/Macedonians,Kushans & Hunas/White Huns. 

HAPPY INDEPENDENCE  DAY  - LET US CHERISH OUR FREEDOM,LET US REMEMBER OUR FREEDOM FIGHTERS. 

LONGINES FRIEND OF THE BRAND SARA ALI KHAN INAUGURATES BRAND'S THIRD BOUTIQUE IN BENGALURU.

Swiss Watch Brand LONGINES established in Saint -Imier Switzerland in 1832 , opened its third boutique in Bengaluru at Phoenix Mall of Asia which was inaugurated by Ms.Sara Ali Khan friend of the brand.This season,LONGINES presents a curated selection of its latest succesful releases. From the refined elegance of Prima Luna to the versatility of Conquest,the seaside confidence of HydroConquest,and the exploratory spirit of the Longines Legend Diver,each timepiece is created to accompany you across bustling cities and calming beaches,in all its forms.

Speaking at the event Ms.Sara said," given the fact that this Longines third store in Bengaluru speaks volumes about the loyalty of its customers in this city.I hope this success story is replicated everywhere in India.She further added that"Longines quietly marks every moment with effortless joy & elegance-that's what makes it unique'.

Mirroring the brand's universe,the boutiques showcase the latest product range from the refined shapes of Prima Luna and Dolce Vita,to the sporty new Hydro Conquest and the watch making tradition of the Longines Master Collection and heritage timepieces.

L&T TECHNOLOGY SERVICES - FIRST EVER GLOBAL ENGINEERING INTELLIGENCE HACKATHON SPARKS THE NEXT WAVE OF AI-NATIVE ENGINEERING SOLUTIONS.

Engineering Intelligence  brings together engineers across nine locations globally for a 24 hour Innovation Challenge focussed on AI-powered engineering solutions. L&T Technology Services (LTTS) is a global leader Engineering Intelligence Solutions & ER&D Consulting Services . A listed subsidiary of Larsen & Toubro (L&T),it specializes in delivering end-to-end enginerring solutions -from design and development to testing & sustenance-across products and processes. Operating in over 25 countries,LTTS partners with some of the world's leading enterprises to drive innovation and transformation  at scale. Its services are structured across three strategic segments i.e Mobility, Sustainability and Tech,enabling clients to build smarter products,more efficient operations, and future ready eco systems.

The Hackathon brought together nearly 4000 engineers (770 +teams) from  Bengaluru,Mysuru,

Chennai,Hyderabad,Pune,Vadodara,Mumbai,Dallas & Munich to tackle complex engineering challenges through AI-led innovation. An esteemed jury comprising senior LTTS leaders & Technology experts evaluated the solutions through multiple rounds,assessing entries on innovation,technical excellence,scalability,real world relevance and effective use of AI.Winning teams were awarded cash prizes worth over INR 30 lakhs,while standout innovations received oppurtunities for further development through project Equinox,an LTTS platform that supports promising,scalable solutions.Patent worthy innovations were also shortlisted for special recognition,enabling participants to transform breakthrough ideas into valuable intellectual property.

Congratulating the participants & winning teams,Mr.Munjay Singh,Chief operating Officer,L&T Technology Services,said," The EI Open Hack 2026 reflects LTTS vision of engineering intelligence,where engineering expertise & AI come together to solve real world industry challenges.What stood out was not only the scale of participation,but the ability of our engineers to apply contextual understanding,domain knowledge and AI prowess to develop solutions with tangible business relevance".

 

KERALA TRAVEL MART 2026. ALL TIME RECORD IN BUYER REGISTRATION.

 Chief Minister Mr.V.D.Satheesan to inaugurate the Kerala travel Mart in September. KTM has a key role in scaling up global appeal of Kerala Tourism says Mr.P.C.Vishnunadh Kerala Tourism Minister. With more than two months left  for KTM 2026,the KTM has already secured all time record of 2360 buyer registrations.This includes 610 international buyers & 1750 domestic buyers. Media interest for the event has also scaled up with 117 media registrations with 60 International & 57 domestic media registrations.

KERALA TRAVEL MART- 2026.

 The 13th Kerala Travel Mart 2026 is scheduled to take place in Kochi from September 24th to 27th 2026.the event organised by Kerala Travel Mart Society will be inaugurated by Chief Minister of Kerala Mr.V.D.Satheesan at the Grand Hyatt Bolgatty.

Focus areas : The KTM will focus more on Leisure Tourism,MICE ( Meetings,Incentives,Conferences & Exhibitions) and Destination Weddings,with a specific push to reposition Kerala's Ayurvedic & Wellness offerings globally.

NARAYANA HEALTH CITY PERFORMS INDIA'S FIRST "TAVI" FOR PURE NATIVE AORTIC VALVE REGURGITATION USING DEDICATED TAVR DEVICE.

Bangalore,27th May,2026 : Narayana Health City,Bengaluru achieved a landmark in Cardiac Care,successfully performing India's first Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI) for pure native aortic regurgitation using the dedicated TAVR device.The procedures were carried out by Dr.Suraj Narasimhan,Senior Consultant Cardiologist & Structural intervention Specialist,and mark a pivotal shift in how high-risk patients with complex valvular condition can be treated.Aortic valve disease broadly falls into Two categories ,1) Stenosis,where the valve opening narrows progressively,2) Regurgitation ,where the valve fails to close fully,allowing blood to flow backward into the heart.Aortic Regurgitation is the third most common valvular disease globally,and its burden is growing alongside an ageing population.

"For years, elderly patients with severe aortic regurgitation who were deemed unfit for surgery had very limited options and that has real consequences. This procedure delivers what previously required Open Heart surgery,through a small puncture in the thigh,in under an hour,with patients back on their feet within 12 hours.It is a genuine turning point for this subset of patients,and we are proud that this chapter was written at Narayana Health City" said,Dr.Suraj Narasimhan. Two patients an 80 year old and a 69 year old male presented with severe aortic regurgitation were assessed by the multi disciplinary heart team as high risk surgical candidates,owing to  advanced age & associated medical conditions,both were determined suitable for transfemoral approach.The procedures were performed in the cardiac catheterization laboratory,each procedure was completed in approximately 45 to 60 minutes,without a surgical incision the valve delivered through an access point in the femoral artery at the thigh.Both patients were stabilised and discharged in good clinical condition within a short period of observation which is 48 hours.