LIFE & ARTS

ISKCON Bangalore Plans Grand Sri Krishna Janmashtami Celebrations BENGALURU: (Aug 31Srila Prabhupada’s ISKCON Bangalore has been celebrating Sri Krishna Janmashtami, the divine advent of Lord Krishna, with great fervour and enthusiasm for more than four decades. Over these years, the Janmashtami festivities have become an integral part of every home and family in the city. The institution will observe the 5253rd holy appearance of Sri Krishna this year through vibrant spiritual and cultural programmes for devotees of all age groups. ISKCON Bangalore will celebrate Sri Krishna Janmashtami in all its temples between September 3 and 5, 2026. The devotees will offer various auspicious sevas and upacharas to the presiding Deities according to Vedic tradition. These include elabo...

For booking inquiries, clinical consultations, or further details regarding residential retreat programs, visit www.mandarawellness.in/contact or call +91 99612 00055.Calicut, Kerala, IndiaHiLITE Group, leading real estate and infrastructure developer, has officially launched ‘Mandara Women's Wellness, (www.mandarawellness.in/) India's first AI-integrated holistic wellness retreat created exclusively for women. Building on over three decades of innovative developments across commercial, retail, and residential sectors, including India’s largest World Trade Center development, WTC Kozhikode, HiLITE Group first expanded into healthcare with Elanine Women's Hospital. Mandara represents the next evolutionary phase of this vision, establishing a dedicated nurturing destination designe...

Janhvi Kapoor steps into the story of Renaissance Goa, anchored in Renaissance's philosophy of discovery Mumbai, Maharashtra, IndiaRenaissance Goa hotel – part of Marriott Bonvoy has announced a collaboration with actor Janhvi Kapoor, marking a significant new chapter for the property. The collaboration brings together one of Indian cinema's most versatile contemporary actors with a hotel that has since opening in January 2026, positioned itself as a design-led address in Goa.Step into a world of timeless elegance at Renaissance Mumbai Convention Centre Hotel, where luxurious interiors, refined details and unforgettable experiences come together.The property's identity carries through its physical details: a cherry blossom installation in the lobby, brass orchids...

10th August, Bengaluru, India: Polar Bear, the Ice Cream Sundae Zone, has achieved a landmark milestone with the launch of its 200th outlet nationally, which also marks its 100th parlour in Bengaluru, the city where the brand's journey began. A 100% Indian-owned, self-funded brand, Polar Bear has grown from a single store near Bengaluru's ITPL in 2008 to 200 dine-in sundae parlours across more than 35 cities, making it one of India's largest homegrown dessert chains.Founded by entrepreneur Kishore Rai, Polar Bear has steadily built its presence through a singular focus on quality, innovation and memorable customer experiences. Remaining entirely self-funded throughout its journey, the brand has expanded sustainably over the years, earning the trust of millions of customers and strong f...