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“Bengaluru Habba” Cultural Festival to Be Officially Inaugurated Tomorrow in the Garden City:

“Bengaluru Habba” Cultural Festival to Be Officially Inaugurated Tomorrow in the Garden City:

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Bengaluru, May 16: To raise awareness about environmental conservation among morning walkers and the general public visiting parks under the BBMP limits, a unique cultural festival titled “Bengaluru Habba” has been organized. This festival will include various cultural and artistic activities. Parks are vital spaces that offer fresh oxygen and relaxation to the citizens of Bengaluru. As part of its green initiatives, the BBMP has developed and currently maintains 1,287 parks across the city. To further enhance the experience of park-goers and morning walkers, the “Bengaluru Habba” program is being introduced in selected parks. The event will celebrate traditional culture and the arts, featuring performances such as Dollu Kunitha, folk singing, sugama sangeeth, and folk art troupes...
Interio Accelerates B2B Growth in Bengaluru as City Leads India’s Office Space Boom

Interio Accelerates B2B Growth in Bengaluru as City Leads India’s Office Space Boom

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Interio targets 20% market share in Karnataka's institutional segment by FY28 ~ Bangalore, 16th May 2025: Interio, one of India's leading furniture brands under the Godrej Enterprises Group, is strengthening its institutional, healthcare, and education furniture footprint in Bengaluru to meet the city's explosive commercial real estate growth. Bengaluru's office market led all Indian cities in Q1 2025 with 4.9 million sq ft in gross leasing volumes, showing 259% YoY growth. Interio plans to capture this opportunity as workspace demands evolve in India's tech hub. Speaking on the importance of the southern market, Sameer Joshi, Senior Vice President and Head of B2B Business, Interio, said, “Bengaluru is a leader in India's commercial real estate sector, accounting for 45% of total off...
Signify Foundation celebrates lighting 10 million lives

Signify Foundation celebrates lighting 10 million lives

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Signify Foundation shares important milestone in empowering underserved communities in its 2024 Annual Report, released today Amsterdam, the Netherlands – The Signify Foundation today announced it has passed its 2025 goal to enable access to light for over 10 million people around the world. This achievement, along with an overview of the Foundation’s work to brighten the lives of underserved communities, is presented in its 2024 Annual Report, published today. This year’s report tells a story of transformation – where light is not just a utility, but a catalyst for safety, learning and livelihoods. In 2024 alone, the Foundation reached over 1 million people through lighting interventions across 28 projects in 17 countries. From remote schools and healthcare clinics to villages and r...
IKEA launches BÄSINGEN – A helping hand at home

IKEA launches BÄSINGEN – A helping hand at home

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2 April 2025- Life at home is in constant change and the needs that people have at home can shift quickly. IKEA launches BÄSINGEN, an inclusive design for the many, consisting of six products designed for convenient support in the bathroom and throughout the rest of the home. The BÄSINGEN product series consists of two different step stools with a rail, a shower stool, a toilet roll holder, a towel rail and a shower shelf. It is designed for young and old, and everyone in between, who has or encounters challenges at home. This can be both situational and temporary changes. The aim of BÄSINGEN is to be a helping hand to support people with their independence at home. ‘’There are many people who experience impactful and common circumstantial changes that can make something as simple...
IKEA India taps into the need for home design planning with its very first ‘Plan and Order Point’ in Bengaluru

IKEA India taps into the need for home design planning with its very first ‘Plan and Order Point’ in Bengaluru

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The new format offers personalised home design, expert planning support, and seamless installation services • Located in Whitefield, it will serve the growing home design needs of East Bengaluru residents • A curated selection of IKEA products is available for immediate in-store purchase Bengaluru, 30 April 2025: IKEA, the world’s most loved Swedish home furnishings retailer, announces the launch of its very first Plan & Order Point (PaOP) in India, at Bengaluru. Located at the Essensai 067 Experience Centre on Whitefield-Hoskote Road, East Bengaluru, and spanning 740 sqm, this new format serves as a dedicated customer meeting point, bringing expert home design knowledge closer to customers with personalised consultations, flexible planning support, and seamless installation service...
Geri Care, India’s Pioneer in Integrated Geriatric Care, Launches its First Assisted Living Centre for Elders in Bengaluru

Geri Care, India’s Pioneer in Integrated Geriatric Care, Launches its First Assisted Living Centre for Elders in Bengaluru

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BENGALURU, India, April 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Geri Care Health Services, India's first integrated, geriatrician-led healthcare provider for senior citizens, has announced the launch of a first-of-its-kind Assisted Living Centre in Bengaluru. Located at St. John's Road, Ulsoor, this 100-bed premium skilled nursing facility marks a major milestone in Geri Care's national expansion and introduces a first-of-its-kind eldercare solution to the city. Geri Care's First Assisted Living Centre for Elders in Bengaluru This expansion follows Geri Care's recent institutional fundraise from a major healthcare-focused private equity firm, accelerating the company's growth into new markets and strengthening of its continuum of eldercare services across India. Purpose-built to ...
Superstar Rajinikanth Leaves a Living Legacy at POPPYS Tuskers Hill Resort, Anaikatti

Superstar Rajinikanth Leaves a Living Legacy at POPPYS Tuskers Hill Resort, Anaikatti

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Anaikatti, Tamil Nadu, India In a heartwarming gesture that fused star power with a message of sustainability, legendary actor Superstar Rajinikanth left behind more than memories during his recent stay at POPPYS Tuskers Hill Resort in Anaikatti. The cinematic icon was in the scenic hills of Anaikatti filming for his highly anticipated upcoming movie, produced by Sun Pictures. Amidst his busy shooting schedule, Rajinikanth took time to immerse himself in the serenity of POPPYS Tuskers Hill Resort, which he warmly described as “the best stay ever”. His words have left a lasting impression on the team and the property alike. Superstar Rajinikanth planted a sapling at POPPYS Tuskers Hill Resort - Anaikatti, in the presence of Mr. S. K. Hari Arumugam, Managing Director of ...
Seamless execution and enhanced experience on cards for TCS World 10K Bengaluru 2025

Seamless execution and enhanced experience on cards for TCS World 10K Bengaluru 2025

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Nearly 35,000 participants gear up for the 17th edition of the TCS World 10K Bengaluru ~ Bengaluru, 23 April 2025: Procam International, promoters of the Tata Consultancy Services World 10K Bengaluru, have ensured seamless arrangements for the 17th World Athletics Gold Label Race, scheduled for Sunday, 27th April 2025. The World Athletics Gold Label Race, with a total prize purse of USD 210,000, will see close to 35,000 participants take part in the marquee event. The 17th edition of the TCS World 10K Bengaluru promises an enhanced experience for all participants, as the event returns to Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw Parade Ground with the support of the Indian Army, Karnataka & Kerala Sub Area. Present on the occasion were Hugh Jones, General Secretary AIMS and Race Director, S...
MAESTRO MASSIMO BOTTURA MAKES HIS SOUTH INDIA DEBUT

MAESTRO MASSIMO BOTTURA MAKES HIS SOUTH INDIA DEBUT

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Culinary Culture and The Leela Palace Bengaluru to host Osteria Francescana’s first time in the city, with two exclusive dinners on 25th and 26th April 2025 Bengaluru, April 14, 2025: Culinary enthusiasts and connoisseurs are in for an extraordinary experience as the culinary legend, Massimo Bottura, brings his renowned Osteria Francescana—twice named ‘The World’s Best Restaurant’ by The World’s 50 Best—to Bengaluru for the very first time. The events follow the successful partnership established between The Leela Palaces Hotels and Resorts, Culinary Culture, and the culinary genius himself, who, after presenting sold-out dinners in New Delhi in 2023 and 2024, have come together to bring the experience to South India on April 25th & 26th 2025. Chef Bottura will recreate the magic of...
Antara Senior Care Launches First AGEasy Store in Gurugram to Empower Seniors with Holistic Wellness Solutions

Antara Senior Care Launches First AGEasy Store in Gurugram to Empower Seniors with Holistic Wellness Solutions

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New Delhi,  India: Saturday, March 29, 2025 9:30AM IST (4:00AM GMT Antara AGEasy, the direct-to-consumer business of Antara Senior Care—an integrated ecosystem of senior care spanning several businesses – is delighted to announce the opening of its first AGEasy Store in Gurugram, a one-stop destination for senior health and wellness solutions. Antara AGEasy is designed to empower seniors to age with ease and joy through innovative products supported by expert assistance. The store was inaugurated by the renowned actor and icon, Shabana Azmi, who shared her enthusiasm for the innovative approach AGEasy brings to senior care. With AGEasy, seniors can now access a holistic platform that combines product innovation and personalised care to manage chronic conditions and adopt effective sel...