Bengaluru, May 22: As per the directions of 1008 Sri Sri Subudendra Theertha Sripadangalavaru, the Peethadhipathi of Jagadguru Sriman Madhwacharya Moola Mahasamsthana Nanjangud Sri Raghavendra Swamy Mutt, special religious programs have been organised at Nanjangud Raghavendra Swamy Mutt in Bengaluru on the occasion of Adhika Masa.
The month-long spiritual events will be held from May 17 to June 15, 2026. Daily homas and havans will be conducted in the morning, followed by bhajan programs in the evening. Maha Mangalarati will be performed after the devotional programs, informed senior administrator Raja Vadindra Acharya.
Devotees have been invited to participate in large numbers and seek the blessings of the divine during the auspicious Adhika Masa celebrations.
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Bengaluru,22nd May. 2026:MediBuddy one of India’s leading digital healthcare platforms, has unveiled the inaugural edition of the MediBuddy Healthcare Excellence Awards 2026, a new initiative aimed at recognising organisations that are setting benchmarks in employee healthcare, preventive wellness and digital health innovation. medibuddy.in
The awards were announced alongside the third edition of the MediBuddy Wellness League (MWL) 2025, bringing together HR leaders, corporate decision-makers, clinicians and industry experts to discuss the growing importance of employee wellbeing in shaping organisational growth and workplace culture.
The event reflected a broader shift in corporate India, where employee wellness is increasingly being viewed not merely as an HR benefit but as a key business priority linked to productivity, employee retention and long-term organisational performance. Discussions during the event focused on changing workforce expectations, the future of workplace wellbeing and the role of technology in delivering accessible healthcare solutions.
Awards were presented across six categories-Integrated Wellness Programs, Preventive Healthcare Initiatives, Mental Health and Employee Wellbeing, Employee Engagement, Digital Health Innovation, and ROI-Driven Wellness Programs. The honours recognised companies that have successfully implemented employee-centric health initiatives supported by technology and preventive care strategies.
The evening also featured leadership panel discussions on emerging workplace trends and the need for organisations to create healthier, more resilient work environments.
A major highlight of the event was the third edition of the MediBuddy Wellness League 2025, a gamified inter-corporate wellness initiative that has evolved into one of India’s largest organised employee wellness movements. The programme has encouraged participation from lakhs of employees across industries through fitness challenges, preventive health activities and wellness-driven engagement initiatives.
Beyond the competitive aspect, the initiative has played a significant role in improving employee engagement, encouraging healthier lifestyles and helping organisations address absenteeism and workplace wellbeing more effectively.
Speaking at the event, Satish Kannan, Co-founder and CEO, MediBuddy said employee wellbeing today extends far beyond traditional healthcare benefits, with organisations increasingly investing in preventive care, mental wellness and holistic health programmes to build healthier and more productive workplaces. He said the Healthcare Excellence Awards aim to recognise organisations driving meaningful change in workplace wellness and creating a lasting impact on corporate culture in India.
The event concluded with the recognition of top-performing organisations and individuals from MWL 2025 who actively championed wellness initiatives and contributed to building healthier workplace ecosystems across sectors.
ಸ್ಯಾಂಡಲ್ವುಡ್ನ ಸಲಗ ದುನಿಯಾ ವಿಜಯ್ ಮತ್ತು ರಚಿತಾ ರಾಮ್ ಅಭಿನಯದ ಬಹುನಿರೀಕ್ಷಿತ ‘ಲ್ಯಾಂಡ್ ಲಾರ್ಡ್’ ಸಿನಿಮಾ ಇದೇ ಶನಿವಾರ ಸಂಜೆ 4 ಗಂಟೆಗೆ ಜೀ ಕನ್ನಡ ವಾಹಿನಿಯಲ್ಲಿ ಪ್ರಸಾರವಾಗಲಿದೆ. ವಿಭಿನ್ನ ಧಾರಾವಾಹಿಗಳು, ಮನರಂಜನಾ ಕಾರ್ಯಕ್ರಮಗಳು ಮತ್ತು ವರ್ಲ್ಡ್ ಟೆಲಿವಿಷನ್ ಪ್ರೀಮಿಯರ್ಗಳ ಮೂಲಕ ಸದಾ ವೀಕ್ಷಕರ ಮನ ಗೆದ್ದಿರುವ ಜೀ ಕನ್ನಡ, ಇದೀಗ ಮತ್ತೊಮ್ಮೆ ಪ್ರೇಕ್ಷಕರಿಗೆ ಶಕ್ತಿಶಾಲಿ ಸಾಮಾಜಿಕ ಕಥಾಹಂದರ ಹೊಂದಿದ ಚಿತ್ರವನ್ನು ನೀಡಲು ಸಜ್ಜಾಗಿದೆ.
1980ರ ದಶಕದ ಗ್ರಾಮೀಣ ಹಿನ್ನೆಲೆಯಲ್ಲಿನ ‘ಲ್ಯಾಂಡ್ ಲಾರ್ಡ್’ ಸಿನಿಮಾ ಆತ್ಮಗೌರವ, ನ್ಯಾಯ, ದಬ್ಬಾಳಿಕೆ ಮತ್ತು ಪ್ರತಿರೋಧದ ಕಥೆಯನ್ನು ತೀವ್ರವಾಗಿ ಅನಾವರಣಗೊಳಿಸುತ್ತದೆ. ಸಮಾಜದಲ್ಲಿನ ಜಾತಿ ಅಸಮಾನತೆ, ಬಡವರ ಮೇಲಿನ ಶೋಷಣೆ ಹಾಗೂ ಅಧಿಕಾರದ ದುರುಪಯೋಗವನ್ನು ಮನಮುಟ್ಟುವ ರೀತಿಯಲ್ಲಿ ಚಿತ್ರಿಸಲಾಗಿದ್ದು, ಅನ್ಯಾಯದ ವಿರುದ್ಧ ಸಾಮಾನ್ಯ ಜನರು ಒಂದಾಗಿ ಹೋರಾಡಿದಾಗ ಮೂಡುವ ಶಕ್ತಿಯೇ ಚಿತ್ರದ ಕೇಂದ್ರಬಿಂದು.
ಚಿತ್ರದಲ್ಲಿ ರಾಚಯ್ಯನಾಗಿ ಕಾಣಿಸಿಕೊಂಡಿರುವ ದುನಿಯಾ ವಿಜಯ್, ತನ್ನ ಪತ್ನಿ ನಿಂಗವ್ವ (ರಚಿತಾ ರಾಮ್) ಮತ್ತು ಮಗಳು ಭಾಗ್ಯಾಳೊಂದಿಗೆ ಶಾಂತ ಜೀವನ ನಡೆಸುವ ಕನಸಿನಲ್ಲಿರುವ ಸಾಮಾನ್ಯ ರೈತನ ಪಾತ್ರದಲ್ಲಿ ನಟಿಸಿದ್ದಾರೆ. ತನ್ನದೇ ಆದ ಒಂದು ಸಣ್ಣ ಜಮೀನು ಹೊಂದಬೇಕೆಂಬ ಕನಸಿನೊಂದಿಗೆ ಬದುಕುತ್ತಿರುವ ರಾಚಯ್ಯನ ಜೀವನಕ್ಕೆ ಗ್ರಾಮವನ್ನು ಆಳುವ ಪ್ರಭಾವಿ ಜಮೀನುದಾರ ಸಣ್ಣ ಧಣಿ (ರಾಜ್ ಬಿ. ಶೆಟ್ಟಿ) ಅಡ್ಡಿಯಾಗುತ್ತಾನೆ. ಜಮೀನು, ರಾಜಕೀಯ ಮತ್ತು ಸಾಮಾಜಿಕ ವ್ಯವಸ್ಥೆಯ ಮೇಲೆಯೂ ಹಿಡಿತ ಹೊಂದಿರುವ ಸಣ್ಣ ಧಣಿಯ ದಬ್ಬಾಳಿಕೆಯಿಂದ ಗ್ರಾಮಸ್ಥರು ಅನುಭವಿಸುವ ಹಿಂಸೆ ಮತ್ತು ಭಯ ರಾಚಯ್ಯನ ಮನಸ್ಸನ್ನು ಕಲುಕುತ್ತದೆ.
ನ್ಯಾಯದ ಮೇಲೆ ಅಪಾರ ನಂಬಿಕೆ ಇಟ್ಟಿದ್ದ ರಾಚಯ್ಯ, ಒಂದು ನಿರಪರಾಧಿ ಕುಟುಂಬದ ದಾರುಣ ಸಾವಿನ ಬಳಿಕ ಮೌನ ಮುರಿದು ಅನ್ಯಾಯದ ವಿರುದ್ಧ ಹೋರಾಡುವ ನಾಯಕನಾಗಿ ರೂಪಾಂತರಗೊಳ್ಳುತ್ತಾನೆ. ದುನಿಯಾ ವಿಜಯ್ ಅವರ ಗಂಭೀರ ಅಭಿನಯ, ರಚಿತಾ ರಾಮ್ ಅವರ ಮನಮುಟ್ಟುವ ಪಾತ್ರ ನಿರ್ವಹಣೆ ಹಾಗೂ ಸಣ್ಣ ಧಣಿಯಾಗಿ ರಾಜ್ ಬಿ. ಶೆಟ್ಟಿ ನೀಡಿರುವ ಪ್ರಭಾವಿ ಅಭಿನಯ ಚಿತ್ರದ ಪ್ರಮುಖ ಆಕರ್ಷಣೆಯಾಗಿದೆ.
ರಾಚಯ್ಯ ಮತ್ತು ಗ್ರಾಮಸ್ಥರು ಸಣ್ಣ ಧಣಿಯ ದಬ್ಬಾಳಿಕೆಗೆ ಅಂತ್ಯ ಹಾಡಲು ಸಾಧ್ಯವಾಗುತ್ತದೆಯೇ? ನ್ಯಾಯದ ಹೋರಾಟದಲ್ಲಿ ಯಾರು ಗೆಲ್ಲುತ್ತಾರೆ? ಈ ಎಲ್ಲಾ ಪ್ರಶ್ನೆಗಳಿಗೆ ಉತ್ತರ ಪಡೆಯಲು ತಪ್ಪದೇ ವೀಕ್ಷಿಸಿ ‘ಲ್ಯಾಂಡ್ ಲಾರ್ಡ್’-ಇದೇ ಶನಿವಾರ ಸಂಜೆ 4 ಗಂಟೆಗೆ, ಕೇವಲ ಜೀ ಕನ್ನಡ ವಾಹಿನಿಯಲ್ಲಿ.
Hidden Thyroid Disorders Emerging as Major Cause of Infertility, Miscarriages Among Urban Women: Bengaluru Expert
Bengaluru, May 21: Thyroid disorders are increasingly emerging as a hidden yet treatable cause behind infertility, irregular menstrual cycles and recurrent miscarriages among urban women, according to Bengaluru-based gynaecologist and IVF specialist Dr. Vidya V Bhat.
Dr. Bhat, who is also the Medical Director of Radhakrishna Multispeciality Hospital, said a growing number of women in their late 20s and 30s are experiencing reproductive health complications linked to undiagnosed thyroid imbalances. Drawing from over 35 years of experience in women’s healthcare and fertility treatment, she observed that lifestyle factors such as chronic stress, poor sleep, sedentary routines, unhealthy eating habits and rising obesity levels are contributing to the increasing prevalence of thyroid-related disorders in metro cities like Bengaluru.
“Many women seek fertility treatment after years of failed conception attempts or repeated miscarriages without realising that thyroid imbalance could be the root cause,” Dr. Bhat said. “Despite being a small gland, the thyroid plays a critical role in regulating hormones, ovulation, menstrual health, pregnancy and fetal development.”
According to her, both hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism can adversely affect fertility by disrupting ovulation, reducing egg quality, delaying implantation and causing menstrual irregularities. If left untreated, thyroid dysfunction may also increase the risk of complications during pregnancy. She noted that symptoms such as fatigue, unexplained weight fluctuations, hair fall, anxiety, mood swings, disturbed sleep and low energy are often dismissed as stress-related issues, especially among working women, resulting in delayed diagnosis.
Dr. Bhat also highlighted the growing overlap between thyroid disorders and conditions such as PCOS, which can further complicate fertility management. Despite the high incidence of thyroid disorders among Indian women, awareness about its impact on reproductive health remains limited, she added.
Rejecting the common misconception that women with thyroid disorders cannot conceive naturally, Dr. Bhat said timely diagnosis, medication, regular monitoring and lifestyle changes can significantly improve fertility outcomes and support healthy pregnancies.
She cautioned that untreated thyroid conditions during pregnancy may increase the risk of recurrent miscarriages, premature delivery, pregnancy-induced hypertension and developmental issues in babies, particularly during the first trimester when the fetus depends on maternal thyroid hormones for brain development.
Dr. Bhat stressed the need for routine thyroid screening as part of fertility assessments and preconception counselling, especially for women with irregular periods, PCOS, previous miscarriages or a family history of thyroid disorders.
She also urged younger women to prioritise hormonal health through regular exercise, balanced nutrition, adequate sleep, stress management and maintaining a healthy body weight.
With infertility cases rising steadily in urban India, experts believe that greater awareness and early detection of thyroid disorders could help many couples identify treatable causes of infertility and improve reproductive health outcomes.
Bosch Limited has announced a joint venture with Brakes India Private Limited and Wheels India Limited to strengthen its presence in the commercial vehicle segment, particularly in electronically controlled air systems.
The proposed venture, structured as a 50:50 partnership between Bosch and the TSF Group companies, is expected to begin operations by the end of 2026 after receiving regulatory clearances. The new entity will focus on engineering, manufacturing and sales of advanced air system modules for commercial vehicles, including air compression, air processing, air suspension and air parking brake systems.
The joint venture will have its registered office in Chennai, while the global supply chain operations, including those in India, will be managed jointly by Bosch, Brakes India and Wheels India.
Announcing the partnership, Guruprasad Mudlapur, president of the Bosch Group in India and managing director of Bosch Limited, said the collaboration reflects Bosch’s strategy to strengthen its leadership in the commercial vehicle technology space. He noted that the industry is increasingly shifting towards intelligent and software-driven systems, creating demand for more advanced vehicle architectures.
Sandeep Nelamangala, joint managing director of Bosch Limited and president of Bosch Mobility India, said the partnership would help expand Bosch’s commercial vehicle motion management portfolio and support the transition towards software-defined mobility solutions.
Brakes India managing director Sriram Viji said the partnership would enable the companies to offer next-generation pneumatic braking and electronically controlled air braking solutions tailored for future mobility requirements. Wheels India chairman and managing director Srivats Ram added that the company’s long-standing experience in air suspension systems for buses would complement Bosch’s technology capabilities in developing advanced electronic air suspension systems for global markets.
The announcement came alongside Bosch Limited’s financial results for FY 2025-26, during which the company reported a 13.8% rise in profit after tax. Revenue from operations for the year stood at ₹20,035 crore, marking a growth of 10.8% over the previous financial year. For the fourth quarter, Bosch posted revenue of ₹5,566 crore, up 13.3% year-on-year, driven largely by stronger demand in the automotive sector, especially in passenger vehicles, tractors and two-wheelers. Profit before tax for the quarter rose 3.8% to ₹808 crore.
The company’s mobility business recorded robust growth, led by the power solutions and two-wheeler segments. Bosch attributed the sharp rise in two-wheeler business to increased demand for exhaust gas sensors following the implementation of OBD-II norms from April 2025.
The board of directors has recommended a final dividend of ₹270 per share for FY 2025-26.
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