NU Hospitals Unveils Three New Initiatives to Enhance Patient Care

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Robotic surgical system, digital app and annual publication launched in Bengaluru

BENGALURU, October 23, 2026: NU Hospitals has unveiled three new initiatives aimed at advancing surgical care, simplifying access to healthcare services and strengthening its commitment to patient-centric treatment. The initiatives, launched at the hospital’s Rajajinagar facility on Friday, include the advanced AMS EDGE Robotic Surgical System, the NU App and The Link 2024–26, the hospital’s annual publication.

Specialising in urology, kidney care, fertility treatment and kidney transplantation, NU Hospitals is focusing on technology-driven solutions to improve the quality of treatment and enhance the patient experience. The hospital operates facilities in Bengaluru and other locations in Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and the Maldives.

Actor, director and television presenter Ramesh Aravind, who attended the event as the chief guest, appreciated the hospital’s initiatives. He said that technology, when combined with compassion, could bring meaningful changes to people’s lives, adding that NU Hospitals had taken a positive step in this direction.

Advanced Robotic Technology for Surgery

The newly introduced AMS EDGE Robotic Surgical System is designed to assist surgeons in performing complex procedures with enhanced precision and control. Its key features include high-definition 3D visualisation with 10x magnification, a flexible four-arm robotic system and advanced surgical instruments.

The system also incorporates AI-assisted imaging, indocyanine green (ICG) fluorescence technology and an advanced display system to help surgeons visualise delicate anatomical structures more clearly. It also includes telesurgery technology designed to support remote surgical procedures.

Compared with conventional open surgery and laparoscopy, robotic-assisted surgery offers greater flexibility in instrument movement and precision. In suitable cases, these advantages may help reduce blood loss and post-operative pain, while supporting faster recovery and shorter hospital stays. However, outcomes depend on the patient’s condition, the nature of the procedure and the treating surgeon’s assessment.

Dr. Prasanna Venkatesh M.K., Managing Director and Senior Consultant Paediatric Urologist at NU Hospitals, said providing advanced and specialised healthcare services remained the institution’s primary objective. The adoption of robotic surgical technology would complement the expertise of its medical team and help further enhance the quality of treatment, he added.

Dr. Venkatesh Krishnamurthy, Chairman of NU Hospitals, said the institution’s achievements reflected the trust patients placed in the hospital and the dedication of its medical team. As medical technology continued to evolve, adopting appropriate advancements while maintaining compassionate care remained an important responsibility, he noted.

NU App to Simplify Access to Healthcare

The NU App has been launched to make healthcare services more accessible and convenient for patients. The digital platform offers several features, including doctor appointment booking, online payments, consultations, access to medical reports and prescriptions, and online medicine ordering.

Patients can also use the app to arrange home sample collection for laboratory tests. These features are intended to help patients manage their healthcare needs more conveniently, reduce unnecessary visits and access relevant medical information with greater ease.

Dr. Dilip Rangarajan, Group Medical Director at NU Hospitals, said technology was most effective when it simplified services for both patients and healthcare professionals. Through the NU App, the hospital aims to improve access to essential healthcare services, save patients’ time and make medical information more readily available, he added.

The Link 2024–26 Documents the Hospital’s Journey

The third initiative, The Link 2024–26, is the hospital’s annual publication documenting its achievements, future vision and institutional growth. It also highlights the experiences and contributions of doctors and other staff members whose efforts have helped shape the hospital’s journey.

Through these three initiatives, NU Hospitals aims to strengthen its focus on advanced surgical technology, digitally enabled healthcare services and the recognition of its medical team’s contributions.

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Neuberg Anand Opens Six Wellness Centres Across Bengaluru

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New initiative focuses on predictive healthcare, early diagnosis and personalised wellness

BENGALURU, October 23, 2026: Neuberg Anand Health Checkups, in association with NM Medical, has launched six comprehensive health checkup and wellness centres across Bengaluru, expanding access to integrated diagnostic services and preventive healthcare.

The new centres are located in Shivaji Nagar, Old Airport Road, Kasturi Nagar, HSR Layout, Electronic City and Whitefield. The initiative aims to help people identify potential health risks early and move beyond symptom-based treatment towards proactive, personalised healthcare.

The centres bring together multiple medical services, including radiology, pathology, cardiology, gastroenterology, dental care, ophthalmology, audiometry and genomics. By combining these specialties with advanced diagnostic facilities, the initiative seeks to support early diagnosis, risk assessment and more informed healthcare decisions.

The expansion brings together Neuberg Anand’s diagnostic capabilities and NM Medical’s experience in imaging and comprehensive health checkups, offering patients access to a wider range of healthcare services through an integrated model.

As part of its expansion into preventive healthcare, Neuberg is also preparing to launch Atlas Longevity in Bengaluru. The initiative will focus on predictive wellness, personalised health insights, healthy ageing and long-term wellbeing.

Dr GSK Velu, Founder, Chairman and Managing Director of Neuberg Diagnostics, said healthcare must move beyond diagnosing illnesses to identifying risks early and helping people maintain better health over time.

He said the integration of multiple clinical specialties and advanced diagnostic technologies would help make predictive, preventive and personalised healthcare more accessible to people across Bengaluru.

Dr Sujay Prasad, Chief Medical Director of Neuberg Diagnostics, said the integration of advanced pathology, genomics and multiple clinical specialties would help shift healthcare beyond routine screening towards personalised risk assessment, prevention and early diagnosis.

Dr Nilesh Shah, Chairman of NM Medical, Mumbai, said the collaboration combines NM Medical’s three decades of experience in comprehensive health checkup services with Neuberg Anand’s expertise in pathology, genomics and integrated diagnostics.

He said the partnership aims to introduce a new generation of predictive wellness and longevity services in Bengaluru, with an emphasis on prevention, early diagnosis and healthier, longer lives.

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Vijayadashami Celebrated with Religious Fervour at Sri Rayara Mutt

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Special Ratna Kavacha Alankara, Mass Srinivasa Kalyana and Shami Tree Puja Mark Sharannavaratri Festivities

BENGALURU: A series of religious ceremonies, including a special Ratna Kavacha Alankara for Sri Raghavendra Swamy’s Brindavana, a mass Sri Srinivasa Kalyana Mahotsava and Shami tree worship, marked the Vijayadashami celebrations at Nanjangud Sri Guru Raghavendra Swamy Mutt in Jayanagar 5th Block, Bengaluru.

The celebrations were held as part of the Sharannavaratri festivities under the guidance of His Holiness Sri 1008 Sri Subudhendra Tirtha Sripadangalavaru and the leadership of the mutt’s senior manager, R.K. Vadindra Acharya.

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“ಫೆಮಿನಾ ಮಿಸ್ ಇಂಡಿಯಾ ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ 2027ಕ್ಕೆ ಚಾಲನೆ”

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ನವೆಂಬರ್‌ನಲ್ಲಿ ರಾಜ್ಯಾದ್ಯಂತ ಆಡಿಷನ್; 2027ರ ಜನವರಿಯಲ್ಲಿ ಬೆಂಗಳೂರಿನಲ್ಲಿ ಗ್ರ್ಯಾಂಡ್ ಫಿನಾಲೆ

ಬೆಂಗಳೂರು, ಅಕ್ಟೋಬರ್ 21: ಕರ್ನಾಟಕದ ಪ್ರತಿಭಾವಂತ ಯುವತಿಯರಿಗೆ ಫ್ಯಾಷನ್, ಸೌಂದರ್ಯ, ಮನರಂಜನೆ ಮತ್ತು ಮಾಧ್ಯಮ ಕ್ಷೇತ್ರಗಳಲ್ಲಿ ಅವಕಾಶಗಳನ್ನು ಕಲ್ಪಿಸುವ ಉದ್ದೇಶದಿಂದ ‘ಫೆಮಿನಾ ಮಿಸ್ ಇಂಡಿಯಾ ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ 2027’ ಸ್ಪರ್ಧೆಗೆ ಅಧಿಕೃತವಾಗಿ ಚಾಲನೆ ನೀಡಲಾಗಿದೆ.

ಟೈಮ್ಸ್ ಗ್ರೂಪ್‌ನ ಭಾಗವಾಗಿರುವ ವರ್ಲ್ಡ್‌ವೈಡ್ ಮೀಡಿಯಾ ಪ್ರೈವೇಟ್ ಲಿಮಿಟೆಡ್‌ನ ಘಟಕವಾದ ಮಿಸ್ ಇಂಡಿಯಾ ಆರ್ಗನೈಸೇಷನ್, ಮೀಡಿಯಾ ಕನೆಕ್ಟ್ ಸಹಯೋಗದಲ್ಲಿ ಈ ಸ್ಪರ್ಧೆಯನ್ನು ಆಯೋಜಿಸುತ್ತಿದೆ. 2026ರಿಂದ ಮೂರು ವರ್ಷಗಳ ಅವಧಿಗೆ ಮೀಡಿಯಾ ಕನೆಕ್ಟ್‌ಗೆ ಕರ್ನಾಟಕದ ವಿಶೇಷ ರಾಜ್ಯ ಪರವಾನಗಿ ನೀಡಲಾಗಿದೆ. ಮೇಘಾ ಸರ್ವಿಸಸ್ ಪ್ರೈವೇಟ್ ಲಿಮಿಟೆಡ್ ಕೂಡ ಈ ಉಪಕ್ರಮದಲ್ಲಿ ಸಹಭಾಗಿತ್ವ ಹೊಂದಿದೆ.

ರಾಜ್ಯದ ವಿವಿಧ ಭಾಗಗಳ ಪ್ರತಿಭಾವಂತ ಯುವತಿಯರನ್ನು ಗುರುತಿಸಿ, ಅವರ ಆತ್ಮವಿಶ್ವಾಸ, ವ್ಯಕ್ತಿತ್ವ ಮತ್ತು ವೃತ್ತಿಪರ ಕೌಶಲಗಳನ್ನು ಬೆಳೆಸುವ ಮೂಲಕ ರಾಷ್ಟ್ರೀಯ ಮಟ್ಟದ ಸ್ಪರ್ಧೆಗೆ ಸಿದ್ಧಗೊಳಿಸುವುದು ಈ ಕಾರ್ಯಕ್ರಮದ ಉದ್ದೇಶವಾಗಿದೆ. ಸ್ಪರ್ಧೆಯಲ್ಲಿ ಭಾಗವಹಿಸಲು ನೋಂದಣಿ ಆರಂಭವಾಗಿದ್ದು, ಆಸಕ್ತರು http://www.feminamissindiakarnataka.com ಮೂಲಕ ಅರ್ಜಿ ಸಲ್ಲಿಸಬಹುದು.

ಬೆಂಗಳೂರಿನಲ್ಲಿ ಅಧಿಕೃತ ಘೋಷಣೆ

ಬೆಂಗಳೂರಿನ ಜೆಡಬ್ಲ್ಯು ಮ್ಯಾರಿಯಟ್ ಹೋಟೆಲ್‌ನಲ್ಲಿ ನಡೆದ ಪತ್ರಿಕಾಗೋಷ್ಠಿಯಲ್ಲಿ ಸ್ಪರ್ಧೆಯನ್ನು ಅಧಿಕೃತವಾಗಿ ಘೋಷಿಸಲಾಯಿತು. ಕಾರ್ಯಕ್ರಮದಲ್ಲಿ ಫೆಮಿನಾ ಮಿಸ್ ಇಂಡಿಯಾ 2016ರ ಪ್ರಥಮ ರನ್ನರ್-ಅಪ್ ಹಾಗೂ ಉದ್ಯಮಿ ಸುಶ್ರುತಿ ಕೃಷ್ಣ, ಫೆಮಿನಾ ಮಿಸ್ ಇಂಡಿಯಾ ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ 2026ರ ವಿಜೇತೆ ಹಾಗೂ ಡಿಜಿಟಲ್ ಕಂಟೆಂಟ್ ಕ್ರಿಯೇಟರ್ ಖುಷಿ ರಮೇಶ್ ಕಲಕೇರಿ ಮತ್ತು ಫೆಮಿನಾ ಮಿಸ್ ಇಂಡಿಯಾ ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ 2017ರ ವಿಜೇತೆ ಹಾಗೂ ನಟಿ ಸ್ವಾತಿ ಮುಪ್ಪಳ ಭಾಗವಹಿಸಿದ್ದರು.

ತಮ್ಮ ಅನುಭವ ಹಂಚಿಕೊಂಡ ಅವರು, ಇಂತಹ ಸ್ಪರ್ಧೆಗಳು ಮಹಿಳೆಯರಲ್ಲಿ ಆತ್ಮವಿಶ್ವಾಸ ಬೆಳೆಸುವುದರ ಜತೆಗೆ ವ್ಯಕ್ತಿತ್ವ ವಿಕಸನ ಮತ್ತು ವೃತ್ತಿಜೀವನದ ಹೊಸ ಅವಕಾಶಗಳಿಗೆ ದಾರಿ ಮಾಡಿಕೊಡುತ್ತವೆ ಎಂದು ಅಭಿಪ್ರಾಯಪಟ್ಟರು.

ಖುಷಿ ರಮೇಶ್ ಕಲಕೇರಿ ಮಾತನಾಡಿ, ಫೆಮಿನಾ ಮಿಸ್ ಇಂಡಿಯಾ ಸ್ಪರ್ಧೆಯ ಅನುಭವವು ತಮ್ಮ ವ್ಯಕ್ತಿತ್ವವನ್ನು ರೂಪಿಸುವುದರ ಜತೆಗೆ ಕರ್ನಾಟಕವನ್ನು ಪ್ರತಿನಿಧಿಸುವ ಜವಾಬ್ದಾರಿಯ ಅರಿವನ್ನೂ ಮೂಡಿಸಿದೆ ಎಂದರು. ಯುವತಿಯರು ತಮ್ಮ ಕನಸುಗಳನ್ನು ನನಸಾಗಿಸಲು ಮೊದಲ ಹೆಜ್ಜೆ ಇಡಲು ಹಿಂಜರಿಯಬಾರದು ಎಂದು ಸಲಹೆ ನೀಡಿದರು.

ಸುಶ್ರುತಿ ಕೃಷ್ಣ ಮಾತನಾಡಿ, ಈ ಸ್ಪರ್ಧೆಯು ಪೇಜಂಟ್ ಕ್ಷೇತ್ರದಾಚೆಗೂ ಅವಕಾಶಗಳನ್ನು ಪರಿಚಯಿಸಿತು. ಸಂವಹನ ಕೌಶಲ, ಆತ್ಮವಿಶ್ವಾಸ ಮತ್ತು ನಿರ್ಧಾರ ತೆಗೆದುಕೊಳ್ಳುವ ಸಾಮರ್ಥ್ಯವನ್ನು ಬೆಳೆಸಿಕೊಳ್ಳಲು ನೆರವಾಯಿತು ಎಂದು ತಿಳಿಸಿದರು.

ಸ್ವಾತಿ ಮುಪ್ಪಳ ಮಾತನಾಡಿ, ಪೇಜಂಟ್ ಕ್ಷೇತ್ರದಲ್ಲಿ ದೊರೆತ ಆರಂಭಿಕ ಅನುಭವವು ತಮ್ಮ ಆತ್ಮವಿಶ್ವಾಸ ಹೆಚ್ಚಿಸಿ ನಟನಾ ಕ್ಷೇತ್ರದಲ್ಲಿ ಮುಂದುವರಿಯಲು ಸಹಕಾರಿಯಾಯಿತು ಎಂದರು.

ರಾಜ್ಯದ ಮೂಲೆಮೂಲೆಗೂ ಅವಕಾಶ

ಸ್ಪರ್ಧೆಯನ್ನು ಬೆಂಗಳೂರಿಗೆ ಸೀಮಿತಗೊಳಿಸದೆ, ರಾಜ್ಯದ ವಿವಿಧ ನಗರಗಳು ಮತ್ತು ಪಟ್ಟಣಗಳ ಯುವತಿಯರಿಗೂ ತಲುಪಿಸುವ ಉದ್ದೇಶ ಹೊಂದಲಾಗಿದೆ. ಸ್ಪರ್ಧಿಗಳಿಗೆ ವೇದಿಕೆಯ ಮೇಲಿನ ಪ್ರಸ್ತುತಿ, ಸಂವಹನ, ವೈಯಕ್ತಿಕ ನಿರ್ವಹಣೆ ಮತ್ತು ವೃತ್ತಿಪರ ಸಿದ್ಧತೆಯ ಕುರಿತು ಅನುಭವ ಪಡೆಯಲು ಅವಕಾಶ ದೊರೆಯಲಿದೆ.

ಮೀಡಿಯಾ ಕನೆಕ್ಟ್‌ನ ಮುಖ್ಯ ಕಾರ್ಯನಿರ್ವಾಹಕ ಅಧಿಕಾರಿ ಡಾ. ದಿವ್ಯಾ ರಂಗೇನಹಳ್ಳಿ ಮಾತನಾಡಿ, ರಾಜ್ಯದ ಉದಯೋನ್ಮುಖ ಪ್ರತಿಭೆಗಳನ್ನು ಗುರುತಿಸಿ ಬೆಳೆಸಲು ದೀರ್ಘಕಾಲೀನ ವೇದಿಕೆ ರೂಪಿಸುವುದು ಸಂಸ್ಥೆಯ ಗುರಿಯಾಗಿದೆ ಎಂದು ಹೇಳಿದರು.

ಈ ಸಹಭಾಗಿತ್ವವು ಕರ್ನಾಟಕದ ಫ್ಯಾಷನ್, ಜೀವನಶೈಲಿ ಮತ್ತು ಮನರಂಜನಾ ಕ್ಷೇತ್ರಗಳ ಬೆಳವಣಿಗೆಗೆ ಪೂರಕವಾಗುವ ನಿರೀಕ್ಷೆಯಿದೆ.

ನವೆಂಬರ್‌ನಲ್ಲಿ ಆಡಿಷನ್, ಜನವರಿಯಲ್ಲಿ ಫಿನಾಲೆ

ಕರ್ನಾಟಕದ ಮುಂದಿನ ಪ್ರತಿನಿಧಿಯನ್ನು ಆಯ್ಕೆ ಮಾಡುವ ಪ್ರಕ್ರಿಯೆ ನವೆಂಬರ್ 2026ರಲ್ಲಿ ರಾಜ್ಯಾದ್ಯಂತ ನಡೆಯಲಿರುವ ಆಡಿಷನ್‌ಗಳೊಂದಿಗೆ ಆರಂಭವಾಗಲಿದೆ. ಸ್ಪರ್ಧೆಯ ಗ್ರ್ಯಾಂಡ್ ಫಿನಾಲೆಯನ್ನು 2027ರ ಜನವರಿಯಲ್ಲಿ ಬೆಂಗಳೂರಿನಲ್ಲಿ ಆಯೋಜಿಸಲು ಉದ್ದೇಶಿಸಲಾಗಿದೆ.

ಪ್ರಾಯೋಜಕತ್ವ, ಬ್ರ್ಯಾಂಡ್ ಪ್ರಚಾರ ಮತ್ತು ವಿವಿಧ ಸಹಭಾಗಿತ್ವಗಳ ಮೂಲಕ ಸ್ಪರ್ಧೆಯನ್ನು ಬೆಂಬಲಿಸಲು ಕಾರ್ಪೊರೇಟ್ ಸಂಸ್ಥೆಗಳು ಹಾಗೂ ಬ್ರ್ಯಾಂಡ್‌ಗಳಿಗೂ ಆಹ್ವಾನ ನೀಡಲಾಗಿದೆ.

ನೋಂದಣಿ ಆರಂಭವಾಗಿರುವ ಹಿನ್ನೆಲೆಯಲ್ಲಿ, ಆಸಕ್ತ ಯುವತಿಯರು ಈ ಅವಕಾಶವನ್ನು ಬಳಸಿಕೊಂಡು ಫೆಮಿನಾ ಮಿಸ್ ಇಂಡಿಯಾ 2027ರಲ್ಲಿ ಕರ್ನಾಟಕವನ್ನು ಪ್ರತಿನಿಧಿಸುವ ಗುರಿಯತ್ತ ಹೆಜ್ಜೆ ಇಡಬಹುದು ಎಂದು ಆಯೋಜಕರು ತಿಳಿಸಿದ್ದಾರೆ.

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Forum South BLR Fest 2026 Showcases India’s Toy Heritage with 40-Foot Giant Doll

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Bengaluru, October 20, 2026: A 40-foot giant doll, traditional Indian toy-inspired installations, live musical performances and festive shopping rewards are among the attractions of Forum South BLR Fest 2026, the fourth edition of the annual festival organised by Forum South Bengaluru.

Titled The Indian Toy Tale, this year’s festival celebrates India’s rich toy-making heritage by bringing traditional art forms and regional craftsmanship into a contemporary shopping experience. The event also features shopping rewards worth up to ₹4 crore, with eligible shoppers getting a chance to win a one-gram gold coin every day.

The festival draws inspiration from traditional toys representing different parts of the country. Visitors can explore installations based on Karnataka’s Channapatna wooden toys, Tamil Nadu’s Thanjavur dolls and Kerala’s Tholpavakoothu shadow puppetry. The installations aim to introduce visitors to the cultural significance and craftsmanship behind these traditional art forms.

The highlight is a 40-foot giant doll designed to recreate the childhood wonder of standing beside a toy larger than oneself. The installation seeks to evoke nostalgia and encourage visitors to reconnect with the simple joys of childhood through a larger-than-life experience.

Muhammad Ali, CEO of Forum Malls, Prestige Group, said the initiative was aimed at bringing India’s traditional toy-making practices closer to contemporary audiences.

“Traditional toys carry stories of regional craftsmanship, culture and shared experiences across generations. Through installations and interactive experiences, we hope to make these art forms accessible to today’s audiences while creating a distinctive festive destination for families in Bengaluru,” he said.

Music will be another major attraction, with playback singers Ananya Bhat, known for her contributions to the KGF film franchise, and Sooraj Santhosh, who received the Kerala State Film Award for Best Playback Singer in 2016, set to perform at the festival. Their performances are expected to add to the festive atmosphere.

The festival also offers a range of shopping incentives through the Forum Rewards programme. Shoppers spending ₹7,500 can enter the programme for a chance to win a one-gram gold coin, while those spending ₹75,000 or more are eligible for assured home appliances, daily lucky draws and a chance to win the bumper prize. Eligible customers can also avail themselves of gift vouchers, subject to the programme’s terms and conditions.

Through The Indian Toy Tale, Forum South BLR Fest 2026 combines traditional craftsmanship, entertainment and festive shopping, offering Bengaluru visitors an opportunity to experience India’s diverse toy heritage in a contemporary setting.

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