Spain’s Wildest Festival ‘elrow’ Set to Explode in Bengaluru

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Spain’s Cult Festival elrow to Debut in Bengaluru with ‘Neo Kaos Garden’ Experience

Bengaluru, April 2, 2026:
One of the world’s most flamboyant and immersive music festivals, elrow, is set to make its debut in Bengaluru, bringing with it the globally acclaimed ‘Neo Kaos Garden’ theme – a high-energy spectacle that blends music, theatre and visual extravaganza.
The event, produced by MR B Live Entertainment in collaboration with Roy’s Ventures, promises an unfiltered international experience rather than a scaled-down adaptation.

Organisers say the festival will replicate elrow’s signature format seen across major cities worldwide, complete with official stage designs, elaborate décor, and international performers flown in from Spain.

Known for its vibrant storytelling and interactive environments, elrow transforms conventional music events into multi-sensory experiences. Attendees can expect theatrical acts, curated global DJ line-ups, and the brand’s trademark confetti bursts and crowd-engaging moments.
Having already drawn over 7 million attendees across Europe, the Americas, the Middle East and Asia, elrow’s entry into Bengaluru reflects a growing appetite among Indian audiences for large-scale, immersive entertainment formats.

At the centre of the Bengaluru edition is ‘Neo Kaos Garden’ – a dynamic, ever-evolving theme featuring interactive installations, unexpected performances and visually striking elements designed to engage audiences throughout the event.

“The Indian audience today is increasingly experience-driven and receptive to global formats that deliver both scale and quality,” said Balaji Manoharan, Founder and Managing Director of MR B Live Entertainment, highlighting the intent to introduce internationally successful concepts in their authentic form.

Echoing this, Raymond Roy, Founder of Roy’s Ventures, noted that India is steadily emerging as a key destination on the global entertainment map, with audiences ready to embrace diverse and high-energy formats like elrow.

Scheduled for May 23, 2026, from 3 pm onwards, the festival is expected to draw around 15,000 attendees, positioning it as one of the city’s most anticipated cultural events this year.

Tickets for the Bengaluru edition will be available exclusively on District by Zomato, with early bird sales opening on April 3, 2026.

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“India’s Water Crisis Deepens”, Can PlumbexIndia 2026 Deliver Solutions?

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PlumbexIndia 2026 to spotlight water crisis, push sustainable urban solutions

Bengaluru, April 3, 2026: With India staring at an escalating water crisis, PlumbexIndia 2026 is set to bring the spotlight on sustainable water management and urban challenges, positioning itself as a key platform for innovation and collaboration in the sector.

India’s water stress has reached alarming levels. Estimates by NITI Aayog indicate that nearly 600 million people face high to extreme water scarcity, while 21 major cities risk exhausting their groundwater reserves. With demand expected to outstrip supply by 2030, experts stress a shift from supply expansion to efficient, demand-driven water management.

Cities like Bengaluru highlight the urgency. Once known for its vast network of lakes, the city now has fewer than 100 functional water bodies, many of them polluted or encroached upon. Research by the Indian Institute of Science suggests that over 85% of these lakes are eutrophic, limiting their ecological and groundwater recharge functions. As a result, Bengaluru depends heavily on the Cauvery River for nearly 80% of its water supply-an energy-intensive system that underscores deeper structural issues in urban water governance.
Against this backdrop,

PlumbexIndia 2026-India’s leading exhibition on water, sanitation and plumbing-aims to serve as a hub for stakeholders across the ecosystem. The event will feature symposiums, industry discussions and hands-on initiatives such as the IPA Awards of Excellence, “Around the Drop” workshops for architecture students, and the IPA Bathroom Challenge, a live installation competition promoting sustainable plumbing practices.
Organised by the Indian Plumbing Association in collaboration with International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials and International Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Foundation, the event is expected to draw over 200 exhibitors, including startups, across a 1.5 lakh sq. ft. exhibition space. More than 15,000 visitors-ranging from architects and engineers to policymakers and developers—are expected to attend.

“Water sustainability is no longer optional; it is central to India’s future,” said Gurmit Singh Arora, speaking at a press meet held at Plumeria Hall in ITC Gardenia. He emphasised the role of platforms like PlumbexIndia in fostering collaboration, innovation and long-term solutions.

Ahead of the main event, a curtain raiser in Bengaluru brought together industry leaders for a panel discussion on “Restoring the Value of Water.” Moderated by B.O. Prasanna Kumar, the session featured experts from urban infrastructure, real estate and sustainability sectors, including representatives from Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board and leading private firms.

The discussion underscored the need for integrated approaches that combine policy reforms, technological innovation and community participation to tackle the growing crisis.
As India grapples with shrinking water resources and rising urban demand, PlumbexIndia 2026 aims to catalyse dialogue and drive actionable solutions toward a more water-secure future.

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“ಸಾಹಿತ್ಯದಲ್ಲಿ ಹೊಸ ಪಲ್ಲಟಕ್ಕೆ ‘ಸಪ್ತಕೋಟಿ’ ದಾರಿ,” ಚರ್ಚೆಯಲ್ಲಿ ಪ್ರಮುಖರು

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ಧ್ವನಿಯಿಲ್ಲದವರಿಗೆ ಧ್ವನಿಯಾದಾಗಲೇ ಸಾಹಿತ್ಯ ಸಾರ್ಥಕ – ಬಿ. ಸುರೇಶ್

ಬೆಂಗಳೂರು,ಏಪ್ರಿಲ್ 02, 2026:ಸಮಾಜದಲ್ಲಿ ಧ್ವನಿಯಿಲ್ಲದವರ ಪರವಾಗಿ ಮಾತಾಡುವಾಗಲೇ ಸಾಹಿತ್ಯದ ನಿಜವಾದ ಅರ್ಥ ಸಾರ್ಥಕವಾಗುತ್ತದೆ ಎಂದು ರಂಗಕರ್ಮಿ ಹಾಗೂ ನಿರ್ದೇಶಕ ಬಿ. ಸುರೇಶ್ ಅಭಿಪ್ರಾಯಪಟ್ಟರು.

ನಗರದ ವಿಜಯನಗರದಲ್ಲಿರುವ ಚಿದಾನಂದ ಮೂರ್ತಿ ಸಭಾಂಗಣದಲ್ಲಿ ಮುದ್ದಿ ಮೈಂಡ್ಸ್ ಆಯೋಜಿಸಿದ್ದ ಲೇಖಕ ಚಿದಾನಂದ ಮುದ್ದಿ ಅವರ ಚೊಚ್ಚಲ ಕಾದಂಬರಿ ‘ಸಪ್ತಕೋಟಿ’ ಬಿಡುಗಡೆ ಕಾರ್ಯಕ್ರಮದಲ್ಲಿ ಮಾತನಾಡಿದ ಅವರು, ಸಮಾಜದಲ್ಲಿನ ಅಸಮಾನತೆಗಳ ವಿರುದ್ಧ ಹೋರಾಡಲು ಬರವಣಿಗೆಯೇ ಅತ್ಯಂತ ಪ್ರಭಾವಿ ಅಸ್ತ್ರವಾಗಿದೆ ಎಂದು ಹೇಳಿದರು. ಕಾದಂಬರಿಯ ಮೂಲಕ ಸಮಾಜದ ಸೂಕ್ಷ್ಮ ಸಂಗತಿಗಳನ್ನು ತೆರೆದಿಡುವ ಮೂಲಕ ಚಿದಾನಂದ ಮುದ್ದಿ ಅವರು ಸಾಹಿತ್ಯ ಕ್ಷೇತ್ರದಲ್ಲಿ ದೃಢ ಹೆಜ್ಜೆ ಇಟ್ಟಿದ್ದಾರೆ ಎಂದರು. ಇಂದಿನ ಯುವ ಪೀಳಿಗೆ ತಾವು ಕಂಡು ಅನುಭವಿಸುವ ಅನ್ಯಾಯಗಳ ವಿರುದ್ಧ ಧ್ವನಿ ಎತ್ತುವ ಅಗತ್ಯ ಹೆಚ್ಚುತ್ತಿದೆ ಎಂದು ಅವರು ಸೂಚಿಸಿದರು.

ಮುಖ್ಯ ಅತಿಥಿಯಾಗಿ ಮಾತನಾಡಿದ ಪತ್ರಕರ್ತ-ಬರಹಗಾರ ಜೋಗಿ, ಹೊಸ ಬರಹಗಾರರು ತಮ್ಮದೇ ವಿಶಿಷ್ಟ ಭಾಷಾ ಶೈಲಿಯನ್ನು ರೂಪಿಸಿಕೊಂಡು, ಸಾಹಿತ್ಯದಲ್ಲಿ ಹೊಸ ಪ್ರಯೋಗಗಳನ್ನು ಮಾಡಲು ಮುಂದಾಗಬೇಕು ಎಂದು ಅಭಿಪ್ರಾಯಪಟ್ಟರು. ಹಳೆಯ ಚೌಕಟ್ಟನ್ನು ಮೀರಿದ ಸೃಜನಶೀಲ ಪ್ರಯತ್ನಗಳೇ ಸಾಹಿತ್ಯ ಸಮೃದ್ಧಿಗೆ ದಾರಿ ಮಾಡಿಕೊಡುತ್ತವೆ ಎಂದರು.

ಕಥೆಗಾರ್ತಿ ಪೂರ್ಣಿಮಾ ಮಾಳಗಿಮನಿ ಅವರು ‘ಸಪ್ತಕೋಟಿ’ ಕೃತಿಯನ್ನು ಪರಿಚಯಿಸಿ, ಯುವ ಓದುಗರಿಗೂ ಹೊಸ ಪೀಳಿಗೆಯ ಓದುಗರಿಗೂ ಆಕರ್ಷಕವಾಗಿರುವ ಕಾದಂಬರಿ ಇದು ಎಂದು ಹೇಳಿದರು.

ಕಾರ್ಯಕ್ರಮದಲ್ಲಿ ನಾಗರಾಜ್ ಅರೆಹೊಳೆ, ಲೇಖಕ ಚಿದಾನಂದ ಮುದ್ದಿ ಉಪಸ್ಥಿತರಿದ್ದರು. ರವೀಂದ್ರ ಮುದ್ದಿ ಪ್ರಸ್ತಾವನೆ ಮಾಡಿದರು. ಮೈಥಲಿ ರಘುನಾಥ್ ಕಾರ್ಯಕ್ರಮವನ್ನು ನಿರೂಪಿಸಿದರು.

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Blankets distributed to families of paediatric cancer patients at Kidwai

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BENGALURU: In a gesture of compassion and community support, dental surgeon and philanthropist Dr. Nida, along with her friends, donated 100 high-quality blankets for children undergoing cancer treatment at the Kidwai Memorial Institute of Oncology (KMIO).

The blankets were distributed to parents of paediatric cancer patients in the Kapoor Ward of the institute by Abdul Ahad, IPS, Deputy Inspector General of Police and Director (Security & Vigilance), BMTC, on Thursday.

Director of KMIO, Dr. Naveen T., was present on the occasion, along with Dr. Nadimul Hoda, Head of the Department of Oral Oncology, and Dr. Arun Kumar, Head of Paediatric Oncology. Dr. Nida also participated in the distribution programme.

Hospital authorities and attendees described the initiative as a thoughtful and timely intervention, particularly for families who often endure long and challenging treatment periods under difficult circumstances.

They noted that such acts of generosity not only provide material relief but also offer emotional support to patients and their caregivers. The organisers expressed hope that more individuals and organisations would come forward to extend assistance to cancer patients and their families.

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Hanuman Jayanti celebrated with rituals and community service at Raghavendra Swamy Mutt in Jayanagar

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Bengaluru: Hanuman Jayanti was observed with religious fervour at the Sri Raghavendra Swamy Mutt in Jayanagar 5th Block, drawing thousands of devotees to the premises.

The celebrations were conducted as per the directives of His Holiness Sri 1008 Sri Subudhendra Teertha Swamiji, under the leadership of the mutt’s senior manager, R.K. Vadindrachar. The rituals included Panchamrita Abhisheka, Kanakabhisheka, special decorations, Maha Mangalarati, and Annadanam (mass feeding).

Evening events featured a grand Rathotsava, Gajavahana Seva, Ashtavadhana, and Thottilu Pooja, adding to the festive spirit, said Nandakishore Achar.
Devotees in large numbers participated in the celebrations, received prasadam, and were blessed with mantrakshate from the seers.

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