Aurya Diamonds Launches in Bengaluru, Challenges Traditional Diamond Luxury

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Aurya Diamonds Debuts in India, Redefining Luxury with Lab-Grown Brilliance

Bengaluru, March 30, 2026: A new chapter in India’s luxury jewellery landscape has begun with the launch of Aurya Diamonds, a brand focused on certified lab-grown diamonds and conscious design. With its entry, Aurya aims to reposition lab-grown diamonds-not as substitutes, but as the preferred choice for today’s style-conscious and ethically aware consumers.

Founded by industry veteran Shikha Dadha, along with co-founder and investor Saad Salman, Aurya Diamonds blends high-fashion aesthetics with sustainability, targeting India’s evolving luxury market where transparency and value are as important as design.

Breaking away from the conventional “behind-the-glass” retail experience, the brand has introduced a contemporary jewellery gallery in Bengaluru. The space is designed to be interactive and inviting, allowing customers to touch, try, and explore pieces in a relaxed, immersive setting-reflecting the mindset of a new generation of buyers.

High-Profile Launch समारोह

Aurya’s arrival was marked by a two-day inaugural celebration attended by prominent figures from politics and entertainment.

Day 1 spotlighted the brand’s role in Karnataka’s retail evolution, with the presence of senior ministers including shri.Ramalinga Reddy, Santosh S Lad, and B. Z. Zameer Ahmed Khan.

Day 2 embraced the theme of “Ethical Brilliance,” featuring actor Urvashi Rautela and acclaimed filmmaker Madhur Bhandarkar, along with Bengaluru’s leading influencers.

A Shift in Luxury Thinking

Speaking at the launch, Shikha Dadha said, that the diamond industry is undergoing a fundamental shift. She emphasized that modern luxury should no longer be restricted by high costs or ethical concerns. Aurya, she said, is designed for individuals who see jewellery as a form of self-expression—offering bold, everyday elegance without compromise.

Saad Salman highlighted the business perspective, calling lab-grown diamonds one of the most significant disruptions in the jewellery sector. He noted that Aurya aims to tap into India’s growing middle and upper-middle-class market by delivering products that are both cost-effective and ethically responsible.

Reetesh Gade, who leads marketing and operations, pointed out that today’s consumers are redefining luxury. According to him, buyers now demand not just quality and design, but also transparency and value—an expectation Aurya seeks to meet through its approach.

Riding the Lab-Grown Wave

Aurya’s launch comes at a time when India’s lab-grown diamond market is witnessing rapid growth. Increasing awareness, coupled with the appeal of larger carats at more accessible prices, is driving demand-especially among younger consumers who prefer mindful consumption.

Positioning itself at the intersection of design, sustainability, and affordability, Aurya Diamonds aims to set a new benchmark for modern Indian luxury-one that is expressive, accessible, and responsibly crafted.

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“Women Who Lead, Workplaces That Evolve”- Haworth’s Bengaluru Dialogue

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Haworth India Hosts ‘Give to Gain’ Women’s Leadership Roundtable in Bengaluru

Bengaluru, March 27, 2026: Haworth India convened a thoughtfully curated women’s leadership roundtable in Bengaluru under the theme “Give to Gain,” bringing together prominent voices from architecture, design, corporate real estate and project management.
Held at the company’s Indiranagar experiential centre, the session featured a moderated panel discussion followed by an interactive exchange with participants. Senior women leaders from architecture and design (A&D) firms, corporates and PMCs deliberated on the growing business impact of women’s leadership and the role of inclusive workplace strategies.

The conversation centred on how intentional workplace design, mentorship and collaborative ecosystems can empower women professionals to succeed across different stages of their careers. Panelists emphasised that inclusion is no longer merely a social commitment but a critical lever for organisational performance and growth.

Manish Khandelwal, Managing Director of Haworth India, underlined the significance of such initiatives, noting that leadership driven by purpose can accelerate progress. He highlighted the need for meaningful conversations around mentorship, collaboration and structured return-to-work pathways to create environments where women can contribute effectively and sustainably.

The panel featured leaders including Varsha Kempaiah (RC Architecture), Devanshi Patel (Corporate Real Estate), Reema Bhandari (M Moser), Azati Vagsik (Gensler), and Aruna R (Space Matrix). Nuthan Prabhu of M Moser also addressed the gathering, sharing insights on resilience.

The discussion unfolded across key themes, beginning with personal journeys and defining career moments that shaped leadership perspectives. It then moved to strategies for success in the workplace, highlighting the importance of strong networks, mentorship and institutional support systems.

A significant portion of the dialogue focused on building workplaces that enable women to thrive-through inclusive policies, supportive leadership cultures and flexible, human-centric design approaches that foster innovation and trust.

In the concluding segment, panelists outlined actionable steps for organisations, including inclusive decision-making practices, balanced policy frameworks and leadership behaviours that deliver measurable outcomes.

Speaking during the session, Reema Bhandari observed that workplaces today go beyond physical infrastructure, serving as strategic drivers of culture, performance and growth. She stressed the need for adaptable, people-centric environments aligned with evolving business needs.

The Bengaluru edition is part of Haworth India’s broader “Give to Gain” roundtable series conducted across Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad and Chennai, aimed at fostering cross-sector dialogue on inclusive leadership and workplace transformation.

The initiative reinforces the company’s commitment to positioning inclusive workplace design as a catalyst for productivity, innovation and long-term organisational success.

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“Bridging the Golden Hour Gap” HOSMAT’s Big Leap in Trauma Care

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India’s Trauma Care Gets a Timely Boost as HOSMAT Launches ‘Golden Hour Network’ at Landmark Conclave

Bengaluru, March 28, 2026: In a major push to strengthen trauma care systems across the country, HOSMAT Hospitals, in association with the Bangalore Orthopaedic Society, hosted HOSMAT Traumacon 2026-a first-of-its-kind, practice-oriented trauma conference that also marked the launch of the Golden Hour Network (GHN) and the HOSMAT Alumni Association.

Conceived as a structured and collaborative clinical platform, the Golden Hour Network brings together surgeons trained within the HOSMAT ecosystem to deliver faster, more precise, and outcome-driven trauma care. More than a conventional alumni group, GHN is designed as a co-governed academic and clinical network, with plans for regular clinical discussions, specialty-focused quarterly meets, and an annual TraumaCon summit.

The initiative draws its name from the critical “golden hour”-the first hour after a traumatic injury, widely considered crucial in determining patient survival. Over the next six months, GHN will formalise its governance framework, onboard senior alumni, and begin its first set of clinical engagements.

The launch signals HOSMAT’s transition from a high-volume clinical centre to a research-led, academically driven institution in orthopaedics and trauma care. Over the past three decades, the hospital has built a formidable trauma ecosystem, handling 25–30 trauma surgeries daily-placing it among the busiest centres in the country.

Its academic footprint is equally significant, with over 300 research initiatives and more than 80 publications in internationally indexed journals. The institution has also played a key role in shaping orthopaedic education, with estimates suggesting that nearly 10% of Bengaluru’s orthopaedic surgeons have trained at HOSMAT.

Held at ITC Welcome Hotel on Richmond Road, the conference saw participation from over 150 orthopaedic surgeons, trauma experts, and clinicians from across India. The event also paid tribute to the late Dr Thomas Chandy, a pioneer in trauma care, whose legacy continues to influence the institution’s philosophy.

India continues to grapple with a high trauma burden, reporting over 4.8 lakh road accidents annually and close to 1.8 lakh fatalities-making trauma a leading cause of death among young adults. Against this backdrop, Traumacon 2026 focused on bridging critical gaps in emergency response, training, and clinical integration through real-world, experience-based learning.

The conference featured more than 25 expert-led sessions covering a wide spectrum-from upper and lower limb trauma to paediatric injuries, non-union cases, complication management, medico-legal issues, and practice efficiency. A strong emphasis was placed on case-based discussions, enabling clinicians to engage with real-life scenarios and sharpen decision-making skills under pressure.

Speaking at the event, Managing Director Anisha Chandy Eckardt highlighted the urgent need to bridge gaps in time, training, and integration in trauma care. She noted that the initiative aims not just to foster dialogue, but to drive practical, on-ground improvements in patient outcomes-especially during the critical golden hour.

Dr Ravishankar M R, Head of Orthopaedic Trauma at HOSMAT and Chairman of Traumacon 2026, emphasised the institution’s strength in combining high clinical volumes with academic rigour and continuous research. He said the conference reflects a balanced approach where practice, research, and collaboration converge to create more consistent and evidence-based care systems.

Adding perspective, Dr Subodh M Shetty, President of the Orthopaedic Society of India, described Dr Thomas Chandy as a mentor who shaped generations of specialists. He noted that the Golden Hour Network is a natural extension of that legacy, with the potential to significantly enhance trauma response systems across the country.

With strong participation and a distinctly practical focus, HOSMAT Traumacon 2026-and the launch of GHN-marks a significant step toward building a more integrated, collaborative, and research-driven trauma care ecosystem in India. The organisers expect the conference to evolve into a national platform for trauma education, research, and clinical collaboration in the years ahead.

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ಹೋಟೆಲ್‌ಗಳಿಗೆ ಹೊಸ ದಾರಿ: 60% ಕಡಿಮೆ ಖರ್ಚಿನ ಇಂಡಕ್ಷನ್ ಅಡುಗೆ ವ್ಯವಸ್ಥೆ

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ಅಡುಗೆ ಅನಿಲದ ಕೊರತೆಯ ಆತಂಕದ ನಡುವೆ ಹೋಟೆಲ್‌ಗಳು ಹಾಗೂ ಆಹಾರ ಉದ್ಯಮಕ್ಕೆ ಪರ್ಯಾಯವಾಗಿ ವಾಣಿಜ್ಯ ಇಂಡಕ್ಷನ್ ತಂತ್ರಜ್ಞಾನ ಮುಂದಾಗಿದೆ. ಪಶ್ಚಿಮ ಏಷ್ಯಾದ ಉದ್ವಿಗ್ನತೆ ಬಳಿಕ ಎಲ್‌ಪಿಜಿ ಸರಬರಾಜಿನಲ್ಲಿ ಉಂಟಾದ ವ್ಯತ್ಯಯದಿಂದ ಹಲವೆಡೆ ಅಡುಗೆ ಅನಿಲದ ಅಭಾವ ತಲೆದೋರಿದ್ದು, ವಿಶೇಷವಾಗಿ ಹೋಟೆಲ್‌ಗಳ ಅಡುಗೆಮನೆಯಲ್ಲಿ ಸಮಸ್ಯೆ ಗಂಭೀರವಾಗಿದೆ.

ಈ ಹಿನ್ನೆಲೆಯಲ್ಲಿ, ಲೋರ್ಮನ್ ಕಿಚನ್ ಎಕ್ವಿಪ್‌ಮೆಂಟ್ಸ್ ಸಂಸ್ಥೆ ಅಡುಗೆ ಅನಿಲಕ್ಕೆ ಹೋಲಿಸಿದರೆ ಶೇಕಡಾ 60ರಷ್ಟು ಕಡಿಮೆ ವೆಚ್ಚದಲ್ಲಿ ಆಹಾರ ತಯಾರಿಸಲು ನೆರವಾಗುವ ಆಧುನಿಕ ವಾಣಿಜ್ಯ ಇಂಡಕ್ಷನ್ ಅಡುಗೆ ತಂತ್ರಜ್ಞಾನವನ್ನು ಪರಿಚಯಿಸಿದೆ. ಈ ವ್ಯವಸ್ಥೆಯ ಇನ್ನೊಂದು ವೈಶಿಷ್ಟ್ಯವೆಂದರೆ, ಅಡುಗೆ ಪಾತ್ರೆಗಳು ಕಪ್ಪಾಗುವುದಿಲ್ಲ ಮತ್ತು ಸ್ವಚ್ಛತೆ ಕಾಪಾಡುವುದು ಸುಲಭವಾಗುತ್ತದೆ.
ಸಂಸ್ಥೆಯ ನಿರ್ದೇಶಕ ಡಾ. ಎಸ್.ಎನ್. ಚಂದ್ರಮೌಳಿ ಮಾತನಾಡಿ, ದೇಶದಾದ್ಯಂತ ಹೋಟೆಲ್‌ಗಳು, ರೆಸ್ಟೋರೆಂಟ್‌ಗಳು, ರಿಸಾರ್ಟ್‌ಗಳು ಹಾಗೂ ಕ್ಲೌಡ್ ಕಿಚನ್‌ಗಳು ಎಲ್‌ಪಿಜಿ ಮೇಲೆ ಅವಲಂಬಿತವಾಗಿವೆ. ಆದರೆ ಇತ್ತೀಚಿನ ಜಾಗತಿಕ ಪರಿಸ್ಥಿತಿಯಿಂದ ಅನಿಲದ ಕೊರತೆ ಉಂಟಾಗಿ, ಅಡುಗೆಮನೆಗಳ ಕಾರ್ಯಕ್ಷಮತೆ ಮತ್ತು ಸೇವಾ ನಿರಂತರತೆ ಮೇಲೆ ಪರಿಣಾಮ ಬೀರುತ್ತಿದೆ ಎಂದು ಹೇಳಿದರು.

ವಾಣಿಜ್ಯ ಇಂಡಕ್ಷನ್ ತಂತ್ರಜ್ಞಾನವು ಈ ಸಮಸ್ಯೆಗೆ ಸರಳ ಮತ್ತು ಪರಿಣಾಮಕಾರಿ ಪರಿಹಾರವಾಗಿದ್ದು, ಎಲ್‌ಪಿಜಿ ಅವಲಂಬನೆಯನ್ನು ಸಂಪೂರ್ಣವಾಗಿ ಕಡಿಮೆ ಮಾಡುತ್ತದೆ. ಶಾಖ ಹೊರಹೊಮ್ಮುವಿಕೆ ಕಡಿಮೆ ಇರುವುದರಿಂದ, ಅಡುಗೆಮನೆಯಲ್ಲಿ ಕೆಲಸ ಮಾಡುವ ಸಿಬ್ಬಂದಿಗೆ ಸುರಕ್ಷಿತ ಹಾಗೂ ಆರಾಮದಾಯಕ ವಾತಾವರಣ ಒದಗಿಸುತ್ತದೆ ಎಂದರು.

ಇಂಡಕ್ಷನ್ ಆಧಾರಿತ ಅಡುಗೆ ವ್ಯವಸ್ಥೆಗಳು ಶಕ್ತಿದಕ್ಷತೆ, ಪರಿಸರ ಸ್ನೇಹಿತ್ವ ಹಾಗೂ ನಿಖರ ತಾಪಮಾನ ನಿಯಂತ್ರಣದ ಮೂಲಕ ಆಹಾರದ ಗುಣಮಟ್ಟವನ್ನು ಸ್ಥಿರವಾಗಿಡಲು ಸಹಕಾರಿಯಾಗುತ್ತವೆ. ಸಣ್ಣ ಹೋಟೆಲ್‌ಗಳಿಂದ ದೊಡ್ಡ ಕೈಗಾರಿಕಾ ಆಹಾರ ಉತ್ಪಾದನಾ ಘಟಕಗಳವರೆಗೆ ಎಲ್ಲಾ ಮಟ್ಟದ ಅಡುಗೆಮನೆಗಳಿಗೆ ಇದು ಸೂಕ್ತವಾಗಿದೆ.
ವೈಜ್ಞಾನಿಕ ರೀತಿಯಲ್ಲಿ ಅಳವಡಿಸಿದಲ್ಲಿ, ಇವು ಇಂಧನ ವೆಚ್ಚವನ್ನು ಗಮನಾರ್ಹವಾಗಿ ಕಡಿಮೆ ಮಾಡುತ್ತವೆ. ಸಾಂಪ್ರದಾಯಿಕ ಎಲ್‌ಪಿಜಿ ಆಧಾರಿತ ಅಡುಗೆ ವ್ಯವಸ್ಥೆಗಳಿಗೆ ಹೋಲಿಸಿದರೆ ಶೇಕಡಾ 60ರಷ್ಟು ಉಳಿತಾಯ ಸಾಧ್ಯವೆಂದು ಸಂಸ್ಥೆ ತಿಳಿಸಿದೆ.

ಲೋರ್ಮನ್ ಸಂಸ್ಥೆ ದೇಶಾದ್ಯಂತ ಟರ್ನ್‌ಕಿ ವಾಣಿಜ್ಯ ಇಂಡಕ್ಷನ್ ಕಿಚನ್‌ಗಳ ವಿನ್ಯಾಸ, ಉತ್ಪಾದನೆ, ಸ್ಥಾಪನೆ ಮತ್ತು ಕಾರ್ಯಾರಂಭದಲ್ಲಿ ಪರಿಣತಿ ಹೊಂದಿದ್ದು, ಪ್ರಸ್ತುತ ಅನಿಲ ಕೊರತೆಯನ್ನು ಹೋಟೆಲ್‌ಗಳು ತಮ್ಮ ಅಡುಗೆ ಮೂಲಸೌಕರ್ಯವನ್ನು ಆಧುನೀಕರಿಸಲು ಒಂದು ಅವಕಾಶವಾಗಿ ಬಳಸಿಕೊಳ್ಳಬೇಕು ಎಂದು ಡಾ. ಚಂದ್ರಮೌಳಿ ಅಭಿಪ್ರಾಯಪಟ್ಟರು.

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ಯಲಹಂಕದಲ್ಲಿ ವಿಶ್ವಕರ್ಮ ಧಾಮ ಉದ್ಘಾಟನೆ: ಸಾವಿರಾರು ಜನರ ಸಮಾಗಮ ನಿರೀಕ್ಷೆ

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ಬೆಂಗಳೂರು: ಸುವರ್ಣ ಸಂಭ್ರಮ-2026 ಅಂಗವಾಗಿ ವಿಶ್ವಕರ್ಮ ಸಮುದಾಯ ಭವನದ ಲೋಕಾರ್ಪಣೆ ಕಾರ್ಯಕ್ರಮವನ್ನು ಇದೇ 29ರಂದು ಯಲಹಂಕ ಉಪನಗರದಲ್ಲಿರುವ ವಿಶ್ವಕರ್ಮೇಣ ಧಾಮ್ನೆ (ಸಿ.ಎ 21, ಸೆಕ್ಟರ್–ಎ)ಯಲ್ಲಿ ಆಯೋಜಿಸಲಾಗಿದೆ ಎಂದು ದಕ್ಷಿಣ ಕನ್ನಡ ವಿಶ್ವಬ್ರಾಹ್ಮಣ ಸಂಘ (ನೋಂ) ಬೆಂಗಳೂರು ತಿಳಿಸಿದೆ.

ಈ ಕುರಿತು ನಗರದಲ್ಲಿ ನಡೆದ ಪತ್ರಿಕಾಗೋಷ್ಠಿಯಲ್ಲಿ ಸಂಘದ ಅಧ್ಯಕ್ಷ ತುಕಾರಾಮ್ ಆಚಾರ್ಯ, ಜಯಲಕ್ಷ್ಮಿ ಎಸ್. ಆಚಾರ್ಯ, ಶಶಿಕಾಂತ್ ಎಂ., ಮೋಹನ್ ಮಲ್ಲಮ್ಮಾರ್ ಹಾಗೂ ಮಂಜುನಾಥ್ ಆಚಾರ್ಯ ಮಾತನಾಡಿದರು.

ಕಾರ್ಯಕ್ರಮವು ಬೆಳಿಗ್ಗೆ 7.30ರಿಂದ ರಾತ್ರಿ 8ರವರೆಗೆ ನಡೆಯಲಿದ್ದು, ಆನೆಗುಂದಿ ಮಹಾಸಂಸ್ಥಾನ ಸರಸ್ವತಿ ಪೀಠದ ಅನಂತ ಶ್ರೀ ವಿಭೂಷಿತ ಕಾಳಹಸ್ತೇಂದ್ರ ಸರಸ್ವತಿ ಮಹಾಸ್ವಾಮಿಗಳು, ವಿಶ್ವಕರ್ಮ ಜಗದ್ಗುರು ಪೀಠದ ಶಿವ ಸುಜ್ಞಾನ ತೀರ್ಥ ಮಹಾಸ್ವಾಮಿಗಳು, ಶಾಸಕ ಎಸ್.ಆರ್. ವಿಶ್ವನಾಥ್, ಮಾಜಿ ಕೇಂದ್ರ ಸಚಿವ ಎಂ. ವೀರಪ್ಪ ಮೊಯ್ಲಿ ಸೇರಿದಂತೆ ಹಲವು ಗಣ್ಯರು ಭಾಗವಹಿಸಲಿದ್ದಾರೆ.

ಈ ಸಂದರ್ಭದಲ್ಲಿ ಸಮುದಾಯದ ಸದಸ್ಯರು, ಸಂಘದ ಪದಾಧಿಕಾರಿಗಳು ಸೇರಿ ಸುಮಾರು 1200ರಿಂದ 1500 ಜನರು ಭಾಗವಹಿಸುವ ನಿರೀಕ್ಷೆಯಿದೆ ಎಂದು ತಿಳಿಸಿದರು.

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