LUSH Returns to Bengaluru with New Store at Nexus Mall, Koramangala

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British fresh handmade cosmetics brand opens its fifth India store, reconnecting with Bengaluru customers after over a decade

Bengaluru, September 23, 2026: British fresh handmade cosmetics brand LUSH has returned to Bengaluru with the opening of its new store at Nexus Mall, Koramangala. The store, launched in partnership with Bilberry Brands India Private Limited, marks LUSH’s fifth retail outlet in India and its first in Bengaluru.

The store was officially opened following a launch event held on September 22, which brought together beauty enthusiasts, influencers, media representatives and LUSH customers. The event featured product demonstrations, personalised consultations and interactive experiences, allowing visitors to explore the brand’s range of skincare, haircare, bath, body and fragrance products.

LUSH’s popular bath bombs, solid shampoo bars, skincare products and fragrances were among the key attractions, giving customers an opportunity to experience the products, textures and scents first-hand.

A Homecoming to Bengaluru

The Bengaluru launch marks LUSH’s return to the city after more than a decade. Speaking at the launch, Vishal Anand, Founder and CEO, Bilberry Brands India Private Limited, said Bengaluru has a special connection with the company as it is also home to Bilberry Brands.

He said Bengaluru has been an important market for LUSH’s online business, with a strong customer community already familiar with the brand. The new store, he added, will allow customers to experience LUSH products in person and engage directly with the brand’s team.

With the Bengaluru outlet, LUSH now has a physical presence in Delhi, Chandigarh, Gurugram, Mumbai and Bengaluru. The company is also strengthening its online presence through Lush.in, Myntra Beauty and Tata CLiQ Luxury.

The brand said its expansion strategy combines physical stores with digital platforms, giving customers both the convenience of online shopping and the opportunity to explore products through in-store experiences.

Store: LUSH Bengaluru, Ground Floor, Nexus Mall, Koramangala, Bengaluru.

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Akaash Ashok Kumar Wins Inaugural Karnataka State Ranking Tenpin Bowling Title

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Defeats top seed Kishan R by 101 pins in a closely contested final at Jayanagar

Bengaluru, September 23, 2026: Akaash Ashok Kumar emerged as the champion of the 1st Karnataka State Ranking Tenpin Bowling Tournament, held at Amoeba Bowling Center in Jayanagar, Bengaluru.

The second-seeded Akaash put up a strong performance in the final to defeat top seed Kishan R by 101 pins. The two-game final was decided on cumulative pinfall, with Akaash finishing with 451 pins against Kishan’s 350.

Akaash took control of the final in the opening game, scoring 232 pins, while Kishan managed 157. The 75-pin advantage gave Akaash a strong start.

He continued his impressive form in the second game, scoring 219 pins. Kishan improved his performance with 193, but Akaash’s consistency across both games helped him secure a comfortable 101-pin victory and the championship title.

Earlier, the knockout stage saw two matches that decided the finalists. Top seed Kishan R defeated fourth seed Vijay Punjabi 358–318, while Akaash beat third seed Sahil Punjabi 447–342.
Akaash’s strong showing in the knockout round carried into the final as he completed a dominant campaign to finish at the top of the podium.

Special Prizes
Highest Average in 6 Games: Akaash Ashok Kumar – 216.33
Highest Average in 18 Games: Kishan R – 202.61
Most Scores Above 225: Akaash Ashok Kumar – 5
Highest Average in 12 Games (Women): Preemal J – 164.25

Final Standings
Akaash Ashok Kumar – Winner
Kishan R – Runner-up
Sahil Punjabi – Third
Vijay Punjabi – Fourth.

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136 Second Chances: Narayana Health Celebrates Life Beyond Heart and Lung Transplants

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More than 40 transplant recipients and families come together ahead of World Heart Day; programme highlights long-term recovery, advanced care and the urgent need for organ donation

Bengaluru, September 23, 2026: For patients battling end-stage heart or lung failure, a transplant can mean more than overcoming a life-threatening illness—it can open the door to a new beginning. Ahead of World Heart Day on September 29, Narayana Health City, Bengaluru, brought together more than 40 heart and lung transplant recipients and their families to celebrate their journeys and the gift of a second chance at life.

Narayana Health City has performed 136 heart and lung transplants to date, including complex adult and paediatric procedures. The programme combines advanced surgical expertise, critical-care facilities, mechanical circulatory support and multidisciplinary transplant care to manage some of the most challenging cases.

For transplant recipients, however, the success of a transplant goes beyond the operating theatre. According to Narayana Health, 95% of recipients have returned to meaningful lives, with some children resuming school and others returning to sports and other activities they once thought were no longer possible.

The gathering also featured inspiring stories of long-term recovery. V.K., a 16-year heart transplant survivor, represents one of the programme’s longest surviving recipients. S.S., who underwent a heart transplant after suffering from end-stage heart failure, later won a gold medal at the World Transplant Games.

The programme has also treated patients across different age groups. Baby K., who received a donor heart at just 14 months, became India’s youngest heart transplant recipient, while K.S., who underwent a combined heart-lung transplant at 68, continues to live an active life at 75.

The programme has also handled complex combined heart and lung transplants, including patients such as A.F.M., transplanted in 2022, and N.N., transplanted in 2025. Such procedures require close coordination between transplant surgeons, cardiologists, pulmonologists, intensivists and other specialist teams.

For critically ill patients who cannot safely wait for a donor organ, Narayana Health City also uses advanced ECMO (Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation) and Ventricular Assist Devices (VADs) to provide life-sustaining support. These technologies can help stabilise selected patients with severe heart or respiratory failure while they await transplantation.

Narayana Health City has also emerged as a destination for transplant patients from across the country. Nearly 50% of its 136 heart and lung transplant recipients have come from outside Karnataka, representing patients from 19 Indian states. The programme has also treated international patients, including recipients from Sudan.

While celebrating successful transplant journeys, the event also drew attention to India’s continuing shortage of donor organs. Many patients across the country remain on transplant waiting lists, making organ donation a critical public-health need.

Narayana Health urged the public to learn more about organ donation and consider registering as donors. For patients waiting for a suitable organ, a donor pledge can ultimately mean the difference between continued uncertainty and a second chance at life.

The stories celebrated at the event reinforced a message that extends beyond transplantation: medical innovation can save a life, but successful recovery gives patients the opportunity to live that life fully.

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New Cancer Scan May Help Doctors Better Select Ovarian Cancer Patients for Surgery

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Bengaluru: A newer imaging technique, FAPI PET/CT, could help doctors assess the spread of advanced ovarian cancer more accurately and plan surgery more effectively, according to a prospective study from Bengaluru.

The study, led by Dr. Prathap H J, HOD – Nuclear Medicine, PET CT and Advanced Radioligand Theranostics, Aster Whitefield Hospital, and published in the Journal of Nuclear Medicine, compared [68Ga]Ga-FAPI-04 PET/CT with conventional contrast-enhanced CT (CECT).
The study involved 200 women with epithelial ovarian cancer evaluated for cytoreductive surgery between May 2024 and April 2025. Researchers found that FAPI PET detected peritoneal disease with 81.8% sensitivity, compared with 54.6% for conventional CT, while overall diagnostic accuracy was 86% versus 78%.

FAPI PET showed a particularly notable advantage in detecting disease in difficult-to-assess areas such as the upper abdomen, small bowel and mesentery. The scan also provided a closer estimate of the cancer burden compared with findings during surgery.

Peritoneal spread is common in advanced ovarian cancer and can make complete removal of visible disease difficult. Accurate assessment before surgery may therefore help multidisciplinary teams decide whether a patient should undergo upfront cytoreductive surgery or receive chemotherapy before surgery.

However, the researchers stressed that FAPI PET is not a replacement for CT, surgery or clinical judgment. The study was conducted at a single centre, and most patients had received chemotherapy before imaging. Larger studies are needed to determine whether the technique can reduce non-beneficial surgeries and improve long-term patient outcomes.

For patients, the potential benefit of FAPI PET lies in providing a clearer picture of disease spread before a major operation, helping doctors choose a treatment approach based on the individual extent and location of cancer.

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IndusInd Bank Expands HYROX India Partnership Across Cities

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Bengaluru, September 22: IndusInd Bank has expanded its partnership with HYROX India to multiple cities, including Ahmedabad, Bengaluru and Noida, following its association with HYROX Mumbai.

Under the partnership, bank customers will receive exclusive cashback offers along with race-day benefits such as priority check-in, dedicated access lanes, special event privileges and curated on-ground experiences.
HYROX combines running with functional workouts, with participants completing a 1-km run followed by a workout station, repeated eight times. The standardised race format is held across cities worldwide and attracts both professional athletes and fitness enthusiasts.

IndusInd Bank Chief Marketing Officer Sheran Mehra said the partnership will help the bank connect with consumers who value fitness, perseverance and personal growth.

HYROX India Country Head Deepak Raj said the partnership will support the event’s expansion to more Indian cities and strengthen its engagement with the growing fitness community.

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