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Maruti Suzuki Arena Bengaluru Comic Con powered by Lenovo kicks-off its 8th edition with a mass fan footfall!

Posted on November 16, 2019 by City Today News (City today.media)

*Popular international pro-cosplayer A K Wirru, talks about his passion and cosplay-making process
*Warwick Johnson Cadwell, stalwart of the UK comics industry shared his artistic journey to his fans
“Launch of an exclusive Archie comic book by Archie and the gang for the first-time ever in the history of Comic Con India
*CK6 gave a power-packed and super-geeky dance performance
*Stand-up comedian Sundeep Rao delivers a hilarious performance
*WWE fans were enthralled to see Wrestling Star Charlotte Flair
*Fans got to meet the extremely poplulsr webcomic creator Adam Ellis

Bengaluru, November 17th, 2019: The celebration of all things geeky is here as Bengaluru Comic Con is back with its 8th Edition in Bengaluru. Presented by Maruti Suzuki Arena and powered by Lenovo, the Day 1 of India’s greatest pop culture experience witnessed the hall swarming with thousands of TV, movies, and comic book fans. Waiting in the line were some power-packed performances, Indian and International guests on the panel, interviews, and thrilling experiential zones from the world’s leading studios, geeky merch shopping and the biggest Cosplay Contest in the city.

Popular international artists from the comic fraternity; Amenokitarou (A.K. Wirru), best known for his versatile cosplay portfolio and Warwick Johnson Cadwell, the artist behind Samurai Jack and Tank Girl shared their cosplaying and artistic journey. Fan also got to meet the extremely popular webcomic creator Adam Ellis.

This year, the Maruti Suzuki Arena becomes grander as the S-Presso Zone, staging a slew of performances by CK6 and standup comedian Sundeep Rao. American Publishing Company Simon & Schuster launched the exclusive cover of Kevin Missal’s Raavanputr Meghnath whereas Sufi Comics made a comeback with its latest volume of debut graphic novel.

While the event witnessed the popular zones of Disney & Marvel, Sony Pix, AXN Red Live and WWE, there were also some new experiential zones like the Warner Bros India zone, Legion by Lenovo Gaming Arena, Bausch & Lomb zone, Doritos zone and the Kingfisher Radler zone.

Jatin Varma, Founder, Comic Con India said, “We are back with the most wonderful time of the year in Bengaluru and Day 1 of our 8th year of Comic Con was simply outstanding. It wouldn’t have been possible without the support of our ever-increasing pop culture community. The fans were most excited to meet WWE Star Charlotte Flair at the event. This year as we launched the limited edition comic “Archie in the Incredible Comic Con India” in collaboration Archie Comics, it sure was a hit among fans. The participation turnaround was tremendous and I can’t wait to usher on Day 2! The excitement level of experiencing one of the best weekends of the year is simply overwhelming.”
The Comic Con Bengaluru this year introduced 2 brand new formats, bringing out the best cosplayers in the city for battling out and qualifying the Indian Championship of Cosplay. Along with other cosplayers vying for the daily cosplay contest. A daily prize pool of INR 2 lacs, included INR 50,000 Grand Prize for the ICC Qualifier & INR 20,000 Grand Prize for the Cosplay Contest. Names of the winners will be announced tonight.

As the day culminated with much high intensity of energy and engagement, fans from the city seemed eager to turn up for the final instalment of this two-day event. Day 2 awaits with an interesting line-up of stunning performances, which will be further backed by experience zones, geeky shopping, gaming, and much more!
About Comic Con India:
As ‘India’s Greatest Pop Culture Experience’, Comic Con India has been delivering its signature #bestweekendoftheyear to more than 1.2 million visitors over the past 9 years across its shows nationwide. With the best of comics, books, film & TV, merchandize and gaming at shows across Hyderabad,

Bengaluru, Mumbai, Delhi and Ahmedabad – Comic Con India is the place for everyone to ‘Engage, Explore and Experience’ the best that modern pop-culture, literature, and films have to offer from India and the world. Comic Con India’s properties include Delhi Comic Con, Mumbai Comic Con, Bangalore Comic Con, Hyderabad Comic Con, including a new property Ahmedabad Comic Con slated to begin in 2020.

To book passes and for more info about the event, visit:
https://comicconindia.com/bengaluru/
http://www.facebook.com/comicconindia

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Nikitha, Kumari Jagrity win Bangalore qualifiers of Red Bull Shuttle Up

Posted on November 16, 2019 by City Today News (City today.media)

*They qualify for National Finals in Hyderabad on Dec 8
*Poojitha and Niharika Sridhar are runners- up
*Winners of the National Finals will play against Ashwini Ponnappa & partner

Bangalore, November 16, 2019: Local girls Nikitha Ramakrishna, 28, and Kumari Jagrity, 22, from Fusion Academy and Sky Sports Badminton Academy respectively emerged victorious in the Red Bull Shuttle Up’s Bangalore qualifiers here on Saturday. The duo put up a strong fight against Poojitha and Niharika Sridhar from Racqueteers Academy managing to win the finals in straight sets 11/ 8, 11/ 4 in just 14 minutes. They will now play the National Finals which will be held in Hyderabad on 8th December.

This is not the first time they have emerged winners in the Bangalore leg of a national tournament. Currently ranked 9th in state, Nikitha Ramakrishna and partner Kumari Jagrity are regular top finishers at open badminton tournaments across the state. They have also managed to win a bronze in the 2nd National PYKA Games earlier in June this year and have continued to work together since then.

A total of 24 teams participated in the tournament and the winning duo will now be up against the other winners of qualifying rounds in Delhi, Hyderabad, Chandigarh, Guwahati and Mumbai. The winners of the National Finals will play against Ashwini Ponnappa and her partner.

With the growing popularity of the sport, be it in viewership numbers (5th most viewed) or participation (2nd most played), the tournament aims to further boost and improve participation and popularity amongst aspiring women players.

India’s ace women doubles shuttler and Red Bull athlete Ashwini Ponnappa said, “It has been my ambition to promote badminton in India, especially for women. It’s great to be associated with brands like Red Bull that create such platforms and that give wings to the dreams of aspiring talent. It’s been a great journey with Red Bull Shuttle Up and I only see it growing in the years to come. I would like to wish all the participants the very best of luck.”

Winners of the Bangalore qualifiers, Nikitha Ramakrishna said, “Much unlike the scoreline suggests, it was a tough fight, but at the end of it, we are really happy that we are through to the National Finals. It is a great platform for badminton players like us who want to showcase their talent in order to grow further. Our next aim is to win the National Finals and play against Ashwini, she is one of our idols and playing against her would be a dream come true.”

Winners of the other city qualifiers:
Delhi qualifiers Results:
Winners: Kavya Gandhi and Rageshri Garg
Runners up: Anahita and Ojashwini

Hyderabad qualifiers:
Winners: Poorvi Singh and Vanshika Kapila
Runners up: Likhita Gouti and Maitreyi

Guwahati qualifiers:
Winners: Ernacles Syiem and Mamta Singh
Runners up: Niyanta Das and Nandini Goswami

Chandigarh qualifiers:
Winners: Daman Raj Kumar and Akanshi Baliyan
Runners up: Ishita and Garima
Upcoming Qualifiers:
Mumbai qualifiers:
Date: 23rd November 2019
Venue: Khar Gymkhana, 13th Rd, Khar, Khar West, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400052
Format of Qualifiers:
Open exclusively for women above the age of 16, all matches are played in the knock out format. All pairs will play of 3 sets with 11 points in the knockout phase and 21 points in the city qualifiers finals match. Each pair, with prior notification to the referee, can call for a super point once in a set. By calling for a super point, the pair will get 2 points if they win that particular point. There will be no deduction of points if the pair loses that point. Players must be prepared to play 5/6 matches in a day, during the event. The winning pairs of each qualifier will make it through to the National Finals on 8th December 2019 in Hyderabad.
First Edition of Red Bull Shuttle Up:
The first edition of Red Bull Shuttle Up was an overwhelming success as India’s U19 ranked number 1 women’s doubles pair Ritika Thaker and Simran Singhi from Mumbai claimed the championship title after a charged 11-1; 11-6 final match win over opponents Daman Rajkumar and Muskan Taya from Delhi. The duo also got a chance to play against one of India’s best doubles players Ashwini Ponnappa and Sikki Reddy at Phoenix Marketcity Kurla, Mumbai

To register and participate in Red Bull Shuttle Up, kindly visit – https://bit.ly/2CEpPj0

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ನವದೆಹಲಿಯ ಪ್ರಗತಿ ಮೈದಾನದಲ್ಲಿ ಭಾರತ ಅಂತಾರಾಷ್ಟ್ರೀಯ ವ್ಯಾಪಾರ ಮೇಳ-2019

Posted on November 16, 2019 by City Today News (City today.media)

ನವದೆಹಲಿಯ ಪ್ರಗತಿ ಮೈದಾನದಲ್ಲಿ ಭಾರತ ಅಂತಾರಾಷ್ಟ್ರೀಯ ವ್ಯಾಪಾರ ಮೇಳ-2019ರಲ್ಲಿ ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ ಸರ್ಕಾರದ ವತಿಯಿಂದ ಪ್ರದರ್ಶಿಸಲ್ಪಟ್ಟಿರುವ ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ ಫೆವಿಲಿಯನ್‍ನ ಪ್ರದರ್ಶನ ಮಳಿಗೆಯನ್ನು ನವದೆಹಲಿಯ ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ ಭವನದ ನಿವಾಸಿ ಆಯುಕ್ತರಾದ ಶ್ರೀ ನಿಲಯ್ ಮಿತಾಶ್ ಅವರು ಉದ್ಘಾಟಿಸಿದರು. ಈ ಸಂದರ್ಭ ವಿಶ್ವೇಶ್ವರಯ್ಯ ವ್ಯಾಪಾರ ಉತ್ತೇಜನ ಕೇಂದ್ರದ ವ್ಯವಸ್ಥಾಪಕ ನಿರ್ದೇಶಕರಾದ ಶ್ರೀ ಎಸ್.ಆರ್.ಸತೀಶ ಹಾಗೂ ಅಧಿಕಾರಿಗಳು ಮತ್ತು ಸಿಬ್ಬಂದಿ ವರ್ಗದವರು ಉಪಸ್ಥಿತರಿದ್ದರು.

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Breakthrough in understanding rare genetic skin condition

Posted on November 15, 2019 by City Today News (City today.media)

BENGALURU: A breakthrough has been made in understanding a rare genetic skin disease that causes progressively enlarging skin tumour over the scalp, face and body.
This work is an important example of patient and clinician partnership. By working together, patients and doctors can help advance understanding of rare genetic conditions
For the first time, scientists at Newcastle University have identified changes in the DNA of the tumour cells in those with CYLD cutaneous syndrome (CCS) that may help them grow.
A study published in Nature Communications suggest that the tumour cells gain a ‘survival advantage’ when the changes occur – an important step in understanding ways to develop treatments.
Gene discovery: CCS is a hereditary condition that affects areas of the body where there are hair follicles and leads to skin tumours called “cylindromas” forming and continually growing.
The alterations discovered by the experts were in two genes that are found in the skin tumours. One of the changes highlights a mechanism that the skin tumour cells use to survive and it is hoped that these could be targeted with a new class of drug to inhibit their growth.
The change to the second gene is novel for skin tumours and warrants further investigation to establish the significance it has on the growth of the tumours.

Dr Neil Rajan, Senior Lecturer and Honorary Consultant Dermatologist at Newcastle University’s Faculty of Medical Sciences, led the research, which was done in collaboration with Dr Serena Nik-Zainal’s team at the University of Cambridge.
Dr Rajan said: “This research is an important step in the ongoing work to develop treatments for patients with CCS, which is a central goal of my research group.
“The discovery we have made has provided a focus for where we need to drive our efforts towards developing treatments.
“This is an exciting step forward for patients with the condition as, historically, like many rare diseases, these patients have been overlooked.
“Continued collaborative research between clinicians, scientists and patients is central to improving the lives of people with this challenging rare disease.”
CCS has long intrigued scientists and it is estimated that around one in 100,000 people develop the condition. Patients typically get their first tumour just after puberty, and women are more severely affected than men.

Tumours can be as large as 5cm-10cm and, in severe cases, up to a hundred tumours can affect the entire face and scalp. Painful tumours are reported in up to 50% of patients, and patients need repeated operations to remove these for symptom control.
As the tumours keep growing, complete scalp removal is sometimes needed to control tumour burden. Up to one in four CCS patients from Newcastle needed this, emphasising the need to better understand the condition and develop treatments.
Patients’ involvement:Scientists have been working with Newcastle families with CCS since the 1980s, and these families have been central to the discovery of the gene changes.
Dr Rajan studied DNA from skin samples collected from patients undergoing routine surgery and used the latest sequencing technologies at Newcastle University to do this.
He said: “This work is an important example of patient and clinician partnership. By working together, patients and doctors can help advance understanding of rare genetic conditions.
“This work would not have been possible without the participation of the CCS families in Newcastle, and funding from the Wellcome Trust and the British Skin Foundation.”
Further research will focus on the two genes identified to study their function in CCS.

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BGS Gleneagles Global Hospital launches a whatsapp number for people with diabetes

Posted on November 15, 2019 by City Today News (City today.media)

A whatsapp group with an aim to achieve a diabetes-free Bengaluru

November 14, 2019, Bangalore: With an aim to achieve a diabetes-free Bangalore and dispel all patient concerns & doubts on the disease, BGS Gleneagles Global Hospital launched a free diabetes support group on whatsapp on the occasion of World Diabetes Day. The whatsapp group number 9108686400 was released during the event. The number is open to all those who require advice and suggestions. The event was chaired by Dr Srinath A, Consultant Endocrinologist along with Ms Karthigai Selvi, Chief Dietitian, and other certified diabetes nurse educators from BGS Gleneagles Global Hospital.

Dr Srinath A, Consultant Endocrinologist, BGS Gleneagles Global Hospital said, “Most diabetics in India are unaware about the triggers to diabetes and poor blood glucose control like practicing poor diet and sedentary lifestyle with inadequate exercise compounded by stress which could lead to development of diabetes. Medication alone is not the only solution so it is important to adopt the right approach with good lifestyle. The objective behind launching a free diabetes support group on WhatsApp is to provide a one-stop platform to address all patient concerns regarding the disease. It is a platform where they can interact, learn and share knowledge with each other. This will hopefully increase our reach amongst patients who are in dire need of awareness to help manage the condition.”

The queries will be addressed by medical experts including endocrinologist, diabetes nurse educators and dietician of the hospital. Following up on this, every month the team will also conduct meetings at the hospital to discuss various aspects of the treatment of diabetes, including preventive measures and debunking of myths.
The launch was done in the presence of members from the neighbouring communities and patients from the hospital.

Website: http://gleneaglesglobalhospitals.com/

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