Bengaluru, July 27, 2025: The Nanjanagudu Sri Raghavendra Swamy Mutt, located in Jayanagar 5th Block, is set to celebrate the 354th Aradhana Mahotsava of Sri Raghavendra Swamy with grandeur and devotion from August 8 to 14, 2025, under the guidance of His Holiness Sri 1008 Sri Subudhendra Teertha Swamiji.
As part of the inauguration ceremony, His Holiness Sri 1008 Sri Vishwaprasannatirtha Swamiji of Pejawar Mutt has been formally invited to inaugurate the Aradhana celebrations. The invitation was extended by the senior administrator of the mutt, Sri R.K. Vadindra Acharya. Also present on the occasion were Sri Nandakishore Acharya and Sri Krishnamurthy Bhat, personal secretary to the Pejawar Seer.
In a special prelude to the main event, Sri Vishwaprasannatirtha Swamiji will deliver discourses on the Shrimad Ramayana from August 6 to 8, between 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM at the mutt premises. The grand inauguration of the week-long Saptharathrotsava will be held on August 8, marked by the divine presence and blessings of the Pejawar Seer.
These details were officially announced through a press release issued by Sri R.K. Vadindra Acharya.
Bold design, premium features, and performance-driven engineering redefine the compact SUV space
Bengaluru, July 26, 2025 – Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd., India’s leading SUV manufacturer, has unveiled the XUV 3XO REVX Series, with prices starting at ₹8.94 lakh (ex-showroom). This new lineup further strengthens the XUV 3XO’s presence in the compact SUV market by offering enhanced styling, advanced features, and impressive performance at a compelling price point.
The XUV 3XO recently surpassed a major milestone by recording over 1 lakh units sold in less than a year, establishing itself as Mahindra’s fastest-selling SUV to date. The new REVX variants aim to expand this success by targeting customers who value individuality, sophistication, and value in their vehicles.
REVX Series: A New Benchmark in Style and Value
Designed for consumers who want their vehicle to reflect their unique personality, the REVX Series offers a dynamic blend of aesthetics and functionality under the brand message “Different is In.”
REVX M – ₹8.94 Lakh
Engine: 1.2L mStallion TCMPFi, delivering 82 kW of power and 200 Nm torque
Exterior: Body-colored grille, full-width LED DRLs, R16 black wheel covers, sporty dual-tone roof
Interior: Premium black leatherette seats, 26.03 cm infotainment touchscreen, steering-mounted controls
Safety: 35 standard features including 6 airbags, Electronic Stability Control (ESC) with Hill Hold Control, and All 4 Disc Brakes
REVX M(O) – ₹9.44 Lakh
Adds a single-pane sunroof, enhancing cabin ambience and comfort over the M variant
REVX A – ₹11.79 Lakh onwards
Engine: 1.2L mStallion TGDi with best-in-class 96 kW power and 230 Nm torque
Transmission: Available in both manual and automatic options
Technology: Twin 26.03 cm HD displays, built-in Adrenox Connect with Alexa, wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay.
Eye-catching Color Palette
The REVX Series is offered in five stylish color options: Galaxy Grey, Tango Red, Nebula Blue, Everest White, and Stealth Black
Mahindra’s Perspective
Baneswar Banerjee, Vice President and National Head – Sales, Automotive Sector, Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd., remarked,“The XUV 3XO has proven to be a segment disruptor, surpassing 1 lakh sales in under a year. With the REVX Series, we are taking that momentum further by delivering bold styling, premium features, and unmatched value — all tailored to the aspirations of modern Indian customers”
Bengaluru, July 26, 2025 — The National Industries Research and Development Council (NIRDC) inaugurated its South India Regional Office and Facilitation Centre today in Bengaluru, Karnataka. The new facility, located at 1st Floor, San Diego Building, 357, 1st Block, Koramangala, aims to enhance support for grassroots industrial development, particularly for MSMEs, entrepreneurs, and rural industries.
The event was attended by Mr. Shambu Singh (IAS RTD), National Chairman of NIRDC, and Mr. Vemapalli Amanulla, Regional Chairman (South India), NIRDC, who emphasized the Council’s renewed focus on enabling inclusive economic growth.
Evolving into a Digital-First Growth Enabler
The inauguration also marks the official transition of the former National Industries Development Council Committee (NIDCC) into the modern, tech-driven NIRDC, reflecting the Council’s commitment to innovation, outreach, and implementation of central industrial policies at the grassroots level. “Many people don’t know where to begin or how to access available resources. We want to change that by spreading awareness and offering the right guidance,” said Mr. Vemapalli Amanulla. “Our goal is to foster employment, empower small businesses, and contribute to Prime Minister Narendra Modi Ji’s vision of a Viksit Bharat (Developed India).”
Facilitation Centre to Serve as Support Hub for Entrepreneurs
The newly launched Facilitation Centre – Karnataka Zone 1, housed within the Bengaluru office, will provide a one-stop solution for entrepreneurs and MSMEs. Key services include:
Assistance with accessing government schemes
Training and skill development programs
Regulatory and compliance guidance
Help in securing funding and financial support
The centre is designed to bridge the gap between policy and execution, thereby boosting regional business growth and job creation.
InDApp: A Unified Digital Platform for MSMEs
As part of its forward-looking strategy, NIRDC is developing InDApp, a nationwide digital platform that will integrate access to schemes, expert guidance, and essential services for industries and MSMEs. The initiative aims to simplify processes and foster an ecosystem of inclusive and technology-driven industrial growth.
ರಾಜ್ಯ ಮಟ್ಟದ ಕವಿಗೋಷ್ಠಿ ಮತ್ತು ‘ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ ಪ್ರೆಸ್ ಅಸೋಸಿಯೇಷನ್’ ನೂತನ ಸಂಸ್ಥೆ ಉದ್ಘಾಟನೆ ಸಾಂಸ್ಕೃತಿಕ ವೈಭವದಿಂದ ಕಂಗೊಳಿಸಿದ ಸಂದರ್ಭ
ಬೆಂಗಳೂರು, ಜುಲೈ 23 – ಕನ್ನಡ ಸಾಹಿತ್ಯ ಪರಿಷತ್ತಿನ ಅಕ್ಕ ಮಹಾದೇವಿ ಸಭಾಂಗಣದಲ್ಲಿ ನಡೆದ ರಾಜ್ಯ ಮಟ್ಟದ ಕವಿಗೋಷ್ಠಿ ಹಾಗೂ ‘ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ ಪ್ರೆಸ್ ಅಸೋಸಿಯೇಷನ್’ ನೂತನ ಸಂಸ್ಥೆಯ ಉದ್ಘಾಟನಾ ಸಮಾರಂಭವು ಸಾಹಿತ್ಯ, ಸಂಸ್ಕೃತಿ ಮತ್ತು ಪತ್ರಿಕೋದ್ಯಮದ ಸಂಗಮವಾದ ಖಾಸಗಿ ಸಂದರ್ಭವಾಯಿತು.
ಅನಿಲ್ ಕುಮಾರ್ – ಹಿರಿಯ ಪತ್ರಕರ್ತರು ಹಾಗೂ ‘ಸಂಜೆ ಸಮಯ’ ದಿನಪತ್ರಿಕೆಯ ಸಂಪಾದಕರು ಅಧ್ಯಕ್ಷತೆಯನ್ನು ವಹಿಸಿ, ಸಮಾರಂಭಕ್ಕೆ ಮಾರ್ಗದರ್ಶನ ನೀಡಿದರು. ಡಾ. ವೈ.ಜಿ. ಪದ್ಮ ನಾಗರಾಜ್, ‘ಇಂದು ಸಂಜೆ’ ಸಂಪಾದಕಿ, ಉದ್ಘಾಟನೆ ನೆರವೇರಿಸಿ, ಮಹಿಳಾ ಶಕ್ತಿ ಮತ್ತು ಔನ್ನತ್ಯದ ಮಾತುಗಳೊಂದಿಗೆ ಕಾರ್ಯಕ್ರಮಕ್ಕೆ ದಿಕ್ಕು ನೀಡಿದರು.
ಹಾಸ್ಯ ನಟ ಮೈಸೂರು ರಮಾನಂದ, ಡಾ. ಡಿ. ಪೂಜಾರಿ, ಪಾರ್ವತಿ ಬಿ.ಎ., ಎಂ.ಪಿ. ಮಂಜುನಾಥ್, ರವಿ ಸಂತೋಷ್, ಮಣ್ಣೇ ಮೋಹನ್, ಇಮನ್ಯುಯಲ್, ಲಿಂಗರಾಜ್ ಸೇರಿದಂತೆ ಹಲವಾರು ಗಣ್ಯರು ಅತಿಥಿಗಳಾಗಿ ಭಾಗವಹಿಸಿ, ಕಾರ್ಯಕ್ರಮಕ್ಕೆ ಬಣ್ಣ ಸೇರಿಸಿದರು.
ಸಾಹಿತ್ಯ ಹಾಗೂ ಪತ್ರಿಕೋದ್ಯಮದಲ್ಲಿ ಸಜೀವ ಮಹಿಳಾ ಶಕ್ತಿ ಪ್ರದರ್ಶಿಸುತ್ತಿರುವ ಡಾ. ಮಂಜುಳಾ ಪಾವಗಡ ಅವರು ಸ್ಥಾಪಿಸಿರುವ ನೂತನ ಸಂಸ್ಥೆಯನ್ನು ಅಭಿನಂದಿಸಿದ ಅಧ್ಯಕ್ಷ ಅನಿಲ್ ಕುಮಾರ್, “ಇದು ಸಮಾಜಮುಖಿ ಉದ್ದೇಶಗಳ ನಿಜವಾದ ಶಕ್ತಿ. ಪತ್ರಿಕೋದ್ಯಮ-ಸಾಹಿತ್ಯ ಕ್ಷೇತ್ರದ ಹೆಜ್ಜೆಗುರುತು ಇದಾಗಲಿದೆ,” ಎಂದರು.
ಡಾ. ಪದ್ಮ ನಾಗರಾಜ್ ಮಾತುಕತೆಯಲ್ಲಿ, “ಮನಸ್ಸಿನಲ್ಲಿ ಉದ್ದೇಶವಿದ್ದರೆ ಹೆಣ್ಣುಮಕ್ಕಳು ಏನು ಬೇಕಾದರೂ ಸಾಧಿಸಬಲ್ಲರು. ಮಂಜುಳಾ ಪಾವಗಡ ಅವರು ಅದರ ಪ್ರಭಾವಿ ಉದಾಹರಣೆ. ಅವರ ಕನಸುಗಳು ಸಫಲವಾಗಲಿ,” ಎಂಬ ಹಾರೈಕೆಯನ್ನೂ ವ್ಯಕ್ತಪಡಿಸಿದರು.
ಅಸೋಸಿಯೇಷನ್ನ ಕಾರ್ಯಕಾರಿ ಸಮಿತಿಗೆ ಅಧಿಕೃತ ಆದೇಶಪತ್ರಗಳ ವಿತರಣೆ ನಡೆಯಿತು. ರಾಜ್ಯದಾದ್ಯಂತದ ಪ್ರತಿಭಾವಂತ ಕವಿಗಳು ಸಮಾಜದ ನಾಡು ನುಡಿಗೆ ಸ್ಪಂದಿಸುವ ಕವಿತೆಗಳನ್ನು ವಾಚಿಸಿ ಕವಿಗೋಷ್ಠಿಗೆ ಅರ್ಥವಂತಿಕೆ ನೀಡಿದರು.
ಪತ್ರಿಕೋದ್ಯಮ ಹಾಗೂ ಮಾಧ್ಯಮ ಕ್ಷೇತ್ರದ ಗಾಂಭೀರ್ಯವನ್ನು ಗೌರವಿಸಿ, ವಿವಿಧ ಭಾಗಗಳಿಂದ ಬಂದ ಪತ್ರಕರ್ತರು, ಮಾಧ್ಯಮವ್ಯಕ್ತಿಗಳಿಗೆ ಸನ್ಮಾನ ಸಲ್ಲಿಸಲಾಯಿತು. ಸಾಧನೆಗೈದ ಖ್ಯಾತರವರಿಗೆ ಪ್ರಶಸ್ತಿ ಪ್ರದಾನ ಮಾಡಿ ಗೌರವಿಸಲಾಯಿತು.
ಸಾಂಸ್ಕೃತಿಕ ಕಾರ್ಯಕ್ರಮಗಳ ಮೂಲಕ ಭಾವೋದ್ರೇಕ ಮೂಡಿದ್ದು, ಮೈಸೂರು ರಮಾನಂದ ಅವರ ಹಾಸ್ಯ ನಾಟಕ ಪ್ರೇಕ್ಷಕರನ್ನು ನಗಿಸುತ್ತಾ ಮನರಂಜಿಸಿತು. ಗೀತಾ ತಂಡ, ಡoddiಮ್ಮ ಭಾಜನಾ ಮಂಡಳಿ, ಹಾಗೂ ಡಾ. ಅಂಬುಜಾಕ್ಷಿ ಬೀರೇಶ್ ಅವರ ಗಾಯನ ಕಾರ್ಯಕ್ರಮಗಳೂ ಶ್ರೋತೃಗಳನ್ನು ಆಕರ್ಷಿಸಿತು.
ಅಶಯ ನುಡಿ ರಮೇಶ್ ಕಮತಗಿಯಿಂದ ಹಾಗೂ ನಿರೂಪಣೆಯನ್ನು ನಂದಾದೀಪ ಅವರಿಂದ ನಿರೂಪಣೆಗಾಗಿ ಶಿಸ್ತುಬದ್ಧವಾಗಿ ನೆರವೇರಿತು.
Bengaluru: On the solemn occasion of Kargil Vijay Diwas, Gs. Gopal Raaj, Editor of City Today News and Tj Vision Media, paid heartfelt tribute to the brave soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice during the Kargil War.
“Let us remember the heroes of Kargil who laid down their lives for our nation. Their unmatched courage and supreme sacrifice continue to inspire every Indian to this day,” he said, reflecting on the legacy of the martyrs.
He further added that the valour shown by the Indian Armed Forces during the Kargil conflict is a timeless reminder of patriotism, dedication, and resilience.
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