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Innovation Meets Sustainability: Volvo EX30 Pre-Reservations Begin in Karnataka

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Volvo Car India Brings All-Electric EX30 SUV to Karnataka

Bengaluru, September 2025: Volvo Car India has introduced its newest battery electric vehicle (BEV), the Volvo EX30, a premium all-electric SUV that has already won global recognition. The EX30, named World Urban Car of the Year 2024 and recipient of the Red Dot Award: Best of the Best Product Design 2024, is now open for pre-reservations with special benefits for early customers.

In Karnataka, the model will be available for test drives and bookings at Martial Volvo Cars, with official pricing to be announced at its national launch later this month. Customer deliveries are scheduled to begin in October 2025. The vehicle is being assembled at Volvo’s plant in Hoskote, near Bengaluru.

Ritesh Reddy, Managing Director of Martial Volvo Cars Karnataka, said, “The Volvo EX30 marks a milestone in our commitment to sustainable mobility. With its Scandinavian design, advanced technology, and Volvo’s hallmark safety, it sets a new benchmark for electric driving in the premium segment.”

Designed for Sustainability and Safety
The EX30 is Volvo’s most sustainable car yet, featuring interiors made from recycled denim, PET bottles, aluminium, and PVC pipes. It also carries a five-star Euro NCAP safety rating, bolstered by Volvo’s Safe Space Technology that integrates 5 cameras, 5 radars, and 12 ultrasonic sensors. Key safety highlights include an intersection auto brake, a door-opening alert to prevent accidents, and multiple advanced driver assistance features.

Premium Features and Technology
The SUV offers five ambient lighting and sound themes inspired by Nordic landscapes, a Harman Kardon sound system with 1040W output and nine speakers, and a 12.3-inch centre display with Google built-in, 5G connectivity, and over-the-air updates. Digital convenience includes NFC card access and Digital Key Plus via the Volvo Car App.

Performance Highlights – EX30 Single Motor Extended Range

Power: 272 hp | Torque: 343 Nm

Battery: 69 kWh Li-ion | WLTP Range: 480 km

0–100 km/h: 5.3 sec | Top Speed: 180 km/h

Boot Space: 318 litres | Frunk: 7 litres

Ground Clearance: 171 mm


The EX30 also comes with an 8-year/160,000 km battery warranty and includes a wall box charger as standard.

With its compact design, advanced features, and sustainable engineering, the Volvo EX30 strengthens India’s EV journey while placing Karnataka at the forefront of the country’s electric mobility revolution.

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TVS Motor Company Unveils NTORQ 150: India’s First Hyper Sport Scooter

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Bengaluru, September 8, 2025 – TVS Motor Company on Monday launched the TVS NTORQ 150, positioning it as India’s first Hyper Sport Scooter and the quickest in its segment. With a striking stealth aircraft-inspired design, advanced connected features, and superior safety, the NTORQ 150 aims to set a new benchmark in the premium sporty scooter category.

Priced at an introductory ₹1.19 lakh (ex-showroom, all India), the NTORQ 150 is powered by a 149.7cc O3CTech race-tuned engine that produces 13.2 PS at 7,000 rpm and 14.2 Nm torque at 5,500 rpm. It accelerates from 0 to 60 km/h in just 6.3 seconds and achieves a top speed of 104 km/h, making it the fastest scooter in its class.

Design and Styling

The scooter’s design takes inspiration from stealth aircraft, reflected in its aggressive stance, aerodynamic winglets, jet-inspired vents, and signature ‘T’ tail lamps. Other highlights include MULTIPOINT® projector headlamps, coloured alloy wheels, a stubby muffler with a unique exhaust note, and a naked motorcycle-style handlebar that enhances rider control.

Technology and Connectivity

The NTORQ 150 features a hi-resolution gaming console-inspired TFT cluster, integrated with TVS SmartXonnect™. Riders get access to over 50 connected features, including Alexa voice commands, smartwatch integration, turn-by-turn navigation, live vehicle tracking, last parked location, ride modes, and over-the-air software updates. The adaptive display with a 4-way navigation switch further enhances convenience.

Safety and Comfort

In a segment-first, the scooter comes equipped with ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) and traction control, along with emergency brake warning, hazard lamps, crash and theft alerts, and follow-me headlamps. Comfort features include telescopic suspension, adjustable brake levers, a patented E-Z centre stand, and a spacious 22-litre under-seat storage.

Variants and Colours

The TVS NTORQ 150 will be available in two variants:

Standard – Stealth Silver, Racing Red, Turbo Blue

TFT Variant – Nitro Green, Racing Red, Turbo Blue


Commenting on the launch, Aniruddha Haldar, Senior Vice-President – Head Commuter & EV Business, TVS Motor Company, said, “Over two million NTORQ riders and 50+ self-managed riding communities define the strong bond this scooter has built with customers. The new NTORQ 150 represents hyper performance, hyper futuristic design, and hyper connected technology, tailored to the aspirations of Gen Z. It will further strengthen the NTORQ franchise as one of India’s most loved scooter brands.”



With the NTORQ 150, TVS Motor Company seeks to expand its presence in the premium scooter segment, offering Indian riders a mix of power, technology, and sportiness unlike any other in the market.

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SPARSH Strengthens Bengaluru Presence with State-of-the-Art Hospital at Sarjapur

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SPARSH Hospitals Opens 250-Bed Multi-Specialty Facility on Sarjapur Road

Bengaluru, September 7, 2025: SPARSH Group of Hospitals has inaugurated its newest 250-bed super-specialty hospital at Sarjapur Road, Bengaluru. The facility is designed as a next-generation healthcare hub, offering advanced technologies, multidisciplinary expertise, and patient-focused care to one of the city’s fastest-growing areas.

The launch ceremony was attended by His Holiness Jagadguru Shri Shivarathri Deshikendra Mahaswamiji of Suttur Math, along with dignitaries including Shri SS Mallikarjun, Minister of Mines & Geology and Horticulture, Government of Karnataka; Shri Basava Prabhu S. Patil, Senior Advocate and Advocate General of Sikkim; Justice Shivaraj V. Patil, Former Supreme Court Judge; and Dr. Shamanur Shivashankarappa, MLA, Davanagere South.

The new hospital is equipped to handle complex medical conditions through specialized centres in neurosciences, cardiology, nephrology, orthopaedics, oncology, transplants, emergency care, and women and child health. It includes 50 ICU beds, dedicated NICU and PICU units, and advanced diagnostic services such as MRI, CT, Cath Lab, EEG, sleep study, and interventional radiology.

SPARSH has built a strong reputation for attracting top medical professionals, including specialists returning from abroad, drawn by its collaborative environment and clinical innovation. With this addition, the Group now operates nine hospitals with a total capacity of more than 1,400 beds, and is targeting 2,000 beds within three years.

SPARSH Hospitals Known for pioneering advanced treatments and diagnostics, SPARSH is committed to delivering technology-driven, specialized, and patient-centric care, while continuing to invest in research and innovation to improve healthcare outcomes.

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ಬೆಂಗಳೂರಿನಲ್ಲಿ ‘ದಿ ವೆಲ್ನೆಸ್ ಕೋ’ ಹೊಸ ಶಾಖೆ: ಜಯನಗರದಲ್ಲಿ ಲಕ್ಸುರಿ ಕ್ಲಿನಿಕ್ ಆರಂಭ

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ಬೆಂಗಳೂರು ಮೂಲದ ಸಮಗ್ರ ಲಕ್ಸುರಿ ವೆಲ್ನೆಸ್ ಕ್ಲಿನಿಕ್ ಆಗಿರುವ ‘ದಿ ವೆಲ್ನೆಸ್ ಕೋ’ ಜಯನಗರದಲ್ಲಿ ತನ್ನ ಮೂರನೇ ಶಾಖೆಯನ್ನು ತೆರೆಯುವುದಾಗಿ ಘೋಷಿಸಿದೆ. ಸೇಂಟ್ ಮಾರ್ಕ್ಸ್ ರಸ್ತೆ ಮತ್ತು ಸದಾಶಿವನಗರದಲ್ಲಿ ಈಗಾಗಲೇ ಇರುವ ಕ್ಲಿನಿಕ್‌ಗಳಿಗೆ ಇದು ಹೊಸ ಸೇರ್ಪಡೆಯಾಗಿದ್ದು, ಬೆಂಗಳೂರಿನಲ್ಲಿ ಕಂಪನಿಯ ಅಸ್ತಿತ್ವವನ್ನು ಮತ್ತಷ್ಟು ವಿಸ್ತರಿಸಿದೆ.
ಹೊಸ ಕ್ಲಿನಿಕ್‌ನಲ್ಲಿ ಅಂತರರಾಷ್ಟ್ರೀಯ ಮಟ್ಟದ ಸುಧಾರಿತ ಚಿಕಿತ್ಸೆಗಳು ಲಭ್ಯವಿವೆ, ಅವುಗಳಲ್ಲಿ ಕೆಲವು:
* ಹೋಲ್ ಬಾಡಿ ಕ್ರಯೋಥೆರಪಿ (Whole Body Cryotherapy)
* ಐವಿ ಡ್ರಿಪ್ ಥೆರಪಿ (IV Drip Therapy) (20ಕ್ಕೂ ಹೆಚ್ಚು ವಿಭಿನ್ನ ಫಾರ್ಮುಲೇಶನ್‌ಗಳೊಂದಿಗೆ)
* ಹೈಪರ್‌ಬ್ಯಾರಿಕ್ ಆಕ್ಸಿಜನ್ ಥೆರಪಿ (Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy)
* ರೆಡ್ ಲೈಟ್ ಥೆರಪಿ (Red Light Therapy)
* ಇಎಂಎಸ್ ಟ್ರೈನಿಂಗ್ (EMS Training)
* ಜನ್ಯ ಪರೀಕ್ಷೆಗಳು (Genetic testing)
ಈ ಚಿಕಿತ್ಸೆಗಳು ಚರ್ಮದ ಪುನರುಜ್ಜೀವನ, ಶಕ್ತಿ ಹೆಚ್ಚಳ, ಉರಿಯೂತ ತಗ್ಗಿಸುವಿಕೆ ಮತ್ತು ರೋಗನಿರೋಧಕ ಶಕ್ತಿ ವೃದ್ಧಿಗೆ ಸಹಕಾರಿಯಾಗಿವೆ. ಎಲ್ಲಾ ಚಿಕಿತ್ಸೆಗಳನ್ನು ವೈದ್ಯರ ಮೇಲ್ವಿಚಾರಣೆಯಲ್ಲಿ ಮತ್ತು ತರಬೇತಿ ಪಡೆದ ತಜ್ಞರ ಸಹಾಯದಿಂದ ನಡೆಸಲಾಗುತ್ತದೆ.
‘ದಿ ವೆಲ್ನೆಸ್ ಕೋ’ ಸಹ-ಸ್ಥಾಪಕರಾದ ರಿಷಭ್ ಜೈನ್ ಮತ್ತು ರೋಹನ್ ಜೈನ್ ಅವರು, ಈ ಹೊಸ ಕ್ಲಿನಿಕ್ ಉನ್ನತ ಮಟ್ಟದ ಆರೋಗ್ಯ ಮತ್ತು ದೀರ್ಘಾಯುಷ್ಯ ಚಿಕಿತ್ಸೆಗಳನ್ನು ಜನರಿಗೆ ಇನ್ನಷ್ಟು ಹತ್ತಿರ ತರುವ ಉದ್ದೇಶ ಹೊಂದಿದೆ ಎಂದು ತಿಳಿಸಿದ್ದಾರೆ.

ಹೆಚ್ಚಿನ ವಿವರಗಳಿಗಾಗಿ, ನೀವು ಅವರ ಅಧಿಕೃತ ವೆಬ್‌ಸೈಟ್ http://www.thewellnessco.in ಗೆ ಭೇಟಿ ನೀಡಬಹುದು.

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Rahul Dravid Inaugurates UNIQLO’s First Bengaluru Store at Orion Mall

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UNIQLO Opens First Store in Bengaluru with Rahul Dravid at Launch Event

Japanese fashion retailer enters South India with 9,000+ sq. ft. store at Orion Mall

Bengaluru, August 29, 2025: Global apparel brand UNIQLO officially opened its first store in Bengaluru today, marking its much-anticipated debut in South India. The launch at Orion Mall, Brigade Gateway was graced by cricket icon and city native Rahul Dravid, who joined UNIQLO India executives for the ribbon-cutting ceremony, drawing large crowds of fans and shoppers.

The new store, spanning 9,012 sq. ft., brings UNIQLO’s internationally renowned LifeWear concept to Bengaluru—offering functional, high-quality, and timeless apparel designed for everyday living. This store is UNIQLO’s 17th in India and its first in the southern region.

Leadership Speaks
“Opening our first Bengaluru store is a significant step in our India journey,” said Kenji Inoue, COO & CFO, UNIQLO India. “The response from customers has been incredibly positive, and we are excited to share our LifeWear philosophy with this vibrant city.”

Expressing his delight, Rahul Dravid said: “I have always admired UNIQLO for its simplicity, functionality, and enduring style. Having the brand open its first store in my hometown is special, and I am confident Bengaluru will embrace LifeWear wholeheartedly.”


Nirupa Shankar, Joint Managing Director, Brigade Group, commented: “The addition of UNIQLO enhances Orion Mall’s international fashion portfolio, reinforcing its position as a preferred shopping destination in Bengaluru. This launch reflects our mission to bring world-class retail experiences to the city.”

Store Experience
The Bengaluru store features a wide range of men’s, women’s, kids’, and baby collections, including the Fall/Winter 2025 lineup with advanced innovations like HEATTECH, PUFFTECH, and AIRism, alongside premium fabrics such as denim, fleece, and cashmere.

Store Details
Location: UNIQLO Orion Mall, Brigade Gateway, Dr. Rajkumar Road, Rajajinagar, Bengaluru
Opened on: August 29, 2025
Hours: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Sales Area: Approx. 9,012 sq. ft.

Website: http://www.uniqlo.com/in
Instagram: @uniqloin
Facebook: UniqloIn
Twitter/X: @UniqloIn

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