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Stanley Group Unveils Revolutionary Kitchen and Cabinetry Solutions with the Launch of Cabinetry Cult

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Bangalore, 16th December, 2022: Stanley Group, a maker of premium furniture and home decor products, today announced the launch of the world’s finest kitchen and cabinets Cabinetry Cult, a revolutionary kitchen and cabinetry solution. Crafted using the perfect blend of German precision manufacturing, French carpentry techniques, Italian design sensibilities and craftsmanship with 26 years of manufacturing expertise. 

Stanley offers an elite range of kitchen and cabinetry. The cabinets come in a variety of styles, colours, sizes, and floor plans offering customers a range of styles and layouts for their kitchen and cabinetry needs of the entire home. The materials used in Cabinetry Cult cabinetry are globally sourced and of the highest quality which includes marine plywood, FSI-certified timbers, wood veneers, laminates, natural stones, and finishes. 

The Cabinetry Cult collection offers customers a complete solution to their cabinetry needs. From kitchen to wardrobes, walk-in wardrobes, bathroom cabinets, counters, bar, pantry, laundry room, and study, Cabinetry Cult has it all. Customers can now design their cabinetry using a narrow or eclectic palette, to seamlessly blend with the architecture of their choice and can choose from 4 finishes ranging from metallic to solid lacquer and 37 shades for ultimate flexibility. This allows customers to unlock their imagination and create a look that is timeless and unique.

Speaking on the announcement, Sunil Suresh, Chairman and Managing Director, Stanley Group, said, “At Stanley Group, we are excited to launch Cabinetry Cult it’s the best of both worlds.  It is an excellent opportunity for us to showcase our passion for craftsmanship and quality, with our 25+ years of expertise in the manufacturing industry. We have incorporated the best of German technology, French carpentry techniques, Italian design, and Indian engineering to bring to life our unique collection of kitchens and cabinetry you will ever find. We look forward to bringing our customers the most exquisite kitchen and cabinetry experience,” said.

To ensure our customer’s satisfaction, we offer a Company-owned manufacturer & retailer’s warranty Stanley prides itself in fine craftsmanship, our commitment to quality, innovation, and service has been a cornerstone of our success for over the years. We are proud to have served more than 150,000 customers, and we are dedicated to continuing our mission of providing the highest standard of craftsmanship, genuine authenticity of materials and quality assurance, he further added.

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TrueMedix Launches National Reference Laboratory in Bengaluru

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The Bengaluru-based company has branches in all 36 districts of Karnataka

BENGALURU, 15 December 2022: New-age medical diagnostics chain TrueMedix launched its operations with the inauguration of the company’s main branch office in Kodigehalli, Bengaluru, in the presence of the Minister of Health and Family Welfare and Medical Education, Government of Karnataka, Dr K. Sudhakar, on 15 December 2022.

The inauguration officially signals TrueMedix’s beginnings as a National Reference Laboratory and drives the company into the spotlight amidst the medical diagnostics sector’s shift toward quicker testing and reporting methods driven by next-generation technology. TrueMedix aims to spearhead this trend as it works with various partners in the ecosystem, including clinics, micro labs, nursing homes, hospitals, medical colleges, research organizations, corporates, and NGOs. TrueMedix will provide patients with a comprehensive list of cost-efficient services that are always consistent and up to global standards.

As part of its launch, TrueMedix is offering the following special rates for applicable individuals*:

  • All Health packages are designed with a 70% discount.
  • Senior citizens a 20% discount on every order.
  • All healthcare professionals, army and ex-army personnel, and auto, cab, truck, and bus drivers can avail 20% discount on every order.

Founder and Managing Director of TrueMedix, Darshan D B, said, “Today marks a momentous day in our hopefully long and remarkable journey to revolutionize the Indian diagnostics sector. Our idea of transformation is built on the principle of making the best technology as accessible as possible, creating a more transparent and welcoming system that prioritizes care and world-class standards. We are grateful to be here and will keep pushing innovation in technology and patient experience on our way ahead.”

TrueMedix has 1 processing centre in Shimoga, and 40 collection centres in all 36 districts of Karnataka, and in other neighbouring districts of states like Kasaragod, Hosur, Hindupur, Anantapur, Solapur, and Kolhapur. The company already has plans to increase this number and envisions processing over 10 million annual tests and serving in excess of 10,000 laboratories and hospitals.

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Mirchi 95 collaborates with Cult.Fit to create the first-ever drive-time workout

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Bengaluru, 15th December 2022: Mirchi, India’s no. 1 city-centric music and entertainment company, launched its latest initiative, TRAFFIT, in collaboration with Cult.Fit. Through this program, Mirchi 95 and Cult.Fit have designed a unique way to keep Bangaloreans healthy and active while stuck in traffic. A recent study suggests that Bangaloreans spend an average of 234 hours a year in traffic. On the back of this insight, Mirchi 95 launched drive-time exercises led by Cult.Fit experts across its on-air and digital channels.

Kickstarting this two-week-long initiative, team Mirchi with RJs Jimmy Sarah, Ridhi, and Cult.Fit experts kickstarted the campaign Traffit on radio and social media. Following this, Mirchi and Cult.Fit created a fitness program for their listeners through which they can learn exercises that can be performed when they are stuck in traffic. Mirchi invited yoga and workout experts to guide listeners on how to perform the exercises and encourage them to regularly workout through a new workout every day. Taking the initiative to its digital platforms, Mirchi curated multiple content pieces to highlight quick and easy ways to stay active and raise public awareness about the initiative. 

Commenting on the activity, M. N Hussain, Business Director, Mirchi (APT, KAR), said, “Mirchi has always strived for the betterment of society. We recognized the increasing traffic in Bangalore and the number of hours consumers spend in traffic and developed a novel solution to turn traffic jams into fitness centers. With an initiative of this magnitude, we are delighted to have collaborated with Cult.Fit who helped us enhance it further by bringing their expertise to the table. We are excited to hear from our listeners about this initiative.”

“When we at Cult.Fit first heard the idea of fitness in traffic, we immediately jumped into it because traffic is a great place to bring focus back to one’s body and basic breathing that several people tend to get wrong”, said Shwetambari Shetty, Fitness Expert, Cult.Fit.

Catch all the videos only on 95mirchibengaluru and start your fitness journey today. 

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‘Dr Agarwals Eye Hospital’ India’s leading eye care chain opens its new state-of-the-art Eye Hospital at Tumakuru, Karnataka

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Spread across 7000 sq. ft., offering the best eye care experts and latest technology for treatment
Free consultations till January 15, 2023

Tumkuru, November 14, 2022: Dr. Agarwals Eye Hospital, India’s leading chain of eye hospitals, opens its new super-specialty eye care hospital at Tumakuru today taking the number of its facilities in the Karnataka to Seventeen. The new state-of-the-art facility was inaugurated with the blessings of Sree Sree Siddalinga Mahaswamigalu, Shree Siddagangaa Math, in the presence of the Guest of Honour, Mayor Smt. Prabhavathi M. The hospital is spread over 7000 sq. ft. Offering one-stop-solution for all eye care requirements with expert doctors and latest technology. The hospital is offering free consultation for the residents of Tumakuru till 15th January,2023.

Speaking at the event, Dr. Girish GC, Head- Clinical Services, Dr. Agarwals Eye Hospital said, There is overwhelming demand from the people of Tumakuru for expert eye care with personalized services. The new center offers specialist eye care and treatment for various eye ailments like Cataract, Retina, Refractive, Glaucoma, Diabetic Retinopathy, Cornea & paediatric services. Some of the significant offerings of this facility include state-of-the-art modular operation theatre, precision-enabled diagnostic center, a dedicated cataract operation theatre and well-planned doctor chambers to reduce patient wait-time.

Dr. Srinivasa Rao, Regional Medical Director, Dr. Agarwals group of Eye Hospital said, We are excited to bring to the people of Tumakuru this state-of-the-art eyecare facility. We have always been committed to providing the best possible services and ensuring that we have the latest technologies available at all our eye care centers. This facility will cater to the needs of the eye patients in the neighbourhood and will fulfil our commitment by offering outcome based on high quality clinical care at competitive costs. We are deeply committed to the people of Karnataka and will continue to extend our geographical footprint in Dharwad, Belgaum, Shimoga, Hassan Mangalore, Bijapur and Kodagu more locations in Bengaluru by covering 25 centers in next two years.”

Congratulating the hospital chain for the new facility at Tumakuru, Mayor, Prabhavathi M said that I am delighted to be part of this event and this center will help many people to come and get their eyes treated under the team of experienced doctors. Dr. Agarwals Eye Hospitals are known for several innovations in field of eyecare, and I am sure its presence will help elevate the quality of eye care in Tumakuru to international standards.

Speaking on the occasion Sree Sree Siddalinga Mahaswamigalu, “applauded the efforts of Dr. Agarwals Eye Hospital for catering the needs of patients and bringing best quality healthcare to Tumakuru; making quality eye care accessible for residents under a team of experienced and trusted doctors.

With the inauguration of this center, Dr. Agarwals Eye Hospitals now has a total network presence of 130+ hospitals spread across India and Africa. The Group’s presence spans across 11 countries and over 16 states in India. Its facilities are staffed by a team of over 400 expert ophthalmologists and 4,000 employees.

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GARMENT WORKERS TO CARRY OUT CAMPAIGN AND PROTEST AGAINST THE FAILURE OF THE GOVERNMENT OF KARNATAKA

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GARMENT WORKERS TO CARRY OUT CAMPAIGN AND PROTEST AGAINST THE FAILURE OF THE GOVERNMENT OF KARNATAKA TO PROTECT THEIR INTEREST AND FAILING TO REVISE MINIMUM WAGES AS PER THE ORDER OF THE KARNATAKA HIGH COURT

Garments industry had wage revision in 2014 and even after 8 years since then there has been no wage revision. The law states that the minimum wage of the prescribed industries should be revised every 5 years. But the minimum wage revision in the garments industry is on an average every 9 years. Thus, the wages of garment workers are about 4 thousand less than the wage rates of other scheduled industries in Karnataka. Even in fixing the minimum wages, the government is doing injustice to the garment workers by following this discriminatory policy.

The Garments industry is a major industry in Karnataka employing about 4 lakh workers, 80% of whom are women. These workers face various forms of physical and mental harassment on a daily basis and are paid extremely low wages. Garment workers are paid only the minimum wages fixed by the government. According to the Minimum Wages Act, wages are to be revised every 3 to 5 years. However, in the last 43 years, the Government has taken an average of 9 years to revise the minimum wage for the garments industry, resulting in depriving workers of the minimum wages that is due to them. As a result of this, while the minimum wages of workers fixed for other scheduled industries in Karnataka such as Ceramic Tiles industry is around Rs. 18,176/-, the minimumwages fixed garment workers per month is only Rs. 10,441/-.

The Supreme Court in the case of Reptakos Brett has given the formula to be used for fixing the minimum wages. Based on that, if calculated at today’s rates, the minimum wages should be fixed at Rs. 28,200/-. Garment workers are forced to work today at merely 1/3rd of such amount.

The Supreme Court has held that when workers are forced to work for less than minimum wages, the same amounts to forced labour. When the Government has failed to revise minimum wages, it means that workers are working for less than minimum wages, and this is nothing but forced labour. Why is the Government of Karnataka forcing lakhs of women workers to work as forced labourers?

The Managements of the Garment industries have been vigorously lobbying with the government every time the minimum wage is to be revised. Unfortunately, the Government instead of protecting the interest of the lakhs of workers has been working on behalf of the Managements. While the Management of the Garment Industry makes profits in billions, workers are forced to work for less than the minimum wages, and the Government is supporting such exploitation.

Every time there is a revision of the minimum wage, the garment industry lobbies heavily to ensure that the minimum wage does not go up. The most recent example was in February 2018 when the government issued a draft order fixing the wages of the helper category at 445/- per day. However, this was withdrawn within a month due to the lobbying of the industry. This withdrawal was challenged before the Karnataka High Court and in February, 2020, the High Court ruled in favor of the workers and held that such withdrawal was illegal and directed the Government to complete the process of issuance of a final notification. Today also with Dearness Allowance the workers should have been receiving wages of atleast Rs. 14,000/-. Instead they are paid merely Rs. 10,441/-.

The Garment and Textile Workers Union (GATWU) has been raising its voice since 2007 at the Government level, before the Court and with the International brands about the unjustness of the wages paid to garment workers. Garment workers have been taking forth their struggle for fair wages and dignified working conditions under the leadership of the GATWU.

The Governments and the Management of the Garment industry has created a situation where women workers are forced to struggle even for the fixation of proper minimum wages. Despite the Court directing the Government to ensure the revision of wages, the Government has failed to do so, perpetuating the injustice against garment workers

In this regard, GATWU is launching an agitation demanding for an increase in minimum wages to Garment Workers. As part of this campaign, GATWU will be distributing pamphlets, carrying out a postcard campaign, holding factory level meetings and protests as well as staging a massive protest by workers at Freedom Park.

–Pratibha R. President

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