“Sharper Vision for a Stronger Nation: Vasan Eye Care Shimoga Unveils Advanced Facility on 79th Independence Day”

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Vasan Eye Care Shimoga Unveils Advanced Cataract & Retina Surgery Facility on 79th Independence Day

Shimoga, Karnataka: Marking the spirit of India’s 79th Independence Day, Vasan Eye Care Hospital, Shimoga, has taken a giant leap in eye health services with the inauguration of its ultra-modern cataract and retina surgery facility. Equipped with a cutting-edge Phaco machine and a next-generation surgical microscope, the centre promises world-class precision treatment right in the heart of Shivamogga district.

Inauguration with Dignitaries on a Historic Day
The enhanced facility was inaugurated on August 15 at 11 a.m. by Shri B.Y. Raghavendra, Member of Parliament, Shimoga, in the presence of former Deputy Chief Minister & Founder of Rashtra Bhakta Balaga Shri K.S. Eshwarappa, MLAs Shri Channabasappa S.N. and Mrs. Sharada Poorya Naik, former Deputy Mayor Mrs. Vijayalakshmi C. Patel, MLC Shri Arun D.S., MLC & Sarji Group Chairman Dr. Dhananjaya Sarji R., District SUDA President Shri Sundaresh H.S., and Kannada film actor & chartered accountant Shri Adarsha K.G.

Rising Eye Health Challenges
Recent studies reveal over 1.73 lakh school children in Karnataka suffer from refractive errors like myopia, largely due to excessive mobile and TV screen time. Experts warn that without timely intervention, this trend could escalate into a public health concern.

Cataract – Separating Myth from Fact
A common misconception is that cataracts only affect older adults, when in reality, they can develop at any age—even in children. They cannot be treated with diet, exercise, or eye drops; surgical removal of the cloudy lens remains the only effective solution. Early-onset cataracts may result from diabetes, steroid use, injury, or congenital conditions. Modern cataract surgery, however, is quick, safe, and highly successful.

Comprehensive Eye Care Beyond Cataracts
The hospital also treats glaucoma, macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, retinal detachment, and even eye cancers. Services include spectacles, medication, laser therapy, and advanced surgeries, complemented by preventive lifestyle guidance such as healthy eating, eye protection, and quitting smoking.

A Decade of Affordable Excellence
Since 2012, Vasan Eye Care Shimoga has delivered world-class services at affordable rates. The addition of this latest technology strengthens its mission to make cutting-edge eye care accessible to all.


Specialist Team at the Helm
Leading the medical team are Dr. Prasanna Kumar R. (Chief Medical Officer, Phaco & Glaucoma Surgeon), Dr. Gunashree K.N. (Vitreo-Retinal Surgeon), and ophthalmologists Dr. Rashmi H.G. and Dr. Shruthi Bidari.

With this launch on a day symbolising freedom and progress, Vasan Eye Care Shimoga reaffirms its commitment to liberating communities from preventable blindness and delivering eye health for all.

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ಸಿದ್ ಶ್ರೀರಾಮ್ ‘ದಿ ಹೋಂಕಮಿಂಗ್ ಟೂರ್’ – ಬೆಂಗಳೂರು, ಚೆನ್ನೈ, ಹೈದರಾಬಾದ್‌ನಲ್ಲಿ ಭಾವಗೀತೆಗಳ ಹಬ್ಬ

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ನವೆಂಬರ್–ಡಿಸೆಂಬರ್‌ನಲ್ಲಿ ಮೂರು ನಗರಗಳಲ್ಲಿ ಲೈವ್ ಸಂಗೀತ ಪ್ರದರ್ಶನ; ಟಿಕೆಟ್ ಮಾರಾಟ ಆರಂಭ

ಬೆಂಗಳೂರು, 15 ಆಗಸ್ಟ್ 2025: ಭಾರತದ ಜನಪ್ರಿಯ ಪ್ಲೇಬ್ಯಾಕ್ ಗಾಯಕ ಹಾಗೂ ಸಂಗೀತ ನಿರ್ದೇಶಕ ಸಿದ್ ಶ್ರೀರಾಮ್ ತಮ್ಮ ಅಭಿಮಾನಿಗಳಿಗಾಗಿ ವಿಶೇಷ ಸಂಗೀತ ಪ್ರವಾಸ – ‘ದಿ ಹೋಂಕಮಿಂಗ್ ಟೂರ್’ ಘೋಷಿಸಿದ್ದಾರೆ.

ಈ ಪ್ರವಾಸದ ಭಾಗವಾಗಿ, ಅವರು ನವೆಂಬರ್ 22ರಂದು ಬೆಂಗಳೂರಿನ ಟೆರಾಫಾರ್ಮ್ ಅರೆನಾಯಲ್ಲಿ, ನವೆಂಬರ್ 29ರಂದು ಚೆನ್ನೈನಲ್ಲಿ ಮತ್ತು ಡಿಸೆಂಬರ್ 13ರಂದು ಹೈದರಾಬಾದ್‌ನಲ್ಲಿ ಭಾವಪೂರ್ಣ ಸಂಗೀತ ಕಚೇರಿಗಳನ್ನು ನಡೆಸಲಿದ್ದಾರೆ. ಫ್ಯಾಟ್ ಏಂಜಲ್ ಮತ್ತು ಜೊಮಾಟೊ ಡಿಸ್ಟ್ರಿಕ್ಟ್ ಪ್ರಸ್ತುತಪಡಿಸುತ್ತಿರುವ ಈ ಕಾರ್ಯಕ್ರಮಗಳು ಸಂಜೆ 5 ಗಂಟೆಗೆ ಪ್ರಾರಂಭವಾಗಲಿದ್ದು, ಸಿಡ್ ಶ್ರೀರಾಮ್ ತಮ್ಮ ಕನ್ನಡ, ತಮಿಳು, ತೆಲುಗು ಹಾಗೂ ಮಲಯಾಳಂ ಭಾಷೆಯ ಜನಪ್ರಿಯ ಹಾಡುಗಳನ್ನು ಪ್ರೇಕ್ಷಕರಿಗೆ ಲೈವ್‌ನಲ್ಲಿ ಮನರಂಜಿಸಲಿದ್ದಾರೆ.

ಆಗಸ್ಟ್ 4ರಿಂದ ಟಿಕೆಟ್ ಮಾರಾಟ ಆರಂಭಗೊಂಡಿದ್ದು, ಪ್ರಾರಂಭಿಕ ಹಂತದಲ್ಲಿ ಒನ್ ಗೆಟ್ ಒನ್ ಫ್ರೀ ಆಫರ್ ಲಭ್ಯ. ಫ್ಯಾನ್‌ಪಿಟ್, ಜನರಲ್ ಮತ್ತು ಲೌಂಜ್ ವಿಭಾಗಗಳ ಟಿಕೆಟ್‌ಗಳು ₹2,000ರಿಂದ ಆರಂಭವಾಗುತ್ತವೆ. ಜೊಮಾಟೊ ಡಿಸ್ಟ್ರಿಕ್ಟ್ ಪ್ಲಾಟ್‌ಫಾರ್ಮ್‌ನಲ್ಲಿ ಕಾರ್ಯಕ್ರಮವನ್ನು ಹಾಟ್‌ಲಿಸ್ಟ್ ಮಾಡಿ ಬುಕ್ಕಿಂಗ್ ಮಾಡಬಹುದಾಗಿದೆ.

ಸಂಗೀತ ಪ್ರವಾಸದ ಕುರಿತು ಮಾತನಾಡಿದ ಸಿದ್ ಶ್ರೀರಾಮ್ ತಮ್ಮ ಅಭಿಪ್ರಾಯ ವ್ಯಕ್ತಪಡಿಸುತ್ತಾ,“ಈ ಪ್ರವಾಸ ನನ್ನ ಜೀವನದ ಪ್ರಮುಖ ಭಾಗ. ಬೆಂಗಳೂರು, ಚೆನ್ನೈ, ಹೈದರಾಬಾದ್ ನನ್ನ ಸಂಗೀತಯಾನದ ನೆಲೆಗಳು. ಇಲ್ಲಿ ನಾನು ನನ್ನ ಧ್ವನಿಯನ್ನು ಕಂಡುಹಿಡಿದೆ, ಸಂಗೀತದೊಂದಿಗೆ ಪ್ರೀತಿಯಲ್ಲಿ ಬಿದ್ದೆ. ಪ್ರತಿಯೊಂದು ವೇದಿಕೆ ನನಗೆ ಅನನ್ಯ ಅನುಭವಗಳನ್ನು ನೀಡಿದೆ. ‘ದಿ ಹೋಂಕಮಿಂಗ್ ಟೂರ್’ ಕೇವಲ ಸಂಗೀತ ಕಾರ್ಯಕ್ರಮವಲ್ಲ – ಇದು ನನ್ನನ್ನು ರೂಪಿಸಿದ ನಗರಗಳಿಗೆ, ನನ್ನನ್ನು ಬೆಂಬಲಿಸಿದ ಅಭಿಮಾನಿಗಳಿಗೆ ನನ್ನ ಕೃತಜ್ಞತೆ ವ್ಯಕ್ತಪಡಿಸುವ ಪ್ರಯತ್ನ”ಎಂದರು.

ತಮಿಳು, ತೆಲುಗು, ಮಲಯಾಳಂ, ಕನ್ನಡ ಮತ್ತು ಹಿಂದಿ ಸೇರಿ 250ಕ್ಕೂ ಹೆಚ್ಚು ಹಾಡುಗಳನ್ನು ನೀಡಿರುವ ಸಿಡ್ ಶ್ರೀರಾಮ್, ಇಂದಿನ ಭಾರತೀಯ ಸಂಗೀತ ಲೋಕದಲ್ಲಿ ಪ್ರಮುಖ ಸ್ಥಾನವನ್ನು ಹೊಂದಿದ್ದಾರೆ. ಈ ಪ್ರವಾಸವು ಭಾರತದ ಲೈವ್ ಸಂಗೀತಕ್ಕೆ ಹೊಸ ಮಾನದಂಡವನ್ನು ನೀಡಲಿದೆ ಎಂದು ಆಯೋಜಕರು ತಿಳಿಸಿದ್ದಾರೆ.

ಕಾರ್ಯಕ್ರಮ ದಿನಾಂಕಗಳು:

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‘ಪರಮ್ ಕಲ್ಚರ್’ ವತಿಯಿಂದ 7ನೇ ‘ವಂದೇ ಮಾತರಂ’ ಕಾರ್ಯಕ್ರಮ

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ಬೆಂಗಳೂರು, ಆಗಸ್ಟ್‌ 14 – ‘ಪರಮ್ ಕಲ್ಚರ್’ ಆಯೋಜಿಸಿದ್ದ ಪರಂಪರಾ ಸರಣಿಯ ಏಳನೇ ಕಾರ್ಯಕ್ರಮ ‘ವಂದೇ ಮಾತರಂ’ ಡಾ. ಸಿ. ಅಶ್ವತ್ಥ ಕಲಾಭವನದಲ್ಲಿ ಭವ್ಯವಾಗಿ ನೆರವೇರಿತು. ಸಂಸ್ಥೆಯ ನಿರ್ದೇಶಕ ಪಂ. ಪ್ರವೀಣ್ ಡಿ.ರಾವ್, ಕಾರ್ಯದರ್ಶಿ ಶ್ರೀ ರಾಘವೇಂದ್ರ ಹೆಗಡೆ ಹಾಗೂ ಗಾಯಕ ಶಂಕರ ಶಾನುಭೋಗ್ ದೀಪ ಬೆಳಗುವ ಮೂಲಕ ಕಾರ್ಯಕ್ರಮ ಉದ್ಘಾಟಿಸಿದರು.

ಶ್ರೀ ಶಂಕರ ಶಾನುಭೋಗ್ ಅವರ ತಂಡದಿಂದ ದೇಶಭಕ್ತಿಗೀತೆಗಳ ಮಧುರ ವಾದನ – ಆಕಾಶಕೆದ್ದುನಿಂತ ಪರ್ವತಹಿಮ ಮೌನದಲ್ಲಿ, ತಾಯೆ ನಿನ್ನ ಮಡಿಲಲಿ, ಏ ಮೆರೇ ವತನ್ಕೆ ಲೋಗೋ, ವಂದೇ ಮಾತರಂ – ಪ್ರೇಕ್ಷಕರ ಹೃದಯ ಗೆದ್ದವು. ಸಹಗಾಯನದಲ್ಲಿ ಕುಮಾರಿ ಮೇಘನಾ ಹಳಿಯಾಳ, ಕೀಬೋರ್ಡ್‌ನಲ್ಲಿ ಶ್ರೀ ಕೃಷ್ಣ ಉಡುಪ, ತಬಲಾದಲ್ಲಿ ಶ್ರೀ ಸುದತ್ತ ಎಲ್. ಶ್ರೀಪಾದ್, ಢೋಲಕ್‌ನಲ್ಲಿ ಶ್ರೀ ಲೋಕೇಶ್ ಆರ್., ಕೊಳಲಿನಲ್ಲಿ ಶ್ರೀ ರಮೇಶ್ ಕುಮಾರ್ ಜಿ.ಎಲ್., ರಿದಮ್ ಪ್ಯಾಡ್ಸ್‌ನಲ್ಲಿ ಶ್ರೀ ಪದ್ಮನಾಭ ಕಾಮತ್‌ ಅವರು ಸಂಗತಿಸಿದರು.

ಕಾರ್ಯಕ್ರಮದ ಅಂಗವಾಗಿ ಇಂಡಿಯಾ ಪೋಸ್ಟ್ ಸಹಯೋಗದಲ್ಲಿ, ಸ್ಥಳೀಯ ಕಲಾವಿದರಿಂದ ರಚಿಸಲಾದ ಅಪರಿಚಿತ ಸ್ವಾತಂತ್ರ್ಯ ಹೋರಾಟಗಾರರ ಚಿತ್ರಸಹಿತ ಅಂಚೆ ಪತ್ರಗಳ ಪ್ರದರ್ಶನ ಹಾಗೂ ಮಾರಾಟವೂ ನಡೆಯಿತು. ಅಲ್ಲದೆ, ಆತ್ಮೀಯರಿಗೆ ಸಂದೇಶ ಬರೆಯುವ ಹಳೆಯ ಪತ್ರ ಬರೆಯುವ ಕಲೆಯನ್ನು ಪುನರುಜ್ಜೀವನಗೊಳಿಸುವ ವಿಶೇಷ ವ್ಯವಸ್ಥೆಯೂ ಮಾಡಲಾಗಿತ್ತು.

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354th Aradhana Saptarathrotsava of Sri Raghavendra Swamiji Concludes at Jayanagar Rayara Mata

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Bengaluru: The 354th Aradhana Saptarathrotsava of Sri Raghavendra Swamiji concluded on August 14 at the Nanjangudu Sri Raghavendra Swamiji Mata, Jayanagar 5th Block. The celebrations were held from August 8 to 14 under the guidance of His Holiness Sri Sri Subudhendra Teertha Swamiji and led by the Matha’s senior administrator, Sri R.K. Vadindracharya.

The festival commenced on August 8 with the inauguration by Sri Sri Vishwaprasanna Teertha Swamiji, Pejawar Mathadhipathi, who also delivered a three-day discourse on Srimad Ramayana prior to the start of the Aradhana.

Week-long Rituals and Cultural Programmes
Daily special pujas were conducted in the mornings, while the grand Rajabeedi Utsava marked the concluding day. Each evening featured cultural performances:

Aug 8: Dasavani by Sri Jayateerth Tasgaon and troupe

Aug 9: Saxophone recital by Kum. Divyashree Ranganathan and troupe

Aug 10: Dasa Tarangini by Smt. Deepa Kasaravalli and troupe

Aug 11: Dasa Jhenkara by Smt. Ramamani Guruprasad and troupe

Aug 12: Dasalahari by Dr. Raichur Sheshagiridas and troupe

Aug 14: Bharatanatyam presentation titled Bhakti by students of Prabhat Art International, choreographed by Smt. Shakuntala Raghavendra Prabhat.


The Bharatanatyam featured performances by students Sheetal, Shilpa, Surabhi, Kashika, Mahati, Samhitha, Harshala, Aishwarya, Mridula, Deeksha, Ananya, Payal, Tanya, Sunishti, Swapnanthi, Vedhika, Pratyusha, Shashwati, Sharanya, Samnvitha, Bruhathi, Manya, Shreya, Saniha, Vaishnavi, Suparna, and Siri.

Speaking on the occasion, Sri Nandakishore Acharya said the week-long celebrations concluded in a deeply devotional and vibrant atmosphere.

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Karnataka and Chhattisgarh Forge Cultural Bonds at Chitrakote Sangama

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Karnataka and Chhattisgarh Forge Cultural Bonds at Chitrakote Sangama
“Two-day Kannada–Chhattisgarhi confluence held in Bastar, 9–10 August 2025”

Bengaluru, 14 August 2025: In a rare example of citizen-led national integration, the Chitrakote Kannada–Chhattisgarhi Sangama united eminent personalities, artists, royals, and citizens from Karnataka and Chhattisgarh in a two-day cultural and intellectual gathering in Bastar, Chhattisgarh, on 9–10 August 2025.

The event was conceptualised and self-funded by Aakash Verma, a TV news producer from Chhattisgarh, and his wife Seema Mahotra Verma, a teacher from Jammu & Kashmir. The couple, currently based abroad, described the initiative as their “personal national duty” to promote linguistic and cultural harmony between states.

Notable Participation
From Karnataka, distinguished attendees included Vijayanagara royal Shri Krishna Devaraya, Yakshagana artiste Smt. Nirmala Hedge of Sirsi, Wing Commander B.S. Sudarshan, tech education advocate Uday Raghunath Birje, Dakshin Bharat Rashtramat editor Shreekant Parashar, and singer–actor Padmini Oak (Grand Jury, Zee Kannada Sa Re Ga Ma).

The gathering also saw the presence of NDTV Consulting Editor Sumit Awasthi, Amar Ujala Digital Head Jaideep Karnik, Mumbai scholar Ravi Kumar Iyer, TV personality Mohammed Faiz Khan from Raipur, and cultural ambassador Ravi Badekar from Nashik, whose patriotic song during the Bastar Maharaja’s high tea left the audience in silence.

Day 1 – Warm Welcome & Heritage Tour
On 9 August, the Karnataka delegation was greeted in Jagdalpur by Mayor Sanjay Pandey and his council with flowers and coconuts. The group visited Maa Danteshwari Temple at the Bastar royal palace, followed by a high tea hosted by Maharaja Kamal Chandra Bhanj Deo.

Later, at the Chitrakote Waterfalls — known as the ‘Niagara of India’ — the guests enjoyed a traditional tribal welcome featuring the Bison Horn dance.

Day 2 – Jal Sangama & Cultural Exchange
The second day began with a symbolic Jal Sangama at Chitrakote, where waters from Karnataka’s Cauvery and Tungabhadra rivers and Chhattisgarh’s Mahanadi were merged with the Indravati River, which later joins the Godavari.

At Hotel Grand Shilpi, the main session opened with Karnataka’s state anthem Bharat Janani Tanujate by Padmini Oak and Chhattisgarh’s Arpa Pairi Ke Dhar. The ceremonial lamp was lit by Rakshita from Sirsi and Rigvee Verma, the organisers’ young daughter, who learned the Karnataka anthem despite being raised abroad by non-Kannadiga parents.

Speakers included:

Ravi Kumar Iyer – historic ties and mutual contributions to nation building.

Mohammed Faiz Khan – the importance of citizen-led unity.

Wing Commander B.S. Sudarshan – Karnataka’s role in India’s defence, including Operation Sindoor.

Uday Raghunath Birje – from IISc’s legacy to the Mysore Lancers in WWI.

Maharaja Kamal Chandra Bhanj Deo – Bastar’s historical and cultural connections.

Shri Krishna Devaraya – Vijayanagara Empire’s role in promoting linguistic and cultural diversity.


Shared Heritage on Stage
A Yakshagana performance by Nirmala Hedge’s troupe and a Pandavani recital by Smt. Ritu Verma of Chhattisgarh reflected the artistic kinship of the two states. The presentations highlighted India’s cultural diversity as many shades of a single heritage.

A Message of Oneness
Calling Kannada his Dodamma Bhashe (elder mother tongue), organiser Aakash Verma said, “All Indian languages belong to all Indians, and we must promote, respect, and learn from them as much as possible.”

Local Kannadigas in Chhattisgarh warmly welcomed the visiting delegation, hosting them in their homes. The Karnataka participants returned with memories of warmth, heritage, and unity.

The event details were formally shared at the Press Club of Bangalore by members of the Chhattisgarh Sangama.

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