Bengaluru: The V-Vaishya Foundation is all set to host its flagship event, V-Expo 2025, a large-scale trade and lifestyle exhibition, from July 18 to 20 at Prince Golf, Palace Grounds, Bengaluru. The announcement was made by foundation founder Mr. Anil Gupta during a press conference held at the Press Club.
The three-day event will feature over 120 stalls, representing diverse sectors such as lifestyle, fashion, food, health tech, interiors, travel, jewelry, and more. Entry to the exhibition is free for all visitors throughout the event.
Designed as a vibrant platform for both local and national businesses, the V-Expo aims to provide an opportunity for entrepreneurs to showcase their products and services to a broader audience. The event supports the ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’ initiative by encouraging the use of domestically manufactured products in place of imports—offering quality at affordable prices.
In addition to the trade displays, the expo will also feature cultural and entertainment programs, adding to the festive atmosphere.
Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Anil Gupta said, “V-Expo not only facilitates trade but also strengthens the vision of self-reliant India. It offers great value to both vendors and consumers alike, and we expect thousands of footfalls this year.”
Foundation office bearers including Ganesh K.S., Sanjay G.R., Santosh Shetty, Nagendra G.R., Moorthy T.S.N., Unnati Supreeth, and Sangharsha K.S. were also present at the press conference.
ಬೆಂಗಳೂರು, ಜುಲೈ 14: ವಿದ್ಯಾರ್ಥಿಗಳ ಚುನಾವಣಾ ಪ್ರಕ್ರಿಯೆ ಇಂದು ಶಿಕ್ಷಣ ಸಂಸ್ಥೆಗಳ ಶೈಕ್ಷಣಿಕ ಶಾಂತತೆಯನ್ನೇ ಹಾಳುಮಾಡುತ್ತಿದೆ ಎಂಬ ಗಂಭೀರ ಅರ್ಥದಲ್ಲಿ ಸಿಟಿ ಟುಡೇ ನ್ಯೂಸ್ ಮತ್ತು ಟಿಜೆ ವಿಸನ್ ಮೀಡಿಯಾ ಸಂಪಾದಕರಾದ ಜಿ.ಎಸ್. ಗೋಪಾಲ್ ರಾಜ್ ತಮ್ಮ ಅಭಿಪ್ರಾಯವನ್ನು ಪ್ರಕಟಿಸಿದ್ದಾರೆ. “ಕ್ಯಾಂಪಸ್ನಲ್ಲಿ ನಡೆಯುವ ವಿದ್ಯಮಾನಗಳು ಹಾಗೂ ಯುವ ಸಮುದಾಯದ ವರ್ತನೆಗಳನ್ನು ನಾನು ಜವಾಬ್ದಾರಿಯುತ ಮಾಧ್ಯಮ ವೃತ್ತಿಯಿಂದ ನಿರಂತರವಾಗಿ ಗಮನಿಸುತ್ತಿದ್ದೇನೆ. ವಿದ್ಯಾರ್ಥಿ ಪ್ರತಿನಿಧಿತ್ವದ ಅವಶ್ಯಕತೆ ಇದ್ದರೂ, ಇಂದು ನಡೆಯುತ್ತಿರುವ ಚುನಾವಣೆಯ ರೀತಿಯು ಶೈಕ್ಷಣಿಕ ವಾತಾವರಣಕ್ಕೆ ಲಾಭಕ್ಕಿಂತ ನಷ್ಟ ಹೆಚ್ಚು ತಂದಿದೆ. ಶಿಕ್ಷಣ ಸಂಸ್ಥೆಗಳು ಈ ಪ್ರವೃತ್ತಿಯನ್ನು ಮರುಪರಿಶೀಲಿಸಬೇಕು” ಎಂದು ಅವರು ಹೇಳಿದರು.
ಅವರು ಮುಂದುವರಿದು, ವಿದ್ಯಾರ್ಥಿ ಚುನಾವಣೆಗಳು ಅಕ್ರಮ ಹಣಬಳಕೆ, ರಾಜಕೀಯ ಹಸ್ತಕ್ಷೇಪ, ಹಾಗೂ ಆಕ್ರಮಣಕಾರಿ ಪ್ರಚಾರ ಶೈಲಿಗಳ ವೇದಿಕೆಯಾಗುತ್ತಿರುವುದನ್ನು ವಿವರಿಸಿದರು. ಈ ಎಲ್ಲಾ ಬೆಳವಣಿಗೆಗಳು ಶಿಕ್ಷಣದ ಮೂಲ ತತ್ವಗಳನ್ನೇ ಅಪವಿತ್ರಗೊಳಿಸುತ್ತಿವೆ ಎಂದು ಅವರು ಶಂಕೆ ವ್ಯಕ್ತಪಡಿಸಿದರು.”ಈ ಚುನಾವಣೆಗಳು ಶೈಕ್ಷಣಿಕ ಶೃಂಖಲೆಯ ವ್ಯತ್ಯಯ, ವಿದ್ಯಾರ್ಥಿಗಳ ನಡುವೆ ವೈಷಮ್ಯ, ಮತ್ತು ಶತ್ರುತೆ ಹೆಚ್ಚಿಸುತ್ತಿವೆ. ಜಾತಿ, ಪ್ರಾಂತ್ಯ, ಅಥವಾ ರಾಜಕೀಯ ಬೆಂಬಲದ ಆಧಾರದ ಮೇಲೆ ಅಭ್ಯರ್ಥಿಗಳನ್ನು ಆಯ್ಕೆ ಮಾಡುವ ದೋಷಪೂರಿತ ಪದ್ಧತಿ ಬೆಳೆದು ಬರುತ್ತಿದೆ,” ಎಂದು ಗೋಪಾಲ್ ರಾಜ್ ಹೇಳಿದರು.
ಅವರು ಎಚ್ಚರಿಸಿದ್ದು, ಬಹುಪಾಲು ಸಂದರ್ಭಗಳಲ್ಲಿ ಚುನಾವಣೆಗಳ ನಂತರವೂ ಕಾಲೇಜುಗಳು ರಾಜಕೀಯ ಧ್ರುವೀಕರಣದ ಬಲೆಯಲ್ಲೇ ಸಿಲುಕುತ್ತವೆ. ವಿಜಯಿಯಾದ ವಿದ್ಯಾರ್ಥಿ ಪ್ರತಿನಿಧಿಗಳು ವ್ಯಕ್ತಿಗತ ಮಹತ್ವಾಕಾಂಕ್ಷೆ ಪೂರೈಸುವುದರತ್ತ ತಿರುಗುತ್ತಿದ್ದು, ವಿದ್ಯಾರ್ಥಿಗಳ ಸಾಕ್ಷಾತ್ಕಾರಗೊಳ್ಳಬೇಕಾದ ಹಕ್ಕುಗಳ ಕಡೆಗೆ ಗಮನ ಕಡಿಮೆಯಾಗುತ್ತಿದೆ. “ಶೈಕ್ಷಣಿಕ ಸಂಸ್ಥೆಗಳು ಜ್ಞಾನಾಭ್ಯಾಸ, ನೈತಿಕ ಮೌಲ್ಯಗಳು ಮತ್ತು ಶಿಸ್ತಿಗೆ ಆದ್ಯತೆ ನೀಡುವ ಜಾಗವಾಗಬೇಕು – ರಾಜಕೀಯ ಕಣರಂಗವಲ್ಲ,” ಎಂದು ಅವರು ಸ್ಪಷ್ಟಪಡಿಸಿದರು.
ಅಂತಿಮವಾಗಿ, ಅವರು ವಿದ್ಯಾರ್ಥಿ ಪ್ರತಿನಿಧಿತ್ವ ವ್ಯವಸ್ಥೆಯನ್ನು ಗೊಂದಲ ಮತ್ತು ಗಲಭೆಯಿಂದ ಮುಕ್ತವಾಗಿ, ಶಿಸ್ತುಗಟ್ಟಿದ ಹಾಗೂ ಮೌಲ್ಯಾಧಾರಿತ ರೀತಿಯಲ್ಲಿ ರೂಪಿಸಬೇಕೆಂದು ಆಗ್ರಹಿಸಿದರು. ವಿದ್ಯಾರ್ಥಿಗಳ ಭವಿಷ್ಯವನ್ನು ರಾಜಕೀಯ ಆಟಗಳಿಂದ ರಕ್ಷಿಸಿ, ನೈತಿಕ ನಾಯಕತ್ವ ಹಾಗೂ ಜವಾಬ್ದಾರಿಯುತ ನಾಗರಿಕತೆ ಬೆಳೆಸುವತ್ತ ಶಿಕ್ಷಣ ಸಂಸ್ಥೆಗಳು ಗಮನಹರಿಸಬೇಕಿದೆ ಎಂಬುದಾಗಿ ಅವರು ತಿಳಿಸಿದರು.
Gs Gopal Raaj, Editor – City Today News & Tj Vision Media Stated, “As a media professional closely observing campus dynamics and youth behavior, I strongly urge educational institutions to re-evaluate the growing trend of student union elections. While student representation is important, the manner in which elections are conducted today poses more harm than benefit to academic environments.
Over the years, we have witnessed how elections in colleges have disrupted academic routines, escalated tensions, and introduced divisive politics among students. Unfortunately, many elections have become breeding grounds for aggressive campaigning, political interference, and financial malpractice—compromising the very essence of education.
The intrusion of external political agendas into college campuses is deeply troubling. Instead of nurturing leadership through dialogue and intellect, we are cultivating hostility, favoritism, and unhealthy competition. In many cases, students are being lured or pressured into supporting candidates not based on merit, but on caste, region, or influence—a dangerous trend that mirrors the worst of mainstream politics.
Moreover, the aftermath of such elections often leaves the campus polarized, with student unions focusing more on personal ambitions than collective welfare. This not only distracts students from their academic goals but also fosters a toxic culture of entitlement and unrest.
Educational institutions must remain safe, neutral spaces for learning, growth, and intellectual development—not political battlegrounds. I strongly advocate for structured, merit-based student representation systems that are democratic in spirit but free from the chaos, violence, and politicization that often accompany direct elections.
It is time we put students’ futures ahead of power games and focus on nurturing responsible, ethical youth leadership through mentorship, civic education, and peaceful dialogue.”
While BT Lalita Nayak’s entry into the Congress has been welcomed by party loyalists, the move has also drawn criticism from several quarters, particularly from BJP and JD(S) leaders who questioned the timing and intent of her political shift.
Critics argue that Nayak’s decision at the age of 80 appears more symbolic than impactful. Some political observers have called it an opportunistic move with limited electoral significance, aimed more at gaining media attention than contributing to ground-level mobilization.
BJP spokespersons were quick to point out the contradiction in her earlier statements and her current alignment. “She speaks of age limits and leadership principles but joins a party led by figures who have themselves been in politics for decades,” remarked a BJP leader, adding that her earlier criticism of Narendra Modi now seems politically motivated.
Moreover, JD(S) leaders expressed disappointment, citing her long association with secular coalitions and suggesting that switching parties at such a late stage undermines ideological consistency. “It’s unfortunate when senior leaders abandon the very values they once claimed to uphold. Joining Congress after a lifetime of fighting against it raises serious questions,” said a former colleague in the JD(S).
Some civil society members also expressed concern that such political realignments by veteran leaders could dilute the seriousness of ideological battles and confuse the electorate.
Nonetheless, Congress leaders have maintained that Lalita Nayak’s entry is based on her enduring commitment to social justice and that age should not be a barrier when experience and conviction still guide a public figure.
In an era where the world is increasingly embracing natural alternatives for health and wellness, Ayurveda — India’s ancient system of medicine — is witnessing a powerful resurgence. Despite having easy access to a wide array of herbs and spices in our kitchens, many of us remain unaware of their deep medicinal and healing potential. The growing global shift towards nature-based living highlights the urgent need to understand how everyday ingredients such as turmeric, chillies, fenugreek, mustard seeds, ginger, and ashwagandha can significantly contribute to maintaining and restoring health.
These herbs and spices do far more than enhance the flavor of our meals. Each carries specific benefits for the body — from reducing inflammation and aiding digestion to boosting immunity and balancing hormones. Their inclusion in daily cooking is not accidental but deeply rooted in centuries of Ayurvedic wisdom passed down through generations.
One of the finest illustrations of Ayurveda in practice is the traditional Indian thali — a balanced, diverse meal that offers nourishment to every part of the body. More than just a plate of food, the thali is a reflection of Ayurvedic principles, carefully curated to support different bodily systems: the circulatory system (including the heart), the nervous system (especially the brain), the muscular and skeletal systems, the endocrine glands, and the digestive organs such as the liver and pancreas. A single thali is a symphony of taste and nutrition, embodying a complete and holistic approach to health and vitality.
Ayurveda: An Ancient Science, A Modern Relevance
Ayurveda, often referred to as the “science of life,” is among the oldest healthcare systems in the world, with roots stretching back over 5,000 years. Yet its teachings are remarkably relevant even today. The COVID-19 pandemic acted as a major wake-up call for many, prompting people to turn to their kitchen shelves in search of immunity-boosting herbal teas and home remedies. From tulsi and ginger teas to concoctions made with pepper, turmeric, and honey — simple Ayurvedic recipes provided relief, resilience, and in many cases, recovery.
This renewed interest has led to an exponential increase in Ayurvedic product exports and a growing trend among Indians to return to natural, traditional remedies. Ayurveda offers more than symptom control; it often aims to treat the root cause of disease. Its philosophy centers around prevention, with treatments focused on strengthening the body’s natural defense mechanisms.
What sets Ayurveda apart is its emphasis on no harmful side effects when practiced properly. Many allopathic medicines focus on controlling diseases — such as blood pressure or diabetes — but often require lifelong dependency. Ayurveda, however, focuses on achieving long-term well-being through diet, lifestyle changes, and herbal treatments. Classic formulations — when prepared in accordance with ancient texts like the Charaka Samhita and Sushruta Samhita — deliver powerful healing without the risks of chemical overload.
A prime example is Chyawanprash, a time-tested Ayurvedic preparation made with amla (Indian gooseberry) and a mix of herbs. It is widely known for enhancing immunity, promoting respiratory health, and rejuvenating energy. Unlike curative medicines, Chyawanprash is preventive, illustrating the core Ayurvedic belief: Why allow illness when it can be avoided altogether?
Living with the Seasons and Environment
Ayurveda also stresses the importance of living in harmony with nature. Our geographical location, seasonal cycles, and climatic conditions have a profound impact on our health and should influence our food choices. Consuming locally grown, seasonal fruits and vegetables is more than just a sustainable practice — it aligns with the body’s natural needs and rhythms, enhancing digestion and immunity.
In contrast, the increasing trend of consuming refrigerated or packaged foods and cold beverages — especially in tropical regions like India — can lead to the accumulation of toxins or ama in the body. This toxic buildup is a root cause of many chronic ailments, particularly those affecting the bones and joints. Ayurveda recommends consuming freshly cooked, warm meals and encourages mindfulness about not just what we eat, but when and how we eat.
Unfortunately, today’s digital world is flooded with misinformation and half-baked advice, especially on social media. While it is heartening to see growing interest in Ayurveda and natural healing, it is equally important to approach it with authenticity and awareness. Following unverified online trends or blindly consuming herbs without understanding one’s body type (doshas — Vata, Pitta, Kapha) can lead to imbalance rather than healing.
A Call to Reconnect with Nature
In its truest essence, Ayurveda is not just about herbs and medicines — it is a way of life, a path to live in balance with nature, with ourselves, and with the world around us. It teaches us that wellness is not merely the absence of illness, but a state of physical vitality, mental clarity, and emotional balance.
The wisdom of Ayurveda holds the potential to transform our lives — not through overnight miracles, but through sustainable, consistent, and conscious living. It reminds us that the key to vibrant health lies not in synthetic pills but in the age-old traditions, seasonal rhythms, and natural remedies that our ancestors revered.
Let us choose to live in harmony with nature. Let us heal through nourishment, not through dependency. Let us rediscover the magic of Ayurveda — and reclaim our health, naturally.
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