During the 354th Aradhana Mahotsava of Sri Raghavendra Swamiji, media representatives Mr. Sudhindra Desai and Mr. N.V. Lakshminarayanaswamy were specially honored for their dedicated service in sharing the significance of the occasion with both print and electronic media.
The administrator of the Mata, Sri R.K. Vadindra Acharya, presented them with Phala Mantrakshate and the sacred Raya Shesha Vastra, bestowing blessings on behalf of the Mata. This was announced by Sri Nandakishore Acharya.
On the occasion, Sri R.K. Vadindra Acharya also extended his appreciation and felicitations to all members of the media.
BENGALURU, August 19, 2025: Eye specialists in Bengaluru are reporting a steep rise in vision problems such as myopia and astigmatism over the past decade, with children, young adults, and IT professionals being the most affected. Doctors attribute this surge to excessive screen time, limited outdoor activity, and the pressures of academics and work.
To address this growing concern, Dr Agarwal’s Eye Hospital has launched the Wavelight EX500 Contoura Excimer Laser in Bengaluru — an advanced, topography-guided LASIK system that offers precise, personalised vision correction.
Refractive errors, caused when the eye fails to focus light correctly, are now increasingly common in Karnataka, particularly among children aged 8–15 and young adults between 20–35 years. Experts warn that without early detection and timely treatment, these conditions could lead to complications such as lazy eye in children and persistent eye strain in adults.
Dr Amod Nayak, Head of Clinic1d11qqal Services at Dr Agarwal’s Eye Hospital, noted: “We are seeing a rapid increase in refractive errors, especially myopia and astigmatism, across Bengaluru and Karnataka. Young people are particularly vulnerable due to screen-heavy lifestyles. Contoura Vision not only corrects myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism but also addresses microscopic corneal irregularities that traditional LASIK or glasses cannot, ensuring sharper and more natural vision.”
Unlike conventional LASIK, Contoura Vision maps up to 22,000 unique points on the cornea, enabling highly customised treatment. The technology reduces side effects such as glare and halos, speeds up recovery, and improves clarity, even in night vision.
According to Dr Sanjana Vatsa, Cornea and Refractive Surgeon at Dr Agarwal’s Eye Hospital, refractive surgery today is about more than cosmetic freedom from glasses. “It impacts comfort, productivity, and overall eye health. With this technology, patients are often able to return to work within 48–72 hours, significantly improving quality of life across all age groups,” she explained.
With 13 facilities in Bengaluru, five advanced refractive systems across Karnataka, and more than 65 nationwide, Dr Agarwal’s Eye Hospital is one of India’s leading centres for vision correction. The group performs 2,500–3,000 refractive surgeries every month, reflecting strong patient trust.
As part of the launch, the hospital is offering free refractive evaluations and value packages for Contoura procedures across all Karnataka branches during August.
New Delhi: In a thought-provoking appeal, educationist and social worker Dr. Kiran Jeevan has urged the nation’s top leadership to consider younger candidates for the post of Vice-President of India. In an open letter addressed to President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Dr. Jeevan questioned the long-standing convention of reserving the Vice-Presidency for senior or retired leaders, often determined by political considerations.
“The Vice-Presidency is not merely a constitutional office but also a symbol of India’s democratic spirit and aspirations. Why should it always be seen as a retirement post? Why not open it to younger leaders with vision and passion to serve the nation?” he wrote.
Pointing out that nearly two-thirds of India’s population is below the age of 35, Dr. Jeevan argued that appointing a younger Vice-President would send a historic signal of trust in India’s youth. “Such a move would bring fresh energy, innovative ideas, and strengthen democratic institutions,” he stated.
While acknowledging the wisdom and service of elder statesmen, he emphasized that the time had come to create avenues for younger leaders at the highest levels of governance. “Just as our elders were once trusted in their prime, so too should today’s generation be given the chance to shape India’s destiny,” he said.
In his letter, Dr. Jeevan also expressed his own willingness to serve if deemed worthy, citing his experience in education, public service, and social engagement. However, he clarified that his appeal was not personal ambition but a larger call for progressive change in India’s approach to leadership.
ಬೆಂಗಳೂರು, 18 ಆಗಸ್ಟ್ 2025: ದೇಶದ ಪ್ರಮುಖ ಮಾಧ್ಯಮ ಸಂಸ್ಥೆ ZEE ಎಂಟರ್ಟೈನ್ಮೆಂಟ್ ಎಂಟರ್ಪ್ರೈಸಸ್ ಲಿಮಿಟೆಡ್ (ZEEL) ಕರ್ನಾಟಕದ ಪ್ರೇಕ್ಷಕರಿಗಾಗಿ ಹೊಸ ಕನ್ನಡ ವಾಹಿನಿ ‘ಜೀ಼ ಪವರ್’ ಅನ್ನು ಆಗಸ್ಟ್ 23, 2025 ರಂದು ಪ್ರಾರಂಭಿಸಲು ಸಜ್ಜಾಗಿದೆ.
ಮೂರು ದಶಕಗಳಿಂದ ದೇಶದಾದ್ಯಂತ ವಿಭಿನ್ನ ಭಾಷೆಗಳಲ್ಲಿ ಮನರಂಜನೆ ನೀಡುತ್ತಿರುವ ZEEL, ಈಗಾಗಲೇ ಜೀ಼ ಕನ್ನಡ ಮೂಲಕ ಮನೆಮಾತಾಗಿದ್ದು, ಜನಪ್ರಿಯತೆ ಗಳಿಸಿದೆ. ಅದರ ಯಶಸ್ಸಿನ ಹಾದಿಯಲ್ಲಿ, ಜೀ಼ ಪವರ್ ಕನ್ನಡದ ಮನರಂಜನಾ ಕ್ಷೇತ್ರಕ್ಕೆ ಹೊಸ ಉಸಿರು ತುಂಬಲಿದೆ.
ಜೀ಼ ಪವರ್ನ ವೈಶಿಷ್ಟ್ಯ ಹೊಸ ವಾಹಿನಿ ಕೇವಲ ಮನರಂಜನೆಯಷ್ಟೇ ಅಲ್ಲ, ಅದು ಕಲ್ಪನೆ–ನಿಜ ಜೀವನ–ಸಂಸ್ಕೃತಿಗಳನ್ನು ಒಟ್ಟುಗೂಡಿಸುವ ವೇದಿಕೆ. ಮಹಿಳಾ ಪ್ರಧಾನ ಧಾರಾವಾಹಿಗಳು, ವಿಭಿನ್ನ ವಾಸ್ತವ ಕಾರ್ಯಕ್ರಮಗಳು, ಬ್ಲಾಕ್ಬಸ್ಟರ್ ಚಿತ್ರಗಳು, ಹಬ್ಬದ ವಿಶೇಷತೆಗಳು ಮತ್ತು ಪ್ರಾದೇಶಿಕ ಕ್ರೀಡೆಗಳೊಂದಿಗೆ ಆಧುನಿಕ ಕನ್ನಡಿಗರ ಸಂಪೂರ್ಣ ಕುಟುಂಬ ವಾಹಿನಿ ಎಂಬ ಹೆಸರನ್ನು ಗಳಿಸಲು ಮುಂದಾಗಿದೆ.
ZEEL ನಾಯಕತ್ವದ ಅಭಿಪ್ರಾಯಗಳು
ರಾಘವೇಂದ್ರ ಹುಣಸೂರ್, ಮುಖ್ಯ ಕಂಟೆಂಟ್ ಅಧಿಕಾರಿ, ZEEL: “ಜೀ಼ ಪವರ್ ಕನ್ನಡ ಮನರಂಜನೆಯಲ್ಲಿ ಹೊಸ ಅಧ್ಯಾಯ. ತೀವ್ರ ಹಾಗೂ ಆಲೋಚನೆಗೆ ಪ್ರೇರೇಪಿಸುವ ಕಥೆಗಳ ಮೂಲಕ ಪ್ರೇಕ್ಷಕರ ಮನ ಗೆಲ್ಲಲಿದೆ.”
ಸಿಜು ಪ್ರಭಾಕರನ್, ಮುಖ್ಯ ಕ್ಲಸ್ಟರ್ ಅಧಿಕಾರಿ – ದಕ್ಷಿಣ & ಪಶ್ಚಿಮ, ZEEL: “ಕರ್ನಾಟಕದಲ್ಲಿ ನಮ್ಮ ಪಯಣಕ್ಕೆ ಇದು ಮಹತ್ವದ ಮೈಲುಗಲ್ಲು. ಎಲ್ಲ ವಯಸ್ಸಿನವರಿಗೂ ತಕ್ಕ ಕಥೆಗಳನ್ನೇ ನೀಡುತ್ತೇವೆ.”
ಭಾಸ್ಕರ್ ಅಯ್ಯರ್, ಬಿಸಿನೆಸ್ ಹೆಡ್, ಜೀ಼ ಪವರ್: “ಜೀ಼ ಪವರ್ ಒಂದು ಹೈಬ್ರಿಡ್ ವಾಹಿನಿ. ಇಲ್ಲಿ ಮಹಿಳಾ ಪ್ರಧಾನ ಕಥೆಗಳ ಜೊತೆಗೆ ಪುರುಷರು ಮತ್ತು ಯುವಕರ ಭಾವನೆಗಳಿಗೂ ಆದ್ಯತೆ. ಕರ್ನಾಟಕದ ಸಂಸ್ಕೃತಿ, ಪರಂಪರೆ ಹಾಗೂ ಆಧುನಿಕತೆ – ALL IN ONE.”
ಪ್ರಮುಖ ಕಾರ್ಯಕ್ರಮಗಳು
ರಾಜಕುಮಾರಿ (7:00 PM): ಹಳ್ಳಿಯಿಂದ ಬಂದ ಹುಡುಗಿ ತನ್ನ ಕನಸುಗಳನ್ನು ಸಾಧಿಸಲು ನಗರ ಜೀವನದಲ್ಲಿ ನಡೆಸುವ ಹೋರಾಟ.
ಗೌರಿ (7:30 PM): ಕುಟುಂಬದ ಬಾಂಧವ್ಯಕ್ಕಾಗಿ ಎಲ್ಲವನ್ನೂ ತ್ಯಾಗ ಮಾಡುವ ತಂಗಿಯ ಕಥೆ.
ಜೋಡಿ ಹಕ್ಕಿ (8:00 PM): ಶಿಕ್ಷಣ ಮತ್ತು ಹಣದ ನಡುವೆ ನಡೆಯುವ ಸೈದ್ಧಾಂತಿಕ ಘರ್ಷಣೆಯ ಪೌರಾಣಿಕತೆ.
ಶುಭಸ್ಯ ಶೀಘ್ರಂ (8:30 PM): ನಾಲ್ಕು ಹೆಣ್ಣುಮಕ್ಕಳ ಭವಿಷ್ಯಕ್ಕಾಗಿ ಹೋರಾಡುವ ತಾಯಿಯ ಕುಟುಂಬ ಕಥೆ.
ಹಳ್ಳಿ ಪವರ್ (9:00–10:00 PM): ಅಕುಲ್ ಬಾಲಾಜಿ ನಿರೂಪಣೆಯ ರಿಯಾಲಿಟಿ ಶೋ—ನಗರ ಹುಡುಗಿಯರ ಹಳ್ಳಿ ಜೀವನದ ಅನುಭವ.
ಭವಿಷ್ಯ ದರ್ಶನ (ಬೆಳಗ್ಗೆ 7:30–9:00): ಜ್ಯೋತಿಷ್ಯ ಹಾಗೂ ಆಧ್ಯಾತ್ಮಿಕ ಕಾರ್ಯಕ್ರಮ, ಪ್ರಸಿದ್ಧ ಜ್ಯೋತಿಷಿ ಗೋಪಾಲಕೃಷ್ಣ ಶರ್ಮ ಅವರೊಂದಿಗೆ.
ಜೀ಼ ಪವರ್ ಮೂಲಕ ZEEL ಕನ್ನಡ ದೂರದರ್ಶನಕ್ಕೆ ಹೊಸ ಗುರುತನ್ನು ನೀಡಲು ಸಜ್ಜಾಗಿದೆ. ಆಗಸ್ಟ್ 23ರಿಂದ ಪ್ರಾರಂಭವಾಗಿ, ಆಗಸ್ಟ್ 25ರಿಂದ ಎಲ್ಲಾ ಧಾರಾವಾಹಿಗಳು ಪ್ರಸಾರವಾಗಲಿವೆ.
“ZEE Power Set to Energise Kannada Television Space”
Bengaluru, 18 August 2025: ZEE Entertainment Enterprises Limited (ZEEL), one of India’s leading media networks, is set to expand its footprint in Karnataka with the launch of ‘ZEE Power’, a new Kannada general entertainment channel going live on 23rd August 2025.
With Zee Kannada already a household name in the state, ZEE Power aims to deliver a bold and energetic viewing experience, offering a mix of fiction, non-fiction, movies, festival specials, and regional sports content. The new channel positions itself as a vibrant platform blending drama, inspiration, and cultural narratives.
Speaking at the pre-launch event in Bengaluru, Raghavendra Hunsur, Chief Content Officer, ZEEL, said, “ZEE Power is about creating shows that engage the heart and challenge the mind. Our fiction will be sharp and impactful, our reality shows thought-provoking, and our films will reflect the pulse of Karnataka.”
Siju Prabhakaran, Chief Cluster Officer – South & West, ZEEL, described the launch as a milestone: “Audiences today want variety and concepts that reflect their aspirations. ZEE Power has been designed to be fast-paced, inclusive, and full of surprises.”
Bhaskar Iyer, Business Head, ZEE Power, added, “From gripping serials to innovative reality formats, our content will celebrate strong characters and meaningful storytelling. This is not just entertainment—it’s a reflection of modern Karnataka’s ambition.”
Programming Highlights
Rajakumari (7:00 PM): Journey of an ambitious girl chasing her entrepreneurial dreams.
Gauri (7:30 PM): A family drama showcasing sacrifice and resilience.
Jodi Hakki (8:00 PM): A clash of ideologies between education, tradition, and love.
Shubhasya Sheeghram (8:30 PM): Romance and family values with a social message on disability and marriage.
Halli Power (9:00–10:00 PM): A reality show hosted by Akul Balaji, exploring city girls’ lives in villages.
Bhavishya Darshana (7:30–9:00 AM): A devotional show offering astrological insights.
With its diverse line-up, ZEE Power seeks to bring back family viewing traditions while offering fresh, modern storytelling. The grand on-air launch is scheduled for 23rd August 2025.
Feel the Power of Entertainment – Only on ZEE Power.
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