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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AICC Strengthens Overseas Wing, Prema Balakrishnan Takes Charge in Karnataka

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Prema Balakrishnan Named Coordinator of Karnataka Congress NRI Cell.

Bengaluru: The Karnataka Congress has appointed Prema Balakrishnan as coordinator of its NRI Cell, set up by the All India Congress Committee (AICC) to safeguard the rights and welfare of Kannadigas living abroad.

The appointment was announced by Dr. Aarthi Krishna, Vice President of the Overseas Kannada Unit and Member of the Karnataka Legislative Council. In her new role, Balakrishnan will oversee outreach and support for Kannadigas in countries including Israel, Germany, Norway, the UAE, Finland, Kuwait, Qatar, Kenya, Tanzania, Canada, Brazil, Poland, Czech Republic, Russia, South Africa, Thailand, Malaysia, and Oman.

Top Congress leaders, among them Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister and KPCC President D.K. Shivakumar, congratulated her on the new responsibility.

Prema Balakrishnan is the sister of R. Sampath Raj, former Mayor of Bengaluru and current Chairman of the Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Development Corporation under the state’s Social Welfare Department.

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ಭಾರತೀಯ ಫುಟ್ಬಾಲ್ ಅಭಿವೃದ್ಧಿಗೆ ಬೆಂಗಳೂರು ಎಫ್‌ಸಿಯಿಂದ ಹೊಸ ಹೆಜ್ಜೆ – ಅತ್ಯಾಧುನಿಕ ತರಬೇತಿ ಕೇಂದ್ರ ಉದ್ಘಾಟನೆ

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ಬೆಂಗಳೂರು, ಸೆಪ್ಟೆಂಬರ್ 12:
ಭಾರತದಲ್ಲಿ ವಿಶ್ವಮಟ್ಟದ ಫುಟ್ಬಾಲ್ ಮೂಲಸೌಕರ್ಯ ವಿಸ್ತರಣೆಯ ಪ್ರಯತ್ನದ ಭಾಗವಾಗಿ, ಬೆಂಗಳೂರು ಎಫ್‌ಸಿ ಇಂದು ಬೆಂಗಳೂರಿನ ಸೆಂಟರ್ ಆಫ್ ಸ್ಪೋರ್ಟ್ಸ್ ಎಕ್ಸಲೆನ್ಸ್ (CSE) ನಲ್ಲಿ ತನ್ನ ಅತ್ಯಾಧುನಿಕ ತರಬೇತಿ ಕೇಂದ್ರವನ್ನು ಉದ್ಘಾಟಿಸಿತು.

ಈ ಕೇಂದ್ರದಲ್ಲಿ ಹೈಬ್ರಿಡ್ ಪಿಚ್‌ ಸೇರಿದಂತೆ ನೈಸರ್ಗಿಕ ಹುಲ್ಲಿನ 9-ಎ-ಸೈಡ್ ಪಿಚ್, ಸಂಪೂರ್ಣ ಸಜ್ಜಿತ ಜಿಮ್ನೇಶಿಯಂ, ಪಂದ್ಯಮಟ್ಟದ ಡ್ರೆಸ್ಸಿಂಗ್ ರೂಮ್‌ಗಳು, ಐಸ್-ಬಾತ್ ಹಾಗೂ ರಿಕವರಿ ಸೌಲಭ್ಯಗಳಿವೆ. ಹೈಬ್ರಿಡ್ ಪಿಚ್ ಎಂದರೆ ಪ್ರಾಕೃತಿಕ ಹುಲ್ಲಿನೊಂದಿಗೆ ಸಿಂಥೆಟಿಕ್ ಅಳವಡಿಕೆಯನ್ನು ಹೊಂದಿರುವ ಮೈದಾನವಾಗಿದ್ದು, ವರ್ಷಪೂರ್ತಿ ಸಮಾನ ಸ್ಥಿರತೆ ಮತ್ತು ದೀರ್ಘಾಯುಷ್ಯ ನೀಡುತ್ತದೆ.

ಈ ಸಂದರ್ಭದಲ್ಲಿ ಮಾತನಾಡಿದ ಬೆಂಗಳೂರು ಎಫ್‌ಸಿ ಮಾಲೀಕ ಪಾರ್ಥ್ ಜಿಂದಾಲ್ ಅವರು, “ಭಾರತೀಯ ಫುಟ್ಬಾಲ್ ಎದುರಿಸುತ್ತಿರುವ ಸವಾಲುಗಳ ನಡುವೆಯೂ ನಮ್ಮ ಅಭಿವೃದ್ಧಿ ಪ್ರಯತ್ನಗಳು ನಿರಂತರ. ಇದೇ ಸೌಲಭ್ಯದಲ್ಲಿ ರಾಷ್ಟ್ರೀಯ ತಂಡವು ತರಬೇತಿ ನಡೆಸಿ ಯಶಸ್ವಿ CAFA ನೇಶನ್ಸ್ ಕಪ್‌ಗೆ ತಯಾರಿ ಮಾಡಿಕೊಂಡಿತ್ತು. ಭವಿಷ್ಯದಲ್ಲಿ ಇದು ಭಾರತ ತಂಡದ ಪ್ರಮುಖ ತರಬೇತಿ ಕೇಂದ್ರವಾಗಲಿದೆ ಎಂಬ ವಿಶ್ವಾಸವಿದೆ. ಈಗಾಗಲೇ ನಮ್ಮ ತಂಡದ ಆರು ಆಟಗಾರರು ಭಾರತೀಯ ತಂಡದಲ್ಲಿ, ಏಳು ಆಟಗಾರರು U-23 ತಂಡದಲ್ಲಿ ಸ್ಥಾನ ಪಡೆದಿದ್ದಾರೆ,” ಎಂದು ಹೇಳಿದರು.

ತರಬೇತಿ ಕೇಂದ್ರದಲ್ಲಿ ತಂಡದ ಆಟಗಾರರು ಮತ್ತು ಸಿಬ್ಬಂದಿಗೆ ಪೌಷ್ಟಿಕ ಆಹಾರ ಒದಗಿಸಲು ಪಾಕಶಾಲೆ ಮತ್ತು ಪ್ಯಾಂಟ್ರಿ ಸೌಲಭ್ಯವನ್ನು ಕೂಡ ಹೊಂದಿಸಲಾಗಿದೆ. ಜೊತೆಗೆ ಟ್ಯಾಕ್ಟಿಕಲ್ ಚರ್ಚೆ, ವೀಡಿಯೋ ವಿಶ್ಲೇಷಣೆ ಹಾಗೂ ತಂಡದ ಪ್ರಸ್ತುತಿಗಳಿಗಾಗಿ ವಿಶೇಷ ಸಭಾಂಗಣ ವ್ಯವಸ್ಥೆಯೂ ಮಾಡಲಾಗಿದೆ.

CSE ಸಂಸ್ಥಾಪಕ ವಿವೇಕ್ ಕುಮಾರ್ ಅವರು, “ಭಾರತೀಯ ಫುಟ್ಬಾಲ್ ಅಭಿವೃದ್ಧಿಗೆ ಹೆಜ್ಜೆ ಹಾಕುತ್ತಿರುವ ಬೆಂಗಳೂರು ಎಫ್‌ಸಿ ಕ್ಲಬ್‌ಗೆ ವಿಶ್ವಮಟ್ಟದ ಸೌಲಭ್ಯ ಒದಗಿಸುವುದು ನಮ್ಮ ಹೆಮ್ಮೆ. ಈ ಸಹಯೋಗದಿಂದ ದೇಶದ ಫುಟ್ಬಾಲ್ ಭವಿಷ್ಯಕ್ಕೆ ನೂತನ ಪ್ರೇರಣೆ ದೊರೆಯಲಿದೆ,” ಎಂದು ಅಭಿಪ್ರಾಯಪಟ್ಟರು.

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Westside Launches YNG, A Platform for Next-Gen Fashion Talent

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Westside Unveils YNG to Spotlight Young Fashion Creators

Bengaluru: Fashion retailer Westside, part of Trent Ltd., has launched its new platform Young New Game-changer (YNG) to nurture India’s next generation of fashion talent.

In its first edition, the brand collaborated with students from the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) to redesign two of its in-house labels — Bombay Paisley and ETA. The student-led reinterpretations were showcased as a Gen Z-inspired capsule collection under the YNG label.

The debut collection was presented at Westside’s Media Day on September 11 in Bengaluru. The event brought together the press, creators, potential partners, and customers, and also featured the retailer’s seasonal fashion showcase.

YNG extends beyond design, offering opportunities for stylists, models, photographers, influencers, videographers, and make-up artists to showcase their talent in a professional environment.

“As a lifestyle brand, Westside has always created spaces where young voices can thrive,” said Shailina, COO of Westside. “YNG gave emerging designers a chance to work on real brands, gain industry exposure, and build strong portfolios while being rewarded for their efforts.”

The initiative is being documented through a mini-series, From Sketch to Store: The YNG Journey, which traces the process from initial sketches to the final runway reveal. The series opened with design duo Saaksha & Kinni, highlighting the creative spirit behind the collections.

With YNG, Westside positions itself as a purpose-driven lifestyle brand, providing a launchpad for young talent and turning bold ideas into future careers.

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Dr. Manu Prakash Speaks on ‘Frugal Science’ at Murty Trust Annual Lecture in Bengaluru

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Bengaluru, September 2025: The Murty Trust annual public lecture, held on September 6 at Sir Puttanna Chetty Town Hall and hosted by the National Centre for Biological Sciences (NCBS), featured a keynote address by Dr. Manu Prakash, Associate Professor of Bioengineering at Stanford University.

Widely known for his concept of frugal science, Dr. Prakash has developed low-cost scientific tools such as the Foldscope, a paper-based microscope, and the Paperfuge, a hand-powered centrifuge. These innovations are now being used in schools, community health centres and research projects across the globe, making scientific exploration more accessible.

In her opening remarks, Mrs. Sudha Murty, Chairperson of the Murty Trust, said the initiative was aimed at taking science beyond laboratories. “Science is truth, and truth should be accessible to everyone. Dr. Prakash demonstrates how simple materials can be transformed into tools that change the way people view science,” she said.

Delivering his lecture titled “From Paper Microscopes to Global Change: Story of Frugal Science”, Dr. Prakash underlined how curiosity-driven inquiry could lead to affordable solutions for real-world problems. Drawing from expeditions in the Arctic and fieldwork in African communities, he showed how innovation thrives even outside advanced laboratories.

“It was an honor to be invited to Bangalore. Despite the rain, people travelled for hours to attend — a reflection of the city’s strong scientific spirit,” he said.

The event drew over 350 participants, including students, teachers and researchers. A question-and-answer session followed the talk.

Prof. L. S. Shashidhara, Director of NCBS, said such innovations inspire students to ask new questions. “The simplicity and affordability of tools like Foldscope can ignite scientific curiosity in an entire generation,” he noted.

The Murty Trust’s lecture series aims to connect world-renowned scientists with the public, encouraging greater understanding and appreciation of science.

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