ಬೆಂಗಳೂರು : ಜಯನಗರ 5ನೇ ಬಡಾವಣೆಯ ನಂಜನಗೂಡು ಶ್ರೀ ರಾಘವೇಂದ್ರ ಸ್ವಾಮಿಗಳ ಮಠದಲ್ಲಿ ಪರಮಪೂಜ್ಯ ಶ್ರೀ ಶ್ರೀ 1008 ಶ್ರೀ ಸುಬುಧೇಂದ್ರತೀರ್ಥ ಶ್ರೀಪಾದಂಗಳವರ ಆದೇಶದಂತೆ ಶ್ರೀಮಠದ ಹಿರಿಯ ವ್ಯವಸ್ಥಾಪಕರಾದ ಶ್ರೀ ಆರ್. ಕೆ. ವಾದೀಂದ್ರಾಚಾರ್ಯರ ನೇತೃತ್ವದಲ್ಲಿ “ಅಕ್ಷಯ ತೃತೀಯಾ” ಪ್ರಯುಕ್ತ ಏಪ್ರಿಲ್ 30, ಬುಧವಾರ ಬೆಳಗ್ಗೆ ಶ್ರೀರಾಘವೇಂದ್ರ ಸ್ವಾಮಿಗಳ ಬೃಂದಾವನಕ್ಕೆ ಪಂಚಾಮೃತ ಅಭಿಷೇಕ ಹಾಗೂ ವಿಶೇಷ ಸಂಪೂರ್ಣವಾಗಿ ಶ್ರೀಗಂಧ ಲೇಪನದ ಅಲಂಕಾರವನ್ನು ಮಾಡಲಾಗುವುದು, ವರ್ಷಕ್ಕೊಮ್ಮೆ ಆಚರಿಸುವಂತಹ ಈ ವಿಶೇಷವಾದ ಶ್ರೀಗಂಧ ಲೇಪನದ ಸೇವೆಯು ನೆರವೇರುವುದು ಎಂದು ಶ್ರೀ ನಂದಕಿಶೋರಾಚಾರ್ಯರು ತಿಳಿಸಿದರು, ಈ ವಿಶೇಷವಾದ ಸೇವೆಯಲ್ಲಿ ಭಾಗವಹಿಸುವಂತಹ ಭಕ್ತರು ಶ್ರೀ ಮಠದ ವಾಟ್ಸಾಪ್ ಆನ್ಲೈನ್ -9449133929 ಈ ನಂಬರ್ ಮುಖಾಂತರ ಸೇವೆ ಸಲ್ಲಿಸಿ ಶ್ರೀ ಹರಿ ವಾಯು ಗುರುಗಳ ಅನುಗ್ರಹಕ್ಕೆ ಪಾತ್ರರಾಗಬಹುದು. ಶ್ರೀ ಗಂಧ ಲೇಪನ ಸೇವೆ ಸಲ್ಲಿಸಿರುವಂತಹ ಭಕ್ತರಿಗೆ ಶ್ರೀ ರಾಘವೇಂದ್ರ ಸ್ವಾಮಿಗಳ ಬೃಂದಾವನಕ್ಕೆ ಸಮರ್ಪಿಸಿದ ಶ್ರೀಗಂಧದ ಪ್ರಸಾದವನ್ನು ಮಾರನೆಯ ದಿನ (ಮೇ1-5-2025) ಗುರುವಾರ ಕೊಡಲಾಗುವುದು. ಹೆಚ್ಚಿನ ಮಾಹಿತಿಗಾಗಿ- 08022443962-9945429129-8660349906
Bengaluru, April 28, 2025 — The Sri Aurobindo Annual History Essay Competition 2024–25 concluded with a prize distribution ceremony on Thursday, April 24 at Hotel Green Park, Bengaluru. The event was organized by the Foundation for Indian Historical and Cultural Research (FIHCR), founded by historian and author Dr. Vikram Sampath.
Conducted under FIHCR’s Yuva vertical, the competition attracted over 1,500 entries from students in Grades 6 to 9 nationwide. Their essays uncovered overlooked narratives—shining a light on forgotten heroes and lesser-known monuments, and reflecting a growing interest among youth in India’s history.
A panel led by celebrated authors Ashwin Sanghi and Amish Tripathi reviewed the submissions and identified the most compelling essays for their fresh insights, strong research, and clear writing.
Shri Tejasvi Surya – MP for Bengaluru South, attended as Chief Guest, with Smt. Rajalakshmi Aggarwal – Chairperson of Ola Foundation, and Shri Devesh Verma – Head of Ola Foundation, as Guests of Honour. Dr. Vikram Sampath* hosted the evening and highlighted the importance of giving young voices a platform to engage with history on their own terms.
Shri Tejasvi Surya, MP for Bengaluru South expressed his gratitude and stated “I am deeply grateful to Vikram Sampath Sir and the Ola Foundation Team for their kind invitation and for the monumental work they continue to do through the FIHCR. It’s always an honour to support such efforts that aim to popularize Indian history among the youth. The overwhelming response to the Sri Aurobindo essay competition, with entries pouring in from every corner of the country, is a powerful reflection of the growing curiosity and pride among young Indians about our civilizational roots. The diversity in the choice of topics—from a student in the north writing about Alluri Sitarama Raju to one in the south writing about a monument in the north—shows how India’s cultural unity is being rediscovered by the younger generation. I urge every young Indian to read the works of great minds like Sri Aurobindo, for it is through them that we truly understand what it means to be a Bharatiya in spirit and essence.”
Eight students received first and second place awards across the four grades, while twelve students were recognized with special prizes for depth of research and originality. All prize winners received cash awards, certificates, and trophies.
The top 100 essays will be published in an upcoming anthology, which will be available in both print and digital formats.
बेंगलुरु, 27 अप्रैल: नारायण सेवा संस्थान द्वारा बसवंगुड़ी स्थित मराठा हॉस्टल परिसर में आयोजित विशेष शिविर में 694 दिव्यांगजनों को निःशुल्क कृत्रिम अंग एवं कैलीपर प्रदान किए गए। इस अवसर पर संसद की सामाजिक न्याय एवं अधिकारिता समिति के अध्यक्ष एवं बेंगलुरु मध्य के सांसद श्री पी.सी. मोहन मुख्य अतिथि के रूप में उपस्थित रहे।
श्री मोहन ने कहा कि केंद्र सरकार दिव्यांगजनों के सशक्तीकरण और उनके कल्याण के लिए पूरी तरह से प्रतिबद्ध है। उन्होंने नारायण सेवा संस्थान के कार्यों की सराहना करते हुए कहा, “संस्थान दिव्यांगजनों को समाज की मुख्यधारा से जोड़ने का कार्य कर रहा है। मैं इस पुनीत प्रयास में हरसंभव सहयोग प्रदान करूंगा।”
शिविर का शुभारंभ दीप प्रज्ज्वलन के साथ हुआ। कार्यक्रम में समाजसेवी श्री महेंद्र मुनोत, प्रजा प्रभुत्व सेना के श्री कुँवर राकेश देसरला, रेलवे बोर्ड के सलाहकार सदस्य श्री अश्विन सेमलानी, श्री मूलसिंह राजपुरोहित, श्री रमेश माली, श्री सुनील वैष्णव, श्री राकेश वैष्णव, संस्थान के अध्यक्ष श्री प्रशांत अग्रवाल, निदेशक श्रीमती वंदना अग्रवाल, स्थानीय शाखा अध्यक्ष श्री विनोद जैन एवं श्रीमती पलक अग्रवाल सहित कई गणमान्य अतिथिगण उपस्थित रहे।
समाजसेवी श्री महेंद्र मुनोत ने कहा कि नारायण सेवा संस्थान न केवल दिव्यांगजनों को सशक्त बना रहा है, बल्कि उनमें आत्मविश्वास और आत्मसम्मान भी जागृत कर रहा है। प्रजा प्रभुत्व सेना के श्री राकेश देसरला ने संस्थान के संस्थापक श्री कैलाश ‘मानव’ और अध्यक्ष श्री प्रशांत अग्रवाल के सेवा कार्यों की सराहना करते हुए दिव्यांग लाभार्थियों को नए जीवन की शुरुआत पर शुभकामनाएं दीं।
शिविर में अतिथियों ने लाभार्थियों से संवाद कर उनकी जीवन यात्रा को सुना तथा डॉक्टरों द्वारा कृत्रिम अंगों के फिटमेंट की प्रक्रिया का अवलोकन किया। लाभार्थियों को कृत्रिम अंगों के रखरखाव तथा सुचारू उपयोग हेतु प्रशिक्षण भी प्रदान किया गया। शिविर के दौरान लाभार्थियों ने अपने नए कृत्रिम अंगों के साथ परेड की तथा खेल गतिविधियों में भी हिस्सा लिया।
अध्यक्ष श्री प्रशांत अग्रवाल ने बेंगलुरु के 13 प्रमुख दानदाताओं को “सेवा सम्मान” प्रदान किया। सम्मानित दानदाताओं में जनरल मोटर्स, भैरूमल भंडारी, डॉ. सुधीर लोढ़ा, उदय सिंह टाटेर, अशोक राका, नितिन भट्ट तथा लॉयंस क्लब बी प्रमुख रहे।
कार्यक्रम की शुरुआत में नारायण सेवा संस्थान के बेंगलुरु शाखा प्रमुख श्री विनोद जैन ने मेवाड़ी परंपरा के अनुरूप अतिथियों का स्वागत करते हुए संस्थान की सेवा यात्रा का संक्षिप्त विवरण प्रस्तुत किया।
श्री प्रशांत अग्रवाल ने बताया कि दिव्यांगजनों तक सहायता पहुँचाने के उद्देश्य से 2 फरवरी को प्रारंभिक पंजीकरण शिविर आयोजित किया गया था, जिसमें 1,050 से अधिक रोगियों ने भाग लिया। उनमें से चयनित 694 लाभार्थियों को आज कृत्रिम अंग एवं कैलीपर प्रदान कर एक नया जीवन प्रदान किया गया।
यह बेंगलुरु में संस्थान द्वारा आयोजित तीसरा बड़ा शिविर है, जिसमें जर्मन तकनीक आधारित “नारायण लिम्ब” के माध्यम से दिव्यांगजनों को गतिशीलता प्रदान की गई। इस शिविर में लगभग 80 सदस्यों की टीम ने सेवा प्रदान की।
समारोह के समापन पर संस्थान की निदेशक श्रीमती वंदना अग्रवाल ने सभी अतिथियों, दानदाताओं एवं स्वयंसेवकों के प्रति आभार व्यक्त किया।
Bengaluru, April 27: In a major initiative aimed at empowering differently-abled individuals, Narayan Seva Sansthan organized a large-scale camp at the Maratha Hostel premises in Basavanagudi, Bengaluru, where 694 beneficiaries were fitted with free artificial limbs and calipers.
Member of Parliament and Chairman of the Parliamentary Committee on Social Justice and Empowerment, Mr. P.C. Mohan, who served as the Chief Guest, commended the efforts of Narayan Seva Sansthan in integrating differently-abled individuals into mainstream society. “The Central Government is committed to empowering and serving the differently-abled community in every possible way,” Mr. Mohan stated. He assured the gathering of his continued support in addressing issues faced by the differently-abled community and praised the Sansthan’s work, describing it as a “divine force” aiding societal integration.
The event commenced with the ceremonial lighting of the lamp. Prominent personalities in attendance included social worker Mr. Mahendra Munot; Mr. Kunwar Rakesh Desarla; Mr. Ashwin Semlani, Advisor to the Railway Board; Mr. Moolsingh Rajpurohit; Mr. Ramesh Mali; Mr. Sunil Vaishnav; Mr. Rakesh Vaishnav; President of Narayan Seva Sansthan, Mr. Prashant Agarwal; Director, Ms. Vandana Agarwal; local branch president, Mr. Vinod Jain; and Ms. Palak Agarwal.
Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Mahendra Munot emphasized that the Sansthan’s work not only restores mobility but also rebuilds confidence and hope among the differently-abled. Mr. Rakesh Desarla of Praja Prabhutva Sena acknowledged the enduring contributions of the organization’s founder, Mr. Kailash ‘Manav’, and current President Mr. Prashant Agarwal, and extended his best wishes to the beneficiaries.
During the camp, beneficiaries were provided with German technology-based “Narayan Limbs” and trained in their use, including walking and participating in recreational sports such as baseball and football. A highlight of the event was a parade by the newly empowered beneficiaries, demonstrating their regained mobility.
In recognition of significant contributions, 13 donors from Bengaluru were honored with the “Seva Award.” Recipients included General Motors, Mr. Bhairumal Bhandari, Dr. Sudhir Lodha, Mr. Uday Singh Tater, Mr. Ashok Raka, Mr. Nitin Bhatt, and Lions Club B, among others.
Welcoming the dignitaries, Mr. Vinod Jain narrated the journey of Narayan Seva Sansthan, highlighting its evolution from modest beginnings to becoming a major service provider for the differently-abled community.
Providing details about the initiative, Mr. Prashant Agarwal stated that a preliminary registration camp was organized on February 2 in Bengaluru, registering over 1,050 patients. From this pool, 694 individuals were selected to receive artificial limbs and calipers during the present camp.
This camp marked the third major event organized by Narayan Seva Sansthan in Bengaluru, supported by a dedicated 80-member team. The event concluded with a vote of thanks delivered by Director Ms. Vandana Agarwal, who expressed gratitude to all guests, donors, and volunteers for their invaluable support.
Bengaluru, April 27, 2025: Season 2 of the Global e-Cricket Premier League (GEPL), conceptualised and powered by digital entertainment and technology leader JetSynthesys, commenced today at the Koramangala Indoor Stadium in Bengaluru. Marking the first time that the city has hosted the national launch of the tournament, the event saw the convergence of key stakeholders from India’s business and entertainment sectors, underlining the growing mainstream acceptance of esports in the country.
The GEPL, one of India’s most structured franchise-led esports properties, combines the nation’s passion for cricket with the rapidly evolving landscape of competitive gaming. This season features six city-based franchises, each owned or co-owned by prominent figures:
Mumbai Grizzlies – Ms. Sara Tendulkar, entrepreneur and philanthropist
Delhi Sharks – Mr. Peyush Bansal, Founder and CEO, Lenskart
Bengaluru Badgers – Mr. Nikhil Kamath (Co-founder, Zerodha & True Beacon), Mr. Ankit Nagori (Founder, Curefoods), and Mr. Prashant Prakash (Founding Partner, Accel India)
Chennai Falcons – Mr. Gopal Srinivasan (Chairman, TVS Capital Funds), Mr. Madhusudanan R (Founder, YAP), and Mr. Arjun Santhanakrishnan (Investor and Entrepreneur)
Hyderabad Rhinos – Mr. Amit Mehta, Director, LNB Group
Pune Stallions – Mr. Suniel Shetty, actor and investor
The inaugural day featured four high-energy matches, including double headers for the Bengaluru Badgers and Mumbai Grizzlies. The tournament will be broadcast live on JioHotstar and Star Sports, bringing e-cricket to a nationwide audience.
Addressing the media at the launch event, Mr. Rajan Navani, Founder and CEO of JetSynthesys, stated, “GEPL reflects our commitment to creating structured, scalable formats that merge India’s gaming and sports cultures. With Bengaluru hosting the launch and leading business minds backing the league, Season 2 represents a major step toward making esports a mainstream, aspirational, and commercially sustainable sector.”
Commenting on the home team, Bengaluru Badgers, co-owner Mr. Prashant Prakash highlighted the opportunity for e-cricket to foster new sporting icons, akin to traditional cricket heroes. Co-owner Mr. Ankit Nagori emphasized Bengaluru’s alignment with talent, technology, and youth culture, making it an ideal hub for esports. Meanwhile, Mr. Gopal Srinivasan, co-owner of Chennai Falcons, described GEPL as a significant stride toward building a sustainable esports ecosystem in India. Mr. Amit Mehta, owner of Hyderabad Rhinos, praised the platform for its role in amplifying young voices and creating opportunities for emerging esports athletes.
Mr. Rohit Potphode, CEO of GEPL, added, “The energy and enthusiasm witnessed on opening day has set the perfect tone for the tournament. Season 2 aims to elevate the e-cricket experience for players and fans alike.”
This year, GEPL has witnessed a remarkable fivefold surge in player registrations, growing from 2 lakh in Season 1 to over 9.1 lakh. The league will feature 34 matches, powered by the latest edition of Real Cricket 24, with an enhanced prize pool of ₹3.05 crore, compared to ₹2.51 crore in the previous season.
Season 2 promises to deliver next-level esports action, further blurring the lines between traditional cricket and immersive digital gaming.
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