Bengaluru, March 28, 2025: Joyalukkas, one of the world’s leading jewellers, launched its exclusive Diamond Wedding Collection by Pride at a grand event held at its MG Road showroom in Bengaluru. The collection was unveiled by actress Malvika Sharma, adding glamour to the occasion.
The event showcased a stunning array of diamond jewelry, including intricately designed necklaces, elegant earrings, exquisite bangles, and statement solitaire rings. The collection blends traditional craftsmanship with contemporary designs, catering to modern brides who seek elegance and sophistication.
Speaking at the launch, Joy Alukkas, Chairman and Managing Director of Joyalukkas Group, expressed his delight, stating, “The Diamond Wedding Collection by Pride is a tribute to everlasting love and the beautiful journey of marriage. We are excited to introduce this exclusive collection in Bengaluru and are grateful to Malvika Sharma for her presence.”
Guests at the launch enjoyed a first-hand experience of the collection, with personalized styling sessions and expert guidance from the Joyalukkas team. The Diamond Wedding Collection by Pride is now available at all Joyalukkas showrooms.
Bengaluru, March 28, 2025: Wonderla Holidays Ltd., India’s leading amusement park chain, has launched Mission Interstellar, a state-of-the-art space voyage experience at Wonderla Bengaluru. Developed with an investment of ₹35 crore, this cutting-edge attraction features the country’s largest LED-based immersive screen, offering visitors a hyper-realistic journey beyond the stars.
The advanced ride was unveiled at a grand event attended by popularactress Ashika Ranganath, along with Arun K. Chittilappilly, Executive Chairman & MD, Dheeran Choudhary, COO, and Rudresh H S, Park Head – Bangalore, Wonderla Holidays Ltd.
Key Highlights of ‘Mission Interstellar’
Immersive Visuals: A 22m x 15m curved LED screen within a 3,500 sq. ft. enclosure, simulating an ultra-realistic spacecraft environment.
High-Tech Motion System: A hydraulic lift seating system, imported from Italy, accommodates 60 guests and elevates them 40 feet, synchronizing movements with laser projections and environmental effects such as wind.
Powerful Audio Experience: A 46,000-watt sound system enhances the multisensory realism of space travel.
Architectural Marvel: Housed in an 8-story dome with a 23-meter-high roof, making it a first-of-its-kind attraction in India.
Guest Comfort: The facility includes a 6,500 sq. ft. air-conditioned preview hall and queue area for a seamless experience.
A Milestone for Wonderla
The launch of Mission Interstellar comes as Wonderla gears up for its 25th anniversary, reinforcing its legacy as India’s most-visited amusement park chain, with over 43 million visitors to date.
Speaking at the launch, Arun K. Chittilappilly, Executive Chairman & MD of Wonderla Holidays Ltd., said, “With Mission Interstellar, we are introducing a new era of immersive entertainment that blends cutting-edge technology with thrill and excitement. As we celebrate 25 years of Wonderla, this attraction marks a major milestone in our journey. Safety remains our top priority, and we adhere to global standards in ride selection, installation, and daily inspections to ensure a stress-free experience for our guests.”
Wonderla Bengaluru continues to set new benchmarks in the Indian amusement industry, promising world-class entertainment with a focus on innovation and safety.
For bookings and special offers, visit Wonderla’s online portal or contact +91 80372 30333, +91 9945557777.
Bengaluru, March 27, 2025: The eighth edition of the Whitefield Art Collective was inaugurated today at VR Bengaluru, Whitefield. Supported by the Yuj Foundation, the month-long art festival carries the theme ‘Future is Now’, encouraging dialogue on art’s evolving role in society. Ms. Alison Barrett MBE, Director India, British Council, inaugurated the event, which featured the unveiling of the Kala Car by LGBTQ+ activist and artist Kalki Subramaniam, followed by a Veena recital by maestro Rajesh Vaidhya and a classical dance performance by Srishti Nritya Kala Kuteera students.
A Global Artistic Collaboration
The festival showcases an eclectic mix of art installations, sculptures, paintings, photography, film, puppetry, and interactive workshops. Collaborators include UNESCO, the British Council, the New York-based Arts for the Future Festival, as well as Karnataka Chitrakala Parishath, Bangalore University, and Bangalore School of Design.
Curator Sumi Gupta emphasized the festival’s growth, stating, “The Whitefield Art Collective has evolved into a dynamic platform bringing together global artistic voices. It fosters dialogue, inclusivity, and cultural exchange, ensuring that art remains integral to our collective experience.”
Ms. Alison Barrett from the British Council highlighted the transformative power of art in social discourse, mentioning their global initiative ‘Five Films for Freedom’, which screens LGBTQIA+-themed short films in collaboration with BFI Flare: London LGBTQIA+ Film Festival.
Art, Science, and Climate Change Awareness
UNESCO’s Tim Curtis underscored the significance of gender inclusivity in STEM through the A Braided River publication and exhibition. Additionally, the Climate Science Literacy exhibition presents posters aimed at simplifying climate science for the general public. “Building climate literacy is key to preparing communities for the realities of a changing world,” Curtis stated.
Celebrating Inclusivity, Photography, and Sustainable Fashion
A special collaboration with the Chennai Photo Biennale introduces the Hey! Exhibition, featuring works by neurodivergent and differently-abled artists. Other highlights include:
Mapping Bengaluru by MOD Foundation, showcasing archival maps of the city.
Bengaluru in Focus, an open-call photography exhibit capturing the city’s essence.
The Next Wave: Circular Fashion for a New Era, curated by Prasad Bidappa, featuring sustainable fashion designs by Reves La Veste and Reves Art Gallery.
The Young Artists Program and The Basement Art Project return to support emerging talent, while interactive events such as a puppet show, workshops, and a literary series by the Whitefield Literary Society add to the festival’s diverse offerings.
A Hub for Culture and Community
Established in 2016, the Whitefield Art Collective continues to celebrate Bengaluru’s rich artistic diversity, fostering engagement among students, emerging talents, and global artists. Chief Patron Siddharth Yog, Founder of Virtuous Retail, supports this initiative to strengthen artistic exchange and cultural dialogue.
Held at VR Bengaluru, a landmark lifestyle destination in the city, the festival remains a testament to Bengaluru’s evolving cultural landscape. The event runs until March 30, 2025, with screenings, exhibits, and interactive experiences open to the public.
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has expelled Vijayapura MLA Basangouda Patil Yatnal for six years over repeated indiscipline and anti-party activities. The decision was taken by the party’s central disciplinary committee after Yatnal failed to comply with multiple showcause notices issued earlier.
On February 10, 2025, the BJP’s central disciplinary committee had issued a showcause notice to Yatnal regarding his statements and actions that went against the party’s policies. Despite his response, the committee was not satisfied and found his continued behavior to be a serious violation of party discipline. Following this, on March 26, 2025, the committee announced his expulsion with immediate effect. The order, issued by BJP’s central disciplinary committee secretary Om Pathak, stated that Yatnal was removed from the party’s primary membership and all positions he held within the party.
Yatnal had been openly critical of senior BJP leaders, including BJP state president B.Y. Vijayendra and veteran leader B.S. Yediyurappa. He was accused of forming his own faction within the party and holding separate meetings. The BJP leadership had previously issued warnings, but Yatnal continued his public outbursts against party leadership, prompting the final action.
Reacting to his expulsion, Yatnal stated that he was removed for speaking against dynastic politics, corruption, and internal issues within the party. He asserted that this decision would not deter his political fight. Talking to social media, he declared, “The party has expelled me for six years for raising my voice against corruption and family politics, but my fight will continue.”
The BJP’s move is seen as a strong message to other rebel leaders within the party, signaling that indiscipline will not be tolerated.
ಬೆಂಗಳೂರು, ಮಾರ್ಚ್ 25: ಬಿಟಿಎಂ ಬಡಾವಣೆಯ ಪರಂಪರಾ ಕಲ್ಚರಲ್ ಫೌಂಡೇಶನ್ (ರಿ.) ವತಿಯಿಂದ ಮಾರ್ಚ್ 27ರಂದು ವಿಶ್ವ ರಂಗಭೂಮಿ ದಿನಾಚರಣೆ ಅಂಗವಾಗಿ ವಿಶೇಷ ಕಾರ್ಯಕ್ರಮವನ್ನು ಆಯೋಜಿಸಲಾಗಿದೆ. ಬೆಂಗಳೂರಿನ ಎನ್.ಆರ್. ಕಾಲೋನಿಯ ಡಾ.ಸಿ.ಅಶ್ವಥ್ ಕಲಾಭವನದಲ್ಲಿ ಸಂಜೆ 4 ಗಂಟೆಗೆ ಈ ಕಾರ್ಯಕ್ರಮ ನಡೆಯಲಿದೆ.
ಹಿರಿಯ ರಂಗಕರ್ಮಿಗಳಿಗೆ ಪುರಸ್ಕಾರ ಈ ಕಾರ್ಯಕ್ರಮದಲ್ಲಿ ಹಿರಿಯ ರಂಗಕರ್ಮಿಗಳಾದ ವಿ.ಎನ್.ಅಶ್ವಥ್ ಮತ್ತು ಎ.ಎಸ್.ಪ್ರಕಾಶ್ ಅವರಿಗೆ “ಪರಂಪರಾ ರಂಗ ಪುರಸ್ಕಾರ” ನೀಡಿ ಗೌರವಿಸಲಾಗುವುದು.
ಗಣ್ಯಾತಿಥಿಗಳ ಉಪಸ್ಥಿತಿ ಕಾರ್ಯಕ್ರಮಕ್ಕೆ ಮಾಜಿ ಮೇಯರ್ ಬಿ.ಎನ್. ಮಂಜುನಾಥ ರೆಡ್ಡಿ ಚಾಲನೆ ನೀಡಲಿದ್ದು, ನಾಟಕಕಾರ ಮತ್ತು ಹಾಸ್ಯ ಸಾಹಿತಿ ಬೇಲೂರು ರಾಮಮೂರ್ತಿ ಕಾರ್ಯಕ್ರಮದ ಅಧ್ಯಕ್ಷತೆ ವಹಿಸುವರು. ಹಾಸ್ಯ ಸಾಹಿತಿ ಅಣಕು ರಾಮನಾಥ್, ರಂಗನಿರ್ದೇಶಕ ಕೆ.ಎಸ್.ಡಿಎಲ್. ಚಂದ್ರು, ಮತ್ತು ಸಮರ್ಥನಂ ಅಂಗವಿಕಲರ ಸಂಸ್ಥೆಯ ಸಂಸ್ಥಾಪಕ ಮಹಾಂತೇಶ ಘಟಿವಾಳಪ್ಪ ಕಿವಡಸಣ್ಣವರ್ ಮುಖ್ಯಅತಿಥಿಗಳಾಗಿ ಪಾಲ್ಗೊಳ್ಳಲಿದ್ದಾರೆ.
ಸಾಂಸ್ಕೃತಿಕ ಕಾರ್ಯಕ್ರಮಗಳು ಕನ್ನಡ ಮತ್ತು ಸಂಸ್ಕೃತಿ ಇಲಾಖೆಯ ಸಹಕಾರದಲ್ಲಿ ನಡೆಯುವ ಈ ಕಾರ್ಯಕ್ರಮದಲ್ಲಿ, ಟಿ.ಆರ್.ದಿವಾಕರ್ ಕಶ್ಯಪ್ ಮತ್ತು ಶಿಳ್ಳೆ ಲೋಕೇಶ್ ಅವರಿಂದ ಗೀತಗಾಯನ ನಡೆಯಲಿದ್ದು, ವಿ.ಎನ್. ಅಶ್ವಥ್ ಮತ್ತು ಎಸ್.ಸುಧಾಕರ್ ನಿರ್ದೇಶನದಲ್ಲಿ ಹಾಸ್ಯಪ್ರಧಾನ ಕಿರು ನಾಟಕಗಳ ಪ್ರದರ್ಶನ ಇರಲಿದೆ.
ಹಾಗೂ ಗಾಜಿನ ಕಲೆಯಲ್ಲಿ ಪರಿಣಿತ ಹನುಮಂತಪ್ಪ ಕಮ್ಮಾರ್ ಗಾಜಿನ ಕಲಾ ಪ್ರದರ್ಶನ ನೀಡಲಿದ್ದಾರೆ. ಕಾರ್ಯಕ್ರಮ ನಿರ್ವಹಣೆಯನ್ನು ಎಂ.ಶಶಿಧರ ಹೆಬ್ಸೂರ್, ಟಿ.ಆರ್. ರಮೇಶ್ ಮತ್ತು ಪಿ.ಎಲ್. ರಮೇಶ್ ಮಾಡಲಿದ್ದಾರೆ.
ಪರಂಪರಾ ಕಲ್ಚರಲ್ ಫೌಂಡೇಶನ್ನ ಅಧ್ಯಕ್ಷರಾದ ಜಿ.ಪಿ. ರಾಮಣ್ಣ ಈ ಕುರಿತು ಮಾಹಿತಿ ನೀಡಿದ್ದು, ಕಾರ್ಯಕ್ರಮದಲ್ಲಿ ಎಲ್ಲರಿಗೂ ಮುಕ್ತ ಪ್ರವೇಶವಿದೆ ಎಂದು ತಿಳಿಸಿದ್ದಾರೆ.
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