“World’s Biggest Jewellery Exhibition Sparkles in Bengaluru: PMJ Jewels Unveils Grand Half Saree & Wedding Collections”

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PMJ Jewels Presents “The World’s Biggest Jewellery Exhibition = Half Saree, Weddings & Celebrations” in Bengaluru

Bengaluru, March 7, 2026:
Renowned heritage jewellery brand PMJ Jewels, established in 1964, has unveiled “The World’s Biggest Jewellery Exhibition – Half Saree, Weddings & Celebrations” in Bengaluru. The grand three-day showcase is being held from March 7 to March 9, 2026 at the luxurious The Ritz-Carlton, Bengaluru, bringing together brides-to-be, young girls celebrating the half-saree milestone, and families preparing for weddings and festive occasions.

The exhibition offers an impressive showcase of jewellery designed for life’s most treasured celebrations. Visitors can explore a wide spectrum of creations-from signature diamond pieces and vibrant coloured gemstone designs to majestic temple jewellery, classic polki ornaments, and intricately handcrafted traditional collections that beautifully blend India’s rich heritage with modern sophistication.

One of the standout highlights of the exhibition is the Sitara Half Saree Jewellery Collection, inspired by the cultural significance of the half-saree ceremony-a cherished coming-of-age celebration for young girls. Drawing inspiration from celestial themes and South Indian nature motifs, the collection reflects fine craftsmanship, elegant detailing, and timeless design sensibilities.

Speaking about the exhibition, Kiran Shinde, CEO of PMJ Jewels, said the brand views jewellery as far more than ornamentation. “Jewellery is deeply connected with emotions, traditions, and life’s most meaningful milestones. With the ‘Half Saree, Weddings & Celebrations’ exhibition, we wanted to create a space where families can discover exceptional jewellery for every special moment. Bengaluru has always been a vibrant and important market for us, and we are delighted to present what we believe is the world’s biggest jewellery exhibition dedicated to these joyous celebrations.”

Adding to this, Senthil Kumar Natarajan, Business Head of PMJ Jewels, said the exhibition highlights the richness and diversity of Indian jewellery artistry. “From timeless bridal ornaments to contemporary statement pieces for modern celebrations, the exhibition brings together an extraordinary variety under one roof. Our aim is to make wedding and half-saree celebrations even more memorable with designs that families will cherish for generations.”

Visitors will also benefit from exclusive exhibition privileges, including a complimentary gold coin on purchases worth ₹3 lakh, adding an extra sparkle to their celebratory shopping experience.
With an expanding presence across India and the United States, PMJ Jewels continues to uphold its legacy of trust, craftsmanship, and design excellence. Through curated exhibitions like this, the brand celebrates the perfect harmony between tradition and contemporary artistry, while being part of life’s most cherished milestones.

Event Details:
Dates: March 7-9, 2026
Venue: The Ritz-Carlton, Bengaluru

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“ಸೌಂದರ್ಯಕ್ಕಿಂತ ದೊಡ್ಡದು ವ್ಯಕ್ತಿತ್ವ – ಮಿಸ್ ಗ್ರಾಂಡ್ ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ ಬ್ರಿಂದಾಶ್ರೀ ಅಭಿಪ್ರಾಯ”

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ಬೆಂಗಳೂರಿನ ಪ್ರೆಸ್ ಕ್ಲಬ್‌ನಲ್ಲಿ ನಡೆದ ಮಾಧ್ಯಮ ಸಂವಾದದಲ್ಲಿ ಮಿಸ್ ಗ್ರಾಂಡ್ ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ, ಬ್ರಿಂದಾಶ್ರೀ ಶ್ರೀನಿವಾಸ್ ಮಾತನಾಡಿ, “ಪೇಜಂಟ್ ವೇದಿಕೆ ಎನ್ನುವುದು ಕೇವಲ ಸೌಂದರ್ಯ ಪ್ರದರ್ಶನದ ಸ್ಪರ್ಧೆಯಲ್ಲ; ಅದು ವ್ಯಕ್ತಿತ್ವ, ಆತ್ಮವಿಶ್ವಾಸ ಮತ್ತು ನಾಯಕತ್ವವನ್ನು ತೋರಿಸುವ ಮಹತ್ವದ ವೇದಿಕೆ” ಎಂದು ಅಭಿಪ್ರಾಯಪಟ್ಟರು.

ಬೆಂಗಳೂರು ಮೂಲದ ಬ್ರಿಂದಾಶ್ರೀ ಶ್ರೀನಿವಾಸ್ ಅವರು ಈ ಪೇಜಂಟ್ ಪ್ರಯಾಣವನ್ನು ತಮ್ಮ ಜೀವನದ ಅತ್ಯಂತ ವಿಶೇಷ ಅವಕಾಶವೆಂದು ವಿವರಿಸಿದರು. ಬಾಲ್ಯದಿಂದಲೇ ದೊಡ್ಡ ವೇದಿಕೆಯಲ್ಲಿ ನಿಂತು ತಮ್ಮ ಸಾಮರ್ಥ್ಯವನ್ನು ಪ್ರದರ್ಶಿಸಿ, ಇತರರಿಗೆ ಪ್ರೇರಣೆಯಾಗಬೇಕು ಎಂಬ ಕನಸು ಹೊಂದಿದ್ದ ಅವರು, ಈಗ ಆ ಕನಸನ್ನು ಸಾಕಾರಗೊಳಿಸುವ ದಾರಿಯಲ್ಲಿ ಸಾಗುತ್ತಿರುವುದಾಗಿ ಹೇಳಿದರು.

“ನನ್ನ ಜೀವನದಲ್ಲಿ ನನ್ನ ಕುಟುಂಬವೇ ನನ್ನ ದೊಡ್ಡ ಪ್ರೇರಣೆ. ಅವರ ಬೆಂಬಲ, ಪ್ರೀತಿ ಮತ್ತು ನಂಬಿಕೆಯೇ ನನಗೆ ಪ್ರತಿಯೊಂದು ಹಂತದಲ್ಲೂ ಮುಂದೆ ಸಾಗಲು ಧೈರ್ಯ ನೀಡಿದೆ,” ಎಂದು ಅವರು ಹೇಳಿದರು. ತಂದೆ ಎಸ್. ಶ್ರೀನಿವಾಸ್ ಮೂರ್ತಿ ಮತ್ತು ತಾಯಿ ಮಮತಾ ಶ್ರೀನಿವಾಸ್ ಅವರ ಪ್ರೋತ್ಸಾಹವೇ ತಮ್ಮ ಸಾಧನೆಯ ಹಿಂದೆ ಇರುವ ಪ್ರಮುಖ ಶಕ್ತಿಯಾಗಿದೆ ಎಂದು ಅವರು ತಿಳಿಸಿದರು. ಪರಿಶ್ರಮ, ವಿನಯ ಮತ್ತು ಆತ್ಮವಿಶ್ವಾಸದ ಮೌಲ್ಯಗಳನ್ನು ತಮ್ಮ ಕುಟುಂಬವೇ ಕಲಿಸಿಕೊಟ್ಟಿದೆ ಎಂದು ಹೇಳಿದರು.

ಬ್ರಿಂದಾಶ್ರೀ ಅವರು ಬೆಂಗಳೂರಿನ ಡೆಕ್ಕನ್ ಇಂಟರ್‌ನ್ಯಾಷನಲ್ ಶಾಲೆಯಲ್ಲಿ ಶಿಕ್ಷಣ ಪಡೆದಿದ್ದು, ಪ್ರಸ್ತುತ ದಯಾನಂದ ಸಾಗರ್ ಎಂಜಿನಿಯರಿಂಗ್ ಕಾಲೇಜಿನಲ್ಲಿ ಉನ್ನತ ಶಿಕ್ಷಣ ಪಡೆಯುತ್ತಿದ್ದಾರೆ. ಶಿಕ್ಷಣದ ಜೊತೆಗೆ ಪೇಜಂಟ್ ತಯಾರಿಯನ್ನು ಸಮತೋಲನದಿಂದ ಮುಂದುವರಿಸುತ್ತಿರುವ ಅವರು, ಸರಿಯಾದ ಸಮಯ ನಿರ್ವಹಣೆ ಮತ್ತು ಪರಿಶ್ರಮ ಇದ್ದರೆ ಯಾವುದೇ ಗುರಿಯನ್ನು ಸಾಧಿಸಬಹುದು ಎಂಬ ನಂಬಿಕೆ ವ್ಯಕ್ತಪಡಿಸಿದರು.

ಮಿಸ್ ಗ್ರಾಂಡ್ ಇಂಡಿಯಾ ವೇದಿಕೆ ಭಾರತವನ್ನು ಪ್ರತಿನಿಧಿಸುವ ಮಹತ್ವದ ಅವಕಾಶವೆಂದು ಅವರು ಹೇಳಿದರು. ಈ ವೇದಿಕೆ ಮಹಿಳೆಯರ ಆತ್ಮವಿಶ್ವಾಸ, ನಾಯಕತ್ವ ಮತ್ತು ಸಾಮರ್ಥ್ಯವನ್ನು ಜಗತ್ತಿನ ಮುಂದೆ ತೋರಿಸುವ ವೇದಿಕೆಯಾಗಿದೆ ಎಂದು ಅಭಿಪ್ರಾಯಪಟ್ಟರು. ತಮ್ಮ ಈ ಪ್ರಯಾಣದ ಮೂಲಕ ಯುವತಿಯರು ತಮ್ಮ ಕನಸುಗಳ ಮೇಲೆ ನಂಬಿಕೆ ಇಟ್ಟು ಧೈರ್ಯದಿಂದ ಮುಂದೆ ಸಾಗಬೇಕು ಎಂಬ ಸಂದೇಶವನ್ನು ನೀಡಲು ಬಯಸುತ್ತಿರುವುದಾಗಿ ತಿಳಿಸಿದರು.

“ನನ್ನ ದೃಷ್ಟಿಯಲ್ಲಿ ಪೇಜಂಟ್ ಎನ್ನುವುದು ಕೇವಲ ಸೌಂದರ್ಯದ ಸ್ಪರ್ಧೆಯಲ್ಲ; ಅದು ವ್ಯಕ್ತಿತ್ವ, ಬುದ್ಧಿವಂತಿಕೆ ಮತ್ತು ಆತ್ಮವಿಶ್ವಾಸವನ್ನು ಪ್ರತಿಬಿಂಬಿಸುವ ವೇದಿಕೆ. ನಿಜವಾದ ರಾಣಿ ಎಂದರೆ ಆತ್ಮವಿಶ್ವಾಸ, ವಿನಯ, ಶಕ್ತಿ ಮತ್ತು ದಯೆಯಂತಹ ಮೌಲ್ಯಗಳನ್ನು ಹೊಂದಿರುವ ವ್ಯಕ್ತಿ,” ಎಂದು ಅವರು ಹೇಳಿದರು.

ಈ ಪ್ರಯಾಣವು ತಮ್ಮಗೆ ಮಹತ್ವದ ಕಲಿಕೆಯ ಅನುಭವವಾಗಿದ್ದು, ಪ್ರತಿದಿನವೂ ತಮ್ಮನ್ನು ಇನ್ನಷ್ಟು ಉತ್ತಮಗೊಳಿಸಿಕೊಳ್ಳಲು ಪ್ರಯತ್ನಿಸುತ್ತಿದ್ದೇನೆ ಎಂದು ಹೇಳಿದರು. ಆತ್ಮವಿಶ್ವಾಸ ಮತ್ತು ಧೈರ್ಯವೇ ತಮ್ಮ ಪ್ರಮುಖ ಶಕ್ತಿಗಳಾಗಿದ್ದು, ಯಾವುದೇ ಸವಾಲು ಬಂದರೂ ಅದನ್ನು ಶಾಂತವಾಗಿ ಎದುರಿಸಿ ಮುಂದೆ ಸಾಗುವ ನಂಬಿಕೆ ಹೊಂದಿದ್ದೇನೆ ಎಂದು ತಿಳಿಸಿದರು.

ಮುಂದಿನ ಗುರಿ ಈ ವೇದಿಕೆಯಲ್ಲಿ ಉತ್ತಮವಾಗಿ ಪ್ರದರ್ಶನ ನೀಡಿ ಭಾರತವನ್ನು ಹೆಮ್ಮೆಯಿಂದ ಪ್ರತಿನಿಧಿಸುವುದಾಗಿದೆ. ಗೆಲುವು ಸಂತೋಷವನ್ನು ನೀಡಬಹುದು, ಆದರೆ ಈ ಪ್ರಯಾಣದಲ್ಲಿ ದೊರಕುವ ಅನುಭವ ಮತ್ತು ಬೆಳವಣಿಗೆಯೇ ಹೆಚ್ಚು ಮೌಲ್ಯವಾದದ್ದು ಎಂದು ಅವರು ಹೇಳಿದರು.

ನಿಜವಾದ ಸೌಂದರ್ಯವು ವ್ಯಕ್ತಿಯ ಒಳಗಿನ ಮೌಲ್ಯಗಳಲ್ಲಿ, ಆತ್ಮವಿಶ್ವಾಸದಲ್ಲಿ ಹಾಗೂ ಇತರರಿಗೆ ನೀಡುವ ಪ್ರೇರಣೆಯಲ್ಲಿ ಅಡಗಿದೆ. ಇದೇ ಸಂದೇಶವನ್ನು ಸಮಾಜಕ್ಕೆ ಹಂಚಿಕೊಳ್ಳಲು ಈ ವೇದಿಕೆಯನ್ನು ಒಂದು ಅವಕಾಶವಾಗಿ ಬಳಸಿಕೊಳ್ಳಲು ಬಯಸುತ್ತಿರುವುದಾಗಿ ಬ್ರಿಂದಾಶ್ರೀ ಶ್ರೀನಿವಾಸ್ ತಿಳಿಸಿದರು.

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Special Poojas, Annadanam and Cultural Seva Held at Sri Raghavendra Swamy Mutt in Jayanagar

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Bengaluru: A series of special religious rituals and cultural programmes were held at the Sri Raghavendra Swamy Mutt on Thursday.

The events took place under the guidance of Subudhendra Tirtha and were organised under the leadership of senior mutt administrator R.K. Vadindrachar.
The morning rituals included Panchamruta Abhisheka, Kanakabhisheka, special alankara, Mahamangalarati and Annadanam, drawing devotees from different parts of the city.
In the evening, the celebrations continued with Rathotsava, Gajavahanotsava, Ashtavadhana and Thottila Pooja, followed by cultural programmes.

As part of the cultural segment, students of Sri Srikantheshwara Kala Kendra presented a Nartana Seva under the direction of classical dancer Vidushi Gowri Sagar, adding a devotional artistic touch to the festivities.

Mutt representative Nandakishore Achar said the programmes were conducted with devotion and witnessed the participation of a large number of devotees.

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Actor Gandasi Sadananda Swamy Unveils Drivers Seva Trust Logo at Freedom Park

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Drivers Seva Trust Unveiled in Bengaluru to Support Driver Community

Bengaluru: A new initiative aimed at supporting the welfare of drivers was launched at Freedom Park with the unveiling of the Drivers Seva Trust logo by actor and producer Gandasi Sadananda Swamy.

Speaking on the occasion, Trust President Sanchari Satish said the organisation has been formed to extend continuous welfare support to drivers, many of whom spend long hours on the road with limited access to basic facilities. The Trust plans to provide free buttermilk, tea, coffee and meals, along with other assistance programmes designed for the driver community.

Social worker K. M. Nataraj and Trust Director Mohan Kumari were present on the dais during the event. Several members and supporters of the Trust attended the programme, including Sneha Jeevi Santhosh, Raju Kannadiga, Usman Pasha, Manjegowda, Somashekar, Devaraj, Ravi, Nagesh, Anand, Umesh, Vinay, Siddanna, Prakash and Nagendra, along with a large gathering of drivers and volunteers.

The organisers said the Trust aims to expand its welfare initiatives in the coming months to address the everyday challenges faced by drivers across the city.

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Precision Meets Innovation: Narayana Health Performs 100+ Robotic Cardiac Surgeries

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Narayana Health City Performs 100+ Robotic Cardiac Surgeries in a Month, Marking Major Milestone in Heart Care

Bengaluru, March 5: Narayana Health has crossed a significant milestone in advanced cardiac care, completing more than 100 robotic heart surgeries within a single month at its flagship facility, Narayana Health City. The achievement highlights the growing role of robotic technology in enabling highly precise and minimally invasive heart procedures.

Hospital officials said the milestone reflects both the surgical expertise of the cardiac team and the successful integration of advanced robotic systems that help deliver consistent outcomes for both adult and paediatric patients.
One of the more complex cases involved a 45 year old patient who had earlier undergone Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG), commonly known as heart bypass surgery. The patient later developed a tumour in the heart’s upper chamber, which posed a risk of obstructing blood flow.

In such cases, reopening the chest through a conventional redo sternotomy carries significant risk, as previously implanted bypass grafts may be damaged during surgery. Since the patient’s earlier grafts were still functioning well, surgeons opted for a robotic-assisted minimally invasive procedure. The tumour was removed through a small incision on the right side of the chest using robotic instruments and high-definition visualisation, avoiding the need to reopen the breastbone.

Dr. Raghu M G, senior consultant in cardiothoracic surgery, said the patient was supported on a heart-lung machine through peripheral blood vessels during the operation. Instead of stopping the heart completely using conventional clamping techniques, surgeons used a specialised approach that allows the heart to gently quiver while the tumour is removed. Using robotic precision, the team accessed the left atrium and removed the growth while preserving surrounding structures and valve function. The patient recovered well and was discharged in stable condition.

In another case, a 46 year old patient suffering from severe narrowing of the mitral valve due to Rheumatic Heart Disease underwent robotic surgery to replace the damaged valve with a mechanical one. The robotic platform offered high-definition 3D visualisation and enhanced dexterity, allowing surgeons to operate with greater control within the heart.

Dr. Thiruthani Kumaran M M, senior consultant in adult cardiac surgery, said robotic procedures help avoid traditional open-chest surgery, which typically involves cutting through the breastbone. For patients, this often means less post-operative pain, reduced blood loss, quicker recovery and smaller scars. The surgery was completed successfully and the patient was discharged in stable condition.

Doctors also treated a 69 year old woman diagnosed with coronary artery disease along with Dextrocardia with Situs Inversus, a rare condition in which the heart and other internal organs are positioned as a mirror image of normal anatomy. Despite the unusual positioning of the heart and blood vessels, surgeons successfully carried out a robotic-assisted coronary bypass procedure.

Dr. Gagan Khullar, consultant in adult cardiac surgery, mentioned in his statement, operating on such patients is challenging because anatomical structures appear reversed. The robotic system’s enhanced visualisation and precision allowed surgeons to adapt safely to the patient’s anatomy. The surgery was successful, and the patient recovered smoothly.

Hospital authorities said robotic cardiac surgery requires close coordination between surgeons, anaesthesiologists and specialised technical teams. From pre-operative planning to post-surgery recovery, every step is carefully streamlined to maintain safety and precision while enabling faster recovery for patients.

The hospital also reported that patients travelled from several parts of India and abroad for robotic cardiac procedures during the month. About 35% of the patients were from Karnataka, followed by 15% from Tamil Nadu. Others came from states including West Bengal, Jharkhand, Assam and Andhra Pradesh, while nearly 10% of the patients travelled from Bangladesh.

According to the hospital, the diverse patient base reflects growing trust in advanced robotic cardiac care offered at the centre. With continued advancements in robotic technology, the institution says it aims to make complex heart procedures less invasive while expanding access to specialised cardiac treatment for patients across India and neighbouring regions.

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