AirAsia brings “cinematic in-flight” experience to cinema-goers in line with growing connectivity from India to over 130 destinations

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>AirAsia presently operates 22 direct routes from India to Malaysia and Thailand, with four more to commence soon
>The airline is bringing an innovative “cinematic in-flight” experience to 130 cinemas across 12 cities in India where movie-goers have the exciting chance to win flights to any of its 130 destinations

Bangalore, 9 July 2024 – AirAsia, the World’s Best Low Cost Airline for the 15th consecutive year, invites travellers from India to discover the hidden gems of Asia and Australia and beyond through its robust network that will soon connect 16 cities in India to over 130 destinations across its network via Malaysia and Thailand.

In line with its expansion, AirAsia will bring an innovative “cinematic in-flight” experience for movie-goers to selected cinemas across the country to showcase its diverse and unique destinations as part of the movie-goers experience.

The collaboration will enhance AirAsia’s outreach via more than 130 cinemas across 12 cities over the next six months. As part of this initiative, movie-goers will stand the chance to win AirAsia flights to anywhere across its network. During this period, AirAsia will also be collaborating with more than 130 local travel content creators to showcase its destinations to Asia, Australia and beyond, spanning bustling cities, serene beaches, historic landmarks, and vibrant local cultures.

Supporting post-pandemic travel recovery, AirAsia has actively expanded routes for India in 2024, providing direct connectivity to two of its major Asian hubs, Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia and Bangkok in Thailand as a gateway to over 130 destinations across the world. It serves an extensive network of cities including Bangalore, Ahmedabad, Visakhapatnam and Trivandrum, as well as Chennai, Tiruchirapalli and Hyderabad among others. Additionally, AirAsia will launch new flights from Guwahati, Kozhikode, and Lucknow to Kuala Lumpur, and Tiruchirapalli to Bangkok in the coming weeks.

Beyond India, AirAsia recently opened new routes to Almaty in Central Asia in March and Nairobi in Africa just last week, connecting travellers affordably from across the Asian region to vibrant new destinations via a short stopover in Kuala Lumpur. The airline also recently won the prestigious World’s Best Low Cost Airline and Best Low Cost Airline in Asia awards at the Skytrax World Airline Awards 2024, further cementing its position on delivering service excellence with affordable prices.

AirAsia’s Chief Commercial Officer Paul Carroll, said, “AirAsia is grateful for the support of our guests in India, which has made us the largest foreign airline by network in the country. Since early 2024, we have expanded our network in India with 10 additional routes, bringing the total to 26 routes from India to Malaysia and Thailand. Operating over 20 daily flights across 16 cities, AirAsia counts as one of the top airlines with the highest number of weekly flights to and from India. Our ongoing network and fleet growth post-pandemic will benefit our guests through great value fares, choice, and connectivity leveraging one of the largest low-cost networks reaching over 130 destinations across Asia, Australia and beyond. ”

“Our efforts in India reflect AirAsia’s long-term vision of recognising the country as a key growth market and advancing its aviation ecosystem. Through our global network, we will continue to support India’s tourism industry by promoting its travel gems to the world, leveraging the government’s free visa initiatives.

“Today, we are excited to unveil an innovative partnership with Qube Cinemas, a leader in digital cinema technology to elevate AirAsia’s brand presence in the market. Soon, the immersive AirAsia ‘cinematic in-flight’ experience will be in 130 cinemas across India for 6 months and we’re really looking forward to connecting more meaningfully with movie-goers who are also travel lovers here through this initiative.”

Qube Cinema Chief Business Officer, Juhi Ravindranath added: “In India, cinema is one of the best avenues for any brand to reach mass audiences and create a deep impact. The medium influences many aspects of our people’s lives including fashion, lifestyle, and pop culture. The AirAsia team saw merit in the power of this medium and enthusiastically collaborated with us to create this cinematic in-flight experience. We are certain that this will appeal to movie buffs of all age groups and build the momentum for the brand. The entire team at Qube Cinema feels thrilled to enable this campaign across its network screens and can’t wait to see the delight among audiences.”

AirAsia’s journey began in Malaysia in late 2001 with a tiny fleet of two aircraft and a small team. As a pioneer in low-cost flying, AirAsia enabled many travellers across the region to take their very first flight and commenced its first India-Malaysia route from Tiruchirapalli to Kuala Lumpur in 2008. From 2023, AirAsia has linked more than 3.5 million guests from India to the rest of Asia and Australia.

The airline has always strived to uphold its core focus of delivering value with uncompromised safety, service, and innovation-driven customer experience, complemented by its ecosystem that includes engineering services, in-flight meals, and ground operations, among others.

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Indian Sunrise at the Carnegie Hall, USA

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The All-Indian Dance Festival that took place on Sunday, 7th July, 2024 at the Carnegie Hall’s Stern Auditorium, New York, USA, curated by senior Guru Viji Rao, the founder Director of ‘Three Aksha’, was a testament to her Mission to passionately preserve and promote Indian culture and heritage outside of India. This annual festival which was the third edition showcased the talents of 480 young and old artists, the majority being American born Indians, to a full house of 2800 culturally diverse audience of all age groups.
At the heart of this mission is the goal to educate communities about the rich tapestry of Indian art forms.

The featured art forms included
1. Classical Dance –  Bharatanatyam, Kathak, Kuchipudi, and Odissi
2. Folk Dance – Garba and Raas
3. Community traditional arts – Thiruvadira
4. Collaborative presentations –  ‘Adi’ (Konnakkol, Chenda Melam and Bharathanatyam), ‘Amataraso Soorya Vandana’ (Taiko Drums and Bharathanatyam)
5. Indian Contemporary Dance

Bangalore based classical musicians Praveen D Rao and Sai Vamshi were part of the collaborative presentation’ Adi’.

Through workshops, Summer Camps, lecture demonstrations, and collaborative efforts, Three Aksha not only reconnects audiences with familiar traditions but also introduces these profound art forms to new admirers, fostering holistic knowledge, critical thinking, expressive skills, and global citizenship among youth. Three Aksha’s commitment to cultural education and cross-cultural collaborations shines brightly, making it a cornerstone in the promotion of Indian arts in the United States of America.

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The Bothra Foundation Celebrates 25 Years of Selfless Service

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BENGALURU, July 2024  – The Bothra Foundation proudly commemorates its 25th anniversary, marking a quarter-century of unwavering dedication to community service. Established on July 7, 1999, by Mr. C.P. Bothra, the Foundation has evolved from a modest clinic into a comprehensive healthcare provider, significantly impacting lives in Jaibharath Nagar, Bangalore, and beyond.



Inspired by his father, the late Shri Chandanmalji Bothra, a devoted Vaidya in Rajasthan, Mr. C.P. Bothra founded the Bothra Foundation with the vision of alleviating suffering and providing accessible, high-quality healthcare. Over the past 25 years, the Foundation has expanded its reach, serving over 24,700 registered patients regularly through specialised clinics for diabetes, diabetic foot care, dental care, cardiology, orthopaedics, physiotherapy, ENT, ophthalmology, palliative care, and more.



The Foundation’s achievements are noteworthy: over 18,800 cataract surgeries, 14,000 glaucoma cases managed, 15,500 foot care treatments, diabetes management for over 179,500 individuals, 16,000 physiotherapy sessions, 6,000 dental care services, and more than 80 lifesaving surgeries at no cost to patients. Notably, the diabetic foot care program boasts a 100% success rate in preventing amputations. Dr Veena G, Medical Officer of the Bothra Foundation, has been ably leading the medical centre for the last 25 years, champions these community-driven initiatives, which are vital for the ongoing success and expansion of their services.



During the silver jubilee grand celebration, a video showcasing the Foundation’s 25-year journey was released, along with a commemorative coffee table book. The grand celebration was graced by Chief Guest Mr. Dilip Surana, Chairman & Managing Director, Micro Labs Ltd., alongside distinguished doctors, their families, and numerous supporters. The video & coffee table book captures the Foundation’s impactful journey, showcasing the stories of those it has helped and the dedication of its volunteers and staff. Personal narratives and vivid imagery illustrate the transformative power of generosity and the impact of selfless service. Senior doctors across specialties and their medical and paramedic teams were felicitated for their selfless services at the Bothra Foundation medical centre and in the institutions, it had tied ups. Bothra Foundation expressed gratitude for having great contributions from these doctors and institutions.





The Bothra Foundation’s understanding for cooperations with prestigious institutions such as the Centre for Diabetes and Endocrinology, Karunashraya Hospice Trust, Ramaiah Memorial Hospital, GEF Eye Hospital BICO, Kidwai Cancer Institute, and Vittala Eye Hospitals etc. have enabled us to bring cutting-edge medical care to underserved communities, making a tangible difference in many lives, said Mr. C.P. Bothra, Managing Trustee of the Bothra Foundation.





To stay at the forefront of medical advancements, the Bothra Foundation is investing in cutting-edge medical equipment, advanced diagnostic tools, and upgraded patient care infrastructure. This includes state-of-the-art lab equipment for accurate and timely diagnoses. By doing tie-ups with like-minded organisations, the Foundation aims to create a sustainable, replicable healthcare model that maintains high standards of care.





Preventive care is central to the Foundation’s strategy. By focusing on early detection, regular screenings, and health education, the Foundation aims to reduce chronic diseases and improve health outcomes through health camps, wellness programs, and lifestyle workshops. Future plans include enhancing cancer detection and raising deeper awareness about glaucoma. Bothra foundation in association with the Glaucoma Society of India, had conducted a spectacular vintage car parade to garner public attention to glaucoma during world glaucoma week. The Foundation is investing in advanced diagnostic technologies and conducting awareness campaigns to increase early detection rates and provide comprehensive care for these conditions.





Reflecting on the Foundation’s principles and future aspirations, Hemanth Bothra, Trustee, encapsulated the core of their mission and the urgent call for growth. We take pride in the positive influence we have had on the lives of those in need. Yet, we acknowledge that there is still much work to be done. It is vital that we broaden our horizons to ensure that maximum needy we cover, he said.

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ನೆಲದ ಸಂಸ್ಕೃತಿಯೊಂದು ನಾಶವಾದರೆ ದೇಶವೇ ನಾಶ

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ನೆಲದ ಸಂಸ್ಕೃತಿಯೊಂದು ನಾಶವಾದರೆ ದೇಶವೇ ನಾಶವಾಗುವುದು. ಹೀಗಾಗಿ ಸಂಸ್ಕೃತಿಯ ಬೇರುಗಳೆನಿಸಿದ ಈ ನೆಲದ ಜನಪದ ಪರಂಪರೆಯನ್ನು ನಮ್ಮ ಯುವಪೀಳಿಗೆಗೆ ತಲುಪಿಸಬೇಕಾದ ಗುರುತರ ಹೊಣೆಗಾರಿಕೆ ನಮ್ಮ ಮೇಲಿದೆ ಎಂದು ಜನಪದ ಗಾಯಕ ಅಪ್ಪಗೆರೆ ತಿಮ್ಮರಾಜು ಹೇಳಿದರು.

ಪರಂಪರಾ ಕಲ್ಚರಲ್ ಫೌಂಡೇಷನ್ ನಗರದ ನಯನ ಸಭಾಂಗಣದಲ್ಲಿ ಹಮ್ಮಿಕೊಂಡಿದ್ದ ಸಾಧಕರಿಗೆ ರಂಗಗೌರವ ಮತ್ತು ಪರಸಂಗದ ಗೆಂಡೆತಿಮ್ಮ ನಾಟಕ ಪ್ರದರ್ಶನದಲ್ಲಿ ಮುಖ್ಯ ಅತಿಥಿಗಳಾಗಿ ಪಾಲ್ಗೊಂಡು ಮಾತನಾಡಿದರು.

ಕನ್ನಡದ ಜನಪದವು ಜಗತ್ತಿನ ಎಲ್ಲ ಮನಸುಗಳನ್ನು ಸೂರೆಗೊಳ್ಳುವಷ್ಟು ಸಂಪದ್ಭರಿತವಾಗಿದೆ. ಅದರ ಉಳಿವಿನ ಬಗ್ಗೆ ಗಂಭೀರವಾಗಿ ಆಲೋಚಿಸದಿದ್ದರೆ ಮೂಲ ಕಲಾವಿದರ ಬದುಕು ಮೂರಾಬಟ್ಟೆಯಾಗುತ್ತದೆ. ತಮ್ಮ ಖುಷಿಗಾಗಿ ಹಾಡಿಕೊಳ್ಳುತ್ತಿದ್ದ ಜನಪದ ಕಲಾವಿದರ ಸರಕನ್ನು ಮಾರಾಟದ ಸರಕಾಗಿಸಿಕೊಂಡಿರುವ ನಾಗರಿಕರ ಸೀಮಿತ ವ್ಯಾಪ್ತಿಯ ಕಡೆ ಗಮನ ಹರಿಸಬೇಕಿದೆ ಎಂದರು.

ರಂಗಗೌರವ ಸ್ವೀಕರಿಸಿ ಮಾತನಾಡಿದ ಸಿನಿಮಾ ನಿರ್ದೇಶಕ, ನಿರ್ಮಾಪಕ, ಸಂಘಟಕ, ರಂಗಕರ್ಮಿ ಪಲ್ಲಕ್ಕಿ ರಾಧಾಕೃಷ್ಣ ಪರಂಪರೆ ಮತ್ತು ಸಂಸ್ಕೃತಿ ಜೊತೆಜೊತೆಯಾಗಿಯೇ ಇರುವಂತಹುದು. ಜನರ ಮನಸ್ಸನ್ನು ಮುಟ್ಟದ ಸರಕು ಎಷ್ಟೇ ಮಹತ್ವದ್ದಾದರೂ ಉಪಯೋಗವಿಲ್ಲ. ಪಂಡಿತರು, ಪಾಮರರೆಲ್ಲರ ಸ್ವತ್ತು ಜನಪದ. ಎಲ್ಲರಿಗೂ ಸುಲಭವಾಗಿ ಅರ್ಥವಾಗಬಲ್ಲ ನೆಲೆಯಲ್ಲಿ ಅದು ತೆರೆದುಕೊಳ್ಳುತ್ತದೆ. ಈ ಹಿನ್ನೆಲೆಯಲ್ಲಿ ನಾವೆಲ್ಲರೂ ಕಾರ್ಯಕ್ರಮಗಳನ್ನು ರೂಪಿಸಬೆಕಾದ ಅಗತ್ಯವಿದೆ ಎಂದರು.

ಗಿನ್ನೆಸ್ ದಾಖಲೆ ಬರೆದ ಕದ್ರಿ ಗೋಪಾಲನಾಥರ ಶಿಷ್ಯೆ ಸ್ಯಾಕ್ಸೋಫೋನ್ ಸುಬ್ಬಲಕ್ಷ್ಮಿ ಮಾತನಾಡಿ ಎಲ್ಲ ಸಂಗೀತ ಮತ್ತು ನೃತ್ಯಗಳ ತಾಯಿಬೇರು ಜನಪದವೇ ಆಗಿದೆ. ಮಡಿವಂತರು ಈ ವಾಸ್ತವ ಸತ್ಯವನ್ನು ತಿಳಿಸಲು ಹಿಂಜರಿಯುತ್ತಾರೆ. ಆದರೆ ಯಾವತ್ತೂ ಸತ್ಯ ಮಡಿಲ ಕೆಂಡವಿದ್ದಂತೆ. ಅದು ತನ್ನನ್ನು ತಾನು ಅಭಿವ್ಯಕ್ತಗೊಳಿಸುತ್ತದೆ ಎಂದರು.

ರಂಗಗೌರವಕ್ಕೆ ಪಾತ್ರರಾದ ಇನ್ನಿತರರೆಂದರೆ ನಾಟಕಕಾರ, ಜಾನಪದ ವಿದ್ವಾಂಸ ಡಾ. ಎಂ. ಬೈರೇಗೌಡ, ರಂಗನಿರ್ದೇಶಕ ರೂಪಾಂತರ ತಂಡದ ಕೆ.ಎಸ್.ಡಿ.ಎಲ್ ಚಂದ್ರು, ವಿಮಾನಪುರ ಸಹಕಾರ ಸಂಘದ ಅಧ್ಯಕ್ಷ ಸಿಜೆ ಮಾರುತಿ, ವಾಲ್ಮೀಕಿ ಪತ್ರಿಕೆಯ ಸಹಸಂಪಾದಕ ನಾಗರಾಜ ಗಾಣದ ಹುಣಿಸೆ. ಪರಂಪರಾ ಕಲ್ಚರಲ್ ಫೌಂಡೇಷನ್ ಅಧ್ಯಕ್ಷ ಜಿ.ಪಿ. ರಾಮಣ್ಣ ಉಪಸ್ಥಿತರಿದ್ದರು.


ಶ್ರೀ ಕೃಷ್ಣ ಆಲನಹಳ್ಳಿ ಅವರ ಪರಸಂಗದ ಗೆಂಡೆತಿಮ್ಮ ಕಾದಂಬರಿಯನ್ನು ನಾಟಕಕಾರ ಡಾ. ಎಂ. ಬೈರೇಗೌಡ ರಂಗರೂಪಕ್ಕೆ ತಂದು, ರೂಪಾಂತರ ತಂಡದ ಕೆ.ಎಸ್.ಡಿ.ಎಲ್. ಚಂದ್ರು ನಿರ್ದೇಶನದಲ್ಲಿ ನಾಟಕದ ನಾಲ್ಕನೇ ಪ್ರದರ್ಶನ ಇದಾಗಿತ್ತು ಬೆಳಕಿನ ನಿರ್ವಹಣೆ ಮಧು ಮಳವಳ್ಳಿ, ಪ್ರಸಾದನ: ರಾಮಕೃಷ್ಣ ಬೆಳ್ತೂರ್, ಸಂಗೀತ ದೇಸೀ ಮೋಹನ್ ಮತ್ತು ರತ್ನಾ ಸಕಲೇಶಪುರ, ವಿನ್ಯಾಸ ರಾಜು ರೂಪಾಂತರ, ಕಲೆ: ವಾದಿರಾಜ್, ಕೆ.ಎಸ್.ಡಿ.ಎಲ್ ಚಂದ್ರು, ಸಹನಿರ್ದೇಶನ: ಎನ್. ರಾಮಚಂದ್ರ ಇವರದಾಗಿತ್ತು.

ಪ್ರಾರಂಭದಲ್ಲಿ ಏಣಗಿ ಪ್ರಭಾಕರ್ ಕನ್ನಡ ಗೀತೆಗಳನ್ನು ಹಾಡುವ ಮೂಲಕ ಪ್ರೇಕ್ಷಕರನ್ನು ರಂಜಿಸಿದರು.  ಕುಮಾರಿ ಪಿ. ರಿಷಿಕಾ ಅವರ ನೃತ್ಯ ನೆರೆದವರ ಮೆಚ್ಚುಗೆಗೆ ಪಾತ್ರವಾಯಿತು.

ಜಿ. ಮಧುಸೂಧನ ನಾಯಕ್ ಹಾಗೂ ಎಸ್. ಸುಧಾಕರ್ ಕಾರ್ಯಕ್ರಮವನ್ನು ನಿರ್ವಹಿಸಿದರು.

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ಪ್ರೆಸ್ ಕ್ಲಬ್ ಆಫ್ ಬೆಂಗಳೂರು ಚುನಾವಣೆಯಲ್ಲಿ ಅಧ್ಯಕ್ಷರಾಗಿ ವಿಜೇತರಾದ ಆರ್. ಶ್ರೀಧರ್ ರವರಿಗೆ ಮತ್ತು ಎಲ್ಲಾ ಪದಾಧಿಕಾರಿಗಳು ಹಾಗೂ ಸಮಿತಿಯ ಸದಸ್ಯರುಗಳಿಗೆ ಸುನಾಮಿ ಜಪ್ತಿ ಮತ್ತು ಸಿಟಿ ಟುಡೇ ನ್ಯೂಸ್ ಪತ್ರಿಕಾ ಬಳಗದ ಅಭಿನಂದನೆಗಳು.

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ಬೆಂಗಳೂರು ಪ್ರೆಸ್ ಕ್ಲಬ್ ಚುನಾವಣಾ ಫಲಿತಾಂಶ.
ಅಧ್ಯಕ್ಷರಾಗಿ ಆರ್. ಶ್ರೀಧರ್,
ಉಪಾಧ್ಯಕ್ಷರಾಗಿ ಮೋಹನ್ ಕುಮಾರ್,
ಪ್ರಧಾನ ಕಾರ್ಯದರ್ಶಿಯಾಗಿ ಶಿವಕುಮಾರ್ ಬೆಳ್ಳಿ ತಟ್ಟೆ,
ಕಾರ್ಯದರ್ಶಿಯಾಗಿ ಮಂಜುನಾಥ್ ಜಿ.ವೈ,
ಜಂಟಿ ಕಾರ್ಯದರ್ಶಿಯಾಗಿ ಧರಣೀಶ್ ಬಿ.ಎನ್, ಖಜಾಂಚಿಯಾಗಿ ಗಣೇಶ್ ಜಿ. ಹಾಗೂ  ಕಾರ್ಯಕಾರಿ ಸಮಿತಿಯಿಂದ
ಶಿವಣ್ಣ,ಯಾಸಿರ್ ಮುಸ್ತಾಕ್,
ಶರಣಬಸಪ್ಪ ಎ.ಎಚ್, ಮಮ್ತಾಜ್ಅಲಿಮ್,
ರೋಹಿಣಿ ವಿ. ಅಡಿಗ,
ಸಿ.ಆರ್.ಮಂಜುನಾಥ್ ಮತ್ತು
ಮಹಿಳಾ ಮೀಸಲು ಕ್ಷೇತ್ರದಿಂದ
ಮಿನಿ ತೇಜಸ್ವಿನಿಯವರು 2024- 25ನೇ ಸಾಲಿಗೆ ಚುನಾಯಿತರಾಗಿರುತ್ತಾರೆ.

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