ನಾಡಿನ ಹೆಮ್ಮೆಯ ವಿಶ್ವೇಶ್ವರಾಯ ಕಬ್ಬಿಣ ಮತ್ತು ಉಕ್ಕು ಕಾರ್ಖಾನೆಗೆ ಶತಮಾನೋತ್ಸವ ಸಂಭ್ರಮ : ನವೆಂಬರ್ 4 ಮತ್ತು 5 ರಂದು ಭದ್ರಾವತಿಯಲ್ಲಿ ವೈಭವದಿಂದ ಆಚರಣೆ.
ಬೆಂಗಳೂರು: ನಾಡಿನ ಕೈಗಾರಿಕಾ ವಲಯದಲ್ಲಿ ತನ್ನದೇ ಆದ ಹೆಗ್ಗುರುತುಗಳನ್ನು ಮೂಡಿಸಿ ಮುನ್ನಡೆಯುತ್ತಿರುವ ವಿಶ್ವೇಶ್ವರಾಯ ಕಬ್ಬಿಣ ಮತ್ತು ಉಕ್ಕು ಕಾರ್ಖಾನೆ ಶತಮಾನೋತ್ಸವ ಸಂಭ್ರಮದಲ್ಲಿದ್ದು, ನವೆಂಬರ್ 4 ಮತ್ತು 5 ರಂದು ಎರಡು ದಿನಗಳ ಕಾಲ ಶಿವಮೊಗ್ಗ ಜಿಲ್ಲೆ ಭದ್ರಾವತಿಯ ವಿಶ್ವೇಶ್ವರಾಯ ಕಬ್ಬಿಣ ಮತ್ತು ಉಕ್ಕು ಕಾರ್ಖಾನೆಯ ಆವರಣದಲ್ಲಿ ಶತಮಾನೋತ್ಸವ ಸಮಾರಂಭ ನಡೆಯಲಿದೆ.
ಕಾರ್ಖಾನೆ ಮಾಜಿ ಉದ್ಯೋಗಿ ಹಾಗೂ ಹಿರಿಯ ಕಲಾವಿದ ಎಸ್. ದೊಡ್ಡಣ್ಣ ಮತ್ತು ಮಾಜಿ ಉದ್ಯೋಗಿ, ಹಿರಿಯ ನ್ಯಾಯವಾದಿ ಎಂ.ಎ. ರೇವಣ ಸಿದ್ಧಯ್ಯ ಅವರು ಸುದ್ದಿಗೋಷ್ಠಿಯಲ್ಲಿ ಮಾತನಾಡಿ, ಭಾರತ ರತ್ನ ಸರ್,ಎಂ. ವಿಶ್ವೇಶ್ವರಾಯ ಮತ್ತು ಮೈಸೂರು ಯದುವೀರ ಅರಸರ ಆಸಕ್ತಿಯಿಂದ ಕಾರ್ಖಾನೆ ಆರಂಭವಾಗಿದ್ದು, ಈ ಹಿನ್ನೆಲೆಯಲ್ಲಿ ನವೆಂಬರ್ 4 ರಂದು ಶತಮಾನೋತ್ಸವ ಸಮಾರಂಭವನ್ನು ಯದುವೀರ ಕೃಷ್ಣದತ್ತ ಚಾಮರಾಜ ಒಡೆಯರ್ ಅವರಿಂದ ಉದ್ಘಾಟಿಸಲಾಗುತ್ತಿದೆ. ಶಿವರಾತ್ರಿ ದೇಶಿಕೇಂದ್ರ ಮಹಾಸ್ವಾಮಿಗಳು, ಆದಿಚುಂಚನಗಿರಿ ಮಠದ ಡಾ. ನಿರ್ಮಲಾನಂದನಾಥ ಸ್ವಾಮಿಗಳು, ತುಮಕೂರಿನ ಸಿದ್ಧಗಂಗಾ ಮಠದ ಸಿದ್ದಲಿಂಗ ಸ್ವಾಮೀಜಿ, ಕೋಡಿ ಮಠದ ರಾಜೇಂದ್ರ ಸ್ವಾಮೀಜಿ ಅವರು ದಿವ್ಯ ಸಾನಿಧ್ಯ ವಹಿಸಲಿದ್ದಾರೆ. ಡಾ. ಶಿವಾನಂದ ಶಿವಯೋಗಿ
ಕೇಂದ್ರ ಸಚಿವರುಗಳಾದ ನಿರ್ಮಲಾ ಸೀತಾರಾಮನ್, ಪ್ರಹ್ಲಾದ್ ಜೋಶಿ, ಜ್ಯೋತಿರಾದಿತ್ಯ ಸಿಂಧ್ಯ, ಶೋಭಾ ಕರಂದ್ಲಾಜೆ, ಎ. ನಾರಾಯಣಸ್ವಾಮಿ ಮುಖ್ಯ ಅತಿಥಿಗಳಾಗಿ ಭಾಗವಹಿಸಲಿದ್ದಾರೆ ಎಂದರು.
ನಾಡಿನ ಶ್ರೇಷ್ಠ ಸಾಧಕರಾದ ಜಯದೇವ ಹೃದ್ರೋಗ ಸಂಸ್ಥೆಯ ನಿರ್ದೇಶಕರಾದ ಡಾ. ಸಿ.ಎನ್. ಮಂಜನಾಥ್, ಕೆ.ಎಲ್.ಇ ಸಂಸ್ಥೆಯ ಮುಖ್ಯಸ್ಥರಾದ ಪ್ರಭಾಕರ ಕೋರೆ, ಎಆರ್ಎಲ್ ಸಂಸ್ಥೆಯ ಸಂಸ್ಥಾಪಕರಾದ ವಿಜಯ ಸಂಕೇಶ್ವರ ಅವರನ್ನು ಸನ್ಮಾನಿಸಲಾಗುತ್ತಿದೆ. ನಾಡಿನ ಎಲ್ಲಾ ಮಾಜಿ ಮುಖ್ಯಮಂತ್ರಿಗಳನ್ನು ಸಹ ಇದೇ ಸಂದರ್ಭದಲ್ಲಿ ಗೌರವಿಸಲಾಗುವುದು ಎಂದು ಹೇಳಿದರು.
ನವೆಂಬರ್ 5 ರಂದು ಸಮಾರೋಪ ಸಮಾರಂಭದಲ್ಲಿ ಮುಖ್ಯಮಂತ್ರಿ ಸಿದ್ದರಾಮಯ್ಯ ಮತ್ತು ಉಪಮುಖ್ಯಮಂತ್ರಿ ಡಿ.ಕೆ.ಶಿವಕುಮಾರ್ ಭಾಗಿಯಾಗಲಿದ್ದಾರೆ. ಸಚಿವರಾದ ಎಚ್.ಕೆ. ಪಾಟೀಲ್, ಡಾ. ಜಿ.ಪರಮೇಶ್ವರ್, ಎಂ.ಬಿ. ಪಾಟೀಲ್, ಡಾ. ಎಚ್.ಸಿ. ಮಹದೇವಪ್ಪ, ಎನ್. ಚಲುವರಾಯ ಸ್ವಾಮಿ, ಕೃಷ್ಣ ಭೈರೇಗೌಡ, ಕೆ.ಜೆ. ಜಾರ್ಜ್, ಜಮೀರ್ ಅಹಮದ್ ಖಾನ್, ಎಸ್.ಎಸ್. ಮಲ್ಲಿಕಾರ್ಜುನ್, ಶಿವರಾಜ್ ತಂಗಡಗಿ, ಮಲ್ಲಿಕಾರ್ಜುನ್, ಈಶ್ವರಖಂಡ್ರೆ ಅವರು ಕಾರ್ಯಕ್ರಮಕ್ಕೆ ಸಾಕ್ಷಿಯಾಗಲಿದ್ದಾರೆ ಎಂದರು.
ಮೈಸೂರಿನ ಮಹಾರಾಜರಾಗಿದ್ದ ಯದುವಂಶದ ರಾಜಋಷಿ ನಾಲ್ವಡಿ ಕೃಷ್ಣರಾಜ ಒಡೆಯರ್ ಬಹದ್ದೂರ್ ಅವರ ಸುವರ್ಣ ಆಡಳಿತ ಕಾಲದಲ್ಲಿ ದಿವಾನರಾಗಿದ್ದ ಸರ್ ಎಂ ವಿಶ್ವೇಶ್ವರಾಯ ಅವರ ಮಾರ್ಗದರ್ಶನದಂತೆ ಈ ಬೃಹತ್ ಉದ್ಯಮವನ್ನು 1923 ರಲ್ಲಿ ಸ್ಥಾಪಿಸಲಾಯಿತು. ಎರಕಹೊಯ್ದ ಕಬ್ಬಿಣ, ಕಬ್ಬಿಣದ ಕೊಳವೆ ಹಾಗೂ ರೋಲಿಂಗ್ ಮಿಲ್ಫ್ ಮತ್ತು ಸಿಮೆಂಟ್ ಪ್ಲಾಂಟ್ ಅನ್ನು ನಂತರ ಆರಂಭಿಸಲಾಯಿತು. ಪ್ರಾರಂಭದಲ್ಲಿ ಕಾರ್ಖಾನೆಯನ್ನು ಮೈಸೂರು ಐರನ್ ಅಂಡ್ ಸ್ಟೀಲ್ ವರ್ಕ್ಸ್ ಎಂದು ನಾಮಕರಣ ಮಾಡಲಾಯಿತು. 1975 ರಲ್ಲಿ ವಿಶ್ವೇಶ್ವರಾಯ ಐರನ್ ಅಂಡ್ ಸ್ಟೀಲ್ ಲಿಮಿಟೆಡ್ ಎಂಬುದಾಗಿ ಮರುನಾಮಕರಣವಾಯಿತು. ಭಾರತೀಯ ಉಕ್ಕು ಪ್ರಾಧಿಕಾರ 1989ರಲ್ಲಿ ಇದನ್ನು ತನ್ನ ಅಂಗಸಂಸ್ಥೆಯಾಗಿ ಸೇರಿಸಿ ನಂತರ 1998 ರಲ್ಲಿ ವಿಲೀನಗೊಳಿಸಿಕೊಂಡಿತು. ಸರ್ ಎಂ ವಿಶ್ವೇಶ್ವರಯ್ಯನವರ ನಿಸ್ವಾರ್ಥ ಸೇವೆ ಮತ್ತು ಮುಂದಾಲೋಚನೆಯಿಂದ ಭದ್ರಾವತಿಯ ಜೀವನಾಡಿಯಾಗಿ ಉಳಿದು ಲಕ್ಷಾಂತರ ಜನರಿಗೆ “ಬದುಕು ಮತ್ತು ಜೀವನ” ನಿರ್ಮಿಸಿಕೊಟ್ಟಿದೆ ಈ ಕಾರ್ಖಾನೆ ಎಂದರು.
ಕನ್ನಡ ಸುದ್ದಿ ವಾಹಿನಿಯೊಂದು ತನ್ನ ಮಾಜಿ ಉದ್ಯೋಗಿಗಳಿಗೆ ನ್ಯಾಯಯುತವಾಗಿ ನೀಡಬೇಕಾಗಿರುವ ಭವಿಷ್ಯ ನಿಧಿ ಕೊಡುವಲ್ಲಿ ವಂಚನೆ ಮಾಡುತ್ತಿರುವ ಕುರಿತು ಪ್ರೆಸ್ಸ್ ಕ್ಲಬ್ ಆಫ್ ಬೆಂಗಳೂರಿನಲ್ಲಿ ಪತ್ರಿಕಾ ಗೋಷ್ಥಿ ನಡೆಸಲಾಯಿತು.
ಬೆಂಗಳೂರು: ಈಗಲ್ ಸೈಟ್ ಮೀಡಿಯಾ ಪ್ರೈವೇಟ್ ಲಿಮಿಟೆಡ್ ಹಾಗೂ ಈಗಲ್ ಸೈಟ್ ಟೆಲಿ ಮೀಡಿಯಾ ಪ್ರೈವೇಟ್ ಲಿಮಿಟೆಡ್ ಹೆಸರಿನಡಿ ಕನ್ನಡ ಸುದ್ದಿ ವಾಹಿನಿ ಬೆಂಗಳೂರಿನಲ್ಲಿ ಕಾರ್ಯ ನಿರ್ವಹಿಸಿದೆ. ಇದು ತನ್ನ ಸಂಸ್ಥೆಯಲ್ಲಿ ಕಾರ್ಯ ನಿರ್ವಯಿಸುತ್ತಿದ್ದ ಉದ್ಯೋಗಿಗಳಿಗೆ ಭವಿಷ್ಯ ನಿಧಿ ಕೊಡುವಲ್ಲಿ ವಂಚಿಸುತ್ತಿದೆ. ಈ ಸಂಬಂಧ ಕೇಂದ್ರ ಭವಿಷ್ಯ ನಿಧಿಗೂ ದೂರು ನೀಡಲಾಗಿದೆ. ಅಲ್ಲಿ ವಿಚಾರಣೆ ನಡೆದು ಅಂತಿಮವಾಗಿ ಪಿಎಫ್ ಹಣ ಕಟ್ಟಿಕೊಡುವಂತೆ ತೀರ್ಪು ನೀಡಲಾಗಿದೆ. ಆದರೂ ಮಾಜಿ ಉದ್ಯೋಗಿಗಳಿಗೆ ಯಾವುದೇ ಪರಿಹಾರ ಸಿಕ್ಕಿಲ್ಲ.
ಈ ಸಂಬಂಧ ಕೇಂದ್ರ ಭವಿಷ್ಯ ನಿಧಿ ಕಚೇರಿ ಬಳಿ ಹೋದರೆ ನಮಗೆ ಸಂಪರ್ಕಕ್ಕೆ ಸಿಗುತ್ತಿಲ್ಲ. ಈ ಮೇಲ್ ಗೂ ಯಾವುದೇ ಪ್ರತಿಕ್ರಿಯೆ ನೀಡುತ್ತಿಲ್ಲ ಎಂದು ಪ್ರೆಸ್ಸ್ ಕ್ಲಬ್ ಆಫ್ ಬೆಂಗಳೂರಿನಲ್ಲಿ ನಡೆದ ಪತ್ರಿಕಾ ಗೋಷ್ಥಿಯಲ್ಲಿ ವಂಚನೆಗೊಳಗಾಗಿರುವ ಉದ್ಯೋಗಿಗಳ ಪರವಾಗಿ ಶಿವಶಂಕರ್ – TUCC ಮತ್ತು ಸುಪ್ರೀತ್ ಮಾಜಿ ಉಧ್ಯೋಗಿ ಯವರಿಂದ ತಿಳಿಸಲಾಯಿತು.
Bangalore, October 26, 2023: The Walmart Vriddhi Supplier Development Program (Walmart Vriddhi) empowering micro-, small- and medium-size enterprises (MSMEs) in India, saw sellers see an increase of over 70% (YOY) in sales through Flipkart’s Big Billion Days Sale.
Since its inception in 2019, Walmart Vriddhi has empowered 40,255 MSMEs across the country, providing them with tools and knowledge needed to thrive in the digital age. The achievement of Walmart Vriddhi, along with its local program partner Swasti, showcases its dedication to fostering economic growth at the grassroots level.
This growth also demonstrates the resilience and adaptability of its MSME partners as they navigate the challenges of today’s market. The range of products sold by Walmart Vriddhi sellers on Flipkart’s platform is diverse, spanning various categories. Among the best-selling items are apparel, home decor and accessories.
Jason Fremstad, Senior Vice President, Supplier Development, Walmart Sourcing, commented on this achievement: “Empowering MSMEs is at the heart of Walmart’s commitment to fostering inclusive economic growth. Through Walmart Vriddhi, we have seen incredible resilience and determination from our partners in India. This milestone reinforces our belief in the potential of these businesses to drive innovation and create lasting impact. We are proud to support their journey towards growth.”
Under the guidance of Walmart Vriddhi, Abbie Fashions discovered its digital presence on Flipkart in 2022. Previously catering to local audiences in Rajasthan and Delhi, the brand’s newfound online reach has garnered a devoted following from all corners of India, resulting in an impressive 25% upsurge in their overall sales. Another business, Naturally Pahadi, which promotes sustainable and nutritious products rooted in the Himalayas, onboarded onto Flipkart’s Marketplace through the Walmart Vriddhi program. This strategic move resulted in a remarkable 300% sales boost, boosting the popularity of their Himalayan offerings.
Against the backdrop of a thriving Indian market and rising national revenues, Walmart Vriddhi’s association with Flipkart plays a pivotal role in handholding MSMEs to grow. The program empowers sellers to tap into the potential of eCommerce, reaching a wider customer base and increased sales. It also assists sellers with tasks such as registration, onboarding, providing customer insights, and brand approval on Flipkart’s platform.
Rakesh Krishnan, Vice President and Head – Marketplace, Flipkart, said, “Flipkart’s mission is to create opportunities for sellers to thrive in the digital age. We are delighted to see Walmart Vriddhi sellers achieve significant sales milestones through our platform. This reflects our strong partnership and shared vision of driving economic growth through eCommerce.”
Joseph Julian, Program Director, Swasti said, “Swasti is honored to be part of the Walmart Vriddhi program, working hand in hand to enhance the capabilities of MSMEs in India. This milestone underscores the importance of holistic support systems for these enterprises, and we remain committed to providing the knowledge and resources needed for their sustainable growth.”
With strong partnerships and a dedicated focus on digital enablement, Walmart Vriddhi is poised to continue empowering India’s MSMEs, driving innovation, and fostering lasting impact in the ever-evolving digital age.
The Phoenix Mills Limited announces the opening of Phoenix Mall of Asia” at Hebbal, Bengaluru, Karnataka
This luxurious experiential development is poised to become North Bengaluru’s premier consumption hub, delivering an extensive, stylish and immersive shopping experience, complemented with wholesome dining and entertainment choices.
Immersive luxury development spanning over 12 lakh sq. ft. of gross leasable area. A distinct blend of fashion, leisure, and experiences, bringing together a selection of over 440 brands, including over 160 international labels and over 50 debut brands to Bengaluru. Thoughtfully designed with five distinct interior themes across floors. Showcasing an impressive entertainment zone of over 250,000 sq. ft. comprising a 14-screen INOX Megaplex, and ScreenX – a pioneering 270-degree panoramic theatre experience. Expected to generate over 5,000 job opportunities in the city. Parking facilities for over 3,400 vehicles with EV charging stations and bicycle bays available for visitors. This regional consumption centre will be further enhanced by addition of ~8 lakh sq. ft. of modern offices which will start operating later this year.
Bengaluru, 26th October, 2023: The Phoenix Mills Limited (PML), Indias leading destination retail mall developer and operator, has opened doors to its second mall in Bengaluru, Phoenix Mall of Asia” at Hebbal, Bengaluru. This sprawling retail destination spread across ~13 acres and encompassing over 12 lakh square feet (sq. ft.) of gross leasable area, is in the expanding consumption centre of Northern Bengaluru.
The mall has been developed by PML under its joint venture with Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPP Investments). PML today has an operational retail portfolio of over 1.1 crore sq. ft. of leasable area across 12 retail consumption hubs in 8 major cities of India.
Says Mr. Atul Ruia, Chairman of The Phoenix Mills Limited, “In 2011, we entered the Bengaluru market with launch of Phoenix MarketCity in Whitefield, which swiftly established itself as one of the best performing retail assets in our portfolio. Today, I am pleased to announce the launch of our second retail destination in Bengaluru, “Phoenix Mall of Asia” at Hebbal. The interiors of this mall exude opulence, with each floor meticulously crafted to encapsulate a distinctive theme, promising the visitors a unique and visually enthralling experience. We have created two grand transformative digital experiences for the shoppers, first being the “Luxe Atria”, a remarkable four-storey LED digital display zone, to welcome the patrons with cascading crystallized falling water elements. Then, we have “Eden Arcadia,” spanning five floors, set to captivate the visitors with exclusive displays focused on tranquillity and natural splendour. Our themed zones continue with F&B zones like “The Oasis”, which houses open plan restaurants, luxurious cafés and “Foodthopia” which houses over 50 dining options. We have also curated an entertainment zone of over 250,000 sq. ft. with wide array of offerings for fun outings with family and friends. We are confident that “Phoenix Mall of Asia”, our latest world-class and contemporary retail destination will leave a lasting mark in the landscape of this city and create a legacy of its own.
Says Mr. Shishir Shrivastava, the Managing Director of The Phoenix Mills Ltd, “With the launch of “Phoenix Mall of Asia”, we continue our path of continuously evolving, adapting, and elevating experiences for patrons with every new destination. This new development in North of Bengaluru is spread across a gross leasable area of ~12 lakh sq. ft., integrated with modern Grade-A commercial office spaces of ~12 lakh sq. ft. The commercial offices will be developed in phases, with ~8 lakh sq. ft. in Phase 1 expected to become operational soon. This development is strategically located amidst growing residential areas, IT Parks and office development sites in a rapidly developing area of the city. With easy access from the airport and seamless connectivity to other city centers through means like the new metro, Phoenix Mall of Asia is set to become Bengaluru’s ultimate new-age luxury retail destination. With the launch of this mall, we are excited to create more than 5,000 jobs in the city and make an impact in the economy of Bengaluru. This is the third retail destination to become operational under our Joint Venture with our partners CPP Investments and I would like to extend my gratitude to the entire team at CPP Investments for their support through this journey.”
A Shopping Extravaganza
In a world of shopping excellence, Phoenix Mall of Asia stands as a beacon of luxury, offering an unparalleled retail experience that caters to the most discerning shoppers. With a curated selection of 440+ brands, this retail haven hosts 200+ beloved national labels, 160+ coveted international luxury brands, and an exclusive collection of 50 debut brands. This mall is tailor-made for those who appreciate the finer things in life, whether it’s the allure of high-end luxury or the thrill of high street fashion.
Phoenix Mall of Asia is home to brands across a diverse spectrum of categories, encompassing women’s, men’s, and children’s apparel, fashion accessories, beauty and wellness products, exquisite luxury jewellery, electronics, and a myriad of other offerings.
Beacon of Luxury:
Phoenix Mall of Asia will house a diverse array of international luxury brands, including Ferragamo, Canali, Boss, Emporio Armani, Versace, Tods, Villeroy & Boch, Michael Kors, Tumi, Tory Burch, Kate Spade, Bottega Veneta, Zegna, Coach, Bally, Paul Smith, Brooks Brothers, Diesel, Golden Goose, Karl Lagerfeld, Hackett, Ralph Lauren and few more star brands, that are poised to elevate the mall’s status as a luxury shopping destination. Furthermore, this mall is also set to be home to the highly anticipated flagship stores from sportswear giants such as Adidas Originals, Nike, Reebok, Puma, Sketchers, and a host of other iconic brands. The introduction of these renowned names will undoubtedly draw a discerning clientele and significantly enhance the overall shopping experience. It’s an exciting time for both the mall and its visitors.
Watches cluster:
This is truly a game-changing addition to Mall of Asia’s tenant mix. The inclusion of the country’s largest international watch cluster featuring brands like Rolex, Panerai, Jaeger LeCoultre, Bell & Ross, IWC, Hublot, Breitling, Ethos Summit, Tudor, Longines, Rado, Tissot, Seiko, Daniel Wellington and few more in pipeline is a testament to the mall’s commitment to offering a world-class shopping experience. This collection of esteemed watchmakers will undoubtedly attract enthusiasts and collectors, elevating the mall’s status as a hub for luxury timepieces. It’s an exceptional development that will undoubtedly draw a discerning clientele.
Says Rashmi Sen, Chief Operations Officer of The Phoenix Mills Ltd, “Over the past three years, our commitment to pushing boundaries has been evident in every pioneering retail destination we have delivered, from Lucknow and Indore to Ahmedabad and Pune. Our latest offering, “Phoenix Mall of Asia”, stands as another testament to our goal of crafting unique, world-class retail experiences. Through Phoenix Mall of Asia, we present the visitors with an opulent shopping experience with over 440 brands and various flagship stores from iconic brands across the globe. The shopping experience is further enhanced with an exquisite mix of dining options, top-notch invigorating entertainment experiences comprising a vibrant Fan Park, a 14 screen Inox Megaplex, ScreenX etc and mesmerizing interiors creating a luxurious ambience for the visitors. Phoenix Mall of Asia is not just about shopping, but it embodies a realm of luxury, indulgence, and multifaceted wholesome experiences.
The Empirical Precincts
The prominent and social media worthy “Luxe Atria”, stands as a remarkable four-storey feature, capturing attention with cascading crystallized falling water elements and a transcendent LED digital display zone. This space welcomes shoppers and provides a transformative digital experience, elevating the mall into a significant vertical nexus.
Prepare for a delightful surprise at “Eden Arcadia”, a mystical gateway through a 3D digital forest of tranquillity and natural splendour spanning five stories. This zone enthrals visitors with exclusive anamorphic LED content, immersing them in opulent natural beauty. Enhanced with plants and flowers, it synchronizes sensory well-being with vertical richness, creating an awe-inspiring backdrop experience.
“The Oasis”, inspired by nature, serves as the heart of the Mall, intersecting at all levels of the building. This node effortlessly transports visitors to a realm where the boundaries between nature and urban elegance harmoniously blend. Open-concept restaurants within this zone offer a tantalizing culinary journey with global flavours, set in an eco-friendly environment infused with natural light, inspired by the tropical beauty of Asia and Bengaluru’s botanical splendour. Surrounded by renowned international cafes like Starbucks, Tim Hortons, Perch, Fyole, COCO Café & Third Wave Coffee, it becomes a bustling central hub adorned with lush greenery. Bridging the gap between city life and the natural world, this oasis offers an exclusive international café lounge experience, cocooned in luxury.
“Foodthopia”, a culinary marvel at the very soul of this retail destination, beckons connoisseurs with its collection of over 50 exclusive F&B outlets. It sets the stage for an unparalleled lifestyle experience, ideal for gatherings on game days and leisurely dining occasions. This gastronomic wonderland boasts 19 meticulously curated F&B establishments and culinary concepts, redefining the very essence of dining. For those seeking respite from the mundane, Phoenix Mall of Asia offers a dining extravaganza at bars with terraces overlooking the vibrant Fan Park.
A Plethora of Entertainment Delights
The entertainment arena features 14 screens from INOX Megaplex, touted as the city’s largest and finest, delivering an unparalleled cinematic experience. The introduction of ScreenX, the city’s first 270-degree panoramic theatre, injects a pioneering innovation into the entertainment offerings. Spanning over 250,000 sq. ft., the mall’s expansive and invigorating entertainment zone promises a diverse range of experiences for every visitor.
The vibrant ambiance of the Fan Park, the tiered atrium fosters a strong communal vibe while offering high-level semi-private zones that can be reserved for hosting celebrations and special events. It’s a fantastic place to connect with friends, catch thrilling games, or get work done.
At the heart of the mall, one will discover the Family Entertainment Zone (FEZ), meticulously designed to be the ultimate destination for families and friends seeking moments of fun, laughter, and cherished memories together.
An environmentally responsible haven
At the Phoenix Mills Limited, we are conscious of our responsibility to the environment and are devoted to continually improving our efforts to minimize our impact on it. We are targeting to achieve the prestigious USGBC LEED Certification with a Gold Rating for Phoenix Mall of Asia and Asia Towers, and a WELL Gold Rating for Asia Towers. Moreover, we are dedicated to implementing sustainable practices such as installation of EV charging stations, supply of piped gas for commercial cooking, rainwater harvesting and integration of solar power. These collective initiatives are guiding us towards a more sustainable and eco-friendly future.
Accelerating economic activity As Phoenix Mall of Asia prepares to open its doors, behind the hustle and bustle is a story of potential, vision and opportunity that is being realised in no small measure.
Strategically located on the North Bangalore Airport Corridor, it is set to usher in unprecedented economic activity that will significantly add to the State exchequer. By boosting employment and career growth for thousands of people, it will significantly improve their quality of life.
With over a million sq. ft, it is planned with world-class amenities and forward-thinking infrastructure. With a Gold-rated LEED certification, meticulous thought has gone into every detail. From Automatic Organic Waste Converters to Fastag and ANPR technology that provide easy ingress and egress to the two storey parking for 3100 cars, from wide driveways with multiple drop zones and designated pick up zones for taxis, the Mall is set to elevate shopping like never before.
As the pride of Karnakata, Phoenix Mall of Asia is set to be a model of inspiration and the blueprint for mall development across the nation.
Bengaluru, 26 Oct 2023: Kauvery Hospital, one of the leading multi-specialty hospital chains in Southern India, informed that they have achieved ansignificant landmark in surgical care by completing 100 robotic-assistants surgeries within 100 days of installing robotic surgery programme at their electronic city branch. These surgeries include many complex surgeries suchaas GI cancer surgeries, pancreatic surgeries, colorectal surgeries, hepatobiliarya surgeries, liver surgeries, and abdominal wall repair surgeries. They have achieved this landmark by using one of the latest robotic-assisted surgery technologies, the Da Vinci.
Commenting on this achievement, Dr. S Vijayabhaskaran, ExecutiveDirector, Kauvery Hospitals, Bangalore and Hosur said, “This milestone is atestament to our unwavering commitment to excellence and patient-centriccare. At Kauvery, we are dedicated to pushing the boundaries of what’spossible in healthcare. Our relentless pursuit of cutting-edge technology combined with our mission to make advanced healthcare affordable, ensuresthat patients from all walks of life benefit from the best clinical outcomes. Webelieve that healthcare should not be bound by economic strata, and we arehere to make that a reality.”
By bringing together the surgeons skilled in robotic-assisted surgeries in thefields of Surgical Gastroenterology, Surgical Urology and Gynaecological.surgeries, the centre is offering the most advanced surgical solutions in an compassionate and empathetic environment. This installation has helped getbetter clinicaloutcomes across multiple surgeries such as partialnephrectomy, prostatectomy, radicalcystectomy, hysterectomy,myomectomy, thymectomy, lobectomy, esophagectomy, colectomy etc.
Dr. Sreedhara V Setty, HOD – Surgical Gastroenterology & General Surgeryand Robotic Surgeon added “Our mission is to provide compassionate, precise,and affordable healthcare. This milestone reflects the trust patients p ace in oursurgeons’ hands and the specialized expertise that Kauvery Hospitals offers. Our commitment goes beyond clinical excellence; it extends to training fellow surgeons onthis revolutionary technology, ensuring that the benefits of cutting-edge medical advancements are shared for the betterment of patient care. We are proud to offer the benefits of cutting-edge technology and exceptional surgical outcomes to ourpatients,”
The Institute has also collal orated with Intuitive, the manufacturer of DaVinci, to provide comprehe sive training to surgeons on RAS t chnology.This partnership aims to en power the medical community with advanced knowledge and skills, ensuring seamless integration of robotic echnologyinto surgical practices.
Commenting on this achievement by Kauvery Hospital, Mr. Mandeep SinghKumar, Vice President anc Country GM, Intuitive India, said, “This isindeed an exemplary mile stone and we are glad to have played a ole in this achievement. At Intuitive, our goal is to empower the surgeons for achieving better patient outcomes and this feat is most definitely a true testament to that. It also speaks highly of the hospital’s commitment to leveraging the power of technology in providing quality care. In addition, we are proud ofour association with Kauver and in being instrumental in making RAS not only available but also accessible to the greater patient community. We are looking forward to many suc joint efforts with advanced technologies.”
The Kauvery Institute of I obotic Surgery is an essential com ponent ofKauvery Hospital’s rapid extension across India. Within just three years from its launch in Bengaluru, Kauvery Hospital has consistently invested in best-inclass medical technology and state-of-the-art facilities, making advanced healthcare affordable and accessible to all its patrons.
Mr. Kamal Bali, President & Managing Director of Volvo Group India said,”This milestone not only celebrates Kauvery Hospital’s dedication to transforming healthcare but also underscores the significance of safety in our lives. Volvo, a brand synonymous with safety and the manufacturer of the world’s safest automobiles, has championed innovations like car seat belts. Similarly, the 100 safe Robotic Surgeries performed at Kauvery Hospital reflect our unwavering commitment to patient safety.We are delighted to celebrate this extraordinary achievement, which symbolizes the -fusion of healthcare innovation and safety – two pillars of a better and healthier world”.
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