“Hollywood Comes to Mumbai” Christopher Nolan to Attend First-Ever India Film Premiere

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Christopher Nolan to Attend First-Ever India Premiere of The Odyssey in Mumbai

Mumbai: Acclaimed filmmaker and Academy Award-winning director Christopher Nolan will visit India this July for the first-ever Indian premiere of one of his films, as part of the global launch tour for his much-anticipated mythological action epic, The Odyssey.

The Mumbai premiere has been officially included in the film’s international promotional tour, placing the city alongside major global destinations such as London, Paris and New York City. The event will be held at the iconic PVR ICON IMAX Phoenix Palladium.

Nolan, known for blockbuster and critically acclaimed films such as Oppenheimer, Interstellar, Inception, Dunkirk and Tenet, will be accompanied by lead actors Matt Damon and Tom Holland, along with Academy Award-winning producer Emma Thomas.

Written and directed by Nolan, The Odyssey is an adaptation of Homer’s legendary tale chronicling Odysseus’ decade-long journey home following the fall of Troy. The film is being described as a large-scale cinematic spectacle and is the first feature film to be shot entirely using IMAX cameras, employing newly developed IMAX technology.

The ensemble cast includes Anne Hathaway, Robert Pattinson, Lupita Nyong’o, Zendaya, Charlize Theron and Samantha Morton.
Set for a worldwide theatrical release on July 17, The Odyssey is expected to be one of the biggest cinematic events of the year.

Advance bookings for IMAX screenings have already commenced across India, while the Mumbai premiere is being hailed as one of the most significant Hollywood film events ever hosted in the country.

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Dr. Jayanthi Thumsi Among India’s Top 10 Female Surgeons

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Bengaluru: Renowned breast cancer surgeon Dr. Jayanthi S. Thumsi Group Lead Robotic Breast Surgeon,HCG Cancer Hospital, Bangalore, has been recognized among India’s Top 10 Female Surgeons, a prestigious acknowledgment celebrating women who have made remarkable contributions to surgical care and medical excellence.

The recognition honors ten outstanding women surgeons from across the country who have emerged as trailblazers, leaders, and healers, setting new benchmarks in their respective specialties while inspiring future generations of medical professionals.

Dr. Jayanthi Thumsi is widely regarded as one of India’s most respected breast cancer surgeons, having successfully performed thousands of breast oncology surgeries and significantly contributed to advancing breast cancer treatment and patient care.
The list also includes distinguished surgeons from leading hospitals across India, recognized for their expertise in robotic surgery, gynecologic oncology, laparoscopic procedures, bariatric surgery, plastic and reconstructive surgery, and other specialized fields.

Congratulating the awardees, G.S. Gopal Raaj, Editor of City Today News, said, “We are immensely proud of Dr. Jayanthi Thumsi and the other nine accomplished women doctors who have been recognized among India’s Top 10 Female Surgeons.

Their dedication, skill, and commitment to patient care continue to inspire the medical fraternity and society at large.”
The recognition stands as a testament to the growing impact of women in medicine and their invaluable contribution to strengthening India’s healthcare sector.

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VIP Karnataka Unit Condemns Arrest of Mukesh Sahni, Raises Concerns Over Encounter Killing

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Bengaluru, June 13: The Karnataka unit of the Vikassheel Insaan Party (VIP) has strongly criticised the arrest of its national founder and former Bihar Minister Mukesh Sahni and the alleged encounter killing of Kamlesh Bind in Uttar Pradesh. Addressing a press conference at the Bengaluru Press Club, State President Mohan Kumar B.K. accused the Uttar Pradesh government of undermining democratic values and bypassing established legal procedures.

Mr. Mohan Kumar alleged that Mr. Sahni was arrested unlawfully in public and questioned the circumstances surrounding the death of Kamlesh Bind. He claimed that members of Bind’s family were not permitted to view the body following the encounter. Stressing the importance of due process, he said that individuals accused of wrongdoing should be produced before a court of law and tried in accordance with constitutional provisions.

He further alleged that a climate of fear was being created for those who question the ruling dispensation and held both Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath politically accountable for the prevailing situation.

The VIP leader also criticised Union Minister and Nishad Party chief Sanjay Nishad, accusing him of remaining silent despite what he described as injustices faced by members of the Nishad and Koli communities. He urged Mr. Nishad to resign from his position if he was unable to safeguard the interests of the community.

Referring to promises made to Nishad and Koli communities during previous election campaigns, Mr. Mohan Kumar alleged that several assurances remain unfulfilled. Instead, he claimed that members of these communities continue to face discrimination and marginalisation.

He said the Nishad and Koli communities, along with their various sub-groups, constitute a significant voter base across the country. Alleging attempts to divide the community through differing classifications in various States, he called for greater unity among community members.

Warning of intensified protests if their concerns are not addressed, Mr. Mohan Kumar said the party would organise demonstrations against the Union and Uttar Pradesh governments in the coming days.

VIP Karnataka General Secretary Prashanth A.H. was also present at the press conference.

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ಯುವಕರನ್ನು ಕೃಷಿಯತ್ತ ಸೆಳೆಯಲು ‘ವಿದ್ಯಾರ್ಥಿ–ರೈತ ವಾಕಥಾನ್’

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ಬೆಂಗಳೂರು: ಯುವಜನರಲ್ಲಿ ಕೃಷಿಯ ಬಗ್ಗೆ ಅರಿವು ಮೂಡಿಸಿ, ಅವರನ್ನು ಕೃಷಿ ಕ್ಷೇತ್ರದತ್ತ ಆಕರ್ಷಿಸುವ ಉದ್ದೇಶದಿಂದ ‘ಸ್ಟೂಡೆಂಟ್ ಫಾರ್ಮರ್ಸ್ ವಾಕಥಾನ್ ಎಡಿಷನ್–2’ ಕಾರ್ಯಕ್ರಮವನ್ನು ಜೂನ್ 14ರಂದು (ಭಾನುವಾರ) ಬೆಳಿಗ್ಗೆ 8 ಗಂಟೆಗೆ ನಗರದ ಫ್ರೀಡಂ ಪಾರ್ಕ್‌ನಲ್ಲಿ ಆಯೋಜಿಸಲಾಗಿದೆ.

ಆಹಾರ ಸರಪಳಿ ಅಭಿಯಾನ (Food Chain Campaign) ನೇತೃತ್ವದಲ್ಲಿ ನಡೆಯುವ ಈ ವಾಕಥಾನ್‌ನಲ್ಲಿ ರಾಜ್ಯ ರೈತ ಸಂಘದ ರಾಜ್ಯಾಧ್ಯಕ್ಷ ಲಕ್ಷ್ಮೀನಾರಾಯಣ ಗೌಡ, ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ ರಾಜ್ಯ ಕೃಷಿ ಉತ್ಪನ್ನ ಸಂಸ್ಕರಣೆ ಮತ್ತು ರಫ್ತು ನಿಗಮ ನಿಯಮಿತದ ನಿರ್ದೇಶಕ ಸಿ.ಎನ್. ಶಿವಪ್ರಕಾಶ್, ಕೃಷಿ ತಂತ್ರಜ್ಞರ ಸಂಸ್ಥೆಯ ಅಧ್ಯಕ್ಷ ಡಾ. ಎ.ಬಿ. ಪಾಟೀಲ್, ಉಪ ಆಯುಕ್ತ ಹಾಗೂ ಜಿಲ್ಲಾ ದಂಡಾಧಿಕಾರಿ ಪಿ.ಎಸ್. ಕಾಂತರಾಜು, ನಿವೃತ್ತ ಐಎಎಸ್ ಅಧಿಕಾರಿ ಹಾಗೂ ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ ರಾಜ್ಯ ಶ್ರೀಗಂಧದ ಮರ ಮತ್ತು ವೇಣುಕೃಷಿ ಬೆಳೆಗಾರರ ಸಂಘದ ಅಧ್ಯಕ್ಷ ಕೆ. ಅಮರನಾರಾಯಣ, ಗೋಶುಭಮ್ ಫೌಂಡೇಶನ್‌ನ ಸ್ಥಾಪಕ ನರೇಂದ್ರ, ಸಾರ್ವಜನಿಕ ಆರೋಗ್ಯ ತಜ್ಞ ಡಾ. ಸೌರೀಶ್ ಹೆಗ್ಡೆ, ಅಗ್ರೋಟಿಲ್ ಸಂಸ್ಥಾಪಕ ಅಲೆನ್ ಜೋಸೆಫ್ ಹಾಗೂ ಆಹಾರ ಸರಪಳಿ ಅಭಿಯಾನದ ಸ್ಥಾಪಕ ಮತ್ತು ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ ರಾಜ್ಯ ರೈತ ಸಂಘದ ರಾಜ್ಯ ಯುವ ಅಧ್ಯಕ್ಷ ಯತೀಶ್ ತುಕಾರಾಂ ಸೇರಿದಂತೆ ಹಲವು ಗಣ್ಯರು ಭಾಗವಹಿಸಲಿದ್ದಾರೆ.

ಕಾರ್ಯಕ್ರಮದಲ್ಲಿ ಯುವ ವಿದ್ಯಾರ್ಥಿಗಳು, ರೈತರು ಹಾಗೂ ಕೃಷಿ ಕ್ಷೇತ್ರದ ಆಸಕ್ತರು ಸೇರಿ ಸುಮಾರು 500 ರಿಂದ 600 ಮಂದಿ ಪಾಲ್ಗೊಳ್ಳುವ ನಿರೀಕ್ಷೆಯಿದೆ.
ವಾಕಥಾನ್ ಫ್ರೀಡಂ ಪಾರ್ಕ್‌ನಿಂದ ಆರಂಭವಾಗಿ ಮೈಸೂರು ಬ್ಯಾಂಕ್ ವೃತ್ತದಲ್ಲಿ ಮುಕ್ತಾಯಗೊಳ್ಳಲಿದೆ ಎಂದು ಆಯೋಜಕರು ತಿಳಿಸಿದ್ದಾರೆ.

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Zigly Pet Care strengthens footprint in Bangalore with a new centre inBTM Layout

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Bangalore, 13th June, 2026: Zigly Pet Care, India’s first omnichannel pet care company,
announces the opening of its newest Pet Care Centre in BTM Layout. With this, Zigly Pet Care
now operates seven pet care centres in Bangalore.

Demonstrating its commitment for pets and pet parents, this latest launch strengthens the company’s position and network, providing
comprehensive and accessible pet care ecosystem in Bangalore. This further reinforces the
company’s focus on strengthening access to structured and high-quality veterinary care in
one of the city’s key residential clusters.

Located at Site No. 693, Ground Floor, BTM Layout, Stage 2, 1st-Phase Extension, Bangalore,
the new pet care centre is designed to serve the growing demand for high-quality, reliable
pet care services. It offers a full suite of offerings including a veterinary clinic, grooming
services, and a range of high-quality pet essentials, bringing world-class pet care closer to the community.

Commenting on the launch, Mr. Saurabh Jain, CEO, Zigly Pet Care, said, “Bangalore is home
to a growing premium residential cluster and a rapidly expanding pet population, making it
one of our key markets for continued investment and expansion. Over the years, we have witnessed increasing customer footfall across our six existing pet care centres, which have contributed significantly to the brand’s growth. The new centre is a result of the strong
potential this cluster offers, as well as consistent feedback from customers seeking a facility
closer to where they live. With this addition, Zigly Pet Care’s services are now more accessible to the city’s evolving pet parent community. Our focus remains on improving accessibility and providing dependable care closer to where pet families live, while enhancing their overall pet parenting journey.”

The pet care centre at BTM Layout has been thoughtfully designed as a comprehensive, onestop destination for all pet healthcare needs. The centre offers an integrated range of veterinary services, including consultation, vaccination, surgery, diagnostics, and advanced X-ray facilities, ensuring holistic and seamless care for pets under one roof. The other six centres located in HSR Layout, J P Nagar, Karthik Nagar, Koramangala, New BEL Road, and
Whitefield continue to be a preferred destination for pets and pet parents. Among this, the
Whitefield pet care centre is a state-of-the-art 24×7 multi-speciality destination and serves as a full-fledged hospital.

Apart from the variety of services, products from Applod (pet treats), FurPro (pet grooming),
Zigly Lifestyle (accessories) – Zigly’s private label would also be available at the centre. The
centre also stocks the newly launched dog dry food from Applod, alongside products from
renowned-trusted pet food brands.

Across India, Zigly Pet Care now operates 46 pet care centres across India. The expansion aligns with the brand’s broader strategy to scale its presence across urban markets, while maintaining a standardised approach to service delivery and clinical care.

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