Malaika Arora sizzles as VRO Hospitality celebrates premium-lounge bar Mirage’s 2nd anniversary
Bengaluru, March 2023: In a star-studded affair, Malaika Arora sizzled in her glamorous avatar as Mirage celebrated its second anniversary here at St.Marks on Friday night.
Known for her impeccable sense of style, Malaika dazzled at Mirage, the flagship premium lounge-bar from VRO Hospitality, that has set a benchmark in Bengaluru for offering an elevated guest experience.
On the occasion, an elated Malaika said: “It is absolutely wonderful to be here on the second anniversary of Mirage. The electrifying atmosphere here is simply mind blowing and undoubtedly Mirage has become the best place to soak in namma Bengaluru’s wonderful weather. I wish Mirage all the best as it continues to mesmerize party-lovers with a captivating ambience and an excellent gourmet spread of Asian and South American food.”
On its second anniversary, a jam-packed Mirage,on the swanky rooftop on the 6th Floor of 1 Sobha Mall, witnessed Malaika grooving to some party numbers with patrons.
Commenting on the success of Mirage, Dawn Thomas, CEO & Co-Founder, VRO Hospitality said: “This is a great moment for VRO Hospitality as we celebrate the second anniversary of Mirage that is now known for offering an ambience that transforms exuberant fantasies into reality. Today, it is one of most opulent lounges in Bengaluru and beyond and the success has also allowed us to spread Mirage’s wings to Goa as well. As the brand ages, we will also take Mirage to other cities as well.”
Ever since it opened its doors, Mirage is known for offering its guests a surreal ambiance with an awe-inspiring decor and interior design choices. With subtle, handpicked character-oriented design elements littered across the span of the premises, the ambiance will draw your eyes over and over again for a second or maybe even a third look. Twinkling fiber optic lighting will bring down the stars from the sky to dance around you as you embark upon a storytelling experience like no other.
~ India’s First Multidisciplinary Hybrid Simulation Event, HPSN 2023 is held at Vydehi Advanced Simulation Academy (VASA) Bengaluru ~
Bangalore, March 17th 2023: Human Patient Simulation Networks (HPSN) India 2023 organized first joint pre-conference medical workshop by Vydehi Advanced Simulation Academy (VASA) Bengaluru and CAE Healthcare, USA on Friday, March 17th 2023 in the presence of Dr.Shreedhar Venkatesh (Principal, Vydehi Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Centre,Bengaluru) and Ronny Schürer (Director of International Sales CAE Healthcare Germany). In view of creating awareness, a six unique workshop-cum-meeting for medical professionals was conducted at Vydehi Advanced Simulation Academy (VASA) Bengaluru.
The pre-conference medical workshop covered sessions on Trauma with power of Ultrasound, Obstetrical and Neonatal Journey – An inclusive simulated clinical experience, Advanced Anesthesia Workshop on Low flow anesthesia and hemodynamic stability, Chain of Survival of Acute Cardiac Synrdome, Emergency Skills Workshop and High Fedility Surgical Simulation Workshops which were attended by International & National Faculties.
India’s First Multidisciplinary Hybrid Simulation Event, HPSN 2023 is held at Vydehi Advanced Simulation Academy (VASA) Bengaluru from 17th to 19th March 2023. Human Patient Simulation Networks (HPSN) India 2023 is a multi-faceted, interdisciplinary unique international healthcare simulation conclave and is one of the most significant workshops by Vydehi Advanced Simulation Academy (VASA) Bengaluru and CAE Healthcare, USA.
The aftermath of emergencies pushes healthcare providers into a panic situation which results in fatal errors. Vydehi Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre trains healthcare professionals to reduce medical errors at VASA by providing prime and state-of-the-art training through advanced high-fidelity simulation manikins. VASA trains doctors, nurses, paramedics, other healthcare professionals, corporates, and common folk. The concept of providing simulation-based training with real-time experience is the motto of Vydehi to save precious lives. Vydehi Advanced Simulation Academy (VASA) Bengaluru is southeast Asia’s largest healthcare simulation center spread over 30,000 sq ft and has completed more than 450+ high fidelity simulation workshops, training 9000+ participants in just one year of operations.
This year “HPSN India 2023” attracts Pan India 500+ national and international participants, international simulation educators, researchers, healthcare professionals, and other individuals engaging in the field of healthcare simulation, like senior healthcare academicians, key decision makers from medical colleges, executive directors from various AIIMS, etc. Along with that HPSN India 2023 is witnessing 15 + International speakers, 50 + National Speakers, 30 + Simulation topics, and 08 + concurrent high multi-faceted high-fidelity simulation topics. This workshop enhances the skills of the healthcare professional for the appropriate response to the traumatic conditions.
Dr. Haru Okuda – CEO & Executive Director of CAMLS, University of South Florida, USA, is the Chief guest & Keynote speaker and shall be enlightening on the future of healthcare education & experiential learning. Ronny Schürer Director of International Sales CAE Healthcare Germany will address the participants as well.
ದಿನಾಂಕ 13-3-2023 ಸೋಮವಾರ ದಂದು ಸುಂದರ ಸಂಜೆಯಲ್ಲಿ, ನಗರದ ರವೀಂದ್ರ ಕಲಾಕ್ಷೇತ್ರದಲ್ಲಿ 145 ಪತ್ರಕರ್ತರಿಗೆ ಜೀವಮಾನದ ಸಾಧನೆಗಾಗಿ ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ ಮಾಧ್ಯಮ ಅಕಾಡೆಮಿ ಹಾಗೂ ರಾಜ್ಯ ಸರ್ಕಾರದ ಪ್ರಶಸ್ತಿಗಳನ್ನು ಮುಖ್ಯಮಂತ್ರಿ ಬಸವರಾಜ ಬೊಮ್ಮಾಯಿ ಅವರು ಪ್ರಧಾನ ಮಾಡಿದರು.
ಈ ಪತ್ರಕರ್ತರ ಪೈಕಿ, ಹೊಸಮಿಂಚು ಪತ್ರಿಕೆ ಸಂಪಾದಕರು ಹಾಗೂ ಇಂದು ಸಂಜೆ ದಿನ ಪತ್ರಿಕೆ ಹಿರಿಯ ವರದಿಗಾರರು ಆಗಿ, KUWJ ಸಂಘದಲ್ಲಿ ವಿವಿಧ ಹುದ್ದೆಗಳನ್ನು ಅಲಂಕರಿಸಿ ಪತ್ರಕರ್ತರ ಸೇವೆಗೈದು ಹಾಲಿ ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ ಸಂಪಾದಕರ ಮತ್ತು ವರದಿಗಾರರ ಸಂಘದ ಬೆಂಗಳೂರು ನಗರ ಜಿಲ್ಲೆಯ ಜಿಲ್ಲಾದ್ಯಕ್ಷರಾಗಿ ಪತ್ರಕರ್ತರ ನೋವು ನಲಿವುಗಳಿಗೆ ಸ್ಪಂದಿಸಿ ಅವರ ಸೇವೆಯಲ್ಲಿರುವ ಡಾ: ಕೆ.ಶ್ರೀನಿವಾಸ್ (ಮಿಂಚು) ಅವರಿಗೆ ಅವರ ಜೀವಮಾನದ ಸಾಧನೆಯನ್ನು ಗುರುತಿಸಿ ಮಾಧ್ಯಮ ಅಕಾಡೆಮಿಯು ಪ್ರಶಸ್ತಿಗೆ ಆಯ್ಕೆ ಮಾಡಿತ್ತು. ಈ ಪ್ರಶಸ್ತಿಯನ್ನು ಮುಖ್ಯ ಮಂತ್ರಿ ಗಳಿಂದು ಪ್ರಧಾನ ಮಾಡಿ ಪತ್ರಿಕಾ ರಂಗದಲ್ಲಿ ಅವರ ಸೇವೆ ಮತ್ತು ಸಾಧನೆ ಶ್ಲಾಘನೀಯ ಎಂದರು.
ಸಮಾರಂಭದಲ್ಲಿ ಕಂದಾಯ ಸಚಿವ ಆರ್.ಅಶೋಕ್ ಮುಖ್ಯಮಂತ್ರಿಗಳ ಪ್ರಧಾನ ಕಾರ್ಯದರ್ಶಿ ಮಂಜುನಾಥ್ ಪ್ರಸಾದ್, ವಾರ್ತಾ ಇಲಾಖೆ ಆಯುಕ್ತರಾದ ಡಾ: ಪಿ.ಎಸ್. ಹರ್ಷ, ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ ಮಾಧ್ಯಮ ಅಕಾಡೆಮಿ ಅಧ್ಯಕ್ಷ ಸದಾಶಿವ ಶೆಣೈ ಅಕಾಡೆಮಿಯ ಸದಸ್ಯರು ಉಪಸ್ಥಿತರಿದ್ದರು.
ಶ್ರೀಯುತರನ್ನು ಸಿಟಿ ಟುಡೇ ನ್ಯೂಸ್, ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ ಸಂಪಾದಕರ ಮತ್ತು ವರದಿಗಾರರ ಸಂಘ (ರಿ)ದ ಪದಾಧಿಕಾರಿಗಳು ಮತ್ತು ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ ವೃತ್ತಿನಿರತ ಪತ್ರಕರ್ತರ ಸಂಘ (ರಿ)ದ ಪದಾಧಿಕಾರಿಗಳು ಹಾಗೂ ಎಸ್.ಬಿ.ನ್ಯೂಸ್ (ಸ್ವಚ್ಛ ಬೆಂಗಳೂರು ಸುದ್ದಿ) ಬಳಗ ಹೃದಯಪೂರ್ವಕವಾಗಿ ಅಭಿನಂದಿಸುತ್ತವೆ.
The show features more than 800 exhibitors and over 1,500 stalls
GJEPC is supporting the Jewellers Association Bengaluru in setting up a Jewellery Park in Karnataka
National, 17th March 2023: India’s apex body, The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) presents India International Jewellery Show – IIJS Tritiya – in Southern India at the Bangalore International Exhibition Centre (BIEC) from 17th to 20th March 2023 – a month prior to Akshaya Tritiya, the auspicious gold jewellery-buying festival. IIJS Tritiya follows the stupendous success of IIJS Premiere – Bengaluru 2021, which revealed the latent potential of Southern region.
The inauguration of IIJS Tritiya 2023 was graced by Dr. Murugesh R. Nirani, Minister for Large and Medium Industries, Government of Karnataka (Chief Guest); and Shri T. S. Kalyanaraman, Managing Director of Kalyan Jewellers (Guest of Honour); along with Shri Vipul Shah, Chairman, GJEPC; Shri Kirit Bhansali, Vice Chairman, GJEPC; Shri R. Arulanandan, Director of the Department of Commerce; Shri Suresh Kumar Ganna, President, Jewellers Association Bengaluru; Shri Nirav Bhansali, Convener, National Exhibitions, GJEPC; Shri Sabyasachi Ray, ED, GJEPC along with others.
GJEPC and Jewellers Association Bengaluru (JAB) also signed a MoU during the inauguration with an objective of working towards the enhancement and development of jewellery manufacturing and trade in Karnataka.
Dr. Murugesh R. Nirani, Minister for Large and Medium Industries, Government of Karnataka, said, “Karnataka is one state with multiple opportunities and possibilities and Bangalore is the epicenter of South India’s domestic and international trade. After establishing leadership position in technology, IT services, software, electronic manufacturing services, mobile phone handsets and semi-conductors, we are now aspiring to enhance our gem & jewellery business as this industry contributes significantly to India’s exports. The upcoming gem & jewellery park in Karnataka will become a significant hub of South India and generate more than 1 lakh jobs.”
Guest of Honour Shri T. S. Kalyanaraman, Managing Director of Kalyan Jewellers, said, “The gem & jewellery business undergoes constant evolution and participating in IIJS shows regularly has helped in keeping us updated with the times. IIJS Tritiya is a great opportunity for South Indian entrepreneurs in the gem & jewellery business to make their mark and connect to international and domestic buyers. I remember how I started off as a third-generation entrepreneur three decades back and have finally reached this stage today thanks to the support and initiatives of GJEPC.”
Mr. Vipul Shah, Chairman, GJEPC said, “IIJS Tritiya is poised to act as a catalyst for further advancement of the gem and jewellery industry in Karnataka, benefiting both manufacturers and retailers. We are already witnessing a surge in exports from this state. From April 2022 to February 2023, the gem and jewellery exports from Karnataka experienced a remarkable growth of 169%, reaching USD 150.33 million, as compared to last year. The show presents exporters from southern India the opportunity to take their business to the next level. Currently India’s overall gem & jewellery exports account for USD 40 billion and our goal is to reach USD 75 billion exports by 2030.”
“This exhibition not only offers exhibitors a chance to showcase their products but also provides them with invaluable insights into the diverse markets and their ever-changing tastes and trends,” added Mr. Shah.
Speaking on the collaboration with Jewellers Association Bengaluru, Mr. Vipul Shah said, “GJEPC is supporting the Jewellers Association Bengaluru, in setting up a Jewellery Park in Karnataka. Discussions are underway with the state Government regarding the allocation and finalisation of land for the project. This initiative aims to offer efficient assistance to jewellery manufacturers and traders seeking to expand their operations in the state of Karnataka. The project is expected to generate 1 lakh additional jobs in the sector for the people of Karnataka.”
Mr. Kirit Bhansali, Vice Chairman, GJEPC, said, “GJEPC is grateful to Dr. Murugesh R. Nirani, Minister for Large and Medium Industries, Karnataka, for his vision and support to increasing gem & jewellery exports. Since its inception 38 years ago, IIJS has surpassed its role as a conventional exhibition and has become the primary national platform for the Indian jewellery manufacturing industry to network with global retailers.”
Mr. Nirav Bhansali, Convener, National Exhibitions, GJEPC, said, “IIJS, as a B2B platform, has been instrumental in promoting and developing the gem & jewellery business in India. IIJS Tritiya along with Signature and Premiere, are likely to generate business of over Rs. 1 lakh Crore in 2023. We are also targeting to plant 1 lakh trees this year under the “One Earth” initiative towards our ultimate aim of making all our shows carbon-neutral.”
IIJS Tritiya, the third exhibition under the IIJS banner, features more than 800 exhibitors and over 1,500 stalls spread across Halls 4 and 5, covering an area of 45,000 square meters.
The event is expected to attract over 15,000 trade visitors from 600 cities and will showcase a wide range of products, including gold and gold CZ studded jewellery, diamond, gemstone and other studded jewellery, silver jewellery, artefacts, and gifting items, loose stones, lab-grown diamonds, as well as laboratories and educational resources. Based on the feedback from visitors and exhibitors, IIJS Tritiya show timings have been adjusted from 11:00 am to 8:00 pm.
Innov8 Talks, a knowledge exchange forum, will feature a range of topics including a masterclass for quality management titled Kaizen Practitioner; the power of story telling; Cyber Crime- The New Threat to your Business. New features at IIJS Tritiya 2023 also include LaunchPad exclusive product launch area.
IIJS Tritiya boasts several notable features, including affordable five-star and budget hotels, self-operated touch screen information kiosks, mobile charging stations, shuttle services to and from official hotels, metro stations, and airports, buggy services within the venue, and cafeteria, specially designed cafés, etc.
Bengaluru: Nephrology Association of Karnataka (NAK) and State Organ & Tissue Transplant Organization (SOTTO) of Karnataka successfully hosted their joint seminar, “A Gift Like No Other,” on March 16, 2023, with Dr. Ishthiaque Ahmed, Convenor-NAK; Dr. Limesh M, Co-Convenor-NAK and Dr. M Kiran Kumar, Member Secretary of SOTTO leading the organizing team.
The seminar which concluded at API Bhavan in Bengaluru emphasized the false myths and superstitions surrounding organ donation while educating about the poor organ donation rate in India as compared to many other countries.
Organ donation after brain death is a life-saving possibility for those in need of vital organs such as the heart, lungs, liver, kidneys, pancreas, intestine, cornea, skin, tendons, cartilages, heart valves and bones. When a person is declared brain dead by medical professionals following established guidelines, the organs can be surgically retrieved from cadaveric donors (Braindead) and transplanted to the patients in need.
It’s important to understand that brain death is a permanent and irreversible condition where there is a complete loss of brain function. However, the heart may continue to beat for a short period of time with the help of ventilators and other artificial support systems. During this time, the vital organs can be kept alive and harvested for transplantation.
The seminar witnessed an impressive turnout, with a diverse group of participants from various professions. The event brought together experts and eminent personalities from different fields to share their views and experiences on the subject of organ donation.
The keynote speakers included Justice Santhosh Hegde, Dr. Devi Prasad Shetty, Sri. Shivarudra Swamiji, Rev. Fr. Victor Lobo, Dr. Mohammed Taha Mateen and Sri. Randeep D IAS.
During the seminar, the experts addressed the misconceptions surrounding organ donation, highlighting the importance of spreading awareness about this life-saving option. The speakers shared real-life examples and success stories of organ donations, which had a profound impact on the participants.
The seminar was an emotionally stirring experience and the participants drove home the importance of organ donation.
Key takeaways of the seminar:
* A single donor can save up to 8 lives and help up to 50 people through organ and tissue donation.
* The process of organ donation after brain death is a safe and effective procedure that can provide a life-saving opportunity for those in need.
* The seminar stressed the importance of spreading awareness about organ donation and debunking the myths and misconceptions surrounding it.
Summary of participant takeaways:
* A patient who received an organ donation shared his emotional journey and how it has given him a new lease on life.
* A patient who is currently on the waiting list for an organ shared his story and how he eagerly awaits the life-changing gift of an organ donation.
* A family who donated their loved one’s organs shared their experience and how it was a difficult but ultimately fulfilling decision.
Societal Impact:
* The seminar inspired many participants to spread awareness about the cause.
* The stories shared by the organ recipient, the patient on the waiting list, and the family who donated organs left a profound impact on the attendees.
* The success of the seminar is expected to pave the way for more such initiatives in the future.
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