Basic facilities razed; activists call it inhuman and undemocratic
Bengaluru, October 13: The much-publicized Brand Bengaluru project has come under sharp criticism after the Freedom Park redevelopment allegedly turned into a site of suffering for hundreds of peaceful protesters.
The Freedom Park Protection and Protest Committee has accused civic authorities of “inhuman neglect”, stating that toilets were demolished, electricity cut off, and even water connections shut down — leaving demonstrators without basic survival facilities.
Committee President Gandasi Sadananda Swamy, after inspecting the site, minced no words: “This is nothing short of cruelty. Thousands of citizens assemble here daily to raise public issues. Yet, the government has stripped them of the most basic amenities — no toilets, no water, no power. The place now reeks of neglect,” he said.
Swamy warned that the situation is especially unsafe for women protesters. “Freedom Park has become a den for drunkards and drug abusers at night. Women have no safety or privacy. Police hardly patrol the area. Is this how Bengaluru treats its citizens exercising democratic rights?” he questioned.
He demanded the immediate restoration of essential facilities or suspension of protest permissions until redevelopment is complete. “Beautification cannot come at the cost of citizens’ dignity,”Swamy asserted.
Bengaluru, October 11, 2025: Footprints Preschool, one of India’s leading names in early childhood education, successfully inaugurated its new centre in Jayanagar, Bengaluru, on Saturday, October 11, 2025. The event marked a joyful beginning for children, parents, and educators, as the preschool opened its doors to the community with a morning filled with fun, learning, and celebration.
The launch event, held at House No. 414/17, 1st A Main, 5th Cross, 7th Block, Jayanagar, welcomed families with engaging activities such as Smiley Making, Art & Craft, a captivating Magic Show, and an insightful Campus Tour. Children between the ages of 2 and 5 participated enthusiastically, experiencing the vibrant and nurturing environment that Footprints is known for.
A Vision of Safe, Joyful, and Holistic Learning
Speaking at the launch, the centre’s founders emphasized Footprints’ mission to create an atmosphere where every child feels safe, valued, and inspired to learn, while fostering a strong partnership between parents and educators. With its team of skilled Super Ma’ams and dedicated caregivers, the Jayanagar centre aims to continue Footprints’ legacy of offering high-quality early education and holistic child development.
The centre follows the globally respected HighScope curriculum, a research-driven approach that encourages active learning, exploration, and guided discovery. Children are empowered to think, create, and experiment, nurturing curiosity, confidence, and critical thinking skills — essential foundations for lifelong learning.
Safety, Transparency, and Parental Trust
Reinforcing its commitment to safety and transparency, the centre features child-safe infrastructure, secure play areas, and live CCTV access for parents to monitor their children’s day in real time. All meals are prepared fresh in-house, following nutritionist-approved menus free from junk food. A strong adult-to-child ratio, rigorous staff screening, and continuous teacher training ensure that every child receives personalized care and attention.
Holistic Development and Parental Partnership
Footprints believes that education extends beyond academics. The preschool’s programs — ranging from Toddlers and Playgroup to Pre-Nursery, LKG, UKG, and Daycare — are designed to promote cognitive, emotional, physical, and social development. Parents are encouraged to be active partners through regular interactions, progress updates, and collaborative engagement in their child’s growth journey.
Daily routines include music, storytelling, creative art, motor play, and value-based activities that nurture empathy, confidence, and curiosity in every child.
Acknowledging the Team Behind the Launch
The successful inauguration of the Jayanagar branch was driven by the vision and dedication of Centre Founders, Mr. Srikanth and Mrs. Tanusha, along with Centre Directress, Mrs. Meghalatha. Their collective commitment to creating a safe, nurturing, and child-centric environment was beautifully reflected in every aspect of the event.
Special appreciation was extended to the centre’s Super Ma’ams — Kubra, Saniya, Lavanya, and Vrunda, and to support staff Bhavya and Manjula, along with Security Guard Ambriesh, for their care, service, and contribution.
Gratitude was also expressed to the Central Coordination Team, Franchise Support Team, Marketing, and HR Teams for their vital roles in ensuring a smooth and successful launch.
The management also acknowledged Footprints Founders : Mr. Raj Singhal, Mr. Purvesh Sharma, Mr. Ashish Aggarwal, and Ms. Amita Bharadwaj — for their pioneering vision in redefining early childhood education in India through a model built on trust, transparency, and holistic learning.
A Launchpad for Lifelong Learning
The event concluded with a message of hope and purpose — that Footprints Preschool is not merely a place for early education but a launchpad for lifelong learning and emotional growth.
“At Footprints, we nurture not just young learners but confident, compassionate individuals who will shape a better tomorrow,” the team shared.
The launch reaffirmed Footprints’ enduring commitment to providing children a joyful start to their educational journey — one that blends fun, discovery, and values in a safe and inspiring space.
“பொறுப்பான வடிவமைப்பு, நவீன வசதிகள், பசுமைச் சான்று – பெங்களூருவில் WorkEZ இன் புது அடையாளம்“
பெங்களூர், கர்நாடகா | அக்டோபர் 10, 2025: தென் இந்தியாவின் முன்னணி நிர்வகிக்கப்பட்ட அலுவலக இடங்கள் வழங்கும் நிறுவனமான வொர்க் ஈஸ் ஸ்பேஸ் சால்யூஷன்ஸ் பிரைவேட் லிமிடெட் (WorkEZ) தனது முதல் பெங்களூர் மையத்தை ‘வொர்க் ஈஸ் டெக்ஷயர்’ (WorkEZ TECHSHIRE) என்ற பெயரில் திறந்து வைத்துள்ளது. நகரின் முக்கிய தொழில்நுட்ப வழித்தடமான பெல்லந்தூர்–ஆட்டர் ரிங் ரோட் (ORR) பகுதியில் அமைந்துள்ள இந்த மையம் நிறுவனத்தின் தேசிய விரிவாக்கப் பயணத்தில் ஒரு முக்கிய மைல்கல் ஆகும்.
2,00,000 சதுர அடியில் பரந்துள்ள இந்த புதிய மையம் 3,300-க்கும் மேற்பட்ட உயர்தர பணியிடங்கள், இணைச் செயல்பாட்டு மற்றும் சமூக மையங்கள், ஓய்வு இடங்கள், ஸ்டேடியம் பாணி அமர்வுகள், நவீன கூட்டறைகள் மற்றும் தனித்த காப்டீரியா போன்ற வசதிகளுடன் வடிவமைக்கப்பட்டுள்ளது. LEED சான்றிதழ் தரநிலைகளின் அடிப்படையில் வடிவமைக்கப்பட்ட இது, அளவிலும் நிலைத்தன்மையிலும், வடிவமைப்பிலும் செயல்பாட்டிலும் ஒருங்கிணைந்த வொர்க் ஈஸின் தத்துவத்தை பிரதிபலிக்கிறது.
“எங்கள் வளர்ச்சி பயணத்தின் முக்கிய கட்டம்”
நிறுவனத்தின் தலைமை நிர்வாக அதிகாரி (CEO) திரு. பிரதாப் முரளி அவர்கள் கூறியதாவது, “பெங்களூருவில் எங்கள் முதல் வொர்க் ஈஸ் மையத்தை திறந்து வைப்பதில் நாங்கள் பெருமையடைகிறோம். இது எங்கள் வளர்ச்சி பயணத்தின் ஒரு முக்கியமான மைல்கல்லாகும். கடந்த ஐந்து ஆண்டுகளில், சென்னையில் 0.1 மில்லியன் சதுர அடியிலிருந்து தொடங்கி, தற்போது மூன்று நகரங்களில் 1.25 மில்லியன் சதுர அடிக்கு மேல் விரிவடைந்துள்ளோம். வலுவான வாடிக்கையாளர் அடிப்படை மற்றும் சிறந்த செயல்பாட்டு திறமையுடன், ஆண்டுக்கு 45% க்கும் மேல் வளர்ச்சியை எட்டியுள்ளோம் மற்றும் 90% க்கும் மேல் சராசரி நிரப்புதலை (Occupancy Rate) பராமரித்துள்ளோம்.
எங்கள் வெற்றியின் அடிப்படை எங்கள் அர்ப்பணிப்பான குழு, உயர்தர அடித்தளம் மற்றும் சேவைத் திறமை ஆகும். இந்த புதிய மையத்தின் மூலம், பெங்களூருவின் இயங்கும் தகுதிவாய்ந்த பணியிட சந்தையில் நாங்கள் வலுவான இருப்பை நிலைநிறுத்த விரும்புகிறோம் — இது ஒத்துழைப்பு, புதுமை மற்றும் நிலைத்தன்மை ஆகியவற்றின் மீது கட்டமைக்கப்பட்டுள்ளது.”
“நெகிழ்வான பணியிட வடிவமைப்பில் புதிய அளவுகோல்”
விரிவாக்கம் குறித்து தனது கருத்துகளைப் பகிர்ந்த திரு. சதீஷ் (AVP – ரியல் எஸ்டேட், வொர்க் ஈஸ்) அவர்கள் கூறியதாவது, “பெங்களூர், வொர்க் ஈஸின் பயணத்தில் ஒரு முக்கிய அத்தியாயமாகும். ‘டெக்ஷயர்’ மூலம் நாங்கள் எங்கள் தடத்தை விரிவாக்குவதோடு மட்டுமல்லாமல், நெகிழ்வான பணியிட வடிவமைப்பில் புதிய அளவுகோலையும் உருவாக்குகிறோம். இந்த தொடக்கம், எதிர்காலத்தை நோக்கிய, சமூகமையப் பார்வையுடன், சுற்றுச்சூழல் பொறுப்புள்ள பணியிடத் தீர்வுகளை வழங்கும் எங்கள் உறுதியை மேலும் வலுப்படுத்துகிறது.”
Fortis Hospital Nagarbhavi Detects Silent Heart Disease in Young Siblings; Performs Life-Saving Bypass Surgeries
Bengaluru, October 10, 2025: A routine health check-up turned into a life-saving intervention for Chikmagalur-based siblings Neeraj (24) and Neeti (22), when doctors at Fortis Hospital, Nagarbhavi, uncovered a rare and silent form of heart disease. Both siblings, who appeared healthy and had no prior symptoms or medical issues, were diagnosed with Familial Hypercholesterolemia (FH) — a hereditary condition that causes extremely high cholesterol levels and leads to early-onset coronary artery disease.
Despite their young age and lack of symptoms, advanced cardiac evaluations revealed multiple severe blockages in their coronary arteries, placing them at high risk of a heart attack. Responding promptly, the cardiac surgery team led by Dr. Sudarshan G.T., Additional Director – Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery, and Dr. Mathew Maurish Thomas, Associate Consultant – Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery, successfully performed Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG) surgeries on both siblings on the same day.
Each procedure lasted nearly five hours and was carried out on a beating heart, using the siblings’ own arteries and veins for grafting. Neeti underwent four bypass grafts, while Neeraj received three. Both patients made a strong recovery under close post-operative care and were discharged in stable condition within 10 days.
Dr. Sudarshan G.T., Additional Director – Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery, Fortis Hospital, Nagarbhavi, said, “Detecting such extensive blockages in two siblings in their early 20s with no symptoms is extremely rare and concerning. Familial Hypercholesterolemia is a silent yet aggressive disorder, and early screening is vital to prevent sudden cardiac events. This case reinforces the importance of preventive health check-ups and timely medical intervention in saving lives.”
Dr. Mathew Maurish Thomas, Associate Consultant – Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery, added, “Discovering severe coronary artery disease in young, asymptomatic siblings is highly unusual. Their case highlights how heart disease can remain hidden and strike without warning. Early diagnosis through routine screening and timely surgical treatment helped us restore normal blood flow and safeguard their long-term health. Continuous follow-up, medication, and lifestyle changes will now be essential to maintain their heart health.”
Mr. Ratheef Naik, Facility Director, Fortis Hospital, Nagarbhavi, commented, “This case is a testament to the clinical expertise of our cardiac team and the critical role of preventive health screenings. Early detection often provides the first line of defense against life-threatening diseases. At Fortis, we are dedicated to offering proactive, compassionate, and advanced medical care to ensure the well-being of our patients.”
Bengaluru, Karnataka | October 10, 2025: Work Easy Space Solutions Pvt. Ltd. (WorkEZ), one of South India’s leading managed office space providers, has announced the launch of its first centre in Bengaluru — WorkEZ TECHSHIRE. Located strategically in the city’s bustling tech corridor at Bellandur–Outer Ring Road (ORR), the launch marks a major milestone in the company’s national expansion journey.
Spanning over 2,00,000 sq. ft., TECHSHIRE features more than 3,300 premium workstations, vibrant collaboration and community zones, breakout spaces, stadium-style step seating, state-of-the-art meeting rooms, and a dedicated cafeteria. Designed in line with LEED certification standards, the centre embodies WorkEZ’s core philosophy of combining scale with sustainability and design with functionality.
“An Important Milestone in Our Growth Journey”
Speaking on the launch, Mr. Prathap Murali, CEO, WorkEZ, said,“We are thrilled to inaugurate our first WorkEZ centre in Bengaluru, marking a significant milestone in our growth journey. Over the past five years, starting from a modest 0.1 million sq. ft. in Chennai, we have expanded our portfolio to over 1.25 million sq. ft. across three cities. Backed by a strong clientele and a commitment to operational excellence, we have achieved more than 45% year-on-year portfolio growth, while maintaining an average occupancy rate above 90%.
Our success stems from a dedicated team, quality infrastructure, and service excellence. With this new centre, we aim to establish a strong presence in Bengaluru’s dynamic flexible workspace market, built on collaboration, innovation, and sustainability.”
“Setting a New Benchmark for Flexible Workspaces”
Sharing his views on the expansion, Mr. Satheash, AVP – Real Estate, WorkEZ, added,“Bengaluru marks a defining chapter in WorkEZ’s journey. With TECHSHIRE, we are not only expanding our footprint but also setting a new benchmark in flexible workspace design. This launch reinforces our commitment to delivering future-ready, community-focused, and environmentally responsible workspace solutions tailored to the evolving needs of modern businesses.”
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