* Kalaburagi artist for Jordan

Kalaburagi-based artist Mohammed Ayazuddin Patel will participate in a three-day International Art Festival titled Colours of the World organised in collaboration with Amman Greater Municipality and SMD Foundation at Ras Al Ain Art Gallery, Amman in Jordan.

The festival will be inaugurated under the patronage of Anwar Halim, Ambassador of India in Oman, on Saturday.

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 ** Regional office of International Immigration Centre inaugurated in Mangaluru

It will provide skills necessary for aspirants to get jobs in healthcare and other sectors abroad

Minister for Skill Development, Entrepreneurship and Livelihood C.N. Ashwath Narayan on Thursday virtually inaugurated the regional office of the International Immigration Centre located at the Urwa Market building in the city.

After inaugurating a Mega Udyoga Mela on the premises of AJ Institute of Engineering and Technology, Mr. Ashwath Narayan said that the immigration centre has been set up to provide skills necessary for aspirants to get jobs in healthcare and other sectors abroad. “We are opening its first regional office in the city,” he said

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* Hilton Garden Inn launched in Bengaluru

As the markets are coming out of the clutches of the Covid-19 pandemic, the hospitality industry is looking forward to a bright future, said Navjit Ahluwalia, Senior Vice President and Country Head of Hilton in India.

“As we come out of the pandemic and look forward to a brighter future for the hospitality industry, our commitment to grow our estate in India remains on track,” Ahluwalia said on March 1 in connection with the opening of the first hotel property under the Hilton Garden Inn brand, a budget property, in Bengaluru at Embassy Manyata Business Park.

SCIENCE : Scientists of IISc, India and QBI, Australia have devised new Math Model to predict Coronavirus Vaccine Efficacy

A mathematical model that predicts how antibodies made by COVID-19 vaccines protect against symptomatic infections has been developed by scientists at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru and the Queensland Brain Institute (QBI) in Australia.

A paper about the study was published in Nature Computational Science.

** Nadoja Chennaveera Kanavi, the Poet of Light

During Kanavi’s seven-decade-long literary journey, he remained committed to the genre of poetry.

Chennaveera Kanavi (1928-2022), one of the most widely read and critically acclaimed modern Kannada poets, passed away in Dharwad on Wednesday, leaving behind seven decades of poetic work. The poet in him was as much a product of Dharwad literary culture as his love for writing poetry. He was Nadoja, an honour conferred upon him in memory of the first Kannada poet Pampa, who is described as Nadoja ‘someone who belongs to all nadu (places)’.

Kanavi was born on June 28, 1928 in Hombala, a village in the Gadag region of north Karnataka. Before he came to Dharwad to study, he inherited the intellectual concerns from his father Sakkareppa, a school teacher, who used to recite tatva pada (philosophical songs) and mystic poems of saints like Sarpabhushana Shivayogi and Nijaguna Shivayogi to the boy Chennaveera. Native folklore and cultural practices also left an imprint on the future poet.

** ISRO inspires Channapatna rockets as engineers collaborate with artisans

The Indian Space Research Organisation offers its achievements in a language that connects, just in time for National Science Day, with DIY rocket models, Mangalyaan jigsaw puzzles, T shirts and more

“What we do is rocket science,” proclaims a tee-shirt. Created by Indic Inspirations for the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), the tee -shirt is a part of its Vyom collection. Most of the products, which include jigsaw puzzles based on Mangalyaan, rocket collectible matchboxes, mySpace PSLV notebooks and fridge magnets, come with a storyline.

“This collection is about ISRO’s achievements in space science and technology. We had to create a line that would interest a child and adults alike,” says Yogesh Dandekar, architect and chief product designer of Indic Inspirations. “India is doing a lot of work in space technology and people should know about this.” He adds that minute details on the models build up curiosity.

** New tech comes to Bengaluru cancer hospital

The Sri Shankara Cancer Hospital & Research Centre (SSCHRC) has added True Beam STX and Da Vinci technologies to the Radiotherapy and Robotic Surgery sections. Vice-Chancellor of Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences Dr MK Ramesh, who was present at the inauguration, said SSHRC provides a high level care at lower rates.

“Hospitals like SSCHRC must train nurses as they will be exposed to quality training. They must increase the intake of nurses. Installation of state-of-the-art surgical system and Trubeam STX is a crucial step towards bringing sophisticated medical technology to patients from all over South India.” Dr BS Srinath, head of the institution, said, “The two machines make cancer care targeted and precise. The patients get to access the latest surgical solution that is globally available.” Robotic-assisted surgery is a minimally invasive procedure that helps patients return to their daily routine faster. True beam STX emits photons for treating cancers and is accurate, giving physician confidence to treat small tumours. 

** BIC Hub’ba to celebrate city NGOs

It will be a two-day event to start from today in Domlur

Walk into Bangalore International Centre (BIC) over the weekend to familiarise yourself with a wide range of city-based Non Government Organisations (NGOs) working in sectors such as childcare, education, health, disability, climate change, waste, water, environment, and animal welfare. 

The annual BIC Hub’ba, which championed handicrafts in 2021, is back this time highlighting the work of city-based NGOs. The event, ‘B.Cause’, will see 72 NGOs put up their stalls. “We want people to appreciate the work of these NGOs. We want Bengalureans to get to know these organisations, engage with their work and explore how they can get involved through donating time, money and skills. Anyone wanting to contribute back to the city, will likely find a cause they are passionate about at the festival,” said V. Ravichandar of BIC.

There will also be workshops for both children and adults, a vegan market, Carnatic music and dance performances as well as the play, Desdemona Roopakam

** Sudhanva takes over as the new President of TiE Mysuru

Outgoing President of TiE Mysuru, Ajith Pai handed over charge to Mr Sudhanva at a recent annual meeting of TiE in Mysuru

The Founder and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Excelsoft Technologies, Mysuru, Sudhanva Dhananjaya has taken charge as the President of The Indus Entrepreneurs (TiE) Mysuru chapter.

Outgoing President of TiE Mysuru, Ajith Pai handed over charge to Mr Sudhanva at a recent annual meeting of TiE in Mysuru, which was also attended by co-founder of NICEorg.in Sanjay Anandaram.

** Christ University VC conferred Honorary Colonel Commandant rank

Dr. Fr Abraham Vettiyankal Mani, vice-chancellor of Christ (Deemed to be University) has been conferred the honorary rank of Colonel Commandant in the National Cadet Corps (NCC) by the Ministry of Defence. The pipping was done by Lt. Gen Gurbirpal Singh, AVSM, VSM, the Director General of NCC, at the Parachute Regiment Training Centre on Thursday.

“This privilege has been accorded to only three vice-chancellors from Karnataka and 11 in India in 2022 by the Ministry of Defence,” said a press release. This recognition is based on the contributions of the University to NCC with its cadets joining armed and paramilitary forces in significant numbers, the release added.