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** Bengaluru chosen for pioneer cities programme
To help pioneer a new global policy roadmap for smart cities
Bengaluru is among four cities in the country selected by the World Economic Forum, a Geneva-based not-for-profit organisation, to pioneer a new global policy roadmap for smart cities developed by the G20 GlobalSmart Cities Alliance. The other Indian cities selected for the programme are Faridabad, Hyderabad and Indore.
** Jayadeva to facilitate management of heart attack cases at taluk level
** Five varieties of virus-resistant local chillies to hit market
Conventional breeding techniques have been used on watermelons too.
Chillies literally add spice to life, and each region has its own special variety. To preserve local varieties and provide seeds to farmers at cheap rates, the Indian Institute of Horticulture Research (IIHR) has developed virus-resistant local chilli varieties, which are likely to hit the market next year.
** On her toes, teaching ballet
For Yana Lewis, who made Bengaluru her home, this is a way of life.
As you enter The Lewis Foundation of Classical Ballet in Bengaluru, you will find little girls learning the basic postures, slightly older girls trying to balance on their toes, glide across the platform and bend their bodies.
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** Meet Niharika, the comedian behind viral Instagram videos
Bengaluru’s funny girl Niharika NM talks to CE about her Netflix debut, life in California, and the muse behind her characters
** Ansr acquires Bengaluru-based AI firm FastNext
The US-based Ansr on Wednesday announced acquisition of Bengaluru-based artificial intelligence (AI) firm FastNext in a cash and stock deal.
** Jayaprakash Hegde is chairperson of backward classes commission
** Indigenous IJT commences spin flight testing
The indigenous Intermediate Jet Trainer (IJT), designed and developed by HAL to replace the ageing Kiran aircraft fleet of the IAF, has commenced spin flight testing in Bengaluru.