November 19th
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** Eminent aerospace scientist Narasimha passes away in Bengaluru
“Narasimha was the DST Year-of-Science Chair professor at JNCASR and was holding the Pratt & Whitney Chair in Science and Engineering at the University of Hyderabad,” Jayachandra said.
Narasimha was awarded country’s second highest civilian award, the Padma Vibhushan, in 2013 for his immense contribution to science and technology.
He was also a member of the Indian Space Commission and closely associated with the space programmes of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).
“Narasimha was also chairman of the engineering mechanics unit at JNCASR from 2000-2014,” Jayachandra said.
** Mangaluru: Dr A J Shetty takes charge as chairman of World Bunt’s Foundation Trust
** Mangaluru: Foundation stone laid for coastal berth, capital dredging under Sagarmala project
** Single emergency helpline number ‘112’ launched in Mangaluru
“Similar to the US, India has launched a pan-India service of the single emergency helpline number ‘112’ for immediate assistance services from police, fire (101) and natural disaster or disaster management services.”
** Madikeri: Student invents robot that can treat COVID patients
Manikantha from Ponnampet. Engineering student of Engineering College of Mandya
** Nature’s keepers
A new coffee table book released by the Karnataka forest department is an ode to the unsung frontline workers who help in keeping the state’s lush green cover intact
** And the winners are…
The Bangalore Literature Festival and Atta Galatta, the city-based bookstore, have announced the winners of the Atta Galatta-Bangalore Literature Festival Book Prize 2020.
** Farm-fresh fruits, veggies reach customers’ tables
At a time when purchasing pesticide-free fresh fruits and vegetables has become a challenge, a Bengaluru-based startup is supplying these items to citizens, that too at 20 per cent lower cost.
Humus, a store in JP Nagar 2nd Phase, is working on the Amul model: the firm procures fruits and vegetables directly from farmers, processes and sells them to customers in Bengaluru.