Category: World Opinion

** IIIT Dharwad’s Mitra robots will go vernacular

Dr KT Deepak, a professor at IIIT and project investigators, said Invento Robotics has developed Mitra robots, which have a speech-recognition program developed by US-based firms.

** Tokyo Paralympics 2020: IAS officer Suhas Yathiraj a medal winner too

What makes the achievement even more special is the way Suhas Yathiraj allocated time for both his administrative duties and badminton in Noida.

On Sunday, Jayashree was a proud mother. Her son, para-shuttler Suhas Yathiraj, secured the silver medal in the men’s singles SL4 class. As the feeling sunk in, she dialed her son, just to hear his voice and bless him. Yathiraj asked his mother, “Amma nanu hege adide? Gold barubahuditteno!”

(How did I play, mother? I might have won gold!). The mood in the entire Yathiraj clan was understandable as other members of the family lined up to congratulate Karnataka-born Suhas, who has impairment in one of his ankles.

** On top of the world

Just having returned after climbing Russia’s Mt Elbrus, this Bengaluru-based model tells CE about the rigorous ground preparation for her expedition

Mohanty,  the winner of Mrs India Global Universe and first runner-up of Mrs Karnataka, is now gearing up for an expedition of Mount Kilimanjaro in Africa (5,895 mt) as part of the seven summits, hosted by India-based mountaineering company Boots & Crampons. She believes that women should take up hiking and mountaineering. “My goal is to cheer more women to take up such sports,” says Mohanty.

 

** Bengalureans mark Buffett birthday with launch of ‘Women Investors’ Day’

As legendary investor Warren Buffett celebrated his 91st birthday on Monday, here in Bengaluru too, a group of women made the day special.

During this pandemic, the organisation has invited eminent speakers, including Indira Nooyi, former chairman & CEO, Pepsico; Suresh Narayanan, chairman & MD at Nestle India Limited; N Chandrasekaran, chairman, Board of Tata Sons; N R Narayana Murthy, co-founder and chairman of the Board of Infosys. “This initiative is aimed at breaking stereotypes  and educating women about the world of investing,” says Dhanuka, adding that over 5,000 women have benefitted so far.

The sessions combine theoretical lessons with factory visits and participation in AGMs to reinforce learning about companies and sectors. Currently, their chapters are operational in Kolkata, Bangalore, and Mumbai. “Online sessions enabled more members to attend e-AGMs that were analysed by us in depth,” says  Dhanuka. For details, call, Tanya: 9741446622; Sunita: 9845029699.  

** Bengaluru’s BEL to protect Indian Army, Navy, Air Force from drones

he anti-drone system was first deployed to provide security cover for the Republic Day parade this year.

The Indian Navy on Tuesday signed the contract with the BEL for the supply of the first indigenous comprehensive Naval Anti Drone System (NADS) with both hard kill and soft kill capabilities.

** Unique sailing race launched at KRS dam

A unique national-level sailing championship was inaugurated at the KRS dam near Mysuru on August 27.

The ‘National Level Multi Class Youth Sailing Championship’ has been jointly organised by the Madras Engineers Group (MEG) of the Army in collaboration with General Thimayya National Academy of Adventure (GETHNAA) and will be held from August 27 to 31 at the KRS dam under the aegis of the Yachting Association of Karnataka and Yachting Association of India.