** Wipro GE to offer genuine med-tech devices online through GE Shop

Sets up B2B e-commerce platform

Wipro GE Healthcare has set up GE Shop, a B2B e-commerce platform, to enable the purchase of genuine med-tech devices, equipment, and their parts and accessories online.

Through the GE Shop, Wipro GE Healthcare aims to address the underserved Tier II & III markets in India. This initiative is aligned to GE’s vision of democratising access and unlocking better value in healthcare systems across India.

** KSLSA to launch legal services clinic in BBMP to resolve citizen’s grievances

The Karnataka State Legal Services Authority (KSLSA) will soon start a Legal Services Clinic in Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) to resolve grievances related to property khata and other issues by offering free legal assistance to citizens.

** Fellowship conferred on K.S.Rangappa

K.S.Rangappa, former Vice-Chancellor of the University of Mysore, has been elected as Fellow of the Biotech Research Society of India (BRSI) for 2021, according to a release.

The fellowship is given to Indian scientists in recognition of their significant research contributions in the field of sciene and Prof. Rangappa was recognised for his work in the areas of Chemical Biology and Medicinal Chemistry, the release added.

** Prestige Group Co-Founder Rezwan Razack Conferred With Honorary Doctorate By GD Goenka University

Rezwan Razack is Co-Founder and Joint MD of Bangalore-based Prestige Group and is hailed as the largest collector of Indian currency.

He is also the founder of South India’s first currency museum in Bengaluru, one of the largest and most authentic collections of Indian paper money and coins.

He is co-author of the Revised Standard Reference Guide to Indian Paper Money.

** Mangaluru: Inaasam’s Pereira Hotel turns 100 – Satiating taste buds since a century

Standing proud in the center of the city, Pereira’s Hotel, popularly known as ‘Inaasam’s’ after its founder the late Ignatius Pereira, completes a century of churning out authentic Mangalurean cuisine and satisfying generations of customers.

Established in 1921, it primarily catered to the homely ‘sheethkady’ (fish curry and rice) and other traditional Mangalurean Catholic food cooked on firewood which gave it a distinct homemade flavour. It has stood the test of time by maintaining its old world charm yet moving forward to cater to new demands in the market. It is this quality which has made Pereira’s a household name in the entire district and far beyond for the last 100 years. Older generations of Mangalureans from all over the world still speak fondly of their yesteryear meals at Pereira’s, delicious and affordable.

** Sapna Book House Releases 66 Books To Mark Kannada Rajyotsava

Commemorating the 66th Rajyotsava celebrations, Sapna Book House, Bengaluru, had organised a function to release 66 new Kannada books of noted writers of the State. CM Basavaraj Bommai released the books in the presence of dignitaries while noted writer H.S. Venkatesh Murthy was the chief guest. ‘Facebook Prapancha – Sri Samanyaru Bhaumanyarau,’ written by Jayaprakash Rao (sitting extreme right) from Mysuru, was one of the books released on the occasion, which also has a collection of unique profiles of  achievers of the city. Rao, the former Regional PRO, DRDO, Ministry of Defence, Liason Officer of Dr. Kalam, has four previous books to his credit  — ‘Agniya Rekkegallu’ and ‘Kalam Jeevana Dharma’ which have been reprinted many times.

** ‘Rangabhoomi Kalpavruksha’ And ‘Kannada Kuvara’ Awards Conferred

Sanchalana Mysore President Deepak Mysore was conferred with ‘Rangabhoomi Kalpavruksha’ and artiste Maruthesh Kalapura was presented with ‘Kannada Kuvara’ award during the valedictory of the 5-day ‘Sanchalana Children’s Theatre and Folk Art Festival — Kuniyonu Baara…,’ organised by Sanchalana Mysore

** Top spot

As the first woman vice-president in the 153-year history of the prestigious Bangalore Club, Annabelle Manwaring tells CE about her decades-old association with the space.

 For Annabelle Manwaring, managing and strategising has been central to her job as an advertising professional. Although she quit her decades-long advertising job in 2006, the fundamental principles of leadership still stay with her. Now, as she takes over as the first woman vice-president of the Bangalore Club, many of these traits come in handy.