June 2022 – Page 4 – Karnataka First

Courier aggregator Coreyo set to expand services

Coreyo, a two-year-old Bengaluru-based aggregator of courier companies, is set to expand its operations by integrating more service providers, and introduce an option for customers to insure their articles.

Currently, there are four service providers — Delhivery, Shadowfax, Ecom Express, and Criticalog. Six more, including Amazon Shipping and India Post, are in the process of being integrated, said Vince M. Jose, co-founder and director of Coreyo. On the hyperlocal side Dunzo has been integrated.

“Coreyo is a pure-play courier aggregator platform with an end-user focus where people and enterprises get easy access to the right choice of services with instant enablement. It makes courier booking simple, less expensive, and fast; as easy as booking a cab,” said Mr. Jose.

In order to send a parcel, a customer has to go to www.coreyo.com, and key in the pin codes of the origin and destination of the parcel shipment. The dimensions and the weight of the parcel have to be filled in. The user is then taken to a page that lists the available service providers, along with the price. The customer can choose the provider and make the payment.

Ayushman Bharat digital tech centre comes to Bengaluru

The National Health Authority (NHA) will set up its Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) tech centre at Arogya Soudha in Bengaluru, which is expected to give a significant push to the mission’s progress in Karnataka that has been lagging so far.

Bengaluru is being chosen to house the ABDM tech centre as it is the digital hub with most of its service providers from the city.

Dr R S Sharma, Chief Executive Officer of NHA, which commenced the ABDM in September 2021, said at the NHA-NASSCOM Conclave 2022 on Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission – Revolutionizing Digital Health, on Monday that Karnataka is ranked 13th in India in the number of Ayushman Bharat Health Accounts (ABHAs).

Andhra Pradesh is leading with 2.99 crore ABHAs among the all-India figure of 22.33 crore, while Karnataka has only 64,42,081 ABDM accounts.

The highest number of accounts created are in COWIN followed by Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PMJAY).

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IISc-led team develops footwear to prevent diabetic foot complications

Researchers at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) have potentially solved the problem of injuries caused due to an abnormal gait with the help of a 3D printed ‘snapping’ footwear.

Collaborating with the Karnataka Institute of Endocrinology and Research (KIER), the researchers have developed a pair of footwear that help distribute uneven pressure caused by an abnormal gait.

The sandals are specifically designed for diabetic patients who have a slower rate of healing as well as suffer from diabetic peripheral neuropathy or diabetic nerve damage. Diabetic patients who have lost sensation in their feet are often at a higher risk of ulcers, calluses and other complications due to an abnormal gait that puts extra pressure on certain parts of the feet. This, combined with the low rate of healing, leads to infections that can eventually result in amputation.

Priyabrata Maharana, first author and one of the researchers said. To commercialise the footwear and make it widely accessible, the researchers are currently collaborating with two Bengaluru-based healthcare start-ups — Foot Secure and Yostra Labs.

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Making local the new global

Breaking into social media with Kannada content are these creators, who are producing relatable material.

There is no way one hasn’t stumbled upon Raghu Vine Store, Anu Karagada, MacMacha, MetroSaga, and Vadiraj Babaladi on their Instagram feed. These creators have garnered thousands of followers just by making digital content on platforms like Instagram, Facebook and YouTube in their mother tongue, Kannada, while making it sound relatable to the younger generation.

We already know many of them by their aliases, but here we meet the real people who are rocking it on social media.

Raghu Gowda, popularly known as Raghu Vine Store, is a former Bigg Boss contestant and has over 4,58,000 followers on Instagram. “No one had an idea that content could be made in Kannada on Instagram,” says Gowda, who is one of the pioneers of content in Kannada.

I have my own multiverse of madness on the internet,” he adds. Macwin Ian D’Souza aka ‘Mac Macha’ is another household name in Karnataka. His far-reaching and diversified content on Bengaluru’s culture has more followers than ever before.

“It’s not a conscious decision to create regional content,” he says, adding, “But it naturally flows out of me.” Vadiraj Babaladi, another digital creator from Belgaum, hails from a family of theatre artistes.

The slang may sound rude but it is fun and nice to hear,” says Babaladi. Anu Karagada, a model and content creator, is the prodigy of turning daily life scenarios into minute-long videos.

And I’m pretty sure soon we’ll do that.” Metrosaga is not a single person, but a team of both inhouse and freelance creators who create Kannada content. “We founded it with an intent to create good-quality content in Kannada which was missing,” says Shri Nag, founder and content head.

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3rd edition – Indian Open of Surfing: Ramesh Budhial, Sugar Banarse, Kishore Kumar Crowned Champions, May 27-29, 2022 – Panambur Beach, Mangalore

The three-day premiere surfing competition under the aegis of the Surfing Federation of India was hosted by the Mantra Surf Club at the tranquil Panambur Beach in Mangalore, the organisers informed in a release on Sunday.

In a nail-biting finish, Karnataka’s Ramesh Budhial snatched victory from the grasp of Tamil Nadu’s Ajeesh Ali to be crowned as the new national champion in the Men’s Open Surf category on the final day of the 3rd Indian Open of Surfing on Sunday.

Sugar Banarse and Sofiya Sharma too were crowned the national champions in the Women’s Open and groms girls (16 & under) categories respectively, while Tamil Nadu’s Kishore Kumar became the national champion in the groms boys (16 & under) category.

Speaking after the tournament, Arun Vasu, President, Surfing Federation of India, said, “I am very impressed with the quality of surfers that whom we are watching compete here at Mangalore. With the LA Olympics insight, we are working hard to identify young and upcoming surfers and the quality and skill at display today only gives me the confidence to keep believing in our objectives. I would like to thank all the surfers who participated in this tournament and congratulate the winners for showcasing some great surfing.”

Ramesh finished with a total score of 16.33, while runner-up Ajeesh Ali finished with 15.67 points. Sathish Sarvanan was third with 13 points.

The women’s open surf competition saw Goa’s 16-year-old Sugar Banarse walk away with the national championship crown from Tamil Nadu surfer and defending champion Srishti Selvam. Sugar, who had initially registered for the groms girls 16 & under category, was brave enough to take the chance of competing in the women’s open category and impressed everyone with her skills and surfing from the start. Sugar scored a total of 14.50 points while runner-up Srishti Selvam earned 13.40 points. Karnataka’s Sinchana Gowda finished third with 10.20 points.

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Prize Winners Of 11th All India Full Contact Karate Championship

Students from Oshokai Martial Arts College situated at Saraswathipuram in city took part in the 11th All India Full Contact Karate Championship held at Calicut in Kerala on May 28 and 29 and won many prizes — four 1st places, eight 2nd place and two 3rd place.

The event was organised by KAJU KADO Karate Academy, Calicut, Kerala.

Seen are (kneeling from left) C.K. Shashank Gowda (12 to 14 years – below 45 kg category – 3rd place), Mayura (9 to 11 years – below 25 kg – 1st), Shamith (lost in semifinals), Sharan (11 to 14 years – below 35 kg – 2nd), Parikshith (9 to 11 years – below 41 kg – 2nd), Varun Gowda (12 to 14 years – below 45 kg – 2nd) and Mohith (lost in semi finals); Standing from left: Gagan (seniors category – lost in semi finals), Deeksha Sanvi (girls 12 to 14 years – below 41 kg – 2nd), T.B. Ashwini (girls heavy weight – 2nd), R. Manjunatha (seniors – men’s below 45 kg – 2nd), G.P. Darshan (heavy weight – men’s – 2nd), Sensei Nagaraju, President of Mysore Karate Association, Dr. S. Krishnamurthy, Coach, N. Sachin Kumar (men’s below 75 kg – 1st) and H.R. Sachin Kumar (men’s below 70 kg – 3rd). Other winners not in photograph: R. Shashank (men’s below 64 kg – 1st), Anitha (girls 12 to 14 years – heavy weight – 1st) and Tanu (girls 12 to 14 years – below 50 kg – 2nd).

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City MMA Athletes Win Medals At National Championships

Ten MMA fighters (1 female and 9 male), attached to Academy of Martial Science, represented Karnataka in the MMA National Championships at Neemuch in Madhya Pradesh between May 19 and 23 and won 6 Medals for the State.

The Championship was hosted by MMA State Association of MP and sanctioned by MMA India. Seen in the picture are (kneeling from left) Chethan D. Seervi (Junior Feather Weight – Silver Medal), R. Srinivas Prasad (Junior Bantam Weight – Silver), B. Akshatha Shanbhogue (Atom Weight – Bronze), S. Nikhil (Fly Weight – Quarter Finalist), Sridhar Sajji (Bantam Weight – Quarter Finalist), Samarth Vikram (Youth Light Weight – Silver) and M.N. Supreeth (Middle Weight participant) – not in picture; Standing from left: Rahul Urs (Junior Light Weight – Silver), N.P. Kiran (Light Weight – Silver), Gopal Nayak (Straw Weight – Quarter Finalist), Sharif Bapu (President, MMA India), Kevin Alfred David (Vice-President, MMA India), Kru Vikram (Founder-Director, Academy of Martial Science, Mysuru and Technical Commission Chairman, MMA India and State Head), K. Kavyashree (Team Coach and Manager) and Prasad Gaitonde (General Secretary, MMA India).

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Karnataka crushes record 622 lakh tonnes of sugarcane

Sugar factories in Karnataka have crushed a record 622.26 lakh tonnes of sugarcane in the year 2021-22, 181.14 lakh tonnes more than last year.

Sugar factories in Karnataka have crushed a record 622.26 lakh tonnes of sugarcane in the year 2021-22, 181.14 lakh tonnes more than last year. Speaking to the media after chairing a meeting with members of the Sugarcane Control Board, Sugar Minister Shankar Patil Munenakoppa said sugar factories in Karnataka have produced 59.78 lakh tonnes of sugar during the same period.

According to the minister there are 89 registered sugar factories in Karnataka of which 72 are operating. In Karnataka, 32 sugar factories are producing Ethanol, he said.

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Udupi: Shanmukha Athri of MGM College wins global recognition for his best photo click

Shanmukha L Athri, a MGM college student of Udupi has won international photography recognition for his best click, in a virtual photography contest, held recently.

The student who won the recognition had participated in the Global Students’ Photography Competition organised by Higher Colleges Technology as part of Digital Literacy Leadership Forum 2022.

The photograph, clicked by Shanmukha L Athri, who is pursuing his third year in journalism at the MGM College, has been awarded the fourth best photo in the contest.

The top ten best photographs are available in the virtual photography exhibition. Three students including Athri from India, UAE, Egypt, Malaysia have also won this recognition.

Mangaluru: KMC Hospital confers E K Hussain with Dr TMA Pai Arogya Sevak Award

Kasturba Medical College, Attavar organized camp organizers’ meet and conferred E K Hussain with Dr TMA Pai Arogya Sevak Award 2022, at the Sanjeevini Hall, KMC Attavar here on Saturday June 11.

Marketing head of KMC Hospital Mangaluru, Rakesh Darshan welcomed the gathering. Camp co-ordinator of KMC Attavar Herbert Pereira briefed on the number of camps organized in Dakshina Kannada and said, “Due to COVID, we were not able to organize more camps in 2020 but from October 2021, we have organized 178 camps in various places where more than 27,474 patients had undergone health check-up and 1,442 patients were given further treatment at the KMC hospital. When we organized camps, we received very good support from many organizations. I would like to thank all the organizations that joined hands with us to make our mission successful.”

E K Hussain was felicitated by Dr Deepak Madi with a shawl, memento, and citation. Medical social worker Asha read out the citation. Prajna Counselling Centre was awarded with ‘Best Camp Organizer – 2022’ for its outstanding work in the field of rural Helth. KMC Hospital also felicitated all the camp organizers and those who had done the highest registrations of Manipal Arogya Card on the occasion.