For Shashwat Hegde, the Kannada Aksharmale is not just alphabets which can be strung into words, but can also be turned into art. In his deft fingers, each one turns visual design and takes on a deeper symbolism. And so the ‘Ka’ of Krishnadevaraya is regally turbaned, the ‘Ka’ of ‘lasika’ has a sharp syringe needle, the ‘Aa’ of ‘aashcharya’ (surprise) is truly eye-popping, while the ‘Ra’ of ‘kumbara’ is shaped like a pot… a delight for the word lover.
** The upcycling game
From smart pick-up of waste at doorsteps to tackling the plastic menace, Jagruth Tech turns chocolate wrappers and snacks packets into home decor and other products.
Hard to believe? Darshan C, a 27-year-old Mysurean, is actually doing that, and reducing the amount of plastic waste Mysuru City Corporation has to deal with.
** BBMP flags off 10 mobile schools for slum children
Following directions of the Karnataka High Court, the Burhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) from Monday will start mobile classes for children who have dropped out of school.
** Srinivas University Founders’ Day today
The Founders Day celebration of A. Shama Rao Foundation, Srinivas University and Srinivas Group of Institutions and the third Annual Convocation of Srinivas University will be held on Saturday.
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** Karnataka Yakshagana Academy chairman M.A. Hegde passes away
The 73-year-old scholar, who was also a Talamaddale ‘arthadari’ and Yakshagana artiste, had written at least 15 Yakshagana ‘prasangas’.
** Hubballi professor gets a surprise from ‘Gulzar Sahab’
The award-winning poet calls up Mustaque Ahmed S. Mulla after he reads the latter’s letter.
It was in the second week of March that Prof. Mulla, principal of Tippu Shaheed Institute of Technology at Old Hubballi, happened to watch a reading of Mirza Galib’s poem by Mr. Gulzar in the ‘Jashn-e-Rekhta’ programme.
** 624 students graduate from IIMB
22 awarded doctoral degrees
The Indian Institute of Management Bangalore, which held its 46th convocation ceremony virtually on Friday, celebrated the graduation of 624 students, a majority of whom, 435, had completed the Post Graduate Programme in Management. Twenty-two students were awarded the doctoral degrees, while 72 were from the executive postgraduate programme.
** 2 Scientists Quit Their Job To Start An Amazing Habit Company
Vikram and Umesh, previously employed as Senior Scientists at Biocon, did not know each other even though they were working in the same lab. Breakfast made them reach out to each other, seeking unique culinary from Kundapura and Channagiri. Neer dosa and Jolada rotti used to be mouth-watering, fun, insightful. However, both at the time didn’t know the same foodie discussions would convert into something simple yet effective biotech product in the future, QDROPZ .
Nevertheless, QDROPZ is one amazing new habit we all need to learn to keep ourselves safe from dangerous pesticides. Vikram and Umesh are also bringing many healthy products, healthy habits to the Indian market. Hence, they say, “Habit to Healthify.”
Talking about the start-up’s future plans, Umesh and Vikram, scientists turned cofounders at RUBIZON, are currently developing novel wound care products for accelerated healing to treat diabetic foot ulcers. You can always reach out to them for information at info@rubizon.com
** St Aloysius College Girls Venizeia Carlo & Deepthika Puthran Excel in Powerlifting
** Karnataka’s Former Chief Secretary JC Lynn Passes Away
Lynn served as Chief Secretary from 1992 to 1994. In a career spanning 34 years, he held several important positions in the state and Central governments. He served as Secretary to three Chief Ministers, Veerendra Patil, D Devaraj Urs and (briefly) R Gundu Rao for ten years.
He also held the posts of Home and Industries Secretaries to the government of Karnataka, before being appointed Chairman of the Karnataka Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) and simultaneously Chairman of KSTDC.
Subsequently, he was posted to Delhi, where he served in the Departments of Coal and Personnel before being appointed Chairman of the Food Corporation of India in the rank of Secretary to the Government of India.