** Five varieties of virus-resistant local chillies to hit market
Conventional breeding techniques have been used on watermelons too.
Chillies literally add spice to life, and each region has its own special variety. To preserve local varieties and provide seeds to farmers at cheap rates, the Indian Institute of Horticulture Research (IIHR) has developed virus-resistant local chilli varieties, which are likely to hit the market next year.
** On her toes, teaching ballet
For Yana Lewis, who made Bengaluru her home, this is a way of life.
As you enter The Lewis Foundation of Classical Ballet in Bengaluru, you will find little girls learning the basic postures, slightly older girls trying to balance on their toes, glide across the platform and bend their bodies.
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** Meet Niharika, the comedian behind viral Instagram videos
Bengaluru’s funny girl Niharika NM talks to CE about her Netflix debut, life in California, and the muse behind her characters
** Ansr acquires Bengaluru-based AI firm FastNext
The US-based Ansr on Wednesday announced acquisition of Bengaluru-based artificial intelligence (AI) firm FastNext in a cash and stock deal.
** Jayaprakash Hegde is chairperson of backward classes commission
** Indigenous IJT commences spin flight testing
The indigenous Intermediate Jet Trainer (IJT), designed and developed by HAL to replace the ageing Kiran aircraft fleet of the IAF, has commenced spin flight testing in Bengaluru.
** Hubballi-Dharwad No 1 in State in Smart City contest
The twin cities stand 13th in project implementation at the national level
** Field trials of Rajamudi rice to resume soon
This is a precursor to seeking GI status
The second set of field trials to prove the unique characteristic features of Rajamudi, Karnataka’s premium variety of rice, will be resumed in due course as a precursor to seeking Geographical Indication (GI) status for it.
** Tributes paid to artist Solabakkanavar
Artist T.B. Solabakkanavar, who was a follower of Mahatma Gandhi, not only showed how to lead a self-reliant life through fine arts but also set an example for others to follow, Sri Fakira Siddarama Swami of Fakireshwar Samsthan Mutt, Shirahatti, has said.