Monthly Archives: September 2018
Samsung opens its largest experience store in Bengaluru
Renovated Opera House will showcase experiences revolving around niche technologies
The iconic ‘Opera House’ will now showcase experiences revolving around Artificial Intelligence and Internet of Things. Samsung Electronics on Tuesday opened its world’s largest mobile experience centre in Bengaluru. The Opera House on Brigade Road, which has been renovated and restored, will bring together technology, lifestyle and innovation to offer people unique experiences.
“Noida got the world’s largest mobile factory and now Bengaluru has got the world’s largest mobile experience centre,” said H.C. Hong, President and CEO, Samsung SouthWest Asia, at an event here. “Samsung has taken a leap from ‘make in India to make for India’ and now ‘make for the world’,” said Mr. Hong.
The standalone property as big as a shopping mall has been named ‘Samsung Opera House’, and will showcase experiences revolving around niche technologies.
For instance, Samsung said, one can slip into the role of a fighter pilot doing extreme aircraft stunts and experience a space battle, or a roller coaster ride, using these technologies. The other virtual experiences include kayaking or rowing as well as cycling through scenic Europe.
“From the outside, it looks like a piece of art and from the inside, a tech paradise that the people of this city… will cherish,” said Stephanie Choi, senior vice president, global head of retail, mobile division, Samsung.
The South Korean conglomerate will also showcase its full line up of smartphones and wearable devices at the experience centre alongside flagship consumer electronics products such as the QLED TV, Smart TVs, The Frame, and Family Hub refrigerators.
Startup hub
The facility aims at becoming the hub for events organized around fitness, gaming, music, movies, food, stand-up comedy and startups. The facility will also have a fully functional customer service centre and is equipped with high-speed public Wi-Fi.
source: http://www.thehindu.com / The Hindu / Home> News> Cities> Bengaluru / by Peerzada Abrar / Bengaluru – September 12th, 2018
India’s first 205 tonne dump truck by BEML launched in Mysuru
The truck has been developed for use in the project of Northern Coalfields Limited, Singrauli
The country’s first 205T Electric Drive Rear Dump Truck (BH205-E) – designed and developed at the Mysuru plant of Bharat Earth Movers Limited (BEML) – was flagged off here on Monday.
A premier manufacturer of mining and construction equipments, BEML, a PSU under the Ministry of Defence, developed the gargantuan dump truck to reinforce the ‘Make in India’ initiative by addressing the growing demand for higher capacity equipments in the mining industry.
The dump truck has been developed for use in the project of Northern Coalfields Limited (NCL), Singrauli.
P.K. Sinha, chairman and MD, NCL; and Deepak Kumar Hota, chairman and MD, BEML, flagged off the new generation truck at an event on the BEML company campus.
After flagging off the truck, the dignitaries were taken on a drive in the campus to help them experience the vehicle’s engineering and making by the staff of BEML, one of the leading multi-technology ‘Miniratna Category 1’ company.
BEML Mysuru had recently developed and supplied 150T payload capacity dump truck (BH150-E) to the South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL) for its Gevra project.
Mr. Hota, after the launch, said BEML has reached another milestone in its R and D efforts by launching the dump truck. “The dump truck is a tribute to the Make in India initiative from the BEML, its officers and staff.”
In his address, Mr. Sinha said 14% of equipment used for mining operations at the NCL were from BEML. This dump truck has been suitably designed for mining operations at NCL projects. He said NCL’s annual coal production has touched 100 million tonnes from 62 million tonnes and the association with BEML will continue to meet goals.
Large-scale mining
BH205-E has been developed for large-scale mining operations. It is powered by Tier-II emission complaint modular common rail electronic engine with 2300HP. The AC drive system has been engineered to provide exceptional haul road performance with reduced maintenance, according to the BEML.
The truck weighs 335 tonnes when fully loaded but it is easily manoeuvrable with power-steering and short turning radius. It has an ergonomically designed dash board and a tiltable telescopic steering wheel. Other features include good visibility in addition to safety with provisions for emergency steering, breaking and proximity warning.
B.R. Vishwanath, Director (Mining and Construction), BEML; Gunadhara Pandey, director, NCL; H.S. Ranganath, CGM, BEML; and other officers were present.
source: http://www.thehindu.com / The Hindu / Home> News> States> Karnataka / by Special Correspondent / Mysuru – September 11th, 2018
Award for teacher who transformed school from a shed to a 2,000 square feet building
She was among 75 teachers to be honoured for their services
Priscilla Shantakumari, a teacher from Government Higher Primary School in Mathikere, Bengaluru, transformed her school from a shed to a 2,000 square feet building by raising funds through donations. The teacher, who has served over 22 years in the profession, also saw to it that children in the neighbourhood attended school by organising a ‘Come to School’ campaign. And even before the government initiated the Akshara Dasoha programme, she introduced a mid-day meal scheme to encourage families to send their children to school.
She is one among the 75 teachers from Karnataka who was honoured on the occasion of Teacher’s Day.
On Wednesday, State awards were presented to 20 primary government school teachers, 10 secondary school teachers, 10 pre-university college teachers and one special teacher. Thirty-four teachers were also given awards under the Teacher’s Welfare Fund. The awards were presented by Chief Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy.
Two schools received the best school award instituted in the name of former education minister and freedom fighter H.G. Govinde Gowda. They are Government Higher Primary School in Arakare, Koppalu, Mysuru district; and the Government Secondary School in Moodala Koppalu, Pandavapura taluk, Mandya district.
Some of the awardees
Environment awareness
Satish C.S. from Government Primary School, Mulluru in Somwarpet taluk of Kodagu district, received the State honour for creating environment awareness among students in the school. He was instrumental in building a small zoo and a vegetable farm within the school premises. He introduced clean energy technology by setting up a solar park.
Promoting science education
Krishnamurthy L. Bhat, assistant teacher, Government Secondary School, Ganesh Nagar, Sirsi, was awarded for cultivating a scientific temperament among students. He has been encouraging students to participate in national-level science exhibitions and competitions. A dedicated teacher, Mr. Bhat ensured that his students perform well in their SSLC exams. In the last five years, 96% of his students have passed the science exam. He is a recipient of the Rajiv Gandhi Memorial Science award and CNR Rao national award.
Extending a helping hand
Manjunath K.N., an English teacher from Government PU College, Ponnampet, Virajpet taluk, Kodagu district, has served 28 years teaching children in rural areas of Karnataka. He is credited with bringing students who had dropped out back to school. In many cases, he has even extended financial help to families so that their children’s education did not suffer. As an NCC officer, he has been promoting sports among students, many of who have participated in national championships.
Cultural promotion
Soumya Jain, a music teacher from Government High School, Varuna, Mysuru district, has been promoting arts and music among students. She has been instrumental in enabling students to participate in national-level dance and music programmes. She is a recipient of the Savitribai Jyotirao Phule award and Rashtriya Yuva Jaina Prashasti.
English will be taught in 1000 government schools: CM
Despite opposition from various quarters to start English in 1,000 government schools on a pilot basis, Chief Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy said it would go ahead as planned. Taking a dig at the watchdogs of those protecting Kannada, the CM said that if a survey was conducted among people, it would show that all those opposing the move were sending their children to English-medium schools. The measure was initiated to make sure that government schools re on par with their private counterparts. “What wrong have the children of farmers, daily wage labourers done? Why should they not be entitled to learn English?” he said.
Three teachers receive national award
Three teachers of government schools in the State were presented the national best teacher award by the Union Ministry for Human Resources Development.
M. Shivakumar, assistant teacher, Government High School, Cheemangala, Chikkaballapura; Shaila R.N., headmistress, Government High School T. Dasarahalli, Bangalore North; and Rameshappa G., physical education teacher, Government Junior College, High School Section, Vijayapura, Devanahalli received the awards from Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu in New Delhi.
Mr. Shivakumar was awarded for making learning of mathematics effective and attractive to students. Ms. Shaila received the award for bringing a dramatic improvement in the school infrastructure.
Mr. Rameshappa was awarded for promoting physical education and yoga in his school. He has also been working with children with special needs.
source: http://www.thehindu.com / The Hindu / Home> News> Cities> Bengaluru / by Staff Reporter / September 05th, 2018
09
Music conference of Bangalore Gayana Samaja
The 49th annual music conference of the Bangalore Gayana Samaja will be held from October 21 to 28.
According to a release from the Samaja, veteran musician, scholar, musicologist, performer, teacher and composer Dr. T.S. Sathyavathi has been elected as the conference president.
The eight-day programme will feature demonstrations, music workshops by stalwarts in the field of music in the morning sessions, and there will be music concerts by popular artistes and upcoming artistes in the evening.
source: http://www.thehindu.com / The Hindu / Home> News> Cities> Bengaluru / by Staff Reporter / September 04th, 2018
07
20 teachers to receive district-level award
It will be presented at Teachers’ Day programme today
As many as 20 teachers from lower primary, higher primary and secondary government, and aided schools will receive this year’s best teachers award from the district administration.
The award will given in the district-level Teachers’s Day programme to be held in Sullia on Wednesday.
Among the seven teachers to receive the award from the lower primary school include Thimmappa, the Assistant Teacher from the Government Lower Primary School in Maletodi village in Puttur. Mr. Thimmappa is the lone teacher for 30 students of the school. The other teachers from the lower primary school to receive the award are Assistant Teacher Wilma Sequeira from Kula village in Bantwal, Assistant Teacher Seetaram from Machhina village in Belthangady, Seesamma from Kallapu near Mangaluru, Ashwini Shedti from Kakwa near Mangaluru, Jyothi K from Kemaru near Moodbidri and Shalini M from Yennemajalu in Sullia.
The six teachers to receive the award from the higher primary schools are Nalinakshi from Bolar in Mangaluru, Mary D’Souza from Bondel in Mangaluru, Vinay Kumar M from Kallabettu near Moodbidri, Mudara Baira from Harady in Puttur taluk, Saraswati K from Arantoodu village in Sullia taluk and Sanjeeva N from Mittooru village in Bantwal taluk.
The seven from secondary schools to receive the award are Roshan Alexander Pinto from Modankapu in Bantwal taluk, Gopalakrishna Tulupule from Naravi in Belthangady taluk, Lilli Pais from Attavara in Mangaluru, Krishna Nayak from Surathkal in Mangaluru, Balakrishna Gowda B from Prantya in Moodbidri taluk, Vanita Kumar from Puttur and Channappa Gowda M from Gandhinagar in Sullia.
source: http://www.thehindu.com / The Hindu / Home> News> Cities> Mangaluru / by Special Correspondent / Mangaluru – September 05th, 2018
Giving wings to their dreams
Specially-abled individuals working in a self-help group turn entrepreneurs
A group of specially-abled individuals have turned from employment seekers to entrepreneurs with a strong product line.
With some support from the city-based VILD Foundation, a wing of Swami Vivekananda Youth Movement (SVYM) which has been working for decades to empower rural and tribal communities, the Jeeva Jyothi Vikalanga Chethanara – an SHG from Bandipalya – is now into agarbathi manufacturing and marketing.
Of the individuals in the SHG group, seven are visually impaired, three are orthopaedically handicapped, and one is hearing impaired. Along with their families, they got involved in the SHG’s activities and processes. The members were keen on exploring new avenues to improve their financial status.
Impressed with their desire to scale new heights, VILD Foundation decided to support them with a new entrepreneurial venture.
N. Mahadevaswamy, senior manager, VILD Foundation, stated in a release, that VILD held regular discussions with the members to chart the future course of action. The members were trained in agarbathi preparation, packing and marketing besides receiving training in management of their unit and their finances.
Aradhana agarbathi
Soon the SHG came out with its first product – Aradhana Agarbathi – and followed this up by manufacturing candles under the same brand name.
Key members of the SHG, Shambulinga and his wife Manjula, said they were languishing in the four walls of their homes.
“We were put on the road to independence by the efforts of SVYM. Now, we are able to generate income based on our own abilities and are not dependent on others, they added.
Yashashwini food
But this is only not the only one. A similar SHG-inspired entrepreneurial effort has fructified in Chunchurayana Hundi village of Mysore taluk, where 10 women entrepreneurs have come together to start ‘Yashashwini Mahila Kiru Udyamigala Sangha’.
Fast-moving food products like pickles, pappad, and confectioneries are being produced by these women.
Training in preparation
They were trained in hygiene and nutritional aspects of preparation as also on management and financial aspects. The production process has been standardised and streamlined to ensure quality while FSSAI accreditation (Food Standards and Safety Association of India) has been obtained, said Mr. Mahadevaswamy.
The products of both these entrepreneurial initiatives – Aradhana Agarbathi and Candles and Yashashwini Food – were launched in the city recently.
Officials of the Department for the Empowerment of Differently Abled and Senior Citizens; M.R. Seetharam, Executive Director, VILD Foundation; Sudarshan, Director, Vivekananda Institute for Leadership Development;, SHG members and staff of SVYM were present.
source: http://www.thehindu.com / The Hindu / Home> News> States> Karnataka / by Special Correspondent / Mysuru – September 03rd, 2018
A hundred years in service to their school
If this school has a rich history spanning 160 years to boast about, so does its alumni association. From reconnecting old students to helping the current ones, the association does its bit to strengthen the school and it has been at it for a hundred years.
To celebrate this milestone, the Old Boys Association (OBA) of St. Joseph’s Boys’ High School is organising a centenary year programme from August 31 to September 2 on the school premises on Museum Road. The idea of forming an association of alumni of the St. Joseph’s Boys High School, which was established in 1858, was initiated in 1901.
“But, it took shape only in 1918 after the first World War. The first general body meeting of the association was held in 1919. From just a handful of former students who started the association, the OBA today has over 7,000 members,” said Jyotinath Ganguly, member of the managing committee of OBA and a student of the 1975 batch.
Apart from offering academic scholarships to students, the association has also been giving scholarship for sports. “It provides midday meals to underprivileged students and provides health and accident insurance to the teaching and non-teaching staff,” said Mr. Ganguly.
The OBA also made a significant contribution for the reconstruction of the school and got a modern sports complex built.
“The fact that we alumni have been able to maintain strong ties with the school for this long is very unique. Many eminent personalities have been part of the association, including former Indian cricket captain Rahul Dravid, former acting President of Singapore J.Y. Pillay, NetApp Ceo George Kurian, Hotmail founder Sabeer Bhatia, Olympic gold medal winners in hockey Walter D’Souza and Jansen Patrick among others. They have helped drive our initiatives,” he said.
As part of the centenary celebrations, the OBA plans to release a coffee table book describing the journey of the association along with a special postal cover and a centenary souvenir.
The book will be released by Rahul Dravid. Gala events for the former students has also been planned.
source: http://www.thehindu.com / The Hindu / Home> News> Cities> Bengaluru / by Staff Reporter / Bengaluru – August 29th, 2018