Good morning, Bengaluru!
☀️ Today’s weather: It’s going to be sunny with some breeze.
🧐 Did you know? Cinnamon, a boutique in Ulsoor, is housed in a 19th-century building that used to be an orphanage. In 1876, when the Great Famine began, several children were orphaned. Social reformist Rai Bahadur Arcot Narrainsawmy Mudaliar set it up.
🤝 Partnership in aerospace manufacturing
Dynamatic Technologies Limited signs an MoU with Ferra Engineering and its domestic counterpart.
Story so far: Ferra Aerospace India has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) through Queensland-based Ferra Engineering Australia with Dynamatic Technologies Limited, Bengaluru.
- It was inked in the presence of Queenlands’ Treasurer and Minister for Trade Cameron Dick’s presence, among other officials.
- The partnership is a step forward in improving Ferra Aerospace’s scale and wherewithal in strategic aerospace manufacturing.
Why it matters? For Ferra Engineering, the deal is an opportunity to diversify its economy. It will also bolster the industrial base of the firm’s Indian arm. For Dynamatic Technologies Ltd, it is a window to use state-of-the-art facilities and develop aerospace parts.
🖼️ Art and Tech collaborations
Dinosaurs and departed personalities come alive in holographs at Bengaluru’s art museum.
Story so far: The Museum of Art and Photography (MAP) has resurrected renowned artist Maqbool Fida Husain in the form of a speaking three-dimensional holograph. They are also virtually displaying unique statues that appear physically real.
- MAP created the holographic display by collaborating with India’s OpEzee and Queensland’s Axiom Technologies.
- At the MAP, one can look at living dinosaurs and embark on a tour of multiple cities.
Why it matters? MAP’s new display is a testament to the innovative synergy between art and technology. Holographic technology has applications in aerospace, construction, vehicle designing, and town planning.
⛏️ BWSSB takes a major dig
Indiranagar’s residents are dusty from the BWSSB’s ongoing pipe replacement work.
Story so far: The Bengaluru Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB) has been replacing old underground drainage (UGD) pipes in Indiranagar. Their incessant digging of roads has bothered several residents.
- The problem is that the BWSSB contractors have dug up eight crossroads at once in the residential area, leaving little to no room to venture out with their vehicles.
- Autorickshaw drivers refuse to come to the area. The dust from the digging settles inside homes nearby.
BWSSB’s response: An engineer at the sewage board reports that they undertook all measures to fast-track the pipe replacement. They are optimistic they will finish the job soon and restore the roads to good condition.
🏃 Run to conserve water
The plumbers’ association is organising a marathon to increase water conservation awareness.
Story so far: To make water conservation a central community concern, the Indian Plumbing Association (IPA) is organising ‘IPA Neerathon’, a water awareness festival and marathon, on April 9. The organisers are expecting over a thousand participants.
- The whole architects-builders-consultants fraternity will participate. Interested runners can register on the marathon’s official website.
- Neerathon will have three categories, a 10 km, 5 km, and 3 km run. While the 3 km run will be a fun run, the 10k and 5k runs will be competitive and offer cash prizes that amount to ₹1.76 lakh.
Why though? IPA hopes to increase public participation in water conservation through this community event. The need to conserve and reuse freshwater is urgent. Populations in areas with water shortages need to undergo a lifestyle change that prioritises water.
📊 Today’s Poll
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🗞️ In other news…
- The annual Karaga festival will be held from March 29 to April 8.
- Greenlakes introduces blockchain tech for the farmland and farmhouse sector.
- The BBMP tries to build a ‘road’ through the Hosakerehalli lake, then denies it.
- Sudha Murthy and Karnataka’s ex-CM SM Krishna were conferred with Padma Awards.
- The Karnataka High Court gives clarity on the acquisition of property by Hindu women.
🛋️ Local Lounge
Yesterday’s Poll:
- I’ve had the masala dosa at CTR: 46.7%
- I haven’t had the masala dosa at CTR: 53.3% 🏆
That’s it for today. Have a great day!