Good morning, Bengaluru!
☁️ Today’s weather: Clouds, clouds and more clouds.
🧐 Did you know? Bangalore Palace, a 19th-century royal residence in Bengaluru, is situated on land once owned by Rev John Garrett, the inaugural principal of Central High School, now known as Central College.
💻 Teen’s powerlifting triumph
Teen Surya Radhakrishnan from Bengaluru rapidly ascends to international powerlifting fame, winning four gold medals.
What’s it about? In just a few months, Bengaluru teenager Surya Radhakrishnan has transitioned from training in her parents’ gym to winning four gold medals at an international powerlifting event. The daughter of a national-level cyclist and a triathlete, Surya’s innate strength and disciplined approach to training quickly propelled her to success in the sport.
- Surya’s dedication and hard work led her to excel in the World Powerlifting Congress in Kyrgyzstan.
- Her journey reflects the importance of discipline and perseverance in achieving athletic success.
Sports with academics: Surya’s story is a testament to the potential that lies in commitment and the right guidance, as she balances her sport with academic commitments.
🫖 ElectricPe launches mobility centres
ElectricPe opens innovative mobility centres in Bengaluru for EV solutions.
What’s it about? Electric Vehicle solutions company ElectricPe has unveiled virtual and physical mobility centres in Bengaluru, designed to streamline the EV ownership experience. These centres, along with the ElectricPe App, offer customers the ability to test and compare E-two wheelers from various OEMs, along with charging solutions and other services.
- The centres provide subscription, financing options, vehicle exchange, insurance, and registration services.
- ElectricPe’s initiative aims to simplify EV adoption, evidenced by the sale of 6% of Bangalore’s EV two-wheelers through their stores in October.
Enhancing access: This move by ElectricPe represents a significant step towards enhancing EV accessibility and promoting informed consumer choices in the growing EV market.
💵 Waters Corporation’s $16 million investment
Waters Corporation bolsters its India presence with a new facility.
What’s it about? Waters Corporation, a US-based analytical instruments and software provider, has invested $16 million in a new global capability centre (GCC) in Bengaluru. This expansion is aimed at enhancing technological development and supporting a rapidly growing Indian market.
- The company plans to add 300 new jobs at the Bengaluru GCC, focusing on software engineering, data analytics, and IT.
- Despite a soft global economy, Waters has experienced robust growth in India, with the country accounting for a significant portion of its Asia-Pacific revenues.
Potential in India: This strategic investment underscores Waters Corporation’s commitment to leveraging Indian talent and market potential, strengthening its global footprint in analytical sciences.
⚽ Alarming crime rate
Bengaluru saw a significant rise in crime in 2022.
What’s it about? Bengaluru reported an alarming increase in its crime rate in 2022, with an average of five crimes every hour. The total number of crimes reached 46,187, marking a 27% increase from the previous year. The city’s crime profile included serious offences like rapes, murders, and attempted murders, along with a significant rise in cybercrimes, totalling over 10,000 cases.
- The majority of reported crimes fell under the Indian Penal Code, with thefts and cases of hurt being common.
- Despite being safer than Delhi and Mumbai, Bengaluru’s crime rate is higher than its southern counterparts like Hyderabad, Chennai, and Kochi.
Need more security: This surge in crime highlights the need for enhanced security and law enforcement measures in India’s IT hub.
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🗞️ In other news…
- Despite being open for just two months, Spirit Forward, a “cocktail-centric bar,” is already attracting a full house on weekday nights.
- The Bengaluru-based Carnatic music band, Layatharanga, is celebrating its 25th anniversary with a concert on Friday.
- The Bengaluru police have requested assistance from Interpol to solve a school hoax bomb case.
- The Bengaluru suburban rail project, a promising initiative, is progressing at a very slow pace.
- Tunga, a Tunnel Boring Machine, completed 1,184.4 metres of tunnelling, reaching Kadugondanahalli (K G Halli) Station in Bengaluru on Wednesday.
🛋️ Local Lounge
Yesterday’s Poll:
- Karnataka-style dosa is better: 62.5% 🏆
- Tamil Nadu-style dosa is better: 37.5%
Answers to Yesterday’s Question:
In your next incarnation (assuming there is one), in which country would you like to be born?
Sriranga: “Anytime India”
Himanshu: “Belgium”
That’s it for today. Have a great day!