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Ankit Singh

Science fun at Curiouscity

Also in this edition: Meter crunch hinders solar installations; HC disempowers government from fee regulation

🔭 Curiouscity: Fun with science

Founded in 2020 by marine biologist Dr Shonali Chinniah and her husband, Anil Chinniah, Curiouscity aspires to become the ultimate must-visit venue for students between classes 4 to 7.

🔌 Meter crunch hinders solar installations

According to installers and service providers in the field, there have been at least 40% fewer solar panel installations in Bengaluru during the previous three months.

🏛 HC disempowers government from fee regulation

The Karnataka High Court declared on Thursday that the government cannot regulate the fee rules for private schools and cannot penalise private schools for breaking the same, which is a relief to private unaided institutions.

🚕 Ola to start EV cab service

The ride-hailing startup Ola intends to launch its own electric vehicle (EV) cab service and would start the trial in Bengaluru with about 1,000 cabs.