Good morning, Bengaluru!
⛅ Today’s weather: High: 34 ℃ | Low: 21 ℃ | Partly cloudy sky.
🧐 Did you know? In 1986, the district of Bangalore was divided into Bangalore Urban and Bangalore Rural.
🚚 Developing autonomous trucking solutions
Bengaluru-based startup Minus Zero teams up with Ashok Leyland to develop autonomous trucking solutions for various sectors.
Autonomous commercial trucking: The partnership focuses on revolutionising commercial trucking by implementing autonomous driving technologies in Ashok Leyland’s fleet. Initial projects include autonomous solutions for ports, factory operations, and corporate campuses, with plans to expand into long-haul trucking as regulations evolve.
- Minus Zero will integrate its nature-inspired AI technology into Ashok Leyland’s commercial vehicles.
- The collaboration aims to enhance safety and scalability in autonomous driving for commercial purposes.
Advancing tech in India: The partnership between Minus Zero and Ashok Leyland marks a significant step towards advancing autonomous driving in India and potentially global markets. It aligns with the Indian Government’s National Logistics Policy to reduce logistics costs and aims to develop cost-effective safety solutions to reduce road accidents.
🪴 Temple’s organic compost in demand
Banashankari Temple’s initiative to convert floral and kitchen waste into organic compost is a huge success, with demand outstripping supply.
Selling like hot cakes: For the past three months, the temple has sold 368 kg of compost at ₹20 per kg, exclusively to customers who pre-book. The compost is made from daily waste generated by the temple, including flowers, leaves, and kitchen scraps, which are converted into compost in concrete pits over a period of 40 days.
- The composting process involves removing non-compostable items, mixing the waste with cocopeat, and allowing it to decompose.
- The finished compost is then sundried, sieved, and made available for sale at the temple.
Sustainable gardening: The temple’s compost is popular among devotees, with customers reporting improved growth in their gardens after using the compost. The initiative not only helps in waste management but also promotes sustainable gardening practices among the community.
🏓 Game Theory partners with Credence Family Office
Sportstech startup Game Theory plans to open 20 new sports centres in Bengaluru by next year in partnership with Credence Family Office.
Opponent matching tech: Operating on a franchise model, Game Theory is an asset-light company that doesn’t invest in venues directly. With the support of Credence Family Office, the startup aims to operate these centres under a franchisee-owned, company-operated model. The startup, backed by Nithin Kamath’s Rainmatter, uses computer vision technology to match users with opponents of equal skill in various sports, currently boasting 11 centres.
- The startup has seen positive traction, with some courts being fully booked in certain locations.
- Game Theory raised $2 million in seed funding last year and expects to double its user base in the next one and a half months.
Global market: The global sports technology market is expected to reach $40.6 billion by 2026, indicating significant growth potential for the sportstech sector. Game Theory’s expansion plans in Bengaluru are a step towards tapping into this growing market.
⛪ Maria Divina – 111 Shades of Grace
St. Thomas Forane Church in Bengaluru, India, hosts a historic live display of 111 Marian apparitions, setting a record for the largest parade of Marian forms.
What’s it about? “Maria Divina – 111 Shades of Grace” was inaugurated by Archbishop Peter Machado and Bishop Sebastian Adayanthrathm, featuring 111 women portraying various forms of the Blessed Virgin Mary. The event, organized as part of the parish’s Ruby Jubilee celebrations, aimed to reconnect the community post-COVID-19 and received recognition from the Best of India Records.
- A team of 300 volunteers worked for a year to meticulously prepare for the event, ensuring detailed costumes, makeup, and accessories.
- The event attracted 5,000 attendees and served as a visual catechism, highlighting the church’s commitment to fostering spiritual growth and community bond.
Power of art and faith: St. Thomas Forane Church’s “Maria Divina” event not only set a new record but also exemplified the power of art and faith in bringing people together. The involvement of the youth and the parish’s dedication to tradition and innovation were key to the event’s success, making it a memorable celebration of devotion to the Virgin Mother.
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🗞️ In other news…
- The Bengaluru Police seized explosives from a tractor parked near a private school.
- In a respite from the hot weather and water scarcity, Bengaluru is expected to receive rainfall during the weekend.
- Vistara plans to launch two new daily flights between Ahmedabad and Bengaluru from March 21.
- The Income Tax Department raided eateries owned by Meghana Foods in Bengaluru.
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Yesterday’s Poll:
- I am affected by the water crisis in Bengaluru: 25.0%
- I’m not affected by the water crisis in Bengaluru: 75.0% 🏆
That’s it for today. Have a great day!