Good morning, Bengaluru!
🌧️ Today’s weather: Expect a bit of rain today.
🧐 Did you know? Meghana Foods, famous for its Andhra-style food in Bengaluru, started its operations in the year 2006 at Koramangala.
🫖 Bengaluru Studio Potters Market
The city welcomes artists for the Bengaluru Studio Potters Market.
What’s it about? The Bengaluru Studio Potters Market, now in its second edition, gathers studio potters from across India to exhibit their art. Organisers Nalini Thyagarajan and Kshitija Mitter are reviving the event, initially launched in 2016, to celebrate the growing community of studio potters.
- The event will feature a diverse array of pottery, including miniature art and ceramic decor from artists nationwide.
- The market aims to connect artists with art enthusiasts, showcasing traditional to contemporary pottery designs.
When and where? The market will be held from December 8 to 10 at Chitrakala Parishath, Bengaluru.
🌲 Green cover declines
Forest Minister reveals significant green cover loss in Bengaluru.
What happened? Forest Minister Eshwar Khandre reported to the Karnataka Assembly that Bengaluru has experienced a substantial loss of over 1,200 acres of green cover. This decline has led to increased encounters between wild animals and urban areas.
- The city’s forest land, totalling 8,900 hectares, is facing encroachment challenges, with numerous cases registered.
- Urbanisation and construction activities, like peripheral roads, are significantly impacting animal habitats.
Task force: Efforts are underway to mitigate these environmental impacts, including the establishment of a specialised leopard task force.
💧 IISc’s innovative irrigation solution
IISc Bengaluru introduces a groundbreaking, electricity-free water pumping technology for agriculture.
What’s it about? Associate Professor Punit Singh from IISc Bengaluru has developed a sustainable water pumping system that operates without electricity. This innovation is set to revolutionise irrigation in Chhattisgarh, addressing the region’s agricultural challenges.
- The technology utilises turbine pumps to leverage river water flow, efficiently generating torque to drive submersible pumps.
- A collaboration between IISc and Chhattisgarh’s Water Resources Department aims to implement this system across various sites, enhancing water management and irrigation.
Significant benefit: This sustainable approach is expected to benefit large areas in India with perennial water flow, marking a significant advancement in agricultural practices.
🤸🏽 Cult.sport opens first store
Cult.sport opens its first physical store in Bengaluru, diversifying its retail presence.
What’s it about? Cult.sport has launched an offline store in Bengaluru, aligning with India’s growing sports apparel market. The market, valued at $673.34 million in 2022, is projected to reach $1,926.10 million by 2029, growing at a CAGR of 16.2%.
- This expansion aims to improve access to the brand’s extensive sports and fitness products.
- Two more Bengaluru stores and 20 nationwide stores are planned by 2024, enhancing the brand’s reach.
Sports hub: Shamik Sharma, Business Head of cult.sport, emphasised the brand’s commitment to being a sports hub for enthusiasts and meeting customer needs more personally. The new store offers an immersive experience with a wide range of sports gear, apparel, and fitness equipment.
✨ Things to do…
Here are some fun and interesting things to do in the city over the weekend!
- The 4th edition of All Living Things Environmental Film Festival (ALT EFF) is back in Bengaluru this weekend.
- Karthik Kumar is performing his 4th standup comedy special Aansplaining this Saturday.
- Attend the 2nd anniversary of the Jackfruit Dance Party this Sunday.
- Catch Jonita Gandhi perform live at Phoenix Market City this Saturday.
- Amandeep Singh will perform Pluto, a storytelling show, this Saturday.
🛋️ Local Lounge
Yesterday’s Poll Results:
- I like Mysore Pak: 88.9% 🏆
- I don’t like Mysore Pak: 11.1%
Answers to Yesterday’s Question:
How often do you go to the office these days?
Simon: “Once every 2-3 months, if the company sends me the tickets”
That’s it for today. Have a great weekend!