Bengaluru Update:Fully Bio-Diesel Bus Launched for the First Time

Countries first ever fully Bio Diesel Bus have started operation from Bengaluru to Chennai, Tirupathi, Kumdapur and Bidar. State Transport minister Ramalinga Reddy flagged of 25 Scania vehicles in Shantinagar at Bengaluru. Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation is already having in its possession Bio-Diesel cum Diesel in a particular ratio used which are retrofitted. According to sources new Bus are capable of running completely on Bio-Diesel. The sources tell the price of Bio-Diesel is 4 rupees less than petroleum diesel and mileage obtained from these bio-diesel is same as ordinary diesel. Govt. is procuring Bio-Diesel required for these Bus from a company in Telangana.

Bio-Diesel can be produced within nation saving our foreign exchange.

K.S.R.T.C Goes completely Bio fuel for 5 Route Multi axle buses

Bio-Diesel in Nutshell

Bio-Diesel means a clean burning fuel procured from natural vegetable oils and fats. It can be blended with petrol or diesel in any proportion or can be used independently to run the engines. Research in Bio Fuels is going on in full pledge at University of Agriculture Sciences Bangalore and Hassan in Karnataka. These Universities are encouraging farmers to grow trees and plants that produce oil seeds that can be utilized effectively to produce Bio-Fuels. Interestingly Thai Airlines is the first airlines to run flights on Bio-Fuels in Asia.Research in Bio Fuel@ Karnataka has taken lot of impetus, with many farmers joining hands with Govt. Universities in procuring raw materials for the fuel generation. The main advantage for farmers is after extracting the Bio-Fuel from seeds the by products can be utilized as organic manure to crops. Also any diesel engine can run on bio-diesel and petrol engines can run on bio-ethanol. Trees that produce Bio-Fuel seeds are: Honge, Hippe, neem and laxmitaru, simarouba. various training programmes and workshops are organized by University of Agriculture sciences to disseminate knowledge and share information about profit sharing to farmers across state. 

Language Controversy Around NEET-Exams

NEET & CET controversy is haunting state Govt. as the Govt, failed to communicate to the central Govt. that its intention to have NEET-National Eligibility & Entrance Test for Medicine in both Kannada and English. Ironically C.E.T- Common entrance Test held by state Govt. itself is unable to give exams in both English and Kannada and State Govt. Urging centre to provide NEET in Kannada is ridiculous. State Govt. which had earlier not shown any interest in conducting NEET in Kannada is now shedding crocodile tears and blaming central for the situation, while Central is passing the ball to state court telling "implementation can't be done in neck moment", and state Govt, is responsible for miscommunication. In this tussle between State and Central 'Kannada language' lost its chances to make a sound in NEET-Exam question papers!

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ಕನ್ನಡ ಬರಲಿಲ್ಲ NEET ಮತ್ತು CET Exams ಗೂ
ಕನ್ನಡ ಏನಿದ್ರು 'ಶಾಸ್ತ್ರ' ಹೇಳುವ ಭಾಷೆ ಹಾಗೆ ಉಳಿಬೇಕು ಅನ್ನೋದು
ರಾಜಕಾರಣಿಗಳ ನಿಲುವು !

Hey Hain Circus Governance Meri Jaan!

Two and half years governance of current N.D.A Govt. is getting evaluated by many political analysts Circus Governance in flow.... is a clear depiction of disagreement arising among analysts with respect to govt. run bulletins that is distracting us from one issue to another without addressing an issue completely. According to these analysts the Govt. is running a CIRCUS to take our attention from one event to another before we can understand the implications of that programme.

National Circus by N.D.A!

Minimum Government  is a Mirage

The Govt. came to power with slogan 'minimum government' i.e. state control/bureaucracy will be eliminated from public life and doing business will be much easier. Though doing business might have got eased out for startup initiations, intrusion of Govt. run machinery in every walks of our life and enforcing laws aka diktat has increased rapidly. Demonetisation implementation is pinnacle of such Diktat witnessed by all of us. There have been many rules enacted and withdrawn after public opposition with respect data privacy on Internet.

U.P.A: Minimum Publicising Regime N.D.A: Maximum Publicising Regime

According to source quoted in beginning of this post, Number of Terror Attacks in Jammu & Kashmir has doubled in N.D.A regime compared to U.P.A regime. This doesn't mean that U.P.A was efficient in Governance, But U.P.A had no voice as it was a MOUNI-BABA run machinery that failed to project even small accomplishments of their Govt. and every one started evaluating them with their own measuring sticks! But the current Govt. uses all media inclusive of social media to release bulletins every day with one line slogans so that we feel something is happening in Governance quarters.

Only Achievement: NO BIG SCAMS in TWO & HALF YEARS 

Until demonetisation scheme was introduced this Govt. had clean chit with respect to SCAMS are considered. But Demonetisation is creating worst effect than any other scams if reports and opposition leaders argument is to be believed. What did we achieve with demonetisation? Instead of clearing the entire pond to catch Alligators, Govt. could have directly attacked those alligators with its weapons called E.D (Enforcement Directorate), C.B.I (Central Bureau of Investigation) and   I.T -Income Tax departments like it is doing now to catch all big alligators with PINK-MONEY accumulated in their bathrooms to temples. This could have happened without Demonetisation also. But the intention looks simple: No matter you might be corrupt, give a share of your corrupt earnings to Govt. and go scot free is the agenda!

As Kannada T.V, Veteran Journalist Mr. Ranganath, was pointing out in his show, Accumulate Four Bags of Filthy Money Instead of Two and donate Two to the Govt. and be Happy is what current trend of I.T Raids is all about.    

Cashless rural India looks as depicted in this report from Indian Express, 

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ಜೈಲಿನಿಂದ ಹೊರಬಂದಾಗ್ಲೂ ಜೈಕಾರ 

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Modi Calendar & Vijay Mallya Calendar

Central Govt. has released 2017 calendar with the icon none other than its Mascot Narendra Modi as the model in all pages with his famous slogans like Badal Raha Hai Mera Desh, Aage Bad Raha Hai Mera Desh and his popular programmes being highlighted in every page. Yes! our P.M is away from all controversies except for one controversy of 'SUIT-BOOT-PM that rocked him and he had to amend his ways by donating the auction money for the needy. But one weakness we can identify easily with our P.M is his Camera Friendly behaviour of posing to selfies and projecting himself in all programmes depicting 'ONE-MAN-SHOW' in this 'MINIMUM GOVT. Maximum Governance Govt.' governance! this behaviour of 'One Man show' has once again come to limelight with release of MODI-Calendar-2017. Obviously this calendar cannot be available only in hard copy it is available in electronic 'APP' format too. New year reminds me of one more show man of Nation, Vijay Mallya who used to release his hottest calendars every year which had lot of demand! Current year Mallya-Ji is not available in Nation to release hot-sexy calendar, Govt. miss him and we too miss his extravaganza calendars. One thing is for sure our P.M is definitely a showman by heart! 

Modi calendar for you

January to December-2017 its MODI show!

NOTE: One interesting fact not known to me is whether Demonetisation is also a theme of this calendar or not!

State Govt. Calendar   

Last year state Govt. of Karnataka had released calendar with Late C.M of Karnataka Devaraj raj urs as mascot of calendar revolving around the theme of social justice. As we know our C.M Siddaramiaih is not such a  is not a camera friendly person like our P.M!

showman of different type Mallya with calendar

Calendar of Bangalore Press

The most trustworthy calendar for people of Karnataka for years together is Bangalore PRESS calendar and it contains details from Holidays to Auspicious time and all details needed in Hindu calendar with such a  precision that many of us purchase it in spite of availability of so many complementary calendars of State and Central Govt, 

Most Trust worthy Calendar: without Icons! 

Most interesting aspect of Bangalore Press Calendar is it doesn't require any Mascot/ Celebrity to get accepted still it is most trusted calendar by millions even after 92 consecutive year of publication!Bangalore Press calendar

Calendars of GODS & GODDESS

Many private organisations come up with calendars having Gods and Goddesses ranging from Ganpathi to Tirmula Thimappa and Lakshmi to Sarswathi, Mecca, Madeena and Jesus too. calendars with tourist spots scenes of tourist monuments are also dime a dozen in market. 

Lastly Whether it is Electronic age or years of hard copy calendars, We all still use calendars and most of the salaried employees like me look for the Holidays due to festivals marked RED in calendars and start munching Holiday feast available in coming year in the month of December itself! 

Burercarcy Red tapism Delays Dr. Rajkumar Statue Inauguration 

Dr. Rajkumar Statue is finally unveiled at Dr. Rajkumar road junction connecting Majestic and Rajajinagar after 10 years of gestation period. According to sources this statute resembles Dr. rajkumar in Krishna Deva raya character. Interestingly this statue is unveiled in absence of political bigwigs of State by Kannada Rakshana Vedike.

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ಅಥವಾ ಬರೀ ಆಂಕಿ ಅಂಶ ಕೊಡುವ Bangalore Press ಕೂಸೂ ಆಗಿರಬಹುದು

Saga of Karnataka Stars in Indian Cricket

The final test of India against England witnessed two rising stars of Karnataka, Karun Nair and K.L Rahul contributing immensely in the victory. That too Karun Nair's Triple Century knock seized the fate of England from even trying to get a consolation win or draw.

When we look back at the journey of Karnataka players representing Nation and making us proud interesting facts and incidences gets unfolded in front of our eyes. This post tries reveal such interesting facts:

Karun Nair: Replicating SEHWAG

Erapalli Prasanna & B.S Chandrashakar Spin Duo

    

Chandra and Prasanna with Bedi and Venkat-'SPIN POWER' of India

As we know spin in cricket has two dimensions Leg-Spin/Break and Off-Spin/Break, The two shining stars Erapalli Prasanna and B.S Chandrashekar were great practitioners of art of spin along with Left arm spin of Bishen singh Bedi and Off-breaks by Venkataraghavan. While B.S Chandra shekar was known for his deadly leg-breaks, Erapalli Prasanna was known for deceiving off break flights. they contributed immensely to Indian spin department along with Bishen Singh Bedi and Venkataraghavan, when India was known only for powerful spin attack and nothing else!

G.R Vishwanath-Batting Maestro & Gentleman

Gundappa Vishwanath was equivalent to Sunil Gavaskar in all respects of batting and it was delight to watch even a small score from this late cut and square cut specialist's bat, according to many old time cricket fans. Gundappa Vishwanath was known for his gentle behaviour too. He was a walker and not a kind of batsmen who would wait for umpire's decision. Interestingly India has never lost a match when he has scored hundred! In one of the Ranji Match against Mumbai, G.R Vishwanath showed disappointment about umpire's decision and this made viewers grow wild against the decision such was the respect he derived from crowd. In the same match Sunil Gavaskar from opposite team (Mumbai) batted left handed to compensate for Vishy's dismissal! Interestingly Sunny is Brother-in-law of G.R.Vishy.

Rivals, Friends & Relatives!

Syed Kirmani, Sadanand Vishwanath & Roger Binny

 Syed Kirmani is all time great wicket keepers India has produced. His canny knocks with bat during 1983 Prudential World cup matches at England helped India and Kapil 'Devil's' to snatch world cup from mighty West Indians. Kirmani was also known for his sense of humour. His small knock of 30 runs or so with Kapil dev, when kapil dev went on to score legendary 175* runs against Zimbabwe is match winning knock by all means. 

The Best Wicket Keeper

Sadanand Vishwanath-Short Tempered but Lightning behind wickets

Sadanand Vishwanath had a small tenure with Indian team but within a small span of time proved his mettle as wicket-keeping batsman. His presence in World Championship at Australia (Benson & Hedges Tournament made India champion, according to the captain Sunny Gavaskar. Though his close-mates often tell he spoilt his career due to bad temperament, He was a genuine fighter to be remembered by all Indian cricketing fans for his contributions. 

Lightning Speed Vishwanath

Roger Binny: Deadly to Left Arm Batsmen

Roger Binny shared new ball with legendary Kapil Dev on many occasions. He was considered to be deadly bowler for left-arm batsmen and had troubled great Allan Border from Australia in many series. He was even more dangerous in seaming conditions of England and was also a decent batsman. His contribution is also immense along with Syed kirmani during 1983 ICC prudential world cup. Sadnand Vishwanath, Kirmani and Binny can be considered as Amar, Akbar and Anthony of Karnataka. 

Pace Duo with Leggie & The Wall

The next focus should be on Anil Kumble, Javgal Srinath, Venkatesh Prasad and Rahul Dravid who consistently represented Indian team in recent past and won laurels to nation and state. These players along with Sujith Somasunder, Vijay Bhardawaj and Sunil Joshi were part of Indian squad and Kannada was heard in the ground to make strategies, was a delight to people of Karnataka.Who doesn't know about famous dismissal of Aamir Sohail in Bangalore World Cup Match by Venkatesh Prasad? Which cricket fan doesn't know about match winning and saving knocks by Rahul Dravid in abroad conditions had earned him Mr. dependable-WALL nick name? Of course who doesn't know about leggie JUMBO-Anil Kumble's match winning performances?

Manish, Rahul & Karun Trio

Now in Virat Kohli Captaincy and Anil Kumble as coach, Manish Pandey, K L Rahul and Karun Nair are following the footsteps of their seniors to make a mark for themselves and contribute effectively in Indian victories is a proud aspect for all citizens of Karnataka.

Hope the team-Karnataka will also get back Ranji Trophy this season and replay its performance done in 2014-2015.

  

E-Dhaga Controversy & Step Motherly Treatment to Karnataka

Karnataka is a state known for Silk and Mysuru Silk is brand ambassador of state along with Mysore Sandal wood and Mysuru Mallige (Jasmine). Karnataka was largest producer of Silk for many years and had reputation of many looms operated from various parts of state including Doddaballapur in Bangalore Rural district.  Today Karnataka is again witnessing step motherly treatment from Central Govt. with textile minister Smriti Irani releasing E-DHAGA a web portal and mobile app of textile ministry of India in languages like Hindi, English, Urdu, Tamil, Telugu, Assamese and Odiya Read more on apathy of Karnataka, What is the blunder we Kannadigas aka people of Karnataka have done to Central Governments run by various parties in present and past, Mother Bharti only should reveal. When smaller state like Assam and Orissa get central nod for E-Dhaga, What is the mistake of Land of Silk Mysore Silk, that it is not given recognition by Central Minstry for Textiles? Apathy towards Karnataka and Kannada is not a fresh behaviour exhibited by Central rulers, From Kaveri to Krishna to recent Kalasa Bandoori river water dispute Karnataka is at receiving end. Karnataka is remembered by Modi & Co. to just carry out Series of C.B.I and I.T raids not for any other matter.

Irani :NO Kannada Please only HINDI !

E-Dhaga in Nutshell?

E-Dhaga is a mobile app released by Central Govt. run National Handloom Development Corporation N.H.D.C, for the welfare of weavers, But this mobile app is not released in Kannada most probably minister for textile affairs knew that people of Karnataka are well verse in Hindi and English and they don't need Mother Tongue?! E-Dhaga for you....

Crocodile Tears of B.J.P Leader C.T Ravi  

The B.J.P leaders of state are busy in Rayanna Brigade controversy are waiting eagerly for the current state Govt's dismissal on Corruption charges and to get back to power, But are least bothered about the Belagavi controversy and ill treatment to working class Kannadigas in neighbouring Goa. They are interested in dividing state on basis of religion in name of Tippu Jayanthi but have no voice to question Maharastra for its double standards about Belagavi. Now C.T Ravi tweeting in social media is just an eye wash to save their face, who are always for implementation of Hindi and sanskrit and have 'Aryan' soft corner but 'Dravidian' apathy. 

Where is Ugra Prathapi Prathap Simha?  

M.P from Mysore-Madekri Constituency Mr. Prathap Simha, who remembers Kannada language, Karnataka and Sir. M. Visvevaraya only to do Anti-Muslim Politics, Why can't he take on Smrithi Irani and make Kannada language implemented in E-Dhaga web portal for Handloom Weavers.

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ಅಂತೂ ಇಂತೂ ಕುಂತಿ ಮಕ್ಕಳಿಗೆ ರಾಜ್ಯವಿಲ್ಲ 

ಮೊಬೈಲ್ APP ನಲ್ಲೂ ಕನ್ನಡಕ್ಕೇ ಸ್ಥಾನವಿಲ್ಲಾ 

ಇದು ೧೮ ಸಂಸದರ ಕೊಟ್ಟ ಕರ್ನಾಟಕದ ದೌರ್ಭಗ್ಯ 

Twinkling Startups @ Bangalore I.T.E BIZ 2016

19 years ago Karnataka Govt. took an initiative to attract Information Technology ventures to Karnataka through  a flagship event conducted in the month of November to meaningfully celebrate Rajyotsava.
This tradition is continued by Govt. even after 19 years to maintain the brand name of being I.T capital of India. This 19th edition of Bengaluru ITE-BIZ-2016, held to attract investments in I.T sector and IT enabled sector witnessed galore of START-UPS with more than 136 start-ups applying for presenting their ideas in the prestigious event and among which only SIX were short listed to present their start up venture ideas at I.T.E.BIZ under the aegis of  START UP Karnataka YESSS, a platform for young Entrepreneurs looking for collaborations, partnerships and mentoring support. This post focuses on all those Start ups which were selected to the elite panel of I.T.E.BIZ-2016 to present their ideas. The SIX startups were selected in a balanced way so that a representation from Digital Media, Intelligent Recruitment systems, Online Banking Systems, Green-Transport Systems were included to showcase their ideas. The lucky Six Startups selected for presentation were: Aiddition Technologies, Greendzine, AVR Edge Networks, Initcodes, Esya Soft Technologies and Eventosaur. 

Aiddition Technologies: Amalgamation of Make in India & Skill India 

Mr.Kumarswamy of Aiddition @ IT.BIZ

Aiddition Technologies, Bengaluru was one of the interesting Startups that made a presentation at Bengaluru I.T BiZ-2016. A startup pioneered by young enthusiasts from Electrical, Electronics and Computer Science Background is an Embedded products venture that has come with an innovative product on Digital Signage systems which is the future of Advertising Industry of the globe.  

According to Mr.Kumar Swamy M.D, of Aiddition Technologies their product is an amalgamation of Make In India, Skill India, Digital India and Go-Green programmes of Indian Govt. He eloquently brings out that with BAN on Plastics & FLEX based advertising materials, Digital signage will take off exponentially in Indian Advertising Segments.

Moreover Their Aiddition Digital Signage System ADS can be customised as per the needs of various sectors ranging from Educational institutes, Banking Sector, Food Chains, Jewellery Chains etc. as it is an in house product of Aiddition team. The team of Aiddition is right combination of youngsters and middle age crew members like Kumarswamy Kariyappa, Chetan Patil, Raju Gadag and backbone for team Mr. T.R Vishwanath more info....    

Greendzine- Eco Friendly Transport Systems

Start-Up Galaxy @ Bangalore ITE-BIZ-2016

The website of Greendzine portrays an interesting fact that they are in business not to give RACING BIKES & CARS but to provide Green Solutions to transport problems of our hugely populated nation.more info....

Environment Friendly Bikes By Greendzine

A.V.R Edge Networks: Hassle free Human Resource Recruitment Systems

According to Mr. Arjun Pratap, C.E.O of Edge Networks their motto is to provide Next Generation H.R Technology solutions so that right kind of people are recruited for right kind of roles easing the job of H.R Managers. Their product is based on Data analytics and Artificial Intelligence tools more info...

Initcodes: Online Banking Friendly Product: Bitgram

The product of Initcodes is christened as Bitgram, this product according to the team is an Unified Intelligence Platform for Digital Transactions. Also interestingly the product aims at bringing together AADHAR CARDS of entire nation together with their Bitgram product more info...

Yes, the Generation Next belongs to startups isn't it friends? hope these youngsters thrive in the highly competitive market and come with bigger reputations in the next Bangalore I.T.E-BIZ to bag awards!

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More info about Bangalore ITE-BIZ 2016 is available @read more....

  

Western Ghats: Hanging Bridge Supporters and Vested interests

After controversy of Steel Bridge erection in Bangalore a new controversial act is happening from politicians that too in Western Ghats region of Karnataka which is known for its rich flora and fauna and known as medicinal plants hub of state. The idea of constructing brand new road amidst greenery of protected forest reserve between places called Byrapura and Shishila in Mudigeri taluk of Chikamagalur District of state despite of no clearance certificate from Forest department and the Member of parliament from Chikamaglur Shoba Karndalaje showing lot of interest in the project (read more) Hanging Bridge in western ghats? shows their is lot of vested interest involved in the project and all pointers are pointing towards Central Govt. Highway authority.

According to this report in 'Prajavani', long back Public works department officials had planned such a road and hanging bridge amidst Western Ghats and finally given it up as the cost was not feasible. Now M.P from the district showing interest in this project is enraging public and environmentalists of the state. The reason given by authorities to give a nod for such an environmental disaster project is to ease out the traffic congestion on roads connecting Sringeri, Horanadu, Kukke Subramanya, Udupi Krishna temple, Dharmsatala and other pilgrimage places of the districts of Udupi, Chikmagalur and Dakshina Kannada. 

Destruction caused to Forest in Western Ghats by Gas Lines: Prajavani Picture

Double Standards of Politicians 

While opposition parties in state of Karnataka were arguing in high pitch against proposed Steel-Flyover in Bangalore due to its whooping cost and destruction caused to environment by the project, same Opposition is encouraging a proposal to build Hanging Bridge in Forest Reserve Area. This depicts Political parties double standards in embracing one environment destructive project and opposing the other. People of Karnataka are finding something fishy in both projects as they have already become aware that approval for 'BIG PROJECTS ARE FOR GENERATING FUNDS' to national parties of the country.   

Apathy of Existing Highways 

Another Report clearly depicts that existing Ghat section roads connecting Bangalore to Mangalore  existing highways in apathy...read more are in bad shape and upgrading them is going at snail pace, Authorities are trying to move ahead with proposals for building new roads is clear cut indication of vested interests playing bigger role in getting nods for such projects.

An Idea about Alternate Routes between Bangalore and Mangalore

•  Mangalore -- Shiradi Ghat -- Sakleshpur -- Hassan -- Bangalore (348 K.M)
• Mangalore -- Charmudi Ghat --Mudigere--Belur--Hassan -- Bangalore (368 K.M)
• Mangalore --Sampaje-- Medkeri--Mysore --Bangalore (411 KM)
• Mangalore --Udupi--Hulikal Ghat--Shivamogga --Bangalore (542 KM)
• Also Railway line work between Bangalore--Hassan--Mangalore is in progress

Without upgrading the existing routes proposing new routes amidst Forest Reserves clearly shows the hands of vested interests isn't friends?!

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 ಒಬ್ಬರಿಗೆ steel bridge ಬೆಂಗಳೂರು ನಲ್ಲಿ ಬೇಕು 

ಮತ್ತೊಬ್ಬರಿಗೆ ಹ್ಯಾಂಗಿಂಗ್ ಬ್ರಿಡ್ಜ್ ಬೇಕು western ghats ನಲ್ಲಿ 

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