Rain continued to lash Udupi and Dakshina Kannada districts for the third day in a row on Sunday, damaging houses and roads and steadily pushing up water levels in major rivers.
While 38 hours were damaged, the total loss was estimated at Rs.2lakh.
In Padanker near Kalsanka a few houses were submerged in water and arrangements were made to rescue the inmates and rehabilitate them.
Puttur and Mangalore assistant CommissionersK.Harish kumar and PrabhulingKaralikatti said there were no reports of any loss of life, injury or any property damage due to the continuing downpour.
Saturday, July 04, 2009
Ice Age 3:Dawn of the Dinosaurs
There is Scrat,the squirrel continously trying to balance his love for acorn and a beautiful Scratte.
Inside the world of dinosaurs Diego and Manny meet one interesting one-eyed weasel Buck, who agreed to help them rescue Sid.
One amazing thing about Ice Age 3 is that the nature of the characters are left untouched. One can still relate to each of the characters. The introduction of Buck also adds thrill to the gang's adventure.
The voice of Buck, grumpy and straight, by Simon Rego stands out from rest of the cast.
Director Carlos Saldanha is also brilliant in stitching together the sub -plots involving friendship, family and brotherhood.
However the soun d effects failed to keep up with the fine graphic.
On the whole, Ice Age3 is no longer very cool, but just cool with a few laugh spots here and there.
Inside the world of dinosaurs Diego and Manny meet one interesting one-eyed weasel Buck, who agreed to help them rescue Sid.
One amazing thing about Ice Age 3 is that the nature of the characters are left untouched. One can still relate to each of the characters. The introduction of Buck also adds thrill to the gang's adventure.
The voice of Buck, grumpy and straight, by Simon Rego stands out from rest of the cast.
Director Carlos Saldanha is also brilliant in stitching together the sub -plots involving friendship, family and brotherhood.
However the soun d effects failed to keep up with the fine graphic.
On the whole, Ice Age3 is no longer very cool, but just cool with a few laugh spots here and there.
Excelling in Art
Perfection comes in small 'pockets'. This could well describe Riya Ashok. She, an Indo-American kid settled in the U.S. strode on a lucky lane as she won the 'Frisco Transportation Award-then and now' at school.
The award did make her happy, she confesses. Inheriting her mother's taste in 'dressing-up' she took to fashion- designing in the 2nd grade of school.
Her patterns are mostlyy modern. She designs her own clothes for functions, partiesetc.
Her activities do not end there. Playing the piano,shopping and reading are her other hobbies.
She enjoys her occupation at Art class.
She has a lot of friends in school. She doesn't have a mentor but is encouraged in her pastimes by her parents.
In future, she plans to go to Paris to further her ambitions to become a fashion designer.
The award did make her happy, she confesses. Inheriting her mother's taste in 'dressing-up' she took to fashion- designing in the 2nd grade of school.
Her patterns are mostlyy modern. She designs her own clothes for functions, partiesetc.
Her activities do not end there. Playing the piano,shopping and reading are her other hobbies.
She enjoys her occupation at Art class.
She has a lot of friends in school. She doesn't have a mentor but is encouraged in her pastimes by her parents.
In future, she plans to go to Paris to further her ambitions to become a fashion designer.
Wednesday, July 01, 2009
Engineer's brainwave
Two engineering graduates in their 20s have developed a self-illuminating system which functions on intensity of ambient light, which promises to conserve power and savings to the tune of lakhs of ruupees.
The concept is similar to the self-timer, that is installed at switching points, that automatically switches on or off streetlights at a predetermined time. But the new device of the entrepreneurs is more advanced and efficient and senses the intensity of available light to decide whether it should shut down or not.
The device was jointly developed by K.Naveen and Prashanth Iyer, both of who completed Electrical Engineering from the National Institute of Engineering(NIE) in 2002, and have since worked on different concepts including the Electro-Magnetic Braking System which has been patented.
The device is called 'Swayam Prabhe'(self-illumination) and it works on photo sensors on models which ccan be installed in plains where fog and mist is not an issue.
The concept is similar to the self-timer, that is installed at switching points, that automatically switches on or off streetlights at a predetermined time. But the new device of the entrepreneurs is more advanced and efficient and senses the intensity of available light to decide whether it should shut down or not.
The device was jointly developed by K.Naveen and Prashanth Iyer, both of who completed Electrical Engineering from the National Institute of Engineering(NIE) in 2002, and have since worked on different concepts including the Electro-Magnetic Braking System which has been patented.
The device is called 'Swayam Prabhe'(self-illumination) and it works on photo sensors on models which ccan be installed in plains where fog and mist is not an issue.
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Girls in sports-a minority
The lack of facilities and encouragement are some of the major reasons for the invisibility of girls in sports.
Also, quite unfortunately, schools are largely responsible for practically discouraging talent. Being an ardent cricket as well as football lover and player, I have found that schools do no encourage girls with talent and interest in these sports. We hear about women performing brilliantly in all areas of sports in the West, also in China. An example of this is shown by the fact that China outplayed even the US in the Olympics. So what is it that keeps us from helping our girls to do well.
The education of girls iis one of the major policies of the Union government. But our policy-makers and educators should realise that equally important is physical activity, which is one of the indicators of the health of a
nation.
Also, quite unfortunately, schools are largely responsible for practically discouraging talent. Being an ardent cricket as well as football lover and player, I have found that schools do no encourage girls with talent and interest in these sports. We hear about women performing brilliantly in all areas of sports in the West, also in China. An example of this is shown by the fact that China outplayed even the US in the Olympics. So what is it that keeps us from helping our girls to do well.
The education of girls iis one of the major policies of the Union government. But our policy-makers and educators should realise that equally important is physical activity, which is one of the indicators of the health of a
nation.
Monday, June 29, 2009
Engineer's brainwave
Two engineering graduates in their 20s have developed a self-illuminating system which functions on intensity of ambient light, which promises to conserve power and savings to the tune of lakhs of rupees.
The concept is similar to the self-timer, that is installed at switching points, that automatically switches on or off streetlights at a pre-determined time. But the new device of the entrepreneurs is more advanced and efficient and senses the intensity of available light to decide whether it should shut down or not.
The device was jointly developed by K.Naveen and Prashanth Iyer, both of who completed Electrical Engineering from the National Institute of Engineering(NIE) in 2004 and have since worked on different concepts including the Electro-Magnetic Braking System which has been patented.
The devicce is called 'Swayam Prabhe' (self-illumination) and it works on photo-sensors on models which can be installed in plains where fog and mist is not an issue.
The device will be launched by the duo in the next couple of days and they hope to draw the attention of authorities who are hard-pressed to take up conservation initiatives to tide over the power crisis.
The concept is similar to the self-timer, that is installed at switching points, that automatically switches on or off streetlights at a pre-determined time. But the new device of the entrepreneurs is more advanced and efficient and senses the intensity of available light to decide whether it should shut down or not.
The device was jointly developed by K.Naveen and Prashanth Iyer, both of who completed Electrical Engineering from the National Institute of Engineering(NIE) in 2004 and have since worked on different concepts including the Electro-Magnetic Braking System which has been patented.
The devicce is called 'Swayam Prabhe' (self-illumination) and it works on photo-sensors on models which can be installed in plains where fog and mist is not an issue.
The device will be launched by the duo in the next couple of days and they hope to draw the attention of authorities who are hard-pressed to take up conservation initiatives to tide over the power crisis.
Newly-acquired beauty-pieces by Tata Motors
Tata Motors launched its two marquee car brands Jaguar and Land Rover (JLR) with a price tag ranged between Rs.63 lakh and Rs.92 lakh at the upper-end.
The new range of premium luxury vehicles available for the Indian market will include the Jaguar XF,XFR and XKR priced between Rs.63 lakh and RS.92lakh at the upper segment, while Land Rover, Discovery3, Range Rover Sport and Range Rover starts with RS.63 lakh and Rs.87 lakh at the top-end.
Tata said this launch would give the discerning Indian customer direct access to these prestigious brands, accompanied by a parts and service network.
Land Rover MD Phil Pophan said; 'We plan to include India in the list of emerging markets after China,Russia and Brazil with good potential for JLR brands'.
The new range of premium luxury vehicles available for the Indian market will include the Jaguar XF,XFR and XKR priced between Rs.63 lakh and RS.92lakh at the upper segment, while Land Rover, Discovery3, Range Rover Sport and Range Rover starts with RS.63 lakh and Rs.87 lakh at the top-end.
Tata said this launch would give the discerning Indian customer direct access to these prestigious brands, accompanied by a parts and service network.
Land Rover MD Phil Pophan said; 'We plan to include India in the list of emerging markets after China,Russia and Brazil with good potential for JLR brands'.
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