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  Bengaluru: The three-day Triphal diversity show was inaugurated at the ICAR-Indian Institute of Horticultural Research, Hesaraghatta here. This event is planned to Showcase a diversity of about 300 mangoes, 100 Jackfruit and 100 Banana genotypes in collaboration with ICAR-National Research Centre for Banana, Trichy, Tamil Nadu, from 31st May 2024 to 02nd June 2024. Dr. Sanjay Kumar Singh, DDG (Horticultural Sciences) ICAR-Headquarters, New Delhi, was the chief guest who inaugurated the fair and highlighted the importance of Mango, Jackfruit and Banana for the livelihoods of farmers, socio-economical status, nutritional importance of these fruits, and other multifaceted uses of the fruits. Diversity is a key factor in achieving many milestones of production and productivity in India.  While explaining climate change and its impact on the production of tropical fruits, Dr Singh elaborated on the export potential and necessity to develop and practice SOPs throughout the cycle ...

ELECTION WATCH 2024: Our Revised FINAL FORECAST and THE BIG Takeaways from this 2024 Loksabha Elections : Based On Our Analysis BJP/NDA is Bouncing Back to Power Once Again With An Improved Mandate. Going by the numbers given by the ECI for the last 6 phases our team foresee a total of 641000000 (rounded up figure) voters exercising their franchise this time around by the end of 7th phase Polling will be completed on 01st June 2024 late evening. Our Forecasts Remain the Same for BJP 334 Seats (Plus or Minus 10 Seats) NDA 384 Seats (Plus or Minus 10 Seats) Following Are The Big Takeaways. NDA NOT Crossing 399 Seats. BJP is NOT crossing 349 seats or going below 319 seats under any circumstances. BJP is increasing its votes and seats in all the zones but in the West zone they are just holding on to their seats and votes have not increased..the infographics for BJP and Congress Seats Forecast will be sent along with this. Congress 55 Seats (Plus or Minus 10 Seats) Congress will Not be Cros...

Repine (ri-pahyn) verb to be fretfully discontented; fret; complain. First recorded in 1520–30. More about Repine Constituted of re-, “in the case of,” and pine, “to yearn deeply.” The slightly more common related word, unrepining means “not complaining.” Examples of Repine The disgruntled customer seemed to always repine about the service at the restaurant. It’s hard to be around people who constantly repine without taking any action to improve their situation. Bafflegab (baf-uhl-gab) noun confusing or generally unintelligible jargon; gobbledegook. More about Bafflegab First recorded in 1950–55. Formed from the words baffle, “to confuse, bewilder,” and gab, “to talk or chat idly.” It was possibly invented by American lawyer Milton A. Smith. Examples of Bafflegab As a beginner in the field, I found the technical manual to be full of bafflegab that made learning difficult. The company’s financial report was so laden with bafflegab that even seasoned analysts struggled to make sense of i...

Don't blow the whistle yourself I watched a local football match in a school playground. As I sat down, I asked one of the boys what the score was. With a smile, he replied; they are leading us 3-0. And I said, REALLY. I have to say you don't look discouraged. "Discouraged," the boy asked with a puzzled look. Why should I be discouraged when the referee has not blown the final whistle. I have confidence in the team and the managers; we shall definitely overcome. Truly, the match ended 5-4 in favour of the boy's team. He waved at me gently, with a beautiful smile as he left; I was amazed, mouth wide open; Such confidence; Such beautiful faith. As I got back home that night, his question kept coming back to me - ..... Why should I be discouraged when the referee has not blown the final whistle. Life is like a game... Why be discouraged, when there is still life. Why be discouraged when your final whistle has not sounded. The truth is that many people blow the final ...

Diabetes Vs Rice If you compare any whole grain to a refined grain you have bran, endosperm and germ layer in a grain whereas a refined grain only has an endosperm layer. The fact you should know is that rice is a calorie-dense food, it has several nutrients(Vit B/Vit E) required for important body chemical functions. Now to meet the population demands food processing has advanced during this food processing method, these important layers are refined out, leaving you only with an endosperm layer that contains starchy Carbohydrates. Rice is a staple diet for almost everyone on this planet. Uncontrolled portion size intake or not having a proper source to go with rice, it will eventually cause elevated blood sugars. That's when your physician will advise you to cut down rice. The enemy here is not rice but the processing technique to be blamed for which you lose the major nutrients. What you can do: Buy locally grown rice from your area/city Mix and match various protein sources wi...

Let us Die empty, if it can make Living Citizens Rich - UnLeash (Y) our Utter Most Best & Share is my Motto~ Hence No photos The most beautiful book I have & inspired my Aspiration is How to "Die Empty" by Todd Henry. The author also was inspired and got the idea of writing this book while attending a business meeting. When the director asked the audience: "Where is the richest man land in the world?" One of the audience answered: "Oil-rich Gulf states." Another added: "Diamond mines in Africa." I said in Bom-Bay; Then the director said: "No it is the cemetery / GRAVE YARDS; Yes, it is the richest land in the world, because millions of people have departed/died and they carried many valuable ideas & Billions that; they could not bring to light nor benefit others nor did they carry with them. It is all lying in the cemetery/yards, where they are buried." Inspired by this answer, Todd Henry wrote his book, "Die Empty...

Over the course of Wednesday night and Thursday morning [May 22-23], Ukrainian drones struck the Armavir Radar Station in Russia’s southwestern Krasnodar Krai region, a part of Russia’s early warning radar system designed to detect an incoming ICBM attack. This radar is one of the pillars of Russia’s nuclear posture system which, along with other such installations, plays an existential role in the strategic security of the Russian Federation. Far beyond escalating tensions with Ukraine alone, this attack has now brought the world another step closer to the verge of a thermonuclear war. Russian Senator and former Roscosmos head Dmitry Rogozin responded to this development by noting that, while one could imagine a Ukrainian were behind this, in reality, it is Washington that has “hired an irresponsible bandit” to carry out its dirty work. “Thus, we stand not only on the precipice but on the very edge, beyond which, if the enemy is not stopped in such actions, an irreversible collapse of...

 Natto (not-oh) Noun a dish of fermented cooked soybeans, often eaten for breakfast over white rice or with toppings such as soy sauce and mustard. More about Natto First recorded in 1870–75. Comes from Japanese, from na(t)- and tō, “bean.” Na(t) is ultimately from Middle Chinese, a cognate with Mandarin nà, “to bring into, receive.” Examples of Natto For a traditional Japanese breakfast, many people enjoy a serving of natto over steamed white rice. Natto is known for its sticky texture, which is a result of the fermentation process. Acumen (uh-kyoo-muhn, ak-yuh-) Noun keen insight; shrewdness. More about Acumen First recorded in 1525–35. Comes from the Latin word acūmen, meaning “sharpness.” Acūmen comes from the stem of acuere, “to sharpen,” as does the English word acute, “sharp or severe.” Examples of Acumen Her acumen in identifying profitable investments impressed everyone at the meeting. With his financial acumen, he was able to grow his small startup into a successful busin...

Capriole (kap-ree-ohl) Noun a caper or leap. More about Capriole First recorded around 1570–80. Comes from Middle French via the Italian word Capriola, which is the noun derivative of capriolare, “to leap, caper.” Capriolare is derived from the Latin word capreolus, equivalent to capre(a), “roe deer.” Examples of Capriole Watching the young deer execute a playful capriole in the meadow brought a smile to my face. The acrobat soared through the air with a graceful capriole before landing flawlessly on the platform. Spondulicks (spon-doo-liks)Noun money; cash More about Spondulicks An Americanism dating back to 1855–60. Of uncertain origin. Sometimes spelled spondulix. Examples of Spondulicks The young entrepreneur was determined to turn her innovative idea into spondulicks for her growing business. In the old Western movies, bandits would often demand a hefty sum of spondulicks in exchange for hostages. Ad nauseam (ad naw-zee-uhm) Adverb to a sickening or disgusting degree. More about A...

Bengaluru: Shivanand K Pattar, veteran artist and Lecturer of the Government Fine Art School Dharwad is holding a solo exhibition at the prestigious Jehangir Art Gallery in Mumbai. The exhibition is slated to be inaugurated on 04 June and will continue until 10 June. Alumnus of Hampi Kannada University: Shivanand K Pattar is an alumnus of the Hampi Kannada University doing his Masters in Visual Arts. He completed the Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Karnataka University, Dharwad, apart from doing the AM, and GD courses from the Shri Vivekanand Kalamandira, Raibag in Belagavi district. A gradual shift from figurative to abstraction: According to Gayatri Desai, senior artist and Varnashilpi Venkatappa awardee-"Shivanand K. Pattar's art practice reflects how the artist has shifted slowly from figurative to abstraction with time. The body of works, mainly abstracts, titled ' Elements' makes the viewer contemplate seriously on the elements of life and the elements of ar...

Hugger-Mugger (huhg-er-muhg-er) adjective secret or clandestine. More about Hugger-Mugger First recorded in 1520–30. An earlier form was hucker-mucker, a rhyming compound based on mucker. Mucker comes from the Middle English word mokeren, “to hoard.” Hugger-mugger can be a noun and verb, too. Examples of Hugger-Mugger The spy communicated with her handler in a hugger-mugger manner to avoid detection. The meeting was very hugger-mugger, with everyone whispering and looking over their shoulders. Umlaut (oom-lout) noun a mark placed over a vowel to indicate a vowel sound different from that of the letter without it, especially as so used in German. More about Umlaut First recorded around 1835–45. Comes from German, equivalent to um-, “about, around” and Laut, “sound.” Examples of Umalut When learning to spell in German, it’s important to pay attention to the umlauts placed on vowels. The word über in German contains an umlaut over the letter u. Salmagundi (sal-muh-guhn-dee) noun any mixtu...

Impromptu (im-promp-too) adjective improvised; having the character of an improvisation. More about Impromptu First recorded in 1660–70. A bit ironically, impromptu comes via French from the Latin phrase in promptū, “in readiness.” Prompt, “done at once,” also derives from the Latin word promptus “manifest, at hand, ready.” Examples of Impromptu They decided to have an impromptu picnic in the park when the weather suddenly cleared up. There was no clear plan so the next steps felt a bit impromptu. Illimitable (ih-lim-i-buhl) adjective incapable of being limited; limitless; boundless More about Illimitable First recorded in 1590–1600. Comes from the adjective limitable, which comes from limit. Limit comes from the Latin stem of līmes, “boundary, path between fields.” Examples of Illimitable The ocean stretched out before us, its illimitable waves crashing against the shore. The illimitable beauty of the night sky left me in awe of the universe’s vastness. Neufchatel (noo-shuh-tel) noun ...

Delve (delv) verb to carry on intensive and thorough research for data, information, or the like; investigate. More about Delve First recorded before 900. Comes from the Middle English word delven from Old English delfan. Has an archaic sense of “to dig.” Examples of Delve The author’s new book will delve into the complexities of human emotions and relationships. The detective decided to delve deeper into the mysterious disappearance of the valuable painting. Appellative  (uh-pel-uh-tiv) adjective designative; descriptive. More about Appellative First recorded around 1375–1425. Comes via late Middle English from the Late Latin word appellātīvus.   Related to the Latin word appellātus, meaning “called upon, named, appealed to.” Examples of Appellative The appellative term “Big Apple” is often used to describe the city of New York. In this context, the word “whale” is an appellative for large marine mammals. En famille (ahnfa-mee-yuh) adverb in or with the family; at home. More ...

Bengaluru: Belagavi district on the Northern tip of Kittur (earlier Bombay or Mumbai) Karnataka bordering Southern Maharashtra is unique in multiple ways. Till recently and only a few decades back it was notoriously known for murders and topped the whole state in such heinous crimes for several years. It is well-known for its cash-rich crops like Tobacco and Sugarcane. Thanks to the mighty rivers Krishna, Ghataprabha and Malaprabha, most of the region is facilitated with the luxury of irrigation. An amalgamation of a few cultures: Thanks to the geographical location and proximity to the neighbouring states of Goa and Maharashtra Belagavi has over some time evolved into an amalgamation of diverse cultures including local, Goan, Portuguese and Maharashtrian. The Maratha Light Infantry traces its lineage to the Bombay Sepoys, raised in 1768 and thereby recording it as the most senior light infantry regiment in the Indian Army. Hence people belonging to almost all states of the country r...

Mid (mid) adjective mediocre, unimpressive, or disappointing. More about Mid In its original sense, first recorded before 900. Shortening of the word middle. Comes from Middle English, old English midd– (both an adjective and the initial element of a compound). Similar to Greek mésos, méssos, méttos, Latin medius, and Sanskrit madhya, “middle.” Examples of Mid His attempt at a joke fell flat among his friends, who found it to be quite mid in terms of humuor. The new smartphone model failed to impress users, who found its features to be rather mid. Stratum (strey-tuhm, strat-uhm) noun one of a number of portions or divisions likened to layers or levels. More about Stratum First recorded 1590–1600. Comes from the Latin word strātum, which means literally “a cover.” Strātum comes from the past participle of sternere, “to spread, strew.” Examples of Stratum The novel delves into the protagonist’s psyche, uncovering hidden strata of emotions and motivations. The artist’s work often explores...

Gambol (gam-buh) verb to skip about, in dancing or playing frolic More about GambolFirst recorded around 1495–1505. Earlier forms included gambold, gambald, and gamba(u)de. Comes from Middle French gambade, a variant of gambado, “large protective boots or gaiters,” which originated in the Latin word for “leg.” Examples of Gambol After a long day of work, the friends decided to gambol on the beach, letting loose and enjoying the moment. The puppies would gambol around the yard, chasing each other with glee. Piscine (pahy-seen, pis-ahyn, -een) adjective of, relating to, or resembling a fish or fishes. More about Piscine First recorded around 1790–1800. Comes from the Latin word piscīnus, related to pisc(is), “fish.” Examples of Piscine The dancer’s elegant movements were reminiscent of a piscine creature gracefully gliding through water. As an avid swimmer, she felt a deep connection to the piscine world beneath the ocean’s surface. Self-effacing (self-i-feys-ing) adjective tending to ma...

Clamor (klam-er) noun popular outcry More about Clamor First recorded in 1350-1400 Comes from the Middle English word clamor from the Latin word clāmāre, “to cry out.” Also related is the claim, "to demand by a right". Examples of Clamor After the controversial decision was announced, a clamor of disapproval erupted among the community. Within minutes of the announcement, social media was ablaze with a clamor of opinions on the topic. Did you know? A "pescatarian"  is someone who eats a mostly vegetarian diet, but also eats fish and seafood as well. Most simply, a pescatarian is someone who doesn't eat red meat or poultry but does eat fish and other seafood. The term pescatarian was coined in the early 1990s and is a combination of the Italian word for fish, “pesce,” and the word “vegetarian.” Sometimes it's spelt “pescetarian,” but this means the same thing. There are many reasons people choose to forgo red meat and poultry, but still eat fish. Some people ...

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A FATHER CAN ALSO BE A MOTHER!?? Had tears running down when I read this? Read on..... He was watering the plants in the posh gardens of an International school, heat and dust didn't seem to affect him. "Ganga Das, Principal Ma'am wants to see you -- right now"... The last two words of the peon had lots of emphasis on them, trying to make it sound like an urgency. He quickly got up, washed and wiped his hands and headed towards the Principal's chamber. The walk from the garden to the office seemed never-ending, his heart was almost jumping out of his chest. He was trying all the permutations and combinations, figuring out as to what had gone wrong that she wanted to see him urgently... He was a sincere worker and never shirked from his duties... knock knock... "Madam, you called me?" "Come inside..." an authoritative voice made him further nervous... Salt and pepper hair, tied neatly in a French knot, a designer sari-sober and very classic, gl...