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Bengaluru: Ajay Mehta is a former Airforce personnel turned entrepreneur owning the Pune-based Amey Enterprises specializing in fire and safety equipment. The firm was incepted in 2009 and, over some time has evolved into one of the reckoned business names engaged in the realm of manufacturing, supplying, trading and providing service, a comprehensive consignment of fire detection tubes, vehicle fire protection, automatic fire impression systems, gas flooding system, customized systems and annual maintenance contracts of fire systems. From Jamkhandi to Chennai, Jamnagar...Pune: Ajay Mehta is a native of the historic Jamkhandi town in the present Bagalkot district. He did his PUC at the BHS Arts and TGP Science College in Jamkhandi from 1985-87. Later he moved to Chennai for his training at the Mechanical Training Institute of the Indian Air Force (MTI), from 1987-90. He joined the Indian Air Force (IAF) after his formal training at MTI Chennai and served until 2007, working in Chennai...

Gumbo  (guhm-boh) Noun a stew or thick soup, usually made with chicken or seafood, greens, and okra More about Gumbo First recorded in 1795–1805. From the Kimbundu, and the Louisiana French gombo, meaning “a stew or soup.” Examples of Gumbo Grandma’s gumbo recipe has been passed down for generations and remains a family favourite. I couldn’t resist ordering a bowl of gumbo when I saw it on the menu at the New Orleans restaurant. Subsume (suhb-soom) Verb More about Subsume to consider or include something as part of a more comprehensive one First recorded in 1525–35. From the Medieval Latin subsūmere, combining sub-, “under, below, beneath,” + sūmere, “to take.” Examples of Subsume As the new policy unfolds, specific cases subsume under broader regulations. The project’s minor details were eventually subsumed into the larger scope of the final report. Fulvous (fuhl-vuhs) Adjective tawny; dull yellowish-gray or yellowish-brown More about Fulvous First recorded in 1655–65. From the La...

Bengaluru: Be it Bandipur or Nagarahole, the Kerala government always demands seamless 24/7 access through these critical tiger reserves to facilitate transport and trade. Now, there is a fresh demand to expand a bridge and allow 24/7 traffic, to increase commercial activity through the Mysore Mananthavady state highway. Apex Court restricts road traffic: It should be noted that the honourable Supreme Court had restricted road traffic between 9pm to 6pm in NH766, traversing through the core of Bandipur to Kozhikode. Seeking the expansion of a bridge in Dodda Byran Kuppe range: Though there is an existing 6pm to 6am ban on vehicular movement in Nagarahole tiger reserve, the Kerala government has written to Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, seeking the expansion of a bridge in Dodda Byran Kuppe range to expedite 24/7 traffic on the Mysore- Mananthavady road. Pressing for unfettered traffic for the past 20 years: The existing bridge (near the defunct Balle elephant camp) cannot b...

Bengaluru: Harvinder Singh from Moradabad city of Uttar Pradesh has shifted to Palolem Beach in South Goa from New Delhi along with his wife Monica and son. He lived in New Delhi for 15 years working in an administrative position while his wife Monica, an Optometrist, ran a clinic and optician shop before planning to shift from there. Thanks to lockdown and COVID-19: If the onslaught of COVID-19 devastated any number of lives and families, the same pandemic has turned out to be a game changer for many of them and Monica-Harvinder Singh's family is one such of them. They were fed up with the steep increase in pollution in Delhi and pondering over moving out.  Both of them, practically with no prior experience in the hospitality or food business plunged into tasting success in the adventure and are now sailing on the success ship. Not too cold or too hot: On why they chose Goa for their new venture, Harvinder Singh pointed to the friendly climate of Goa, which is not too cold or t...

Strafe (streyf) Verb (slang) to reprimand viciously More about Strafe First recorded in 1910–15. From the German strafen, meaning “to punish.” Examples of Strafe The teacher was unhappy with the test results and strafed for several minutes. When our team missed the deadline, our manager strafed in an email. Impermeable (im-pur-mee-uh-buhl) Adjective impassable More about Impermeable First recorded in 1690–1700; formed from im-2 + permeable.  Ultimately from the Late Latin impermeābilis, meaning “inscrutable or impenetrable.” Examples of Impermeable The raincoat was made from an impermeable material that kept me completely dry in the storm. The mountain’s cliffs appeared impermeable, deterring any attempt to climb them. Ergatocracy (ur-guh-tok-ruh-see) Noun government by the workers More about Ergatocracy First recorded in the 1920s. From the Greek ergatēs, meaning “a workman,” + -cracy.  Examples of Ergatocracy Under an ergatocracy, decisions are made by the collective workfor...

Denigrate (den-i-greyt) Verb to belittle; attack maliciously More about Denigrate First recorded in 1520–30. From the Latin dēnigrātus, meaning “to blacken.” Examples of Denigrate The politician tried to denigrate his opponent by spreading false rumours about his personal life. Critics often denigrate modern art, claiming it lacks the skill of traditional techniques. Savvy (sav-ee) Adjective experienced, knowledgeable, and well informed More about Savvy First recorded in 1775–85. From the Latin sapere, meaning “to be wise, taste.” Ultimately derived from the Spanish sabe, meaning “to know.” Examples of Savvy The savvy investor knew exactly when to buy and sell stocks. You need a savvy approach to handle such a complex situation. Gavage (guh-vahzh) Noun forced feeding, as by a flexible tube and a force pump More about Gavage First recorded in 1885–90. From the French gav(er), meaning “to stuff,” and from the Old French dialect gave, “gullet, throat,” + age2 Examples of Gavage Researcher...

Bengaluru: Many people from across the country aspire to move to the country's capital to make a career, and business and gradually settle down. Contrary to this popular trend here is an instance of a Delhi-based couple migrating to Palolem Beach in South Goa to run a Cafe, Bar and Restaurant. Monica and Harvinder Singh are from New Delhi and have lived there for more than 15 years before shifting to Goa after the first wave of COVID-19. COVID-19 restrictions derail normal life: They are a three-member family including their son. Monica is an Optometrist. Recalling the reasons for travelling down South, Monica says-"After the first wave of COVID-19 the situation changed adversely in Delhi. I had a clinic and optical shop but could not open it due to the restrictions. I was paying a huge rent for the same but in no position to function and likewise rent of the house was no less. Hence, it had become difficult to keep going as the savings dwindled and there was no revenue worth...

Indolent (in-dl-uhnt) Adjective having or showing a disposition to avoid exertion; slothful More about Indolent First recorded in 1655–65. Formed from the Latin in-3 + dolent-, (from dolēre, “to be painful, be in pain”); Examples of Indolent The indolent cat spent most of the day lounging in the sun, barely moving from its spot. The company’s indolent response to customer complaints led to a decline in its reputation. Haughty (uh-sij-oo-uhs-lee) Adverb with careful and consistent effort; diligently More about Haughty First recorded in the early 17th century; formed from assiduous + -ly.  From the Latin assiduus, equivalent to assid(ēre), meaning “to sit near or beside, dwell close to.” Examples of Haughty The team assiduously followed the project timeline to ensure they met the tight deadlines. The detective assiduously examined every clue, hoping to solve the mystery. Druthers (druhth-erz) Noun one's own way, choice, or preference More about Druthers First recorded in 1870–75...

Tootle (toot-l) verb to move or proceed in a leisurely way More about Tootle First recorded in 1810–20;  Examples of Tootle We tootled around town without any real destination in mind. He likes to tootle through the neighbourhood on Sunday afternoons. Bungalow (buhng-guh-loh) noun a one-story cottage More about Bungalow First recorded in 1670–80. From the Hindi word banglā, literally, “of Bengal.” Examples of Bungalow They spent their summer vacation in a cozy bungalow by the beach. We rented a small bungalow for the weekend getaway. Apathy (p-uh-thee) Noun absence or suppression of passion, emotion, or excitement More about Apathy First recorded between 1595–1605. From the Greek apátheia, literally “insensibility to suffering,” from apathe-, “unfeeling.” Examples of Apathy The manager was frustrated by the team’s apathy, as no one seemed interested in meeting the project deadlines. Despite the severe weather warning, there was widespread apathy in the community, and few took preca...

Bengaluru: The alma mater of the 1984th batch of BV Bhoomaraddi College of Engineering and Technology (BVBCET) took time to celebrate their 40th year of graduation at a private resort in Goa on 14th and 15th September. It was a well-attended reunion as 72 batchmates came from different places in the country. Sharad Limaye, settled in Australia made it for the first-ever time along with a handful of others also for the maiden time, apart from five guests. 14th September Bonhomie pervades the entrance! As many batchmates started pouring into the resort it turned out to be bonhomie time. They started greeting one another, exchanging pleasantries and cracking jokes in light humour. As the numbers began to dwindle so did the decibels and it became difficult to grasp what the person next to you was saying unless told in a screaming manner. The skylight at the reception was more than 40 feet high, yet the rumbling appeared to have gone beyond it. However, the hotel staff didn't complain...