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The first mother’s milk bank in Coastal Karnataka, “Rotary Amrit,” started three years ago at Lady Goshen Hospital, has become a lifeline for 278 newborns in the past one and a half years.

Through the human milk bank, 2,661 mothers have donated a total of 364.23 litres of breast milk, which is pasteurised and provided to infants in neonatal intensive care units.

“Premature and low-birthweight babies often cannot be breastfed immediately, as their mothers may not yet produce milk. Formula can affect growth and immunity, but providing natural milk from our bank ensures better development,” said a hospital spokesperson.

Lady Goshen Hospital serves pregnant women from Dakshina Kannada, Udupi, and neighbouring districts and states, with around 450–500 deliveries monthly.

Mothers delivering at the hospital voluntarily come forward to donate milk, collected through a painless, electric system. Pasteurised milk can be stored for up to six months, with around 600 ml provided daily to infants.

A remarkable case involved a newborn weighing only 718 grams. Thanks to milk from the bank, the infant gained weight to 1.4 kg, significantly improving survival chances.

Breast milk is considered the ideal nutrition for newborns, especially during the first six months, as it contains numerous immune-boosting cells. When a mother cannot produce milk, the mother’s milk bank provides critical support, aided by the humanitarian spirit of many donating mothers.

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Kavya V’s all-round performances played a crucial role in India winning the inaugural Women’s T20 World Cup 2025 for the blind in Colombo.

 Immensely felt happy to represent India. Nothing is impossible in this world. Willpower is the biggest wealth for any individual,” said Kavya V, a visually impaired cricketer who was among the players of the Indian women’s blind cricket team that scripted history by winning the inaugural Women’s T20 World Cup 2025 for the blind.

The Indian team won the first Women’s T20 One-Day International World Cup by defeating Nepal by seven wickets in Colombo on Sunday. Kavya is a resident of Ripponpete of Sagar taluk and a B1 cricketer, who contributed to the team’s win by her all-round performance.

The other girls in the team who hail from Karnataka are team captain Deepika TC and Kavya NR.

Kavya hails from Baruwe village in Hosanagar taluk. She was completely blind by birth, but the disability did not stop her from attending the local school till Class 4. In 2009, when her family found that she was facing difficulties to continue her education, a teacher at the school suggested that she go to a special school at Shivamogga.

Even though her family initially disagreed, the teacher convinced them and sent her to the Sharadadevi Andhara Vikasa Kendra at Gopala where she completed her studies till SSLC. It was teachers at this school who encouraged her to participate in sports events.

In 2016-17 Kavya participated in the state-level match in Bengaluru – her parents were not initially willing to send her out of the village, but her friends convinced them. Later, she completed her PUC and degree at Samarthanam Trust, Bengaluru. The Trust supported her to pursue her education and participation in many cricket camps. At present, she is pursuing MA at Jnanabharathi Education Society, Bengaluru.

Kavya said she has played four national tournaments since 2022. She has also played two international games and it was the first time that she was selected to play in the World Cup.

“The team and the team manager supported me. There was strong support from the Cricket Association for the Blind in India (CABI). When I was in my school days, my teacher used to tell me that I play cricket very well. He used to ask me not to have an inferiority complex and fear inside of me. My seniors used to tell me that I play well and constantly pushed me to do better. They encouraged me a lot,” Kavya said, adding that she hailed from a very poor family where her parents used to make their livelihood by doing odd jobs.

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 Shagun S Verma Hegde, a class 9 student of Christ King English Medium High School, has been selected as the captain of the Indian national team for the Under-15 Girls’ Volleyball Championship conducted by the School Games Federation.

Shagun is the only player from Karnataka to be selected for the Indian Under-15 volleyball team. The international tournament will be held from December 3 to 13 in Shangluo, China, where she will lead the Indian team.

Earlier, she was the only player from Udupi district to qualify for the state-level selection camp. Out of eight players selected from Karnataka for the national selection camp held in Pune, Maharashtra, she emerged as the sole candidate to secure a place in the final national squad. Around 200 players participated in the national camp, from which 23 were shortlisted, and Shagun stood out as the second-ranked player and the only representative from Karnataka.

Shagun has received professional training under coaches Santosh D’Souza, Jeevan D’Silva, Jairaj Poojary and Ramesh.

She is the daughter of Sandesh Verma and Shruthiraj, residents of Kallotte, Karkala. Her selection as team captain has brought immense pride to her school, district and the entire state.

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Lok Sabha approves election of two members to IISc Bengaluru Council, enhancing governance and strategic development of the premier institution.

Lok Sabha on Monday (December 1, 2025) paved way for election of two members of the House to the council of the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru by adopting a resolution moved by the government.

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Union Eduction Minister Dharmendra Pradhan moved the motion seeking election of two members of Lok Sabha to the council of the IISc, a premier institution imparting science education.

Amid protests over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in 12 States and Union Territories, Mr. Pradhan moved the resolution which was passed by a voice vote.

The IISc Council is a governing authority that plays a key role in the institute’s administration and strategic development, focusing on strengthening infrastructure, capabilities, and global collaborations.

The Council includes nominees from Central government, Karnataka government, Tata Trusts, UGC, AICTE, Association of Indian Universities and members of the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha, among others.

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he pilot project, launched jointly with Bosan Whitewater, is the first in India where a government water board has allowed a private startup to demonstrate water-recycling technology inside an STP.

The Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB) will invite startup firms to collaborate on wastewater treatment initiatives, BWSSB Chairman Ram Prasat Manohar said on Saturday.

Speaking after inaugurating purification machinery installed by Bosan Whitewater, he said, “We are thinking of making Bengaluru a water startup capital. The first startup has already been given permission. In the coming days, we are ready to offer free opportunities to water-related startups in management, recycling and new technologies at BWSSB units.”

The pilot project, launched jointly with Bosan Whitewater, is the first in India where a government water board has allowed a private startup to demonstrate water-recycling technology inside an STP. The pilot plant will receive treated water from the BWSSB STP and purify it through an 11-stage system, producing 70,000 litres of near-drinking-quality water daily.

The water will be supplied to industries and commercial establishments along the Outer Ring Road, reducing the city’s dependence on freshwater and preventing unnecessary discharge into lakes. Bosan will install the purification equipment at its own cost, while the water board will supply wastewater and help with market linkages.

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 In a remarkable achievement, Mangaluru based entrepreneur Suhail Kandak, founder & chairman of Urban Biz Ventures Pvt Ltd and Big Deal Property, was honored with two major awards at the Design & Vision Architecture & Interior Design Excellence Awards & Conference 2025, Global Edition, organized by Beginup Ventures India.

Suhail Kandak received the prestigious title of Futuristic & Innovative Entrepreneur of the Year 2025 Karnataka, recognizing his outstanding contributions to urban development, real estate innovation, and community focused business leadership. In addition, his companies Urban Biz Ventures Pvt Ltd & Big Deal Property were awarded Trusted & Outstanding Construction & Property Consultancy Company of the Year 2025 Karnataka.

These dual recognitions highlight Suhail’s growing influence as a transformative young entrepreneur shaping Karnataka’s evolving real estate sector through modern infrastructure solutions, transparent consultancy practices, ethical development models, and a strong customer first approach.

Speaking at the ceremony, Suhail Kandak expressed gratitude to his team and supporters.

This award is a motivation to keep innovating for Karnataka’s urban future. Our mission is to build solutions that are modern, ethical, and people first.

The awards ceremony brought together leading professionals from architecture, interior design, urban planning, and real estate across India and abroad. Suhail’s recognition among top innovators further strengthens his reputation for visionary leadership, business excellence, and impactful social engagement.

Beyond business, Suhail Kandak plays an active role in social welfare through the MakeAChange Foundation. His entrepreneurial ventures including UrbanBiz, Big Deal Property, Bizmine, Airobiz, and other initiatives continue to expand under his dynamic leadership, building a strong legacy of innovation, trust, and reliability in Karnataka’s development ecosystem.

About Suhail Kandak

Suhail Kandak is an Indian entrepreneur, political figure, and social activist known for integrating business excellence with community upliftment. He is the founder of UrbanBiz Ventures Pvt Ltd, Big Deal Property, the MakeAChange Foundation, and multiple emerging ventures. He has previously been honored with the District Rajyotsava Award for his significant contributions to society and also recognised as oxygen man of Mangaluru.

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A two-day conference on dementia and Alzheimer’s kicked off in the city on November 28.

The conference is being conducted by Department of Geriatrics, JSS Hospital, in collaboration with the Alzheimer’s and Related Disorders Society of India (ARDSI), Mysuru Chapter, and Sarada Vilas College of Pharmacy.

The international conference, titled ‘Dementia: Policy, Practice and Progress (DPPP)’, is being held at Sri Rajendra Centenary Auditorium, JSS Hospital. The organisers said it aims to address the rising burden of dementia, which accounts for over 60% of global cases from developing regions and is projected to rise further by 2040.

Experts highlighted the psychological and financial strain on caregivers, most of whom are women providing home-based care.

The event was inaugurated by Dr. Yogesh Shah, medical director, Broadlawns Memory Center, U.S.A. Dr. B. Suresh, pro-chancellor, JSS Academy Of Higher Education And Research (JSSAHER), Mysuru, Dr. Basavana Gowdappa, Vice-Chancellor, JSSAHER, Meera Pattabiraman, vice-chairperson, Alzheimer’s Disease International, U.K., Renu Vohra, chairperson, ARDSI, New Delhi,  Dr. Prathibha Pereira, head of geriatrics, JSS Medical College, and Dr. Hanumanthachar Joshi, chairman and principal, Sarada Vilas College of Pharmacy, were among those present.

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Hackerspace Mangaluru’s event, HMNOV25, scheduled on November 29, has been officially recognised as an accredited pre-summit event for the India – AI Impact Summit – 2026, the Union government’s flagship global platform on artificial intelligence, scheduled for February 2026, according to Capt. Brijesh Chowta, MP for Dakshina Kannada.

The India – AI Impact Summit – 2026, which will be held in Delhi on February 18, 2026, is expected to convene leading global voices, researchers, and innovators in AI. With HMNOV25 now part of its official pre-summit ecosystem, Mangaluru joins a select network of cities contributing to India’s AI-focused engagements on the global stage, Capt. Chowta said in a release on Friday.

“I congratulate the Hackerspace Mangaluru team on this wonderful milestone. Proud to see #HMNOV25 recognised as a pre-summit event for the India – AI Impact Summit 2026,” the MP posted on X.

The India AI Impact Summit is a global platform that will bring together leading innovators and policymakers in AI next year, and it is a matter of pride that one of its pre-events is happening in Mangaluru.

Glad we could help bring this recognition to our region. Delighted that we could do our bit too, and I hope this inspires many more young minds from our coast to step forward and build the future.

We will also be hosting another event on similar lines in Mangaluru soon as we work to make our region a hub for ideas, innovation and the tech vision of tomorrow.”

The MP expressed his gratitude to S. Krishnan, Secretary, MeitY, for his support in securing the recognition for Mangaluru city.

Meanwhile, Hackerspace Mangaluru expressed gratitude to Capt. Chowta for his continued support and reaffirmed their commitment to nurturing a vibrant community of AI learners, builders, and enthusiasts in the region.

“This recognition comes with the support and facilitation of Capt. Chowta, whose coordination with the IndiaAI Mission helped bring this national-level visibility to the local tech initiative from the coast,” it said.

For details log on to hackersmang.org/hmnov25 and impact.indiaai.gov.in.

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Karnataka Milk Federation has already been targeting markets in neighbouring countries with large Indian diaspora, especially Kannadiga populations—such as the UAE, Qatar, Brunei, the Maldives, and Singapore.

The Nandini brand ghee produced by the state-run Karnataka Milk Federation (KMF) will now be available in the United States, Australia, and Saudi Arabia. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah flagged off a consignment of the ghee heading to these countries on Tuesday.

According to a note issued from the chief minister’s office, there was demand for around eight metric tonnes of ghee from Saudi Arabia, five tonnes from the US, and one tonne from Australia. This is for the first time that Nandini ghee will be exported to these countries.

The note said KMF had already been targeting markets in neighbouring countries with large Indian diaspora, especially Kannadiga populations—such as the UAE, Qatar, Brunei, the Maldives, and Singapore, by exporting Nandini Tetra Pak milk, ghee, cheese, dairy whitener, butter, ice cream, flavoured milk, sweets, and savouries. “Steps are being taken to further develop the global market for Nandini milk and milk products,” it said.

In September 2023, the KMF launched its first international Nandini Café Moo in Dubai, UAE, through franchisees and expanded the exports and sales of its products. Subsequently, at the NAVIKA World Kannada Conference 2025 held in Lakeland, Florida, US, in August this year, the KMF managing director unveiled newly designed packs of Nandini ghee and sweets. During the event, it was announced that Nandini products would henceforth be available in America as well. “Starting from September 2025, merchant exporters will export Karnataka’s pride products—Nandini peda, Mysore pak, burfi, and savouries—to the USA,” a note issued then said

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