October 2020 – Bengaluru Bytes

All educational institutions to stay shut in Odisha till Nov 30

31Oct

By Manas KhuranaNo Comments

All educational institutions to stay shut in Odisha till Nov 30

All educational institutions will stay shut in Odisha till November 30 and classes for 9th to 12th standards will return from November 16, said the Odisha government on Saturday. “In pursuance of the revised guidelines issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India (GoI) vide Order dated September 30 to re-open more activities in areas outside Containment Zones and to extend the lockdown in Containment Zones up to October 31 for containment of COVID-19 and read with Order dated October 27, the State Government do hereby direct that guidelines shall be in force in the State of Odisha,” an Order by the state government stated. “All academic institutions will remain closed till Nov 30, 2020. However, the classes of 9th and 12th standards in schools under the control/superi...

Virender Sehwag acclaims Suryakumar Yadav for the gaze off with Virat Kohli

31Oct

By Gunjan SaxsenaNo Comments

Sports

Virender Sehwag acclaims Suryakumar Yadav for the gaze off with Virat Kohli

Virender Sehwag hailed Mumbai Indians batsman Suryakumar Yadav for his amazing exhibition with the bat against Royal Challengers Bangalore. The previous India opener likewise ended quietness on the much-discussed gaze trade between the MI assaulting right-handed batsman and the RCB captain, Virat Kohli. Sehwag commended Yadav on keeping up poise and composure inverse the Indian captain at the crease during the match on Wednesday in Abu Dhabi. Sehwag loaded gestures of recognition for the 30-year-old top-order renegade. He said that the match was exceptional, particularly the innings by Yadav was just remarkable. The cricketing robust added that Yadav indicated Virat Kohli that he doesn't fear anybody and isn't substandard compared to anybody. This was in the context of the India sel...

BBMP to begin white-topping close to Okalipuram

29Oct

By Vedika KulkarniNo Comments

Business

BBMP to begin white-topping close to Okalipuram

The poor street condition on the road beneath the Okalipuram railway bridge and prompting the eight-path corridor has drawn the consideration of the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) chief for the third time. This time, BBMP Commissioner N Manjunatha Prasad has said that with the expanding water seepage and the poor street condition, it has been decided to embrace white topping work on the stretch at the earliest. Notwithstanding, street engineers said that it can't be taken up promptly as the eight-path corridor work is inadequate and street construction will hamper the site works. This lone implies that commuters should endure the experience of waterlogging during rainy days. A BBMP engineer said, “White topping on the stretch is required as the area gets flooded becaus...

Neha Kakkar uncovers who gifted her ‘dream’ wedding bridal lehenga

29Oct

By Parth SinhaNo Comments

Entertainment

Neha Kakkar uncovers who gifted her ‘dream’ wedding bridal lehenga

Neha Kakkar and Rohanpreet Singh got married on October 24, 2020. For the event, the bride wore a pale pink Sabyasachi lehenga. Turns out, Kakkar's wedding lehenga was gifted by the prominent designer himself. In an Instagram post, the 32-year-old artist expressed, “People die to wear #Sabyasachi at least once in life and we were gifted these dream outfits by Sabyasachi himself. Dreams do come true but they work better if you work hard. Thank you Mata Rani, Shukar hai WaheguruJi.” The Garmi singer’s lehenga was adorned with zardosi and meenakari emphasizes. She embellished the look with signature heritage jewellery, made with “uncut diamonds, emeralds and pearls, set in 22k gold,” the designer referenced. Rohanpreet, who was likewise gifted his "dream" wedding outfit — a pale pin...

Google invokes new 3D Animals for Halloween 2020

28Oct

By Manas KhuranaNo Comments

Technology

Google invokes new 3D Animals for Halloween 2020

With Halloween this Saturday, Google is getting into the soul with special 3D animals and objects. Google added a 3D black cat and two other brilliant pets wearing outfits, as well as other October 31 pillars like a human skeleton. Like the Easter Bunny back in April, these trick-or-treating animals are recognized by costumes: Black cat: Magic (or simply Google 3D), wizard hat and allGerman Shepherd: Pirate dog!Hot dog: Hilariously shows up in the Knowledge Panel for the real food item Google welcomes individuals to state "boo!" to them, with every one of the three joined by a soundtrack once individuals tap "View in 3D." An alternate way here shows other "related models" and saves individuals from doing a new search to get to everyone. Individuals at that point have the optio...

Kerala Government reports the base cost of 16 agricultural products

28Oct

By Gunjan SaxsenaNo Comments

World

Kerala Government reports the base cost of 16 agricultural products

Kerala Government, in a first of its sort activity in the nation, has declared a base cost of 16 agricultural products, including vegetables, fruits, and tubers. The plan intended to protect farmers from antagonistic price fluctuation will become effective on November 1. The State Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said that the base cost would give relief and backing both traditional ranchers and those recently farming the land. Upwards of 16 agricultural produce would be secured under the first stage. Crops, for example, tapioca, nendran banana, pineapple, bitter gourd, cucumber, snake gourd, tomato, cabbage and beans have been included for the base price, which would be 20% over the production cost of the vegetables. On the off chance that the market cost plunged beneath the base...

England’s Ross McGowan wins Italian Open for first European Tour title in 11 years after winning in Madrid

27Oct

By Yash MehtaNo Comments

Sports

England’s Ross McGowan wins Italian Open for first European Tour title in 11 years after winning in Madrid

England's Ross McGowan kept his cool to win the Italian Open by a solitary stroke on Sunday to secure his second European Tour title - 11 years after his maiden win in Madrid. McGowan began the day tied for the lead alongside comrade Laurie Canter, three shots clear and regardless of a topsy-turvy final round, a one-under-standard 71 was sufficient to keep Canter and Belgian Nicolas Colsaerts under control. The 38-year-old Englishman didn't begin well, playing the front nine over standard unexpectedly at the competition regardless of an eagle on the 6th. In any case, he took the altogether lead when he holed a perfect bunker shot at the sixteenth for a birdie and completed the competition at 20-under-standard. "I can't believe it," McGowan said. "I hit the ball terrible today ...

New Hyundai i20 to be launched in India in the first week of November

27Oct

By Vedika KulkarniNo Comments

Business

New Hyundai i20 to be launched in India in the first week of November

Hyundai India released the first sketches of the new-gen i20, units of which have just started showing up at dealerships. Everyone would now be able to affirm that the third-gen i20 will be launched in India in the first week of November. Highlight features of the new India-spec Hyundai i20 incorporate the signature cascading grille, projector headlamps, triangular-shaped fog light surrounds, new diamond-cut alloy wheels, Z-shaped LED taillights, a chrome strip running into the length of the bootlid, back guard mounted number plate recess, back washer and wiper, and a shark-fin antenna. Inside, the next-gen Hyundai i20 comes outfitted with a completely digital instrument console, directing mounted controls, huge touchscreen infotainment system, wireless charging, four-spoke steering...

Enterr10 Television Network extends regional footprint, enters South with the launch of Dangal Kannada

26Oct

By Parth SinhaNo Comments

Entertainment

Enterr10 Television Network extends regional footprint, enters South with the launch of Dangal Kannada

Reinforcing its essence, Enterr10 Television Network has made its attack into the south with its most recent channel launch 'Dangal Kannada'. Close behind the launch of Enterr10 Rangeela in the Bhojpuri market, Dangal Kannada underlines the network’s forceful expansion into the developing regional broadcast entertainment space. Armed with named versions of successful shows, for example, Ramayan, Mere Sai, Phir Laut Aayi Naagin, Tenali Rama, and so forth, the channel is going on air from September 30. Manish Singhal, Managing Director, Enterr10 Television Network, stated, “We are very excited to announce our latest offering — Dangal Kannada. This launch cements our commitment to provide quality entertainment that resonates with our viewers. Dangal Kannada provides a strategic inroad to ...

WhatsApp upcoming feature to permit clients to join missed call

26Oct

By Manas KhuranaNo Comments

Technology

WhatsApp upcoming feature to permit clients to join missed call

WhatsApp is testing two or three new features to upgrade the client experience and improve security on its application. According to a new WABetaInfo finding, an upcoming WhatsApp feature will let clients join a progressing group call with the "Join Missed call" feature. The Facebook-owned messaging application is additionally dealing with bringing the biometric authentication feature on its Android application. The two features were seen in WhatsApp beta for Android update 2.20.203.3. One of the two features called Join Missed call will enable clients to join a missed group call video midway. Presently, a client can't join a continuous group call except if somebody calls them again to let them enter a WhatsApp call. WhatsApp clients will get two alternatives - Ignore and Join. By t...