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Yesterday I visited Lalbagh for Mango festival. This is a yearly festival held in the month of June.   There were all varieties of mangoes for sale, with farmers from different districts like Ramanagaram, Kolar around Bangalore. The profits directly go to the farmers who grow the trees as there are no middle men. A bit of context for the festival: The Lalbagh Mango Festival, also known as the Lalbagh Mango Mela, is an annual event held in the city of Bangalore, Karnataka, India. It is a grand celebration of the most beloved fruit in the country, the mango. The festival takes place in the famous Lalbagh Botanical Garden, which is known for its stunning collection of plants and trees. This festival provides a platform for mango lovers and enthusiasts to come together, explore various mango varieties, indulge in mango-based delicacies, and appreciate the rich cultural heritage associated with this tropical fruit. Historical Significance: The Lalbagh Botanical Garden, where the Mango Festi

Government of India has launched an emergency response number 112 . On calling this number, the cell records your location and can be used in any emergency situation be it fire, health, robbery, etc.  More information can be found on following link: 112 GOI See a short video about same. Thank you for visiting. Take care.

Recently I came across a post on whether AI will replace software developers. You might have heard about ChatGPT the AI library or Github's co pilot. All the developers are scared that soon their jobs will be replaced by AI. Some have predicted that to happen by year 2030.  So what is the threat? Day by day no of software companies are growing and so the no of developers in market as the new lot of freshers are entering the market.  The scale with which the AI tools are improving is tremendous. Eventually good code is just few lines of structured program. And the amount of existing code available in code repositories like github is huge enough to train the AI. Over the coming years AI can be as good as developer with experience of 50 years! Following areas are under immediate threat 1. Code generation  2. Testing & debugging  3. project management Following professions are safe from AI 1. Creative  2. Healthcare 3. Skilled workers like welders, plumbers 4. Education  5. Resea

 NPS is Indian government sponsored pension scheme targeted to be the investment for retirement. Additional tax can be saved on ₹50000 in addition to 150000 offered under Income tax 80C What is NPS  National Pension system (NPS) is regulated by Pension fund regulatory and Development authority( PFRDA) This system allows investors to invest in mix of Equity, Debt and government bonds based on risk appetite. TIER 1 NPS This is the primary NPS account. Account opening fees are ₹500 while minimum annual contribution being ₹1000 TIER 2 NPS Subscribers having TIER 1 account can open this account.There is no lock in period, invested amount can be withdrawn at any time. Minimum contribution is ₹1000 eNPS account can be opened online in easy steps 1. Goto eNPS portal https://enps.nsdl.com/eNPS/NationalPensionSystem.html 2. Select National Pension System 3. Click on registration  4. Choose the application document type,  application type, status , fill required details  , generate OTP 5 After O

What is plank?   The plank exercise is a core strengthening exercise that involves holding a position similar to the top of a push-up, with the body straight and supported by the forearms and toes. The exercise is named after the plank, a long, flat piece of wood or other material used in construction. To perform a plank, you would start by lying face down on the ground or a mat, then place your forearms on the ground with your elbows directly below your shoulders. Next, lift your body up off the ground, supporting your weight on your forearms and toes, and hold the position for a set amount of time, typically between 30 seconds to several minutes, depending on your fitness level. Variations of plank exercise include side planks, reverse planks, and plank jacks. How does it benefit our health?    The plank exercise is a popular exercise for strengthening the muscles of the core, including the abdominals, obliques, and lower back. It can also help improve posture, balance, and stab

Pi  (π)  day  Happy Pi Day! Pi Day is celebrated on March 14th (3/14) every year to honor the mathematical constant pi (π), which represents the ratio of the circumference of a circle to its diameter. Pi is an irrational number, which means it cannot be expressed as a finite decimal or fraction. Pi has been known for thousands of years, and its value has been calculated to trillions of digits. Although it is commonly approximated to 3.14, it is actually an infinitely long decimal number that never repeats. Pi is used in many areas of mathematics and science, including geometry, trigonometry, calculus, and physics. Pi Day is celebrated in many ways, such as by eating pie, participating in math competitions, and reciting the digits of pi. It is a fun and educational way to appreciate the beauty and complexity of mathematics.

  SVB Crisis: What led to fall of Silicon Valley Bank? On Friday, the banking regulators in the US shut down the "financial partner of the innovation economy", as the  Silicon Valley  Bank (SVB) called itself after it suffered a swift collapse. It has sent shock waves across the tech and banking industries. Undoubtedly, the bank catered to a very specific crowd of start-ups, venture capitalists (VCs) and tech firms, but before its collapse, SVB was the 16th biggest bank in the US. Moreover, it is the second bank, after Silvergate, that collapsed last week. It was followed by the US banking regulators shutting down the Signature Bank on Sunday, the third bank to close its doors in a week. Interestingly, it is the second-largest bank failure in the history of the US and the first such incident after the 2008 depression. Before this, Washington Mutual Bank had collapsed in September 2008. It had assets worth $307 billion and deposits of $188 billion. SVB, just before its collaps