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NITK organises talk on role of startups in academia
NITK organises talk on role of startups in academia
MANGALURU
Science and Technology Entrepreneurs’ Park (STEP) at the National Institute of Technology (NITK) organised a lecture on ‘role of start ups in academia’ at the institute on Friday. Speaking on the topic, C.V. Kamath, founder and MD-VNP2S, explained how to start a startup in India. He spoke on the implementation of business ideas, factors that lead to failure of startups, how to involve science and technology, effective utilisation of artificial intelligence, top 11 trends of startups, India’s role in startups at global forum, popular startup industries in 2022, key success factors of startups. Arun Isloor, professor, in charge, STEP, was present
Reservation counter to open for half day on Monday
MANGALURU
The computerised passenger reservation centres in Palakkad Division of the Southern Railway will function for only one shift from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on October 24. It is similar to the Sunday pattern of working. It is due to Deepavali festival, a Southern Railway release said.
No power in city on Saturday

Former CM B.S. Yediyurappa had challenged the first information report registered on March 14, 2024, on the alleged incident that occurred on February 2, 2024, the chargesheet filed by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), and the February 28, 2025, order of taking cognisance of offences afresh by the trial court.