Mysuru gets Centre for Excellence in rubber technology, research
The Hindu
The Indian Rubber Institute (IRI), a professional body of rubber technologists, engineers, scientists and academicians, has established Centre for Excellence for Rubber Technology, Education, Training, Research, Testing and Skill Development on the JSS Science and Technology University campus here. The JSS Mahavidyapeetha has provided 10,000 sq. ft of land on long lease to IRI for establishing the Centre.
In this regard, a memorandum of understanding between IRI and JSS Mahavidyapeetha was signed here on Thursday. JSS Mahavidyapeetha Executive Secretary C.G. Betsurmath and R. Mukhopadhyay, Chairman, Governing Council, IRI, Mysuru, exchanged the documents in the presence of Shivarathri Deshikendra Swami of Suttur Mutt and other top officials of the Mahavidyapeetha. The centre has been established at an estimated cost of ₹60 crore.After a long, tiring day all we want is to jump right on our cosy beds and rest comfortably on our soft, fluffy pillows, right? Pillows are not quite appreciated as much as electric cars or air-fryers, for instance. Pillows are a wonderful man-made creation that has improved the lives and sleep of people across the globe. Did you know ages ago people used to rest their heads on a HARD ROCK? So how did humans go from sleeping on stones to cosy, fluffy and soft pillows today? Let’s get into the origin of your everyday pillows!
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