36th LAWASIA Conference set to be held in Bengaluru from November 24-27
Bengaluru: Legal professionals, bar leaders, and jurists from across the Asia Pacific region are set to converge in Bengaluru for the 36th LAWASIA Conference, a flagship event organized by LAWASIA and The Bar Association of India.
Scheduled to take place from Friday, November 24, to Monday, November 27, 2023, at the Four Seasons Hotel Bengaluru, the conference is set to be a hub for in-depth discussions on various legal topics.
While Chief Minister Siddaramaiah will inaugurate the event on November 24, Soumya Swaminathan, Chairperson, M.S. Swaminathan Research Foundation; former Chief Scientist, WHO, will deliver a talk on “Journey into the Future: Climate Change, Public Health and Equity,” said senior advocate S.S. Naganand, vice-president of Bar Association of India (BAI) and an executive member of LAWASIA.
Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud will deliver a talk on “Identity, the Individual and the State: New Paths to Liberty” on November 25 and some of the judges of the Supreme Courts of India, Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Thailand, various the High Courts of the country, will attend sessions on various subjects of law.
The LAWASIA Annual Conference, considered a pinnacle in the organization's professional events program, provides a unique platform for legal experts to discuss and deliberate on key regional developments in law.
The event covers a wide array of legal domains, including Family Law, Human Rights & Rule of Law, Business Law, Environmental Law, Alternative Dispute Resolution, Criminal Law, Intellectual Property, and more.
“As a generalist legal event, the Annual Conference also serves as an important forum for sharing ideas, building professional networks, reinforcing shared professional values, advocating for the rule of law in varied jurisdictions, and advancing the status of the legal profession in the Asia Pacific,” a statement from the organisers stated.
The Four Seasons Hotel Bengaluru will play host to a series of engaging sessions, featuring renowned legal experts as speakers and panelists. Attendees can expect thought-provoking discussions, interactive sessions, and opportunities to delve into the latest legal trends and advancements in the region.
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Mangaluru man creates India’s first beeswax chessboard, enters record book
Mangaluru: A unique chessboard made entirely from beeswax has earned Prajwal M, a beekeeper from Kinnigoli near Mangaluru, a place in the India Book of Records.
According to a report published by The Times of India on Wednesday, the handmade beeswax chessboard was showcased at a state-level agricultural exhibition held at the University of Agricultural Sciences (GKVK), Bengaluru, last month. The exhibit attracted widespread attention for its creativity and eco-friendly design.
"The beeswax chessboard measuring 20cm by 26cm works like any other chessboard. The only condition is that it should not be exposed to heat," as a full-time beekeeper and founder of Coastal Honey Bee Farm, I have been experimenting with various value-added products from beeswax and honey," TOI quoted Prajwal as saying.
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Prajwal, who runs the Coastal Honey Bee Farm reportedly said, he has been experimenting with value-added products made from honey and beeswax. An MBA graduate, Prajwal took up beekeeping during Covid-19 pandemic.
He said the idea for the chessboard came after he won a state-level award in October, following which he was invited to display an innovative product at the GKVK exhibition.
Initially, I thought of creating a statue, but I realised it would not be possible to complete it within four days. That is when the idea of making a chessboard struck me. Later, I was told that this is the first chessboard of its kind in India, he said.
As per the report, a native of Talipadi village in Dakshina Kannada district, Prajwal is the son of Sunita and Madhava Shettigar. Apart from the chessboard, he has developed over 25 value-added products, including skincare items, kajal, dry fruit honey and other honey-based products. He is also involved in training programmes for aspiring beekeepers and conducts awareness sessions for schoolchildren.
In recognition of his efforts, Prajwal was conferred the state-level Young Beekeeper Award earlier this year. He hopes to commercially introduce the chessboard soon.
