Disaster awareness event held at Bearys Institute of Technology
Mangalore: The Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering at Bearys Institute of Technology (BIT), in association with IEEE Mangalore Subsection, organized a Disaster Awareness event on November 7, 2024, at the International Seminar Hall. The event aimed at educating students, faculty, and local school students on disaster preparedness and effective response strategies.
The program began with a welcome by Dr. Abdullah Gubbi, Branch Counselor and Head of ECE, who emphasized BIT’s commitment to building not only technical skills but also social responsibility among its students. Following this, ECE student Aman introduced the guest speaker, Swaraj HV, the State Coordinator for IEEE India Philanthropy in Karnataka.
Swaraj presented on disaster management topics such as preventive actions, emergency response, and the role of technology in disaster relief. He also highlighted IEEE’s MOVE initiative, encouraging students to participate in disaster resilience activities. The session included an interactive Q&A, where Swaraj addressed questions from the audience.
The event concluded with a vote of thanks by Dr. Vinutha from the Physics Department, who thanked Swaraj and acknowledged the support of IEEE Mangalore Subsection and the BIT Student Branch.
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Pizza Hut China debuts unusual bullfrog pizza, sparking mixed reactions online
Beijing : Pizza Hut China has taken a bold step into culinary experimentation by introducing a limited-edition pizza topped with deep-fried bullfrog, a move that has garnered both curiosity and criticism online. The unconventional dish was first highlighted by global food trend expert David Henke, who shared a photo of the new menu item on X (formerly Twitter), noting the diverse protein preferences in different cultures.
The pizza, known as "Goblin Pizza," features a thick crust, red sauce, a layer of parsley, and a whole deep-fried bullfrog as the centerpiece. The frog's "eyes" are created with halved hard-boiled eggs, each topped with a black olive, making for a visually striking presentation. According to Korean news outlet Maeil Business Newspaper, the unusual offering is a collaboration with Dungeons and Dragons, inspired by a character from the game.
Details about the availability of this new creation are limited, with no specific information provided on Pizza Hut’s official website. However, the quirky menu item has already become a talking point on social media, drawing a mix of reactions ranging from shock to curiosity.
On Reddit, a photo of the pizza was shared, fueling further debate. Some users labeled the dish as “pure blasphemy,” while one user went so far as to say, “This pizza is a felony.” Another asked, “Why ruin a pizza like that?”
Not all feedback was negative; one commenter admitted that while the frog might be off-putting, they'd be more accepting if the pizza underneath was satisfactory. Another joked, "You can ribbet this right into the garbage."
Amidst the critique, there were voices of intrigue. One foodie defended the dish, saying, “Fried frog legs are so good! Maybe next time, shred the frog leg meat and add it to the pizza—that would be pretty good.”
