Unique cake show in Bengaluru showcases artistic masterpieces
Bengaluru: A unique cake show themed "Celebration of Art" will be held at Palace Grounds from December 13 to January 1, showcasing 50 meticulously crafted cakes.
Organised by the Institute of Baking and Cake Art (IBCA) in collaboration with MyBakersMart, the event aims to display the creativity and skill of seasoned trainers, dedicated students, and expert sugarcraft artists.
Highlights of the show include ‘The Enchanted Christmas Tree’, a 20-foot-tall creation adorned with edible ornaments, marshmallows, and a working toy train at its base. Another standout is ‘Ram Mandir: A Sacred Tribute’, an 850-kg cake featuring intricate temple architecture with sugar crafted lions, elephants, and Hanuman figures. The exhibition also features ‘Ratatouille’s Culinary Charm’, a playful recreation of the animated rat chef in a sugar kitchen filled with edible miniatures, and ‘Dinosaur World’, a thrilling display of sugarcrafted dinosaurs set against volcanic landscapes and lush greenery.
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Kerala govt to pursue legal route to secure Rs 1,500 crore withheld by Centre over PM SHRI issue
Thiruvananthapuram (PTI): The Kerala government on Tuesday said it would explore both legal and protest avenues to secure over Rs 1,500 crore in funds allegedly withheld by the Centre under various centrally sponsored schemes because Kerala has not signed the PM SHRI scheme memorandum.
State General Education Minister V. Sivankutty said that Kerala will join forces with Tamil Nadu to press for their rightful share. He accused the central government of discriminatory practices.
"I have already spoken to the Tamil Nadu Education Minister twice and will be meeting him next week," Sivankutty told PTI Video, underlining a coordinated effort between the two southern states.
The funds in question have allegedly been held back due to Kerala's refusal to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) associated with the PM Sree scheme — a central government initiative aimed at upgrading select schools across India.
Minister Sivankutty further cited a Supreme Court judgement in a petition filed by the Tamil Nadu government, which made clear that states are under no legal compulsion to implement the National Education Policy (NEP).
This ruling has opened the door for Kerala to approach the apex court over the denial of its financial entitlement.
"I had personally discussed the issue with the Union Education Minister on two occasions and have also written to the Centre requesting the release of funds owed to the state," Sivankutty said.
"They have even blocked our Samagra Shiksha Kerala (SSK) funds on the same grounds. The Centre has not responded positively, and we are now left with no choice but to pursue legal remedies and organise protests," he said.
Calling for fair treatment, the Minister urged the Union government to recognise Kerala as an integral and significant part of the country and to release the funds that are due.
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