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Bislang stützen sich die europäischen Suchmaschinen Ecosia und Qwant vor allem auf die Bing-Plattform von Microsoft. Künftig wollen sie nicht mehr auf US-Technologieriesen angewiesen sein.

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An early morning drive is the right time and the right way to appreciate Bengaluru’s many pluses – and we are not talking about the weather, which is pleasant year round. The city is the world’s fourth-largest tech cluster, the hub for India’s $150 billion tech sector, and accounts for about 10 percent of the country’s GDP. It is also a cosmopolitan metropolis that draws in people from across the country. We are, of course, not going to be just driving around the city in the Toyota Innova Crysta – a car that is the gold standard for MPVs in India, and one that was specifically made for Southeast Asian road conditions. On the infotainment screen is the route map for Hampi, another great city that was discovered over 500 years ago, and which was as celebrated then as Bengaluru is today. The road that leads to it is about 350km long, and passes through sleepy towns and busy highways. We depress the Crysta’s accelerator, feel the car surge forward smoothly, and settle down for an involving ride to the capital of the Vijayanagara Empire.

The rise and rise of Hampi

The ruins that we were going to encounter are spread out around thousands of hectares in the Tungabhadra basin, near Bellary. While the history of Hampi goes back all the way to ancient times, the city came into its own with the establishment of the Vijaynagara Empire between the mid-1300s to the mid-1500s.

He was not only a brave ruler who brought his kingdom’s troublesome neighbours to heel, but he also had a keen interest in the arts. During his 20-year reign in the early decades of the 1500s, he not only patronised music, poetry and architects, but also wrote poetic compositions himself. Under him, Hampi – already a mighty city when he ascended the throne – became one of the world’s largest and richest metropoleis. Several travellers (especially the Portuguese Domingo Paes in the early 1500s) compared it to Rome.

15 glorious years

We break for lunch at the town of Chitradurga, and feast on an authentic Kannadiga lunch.There’s lots of rice, bisi bele bath, and saaru, kootu and huli. It been over 3 hours since we left Bengaluru, but the hours seem to have flown by and we are in good spirits. The lack of fatigue is possibly a direct consequence of travelling in a car such as the Crysta, which keeps occupants comfortable, regardless of whether you are out on the highway or in the city.

Ever since the Crysta took on the mantle from its predecessor, the original Innova, it has built on its success and become the only real, reliable and well-appointed MPV on our roads today. The first Innova showed the way 15 years ago – yes, that’s right, it has been a decade and a half since Toyota redrew the MPV paradigm in India. The current model has a plush cabin that features glossy wood and leather, and LED ambient lighting; an instrument panel that sports a harmonius, flowing design; and a range of refined and robust engines – a 150hp 2.4-litre motor with a 5-speed manual gearbox, and a 174hp 2.8-litre engine with a 6-speed automatic. All these indicate that the Innova Crysta has only one competitor – itself. As important is the way Toyota has engineered space inside the cabin – which is roomy and seats seven adults – and the car’s SUV-like stance, both of which contributed in making the Innova Crysta the country’s bestselling MPV. In fact, unsurprisingly, India accounts for the most number of Innovas sold by Toyota globally.

We reach Hospet, the town closest to Hampi, by early afternoon, and immediately proceed through the narrow, congested streets towards the UNESCO World Heritage site. The general perception is that the Innova Crysta is great on highways and long journeys, but that light steering at low speeds and great turning radius makes it feel equally at home in small towns and in traffic as well. The sun is shining bright, but it is a kind of golden light.

Ahead of us, and all around us, are the monuments that point to a halcyon past: temples, palaces, halls and gateways. Prime among them are the Virupaksha temple – among the oldest structures in Hampi and one that still resonates with the prayers of worshippers; the Vittala temple and its ornate pillars and the large, expertly carved main hall; the elephant stables inspired by Islamic architecture; and, among others, the bazaar, with arcades on both sides. Here, one can still imagine the hubbub of daily trade and the clamour of buyers and sellers from all over the world.

Hampi is fantastic if you are into history, but its landscape is as compelling. The region is dominated by rust-coloured rocky outcrops, massive boulders, green fields and the serenely flowing Tungabhadra River. Surely, there could have been more practical reasons why Hampi was chosen as the capital of the Vijyanagara Empire, but we’re sure its beauty, especially at sunrise and sunset, would have played a part.

The next day, as we pointed the graceful nose of our Innova Crysta towards Bengaluru, we realised that Hampi is also about legacy. It might be in ruins now, but over 500 years ago, it had set a great example with regards to cosmopolitanism, and that is something much younger cities like Bengaluru follow today.

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According to this article, "Meta has launched a new partnership with a slew of universities in the U.S. and U.K., as it looks to ingrain VR across the education system." I guess it's a big deal (per Mixed, Upload, Social Media Today, Technopedia, ReadWrite, etc etc) but it's hard for me to stifle a yawn. It's not simply that I was here for the Second Life hype, it's that their product is a "digital twin" of the university - "environments that directly replicate their real-world campus counterparts" - the least imaginative use of any media ever. I think there's a lot of room for VR in education, but this announcement isn't it.

Logitech is making it easier for consumers to access refurbished devices with the expansion of its Certified Refurbished program. Now, customers in North America and Europe can purchase a wide range of products, including mice, keyboards, tablet accessories, gaming gear from Logitech G, and Bluetooth speakers through Logitech’s eBay Refurbished brand store and its own websites. The company is tapping into a growing trend as more consumers seek out high-quality refurbished products. The appeal of these devices lies in their cost-effectiveness and environmental benefits, offering users a way to own premium technology while contributing to waste reduction. Sacni Leon, Head… [Continue Reading]

Festival season kicked off as revelers from around the globe flocked to the small town of Indio, California for The Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival 2023.

How the story of Zacchaeus reveals the hidden blessing of smallness in Christ. Learn more about Nicole’s trauma-informed coaching services (nicoleroccas.com/coaching). Connect with Nicole on Instagram or Twitter (@NicoleRoccas). Mentioned in this episode: Luke 19:1-10 “The Desire: The Sunday of Zacchaeus” in Fr. Alexander Schmemann, Great Lent (SVS Press, pp. 17-18) Zacchaeus Sunday: oca.org/saints/lives/2020/02/02/1-sunday-of-zacchaeus The intro and outro of this podcast are the songs "Idea" and "Remedy for Melancholy" by Kai Engel, available under a CC BY-NC 4.0 license.

Frederica explains why she doesn't wear make-up and then plays a song on the subject written and performed by her son David.

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Dr. Constantinou concludes her discussion of Numbers and begins a new study on Deuteronomy.

Dr. Constantinou concludes her discussion of the life of Moses.

Fr. John shares his homily on Luke 19:1-10.

Fr. John talks about the life of the greatmartyr Euphemia and the impact she had on the church community after her repose.

Fr. John Whiteford uses the life (and stature) of Zacchaeus to encourage his listeners in their faith.

Fr. John Whiteford invites us to open hearts to Christ God as did Zacchaeus.

Fr. John Whiteford preaches on Zacchaeus.