Radio Mirchi sets on quest to find Kudla's innovators

MANGALURU: Radio Mirchi 98.3 FM has launched its maiden edition of ‘Made In Mangalore’, an initative that the radio station describes as largest search ever for greatest invention that the city has come up with. Celebrating Mangaluru and its creative and awe inspiring innovations in various fields are the prime focus of this event, which will also serve as a platform that contributes to providing recognition to the city very own innovators, RJ Kiran Shenoy said.
Like any other talent search, ‘Made in Mangalore’ will crown the best invention from a large group of inventors and this will be fulfilled through process of registration. Select few registered inventions will make it to the top 10, and these inventors will get to showcase their inventions before a large audience. Panel of judges will judge these top 10 inventions giving the audiences their final three inventors from where winner of Made in Mangaluru will be crowned.
All participants will be felicitated on the day of the event for their participation and contribution towards Made in Mangaluru. Auditions are open to individuals and teams and to enter contestants need to explain concept along with their product. The invention must be something that is unique and made exclusively in Mangalore and its surroundings.” While auditions are open to anyone of any age, those under 18-years must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
Participants can register inventions that fall under the sectors of technology, art and design and other sectors. Under technology, the sub-sectors will be mechanical, electronics, software and application, gadgets and automobile. Under art and design the sub-sectors will be paintings, sculptures, mosaics, fashion designing, jewellery designing and miniature crafts. Other sectors will mean any invention that has helped make everyday living easier, Kiran said.
Registration process is open to participants up to August 12. During this period, participants should submit the registration entries and those above 18-years can directly walk in to Radio Mirchi office and register their names. Participants below 18 years should register with prior consent of parents/legal guardians. Participants can also register calling 0824–4250983 or do so at Radio Mirchi 98.3 Fm; 5th Floor, Maximus Complex, Light House Hill Road, Mangaluru.