From here and there
Uttanahalli's charming temple Some three km from Chamundi hills, on the Mysore-Nanjungud road, is Uttanahalli. Located adjacent to Uttanahalli is Ramanathagiri, also called 'devi betta'. Atop this...
View ArticleWhen history comes to the surface
These are heritage structures that surface only during drought. In other times, they stand submerged and their beauty is hidden from the world. These structures are often examples of some fine...
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Colourful creatures of MaidenahalliWe were at the Maidenahalli forest area to photograph blackbucks, but that was in vain. However, we were lucky to spot a pair of chameleons in the bushes. We were...
View ArticleWealth from waste
From effective waste management to terrace gardening, women in Bangalore's Malleswaram show the way. Anitha Pailoor meets them to understand the importance of sustainable living. "I haven't bought a...
View ArticleFloored by flowers
This is a veritable chrysanthemum paradise. Every home in this village has a tiny chrysanthemum garden. Beautiful flowers of many hues stand at the entrance to every home, beckoning you to stop and...
View ArticleWhere the music played
The bandstand in Cubbon Park has always been a favourite spot for Bangaloreans. It is an artefact of a development in popular western music, especially in the United Kingdom, called the Brass Band...
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From groundnut to cowpea cultivationGroundnut cultivation is an expensive proposition, thanks to the many issues involved, from seeds procurement to manure, harvesting and labour. Also, during the...
View ArticleA bridge that has changed many lives
Till a suspension bridge was built in the Nittur region of Shimoga district, boatman Srinivasa was indispensable to people in the region. Today, the bridge has changed people's lives and the boatman...
View ArticleFrom the margins to the mainstream
A BBMP school in Bharati Nagar is a great example of how the perseverance of a few people can have a positive impact on the lives of those who live on the margins of society, writes Pushpa Achanta.What...
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Cascading gloryIf you are planning to visit the well-known Shivanasamudra Falls, the best time to visit it is during the monsoon when the water level starts increasing which means more water to the...
View ArticleThe fruits of labour
At a time when there is no rain and the water table is sinking, this young farmer from Dandinashivara hobli in Tumkur district's Turuvekere taluk has shown how to cultivate pomegranate and make...
View ArticleBijapur's forgotten memorial
The tower erected in Bijapur, in commemoration of King Edward VII, stands forgotten. Once upon a time, the marble structure and the park around it added to the allure of this city of monuments. Raju S...
View ArticleMuseum of love
Amulya Shodha', a museum in Shimoga, was built by a retired history lecturer, Khandobarao, in memory of his wife. The history lecturer now plans to expand the museum and make it the go-to place for all...
View ArticleVanishing crops; fading traditions
There was a time when the harvest season meant a lot of celebration for farmers. Almost always, this time of the year was synonymous with the agrarian community singing songs, and completing...
View ArticleAll the world's a stage
Aadima', a unique institution in Kolar district, offers free lessons in theatre for young students who come from financially weaker sections of society. Through the many activities of this experimental...
View ArticleMural magic
Also called Seebi and Sibburu, Sibi is known for its centuries-old temple, built during the reign of Hyder Ali and later rebuilt in the early 19th century by three brothers Nallappa, Lakshminarasappa...
View ArticleFor him, 'desi' is the way to go
Farmer Nagappa Channabasappa Nimbigondi who hails from Makari village in Haveri district's Hirekerur taluk has taken to natural farming from the last ten years and has involved himself in conserving...
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Poornima Dasharathi takes a walk in the bylanes of Bangalore, stopping and staring at charming bungalows, reminders of a bygone era. As I pass through some bylanes of Bangalore, I can't help but stop...
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Of moisture retention and manureFarmers in North Karnataka are busy layering their fields with manure, before the rainy season sets in. We spot Channaveeragouda busy heaping manure on his field. He is...
View ArticleHis pictures narrate a thousand tales
Ghulam Muntaqa would constantly tinker with cameras and experiment with new accessories and attachments. This low-profile cameraman's pictures speak for themselves. M A Siraj remembers the...
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