Celebrating the love for books
Come October 15, the City Central Library on Sayyaji Rao Road in Mysuru will turn 100. Just like the University of Mysore that is nearing its centenary year and Mysore Silk that has already crossed its...
View ArticlePiety with beauty
There is an old saying in Kannada which says, "Kanakagiri is a must for those who can see, and Hampi for those who can walk." And this saying rings true in every sense for the tiny town of Kanakagiri...
View ArticleSmall grains, big benefits
At a time when the prolonged dry spell has become a major worry in the State, a few farmers in Gopalanahalli village of Tumakuru district are trying to withstand drought by cultivating millets. As...
View ArticleNomads turn keen learners
Like any other nomadic dwelling, the colony of Handijogi community in Ismail Nagar in Tumakuru town is characterised by substandard houses, lack of sanitation services and electricity supply. The...
View ArticleOf heritage and modernity
The 147-year-old University College in Mangaluru has set another landmark by obtaining the 'special heritage status' from the University Grants Commission (UGC). Formerly known as Government College,...
View ArticleSmall space, lush garden
When Mhon Chumi Humtsoe shifted to Bengaluru 15 years ago, she dearly missed the greenery back home in Nagaland. She hoped to create some space for herself and toiled to put up a terrace garden on her...
View ArticleShowcasing the youth power
W ater sources and heritage sites in Bidar are no more neglected, thanks to an increased awareness among the people of the city. A visit to the public well at Ramachandra Nagar, which was contaminated...
View ArticleA temple of tales- from here & there
A temple of talesThe Mahamaya Temple at Kuknoor village of Koppal district has many legends and tales associated with it. One such story links it to the Mahabharata period. It is said that a temple...
View ArticleIn memory of valiant lives
Memorial stones are installed in honour of people who sacrificed their lives for social causes. There are different types of memorial stones, but the most common are Hero Stones (Veeragallu) and Masti...
View ArticleFor a brighter tomorrow
With the dream of giving something back to the society, Captain Kananthanam Joseph Samuel along with his friends and family, started Jeevarathni, a shelter for abandoned kids, on the outskirts of...
View ArticleAll for good humour
All for good humour Two friends, Joseph Reuben and H Subba Rao, classmates at the prestigious Maharaja's College, Mysore, started a humour English weekly called The Irresponsible, nearly 100 years ago....
View ArticleGoing the natural way
Organic food in India has slowly made its way into more households over the last decade. More and more people are embracing the concept of safe food, having realised the benefits that come along with...
View ArticleCelebrating good harvest
In coastal Karnataka, as the southwest monsoon recedes by the end of August, harvesting season begins. One of the festivals celebrated in this month by the Konkani community is Monti Fest. Monti Fest...
View ArticleOf sandalwood, tuskers & more
The Princely State of Mysore was not just rich in art and culture but was home to abundant natural resources too. Particularly forests, which contributed significantly to the State's revenue. Records...
View ArticleReviving the spirit of a village school
The fact that hundreds of rural students travel to nearby towns and cities to attend private schools indicates the fading popularity of government schools in spite of popular programmes like mid-day...
View ArticleA helping hand
"I might be unlettered, but I do know the importance of education. Village children should not be deprived of schooling." Hucchamma Choudhari's words reiterate her decision to donate her land to the...
View ArticleInspiring young minds
It is not uncommon to see elderly people getting awards for children's literature. What is rare is to see children achieving this feat. Such an unusual occasion happened recently, when a book edited...
View ArticleRedefining 'community'
Jacintha would not have been pursuing her BCom today, had she not been at St Joseph's Community College (SJCC) in Bengaluru. Jacintha came to SJCC in 2010. Hailing from Begur in Bengaluru rural...
View ArticleTea with a twist
Having tea is an everyday 'ritual' for many people in India. It has become an integral part of life. Various flavoured tea dip bags such as green, lemon etc are available in the market and this has...
View ArticleTo take a historical detour
Few people have not heard of the plethora of monuments that are housed in Vijayapura. With renowned mausoleums like Gol Gumbaz and Ibrahim Roza, and artistic structures like Bara Kaman dotting the...
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