A celebration that unites all
In 1893, the Indian independence struggle was at its peak. Bal Gangadhar Tilak wanted to attain Swaraj and bring in reformation by steering all the patriotic forces through a public event. To...
View ArticleAgeless beauties galore
Reaching Dharmasthala just as the temple gates closed for the afternoon break was a tad disappointing. Given the fact that it was a long weekend, the highways were crowded and it was a rather tiring...
View ArticleFostering a better learning environment
The teacher who is indeed wise does not bid you to enter the house of his wisdom but rather leads you to the threshold of your mind," wrote Kahlil Gibran, a famous artist, poet, and writer. This quote...
View ArticleSwords of honour
The Kodavas worshipped weapons in keeping with their martial traditions. Their ancestors owned arms of various kinds. They had different native war knives, among them were the billhook-shaped oide...
View ArticleParadise of birds
Sonda village in Sirsi taluk of Uttara Kannada district is known for its historical and religious significance. Apart from Vadiraja Math, Swarnavalli Math and Swadi Jain Math, there are several...
View ArticleHarbingers of monsoon
The monsoon season brings much needed respite for all the life forms after the hot summer. For humans, the season's influence on the avian wonders becomes clearly visible. With the rains, the birds...
View ArticleAn architectural legacy
Koramangala (Koravangala as the locals call it), a quiet village just 12 km from Hassan, was a flourishing agrahara in the 12th century. Three brothers, who served the Hoysala King Narasimha I,...
View ArticleWhere flowers bloom...
Like many other farmers, mixed farming has proved to be beneficial for Palayya, a farmer in Katlarahatti in Challakere taluk of Chitradurga district. After he experienced shortage of water due to the...
View ArticleFor sustainable solutions
If you have been active on social media, you would not miss the buzz around the work of Pyaas Foundation of Belagavi and its most vocal founder, Dr Madhav Prabhu. If the foundation's recent posts were...
View ArticleTreasure trove of manuscripts
The University of Mysore recently completed its year-long centenary celebrations. However, there are two affiliated institutions that are much older — the iconic Maharaja College and the...
View ArticleCraft that empowers...
The dusty roads of Potnal village in Manvi taluk of Raichur district didn't reveal anything about the 'design' revolution that has taken place here. The mood of visiting a sleepy village lingered on...
View ArticleHistorical Devanahalli Fort
Devanahalli Fort, located 40 km from Bengaluru, has witnessed the rise and fall of Bengaluru's fortunes over centuries. The 15th-century fort was under the rule of local chieftains (palegars), various...
View ArticleA biodiversity hotspot
Jagara Valley, also called Muthodi, is a biodiversity hotspot located in the picturesque Chikkamagaluru district. It was an independent sanctuary (as Jagara Valley Game Reserve) until it was merged...
View ArticleA place that ignites scientific temper
It is said the best way to teach your children about things is through experience and visuals than just reading about it. And what better way to experience and see things than in a museum dedicated...
View ArticleGlimpses of a bygone era
A first time visit to Hampi, one of the world's largest open-air museums, can be a bit overwhelming for anyone. The scale and grandeur of the evocative ruins of Vijayanagar empire at Hampi is...
View ArticleA catch worth the effort
The mention of this fish intrigues people — both fishermen and consumers. Found in the flowing waters, this is one fish that is unique in many ways — appearance, behaviour and even...
View ArticleThreads of life
The sound of the weft once reverberated like music in the villages of Bagalkot district. With over 20,000 weavers spread across these villages, the handloom sari that is synonymous with one of the...
View ArticleA priest who reached out to the underserved
God's ways are strange. This is evident in the case of Rev Fr Faustine Corti — a Jesuit missionary from Italy. He had arrived at Mangalore in 1884 and later decided to start his missionary...
View ArticleA star-shaped wonder
Tipu Sultan is as famous for the forts he built as he is for standing up against the British. His father Hyder Ali, and then Tipu Sultan himself, renovated so many forts and built some more that...
View ArticleBridging the gaps
Society says I am autistic, but god says I am fine." "It seems that for success in science or art, a dash of autism is required." These are some of the slogans we see quite often in recent times....
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