The Man Behind the IT Boom – Nandan Nilekani
Nandan Nilekani wears many hats with ease. A technocrat, entrepreneur, and educationist par excellence, he currently serves as the Chairman of the Government’s ambitious UIDA.
The Khayal Maestro – Mallikarjun Mansur
Mallikarjun Mansur was born as Mallikarjun Bheemarayappa Mansur in 1910 in a village called Mansur in Karnataka. He belonged to the Jaipur-Atrauli Gharana and excelled in the Khayal style of Indian classical music.
The Master of All Trades – M.S. Sathyu
Mysore Shrinivas Sathyu is a multitalented personality and his creative skill has always been ahead of him – he functions as an aesthetic director, art director and an impeccable stage manager
The Lesser Known Hero – Lt General Apparandra Aiyappa
Apparandra Aiyappa belonged to a noble Kodava family and served as a Captain in Malaya against the Japanese during the Second World War. He was the first Indian Chief of the Signal Corps.
The Emperor Down South – Krishnadevaraya
Krishnadevaraya, the king of the Vijayanagara Empire, reigned over most of South India in the 16th century. His rule extended over present-day Karnataka, Andhra
Behind Enemy Lines – Kodendera Subbayya Thimmayya
Kodendera Subbayya Thimmayya was a highly distinguished soldier who served as the Chief of Army Staff and as the Head of the Neutral Nations Repatriation Commission after the Korean War..
Kavery Nambisan – The Life of an Authoress and a Surgeon
Kaveri Nambisan was born in the beautiful coffee and spice district of Karnataka, Coorg. She studied to be a doctor from St. John’s Medical College, and later went to England for her FRCS.
The Vroom Couple – Jagat and Anita Nanjappa
Jagat and Anita Nanjappa are famous for their exploits in the racing arena in India . Their tally of awards extends to nine National Rally awards in the category of motorbikes between 1986 and 1996.
The Man With an Iron Hand – Hon. Justice Venkatachala
Nanje Gowda Venkatachalla is a retired judge of the Supreme Court of India. Perhaps his most significant achievement to date has been his tenure in the Karnataka Lokayukta.
Of Literature and Traditions – H S Shivaprakash
H S Shivaprakash is an acclaimed poet and playwright from Karnataka. He writes in Kannada, but many of his works have been translated into English and other Indian regional languages.