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.
Gundappa Vishwanath (GR Vishwanath)
Gundappa Vishwanath was one of the finest batsmen India ever produced, and in fact he was one of the finest batsmen the cricketing world had ever seen during his time.
The Man Behind Kannada Theater – Gubbi Veeranna
Kannada theatre owes much to Gubbi Veeranna, the man who founded the drama company that’s popularly known as ‘Gubbi Veeranna Nataka Company’. He was a drama producer, director and an artiste.
The Emperor and His Empire – Pulakesi II
Pulakesi II is considered to be the greatest of the Chalukya kings. It was during his period that the kingdom covered vast territories over most of South India, Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh