Very few people know the significance of 1911-12 to Indian aviators. Less than a decade after the Wright brothers were credited with building and flying the world’s first motored airplane, an Indian Sri Rama Venkata Subba Setty (S. V Setty ) designed and piloted a plane in the UK. Unfortunately, proof of this feat along […]
Tulasi Gowda – Growing Forests One Tree At a Time
Most people can count the number of plants they have grown on their fingertips. Tulasi Gowda planted over 1 lakh trees! Despite not receiving any formal education, today, she is considered the “Encyclopedia of the Forest”. Tulasi Gowda – Early Life Tualsi Gowda was born in 1944 in the Honnalli village in Uttara Kanada. Born […]
Aayacare – Making Hospital Visits Easier
Regular health check-ups are necessary. But, for the elderly or people with physical disabilities, commuting from home to the hospital and navigating through all the different hospital departments can be a challenge. This is where Aayacare steps in – a service designed to make these visits to the hospital easier. Read: Home Care For The […]
The Fascinating History Of Mangalore Tiles
Many traditional bungalows in Karnataka and other parts of south India have a common feature – a sloping roof with Mangalore tiles or Mangalorean tiles. These tiles are easily identified by their shape and unique reddish-orangish-brownish hue. Popular even today, these tiles have a history dating back to the 1800s. The Story Of The Mangalore […]
Sulagitti Narasamma – The Story Of A Midwife
Most gynecologists are about 24 years old when they graduate but Sulagitti Narasamma was only 20 when she helped deliver her aunt’s baby. The humble midwife from a small district in Karnataka helped bring over 20,000 babies into this world. For this, she was awarded the Padma Shri in 2018. Sulagitti Narasamma – Early Years […]
How To Save On Engineering Fee With SNQ Quota
While engineering is a popular course, it can be quite expensive, especially for the economically weaker sections of society. The tuition fees alone run in 7-figure amounts. In 2013, the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) introduced the SNQ (SuperNumerary Quota) to address this issue. If you have not heard about it before, keep scrolling […]
Full List Of Major Rail Infrastructure Projects In Karnataka
Are you looking for some of the major rail infrastructure projects in Karnataka and their current status? Read on. Despite the popularity of train services, when it comes to developing railway projects, Karnataka is considered to be one of the most neglected states. That said, there are several projects meandering at various stages of completion. […]
Aastrika Foundation In Bangalore – Redefining Maternity Care
Putting an exact figure to the number of babies born every minute is difficult. But, it’s safe to say that at any given point in time, there are dozens of women across India in labor. And yet, the quality of maternity care available is questionable. While the poor lack access to medical care when intervention […]
Shree Mahalakshmi Temple, Uchila In Udupi
Shree Mahalakshmi Devasthana or (Sri) Shri Mahalakshmi Temple is at Uchila in the Udupi district. Read on to know about the temple’s architecture and legends. For fishermen in the coastal region around Udupi and Mangaluru, the Shree Mahalakshmi Temple at Uchila is one of the most important places of worship. Dedicated to the Goddess Mahalaxmi, […]
The Mysore Lancers Haifa Memorial – Connecting Bangalore With Israel
Today, many people pass by the Mysore Lancers Haifa Memorial not realizing that though they are separated by almost 5000 km, Bangalore has a strong historical connection with Israel. It was the erstwhile Maharaja of Mysore’s personal army, the Mysore Lancers that played a deciding role in liberating the port city of Haifa from Ottoman […]