What is the Irwin Canal Movement? How did the movement contribute to the freedom struggle? India’s struggle for freedom in the 1900s is a collection of numerous collective movements. Some are well known and very present in public memory but the contributions of many smaller movements have faded from public memory. In Karnataka, the vision […]
Digital Library In Whitefield – Timing, Membership Charges And More
After a decade-long wait, residents of Whitefield have finally got their own digital public library. Located in Thubarahalli in the Mahadevapura Zone, the digital library in Whitefield may look like an IT company but is rich in digitized literary texts. The establishment of this library follows the digital libraries set up in Chamarajnagar, Mysore, Haveri […]
Conducting A Wedding During COVID-19 In Karnataka
Conducting wedding during COVID-19 in Karnataka is possible if you downsize the guest list according to the latest announcement from Health Department. The Karnataka government has imposed restrictions on weddings due to the lockdown. The state will be under complete lockdown till May 24, 2021. Couples will now be able to plan a small traditional […]
Raghu Leela School of Music In Mysore Revives The Nagara Sankeerthane
No matter how modern our lifestyles become, our link to the past always stays strong. A recent video of students of the Raghu Leela School of Music (RLSM) presenting the Nagara Sankeerthane is a fine example of this. What is the Nagara Sankeerthane? Nagara Sankeerthane is an old custom where musicians and dancers walked through […]
Kathamala – Stories To Kindle Interest In Indian Culture
Stories are the best way for children to learn about our culture and history as well as to gain life principles and scientific perspectives. It is this that led to the evolution of the Kathamala podcast channel by the Anaadi Foundation. Kathamala literally translates to a string of stories. The channel was launched on August […]
Arka Herbi Wash – Herbal Cleanser For Fruits and Vegetables
Looking for a herbal wash to clean fruits and vegetables? Arka Herbi Wash is your answer. One of the first steps to any recipe is to wash the vegetables and other fresh ingredients well. This ensures the removal not only of mud that may have clung onto the vegetables but also all traces of pesticides […]
COVID-19 And Your Mental Health – Chatbots And Online Counselling Can Help
There are many COVID-19 therapy helpline numbers in India. There are also online chatboats to help you survive the pandemic. Here is everything about COVID-19 and your mental health. One of the many things the COVID-19 outbreak has made us realize is that staying at home 24 x 7 isn’t as much fun as we […]
Hindu Religious Days In 2020
Here is everything you must know about Hindu religious days in 2020. Most of the Hindu religious days are determined by the position of the Moon and hence based on the Lunar calendar. Depending on your city or time, there could be slight changes in the date. 2020 Hindu Religious Days Below given is a […]
Help The Needy By Donating To Wall Of Kindness
They say a simple act of kindness has the power to change a life. If you’re in Bengaluru and are looking to donate things you don’t need, consider donating them to Bengaluru’s Wall of Kindness. The Wall of Kindness was a phenomenon that began in Iran. The idea gained momentum swiftly and spread like wildfire […]
Cancer Patients In Karnataka
Cancer is no longer a rare condition and let’s find out the number of cancer patients in Karnataka. Over the past 26 years, the number of cancer cases diagnosed in India has doubled. In 2018, there were a total of 168,122 cases of common types of cancer were diagnosed at state-run NCS clinics. Of these […]