Prakash Padukone is, without a doubt, the most famous badminton player from India. He took the country into the international spotlight by becoming one of the world’s leading badminton players. He was admired by fans for his aggressive playing style and is also the founder of the Prakash Padukone Badminton Academy. Prakash Padukone –Early Days […]
Karnataka has produced many famous people in various fields. When we say famous it is not in terms of money alone. It is about contributing to the society in some way or the other. Read more about personalities from Karnataka.
Kuvempu – The Poet Who Redefined Kannada Literature
Born in 1904 in Chikmagalur, Karnataka, Kuvempu’s birth name is Kuppali Venkatappa Puttappa. He is regarded as one of the greatest Kannada literary masters of the twentieth century. He was a champion for social equality and extensively voiced against caste discrimination, gender inequality, and superstitions, which he believed were taking the society down a wrong […]
Shakuntala Devi -An Epitome of Brilliance
Shakuntala Devi is a mathematical genius renowned as “human computer “. She was born on 4th November 1929 AD, in Bangalore. She is reputed for solving complex mathematical problems effortlessly. She became an international marvel with her capability to solve any mathematical calculation from simple to complex in an exceptionally simple method. She has […]
Saalumarada Thimmakka – The Green Crusader
105-year-old environmentalist Saalumarada Thimmakka has made herself and India proud to such an extent that even the BBC (British Broadcasting Corporation) knows her. The reason for her fame is that she has planted over 8,000 trees in 80 years. She has earned herself a spot in the prestigious list of BBCs 100 most influential women. […]
Vinayaka Krishna Gokak – the Renowned Scholar
Vinayaka Krishna Gokak or V.K. Gokak or V.K.G was one of the popular writers in the official language of Karnataka, Kannada. He was also a scholar in English as well as Kannada literature. He took birth on 9 August 1999 and died on 28 April 1992 in Bengaluru, Karnataka. He was one of the top […]
Gururaj Deshpande – An Entrepreneur to Reckon With
A Venture Capitalist, entrepreneur, and philanthropist, Gururaj Deshpande is not a man to rest on his laurels. Fondly called ‘Desh’, he was born in Hubli, Karnataka. Hugely successful in his field, he has also helped set up several charities including Akshaya Patra and the Sandbox. In 2010, he was appointed by Barrack Obama as a […]
K.S. Ashwath – The Life of A Pantomimist
Karaganahalli Subbaraya Ashwathanarayana, a veteran Kannada actor, who played many unforgettable characters in the movies for over five decades. K. S. Ashwath acted in more than 370 films during his career life. He died at the age of 84, on 18 the January 2010. K. S. Ashwath had been one of the eminent actors of […]
Sir M Visvesvaraya – An Excellent Statesman and Eminent Engineer
Sir M Visvesvaraya, popularly known as Sir MV, was an engineer, statesman, and a scholar. Sir MV served as the Diwan of Mysore during the period of 1912-1918. In 1955, he was honoured with Bharat Ratna. For his contributions to the public goodness, he was bestowed as Knight Commander, by King George V, during the […]
Girish Koushik – A chess Whizzed
Girish Koushik a young Chess wizard, from the state of Karnataka, cherishes to adorn the grandmaster title. The boy is a promising asset to the state as well as the country. Girish Koushik has an impeccable power of authority over the chess board. The gifted talent has taken him to higher levels of Chess Championship. […]
Sudha Murthy- An Iconic Women, Philanthropist, and Author
An eminent writer in English and Kannada, born on 19 August 1950, Sudha Murthy is a Social Worker. She worked with many organizations for the welfare of the common man. She was popular for her benevolent work through Infosys Foundation. She works toward the betterment of the society and rural development. She aims to provide […]
