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Over ages and eras, Karnataka has produced numerous noteworthy personalities who have contributed commendably to the nation in different ways. Famous personalities of Karnataka have made their mark in domains including social work, education, sports, politics, literature, dance, music, cinema and philosophy.

Basavanna, a 12th century philosopher from Karnataka, had spread awareness against caste system through his verses. Another notable personality from the same era, Akka Mahadevi emerged as a leader of the Bhakti movement and she is also one of the earliest female poets of the nation.

Karnataka has produced a number of distinguished scientists like C.N.R. Rao and Narayan Hosmane and respected politicians like George Fernandes, K.C. Reddy and H.D.Deve Gowda, too. Stalwarts of Indian cinema like Aishwarya Rai, Guru Dutt, Deepika Padukone and Prabhu Deva are from Karnataka. Celebrated sports personalities like Prakash Padukone, Mahesh Bhupathi and Rahul Dravid are Kannadigas as well. Read more about eminent personalities from Karnataka

The Iron Man of Karnataka – SM Krishna

December 10, 2024 by Jolad Rotti

SM Krishna

S.M. Krishna was the son of Mr. Mallaiah and was born in the village of Somanahalli in Maddur Taluk of the Mandya district. He did his Bachelor of Arts from Maharaja’s College in Mysore and eventually got a degree in law from the University Law College. He graduated from the Southern Methodist University in Dallas, […]

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Interesting FAQs on Kempegowda – Ancestry, Family And More

June 27, 2024 by Priya Radhakrishnan

Kempegowda was the chieftain of the Vijayanagar empire and the founder of Bangalore. Here are some interesting faqs regarding the ancestry, family, Jayanthi and contribution of Kempe Gowda I, the able and people-friendly ruler. 1) Who are the ancestors of Kempegowda? 2) Who is the son of Kempegowda? Literary sources reveal that Kempe Gowda’s son […]

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Kempe Gowda I: The Able And People-Friendly Ruler

June 27, 2024 by Priya Radhakrishnan

Kempe Gowda I, Founder of Bangalore. Source: Nvvchar

Kempe Gowda I, revered as Nadaprabhu Kempe Gowda I, was the founder of Bangalore. He was a chieftain of the erstwhile Vijayanagara Empire. As the scion of the Morasu Gowda lineage, he was an able and just ruler.   History of Kempe Gowda I  As per history, Kempe Gowda I  belonged to the Morasu Vokkaliga community. […]

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Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya: An Eminent Engineer And An Excellent Statesman 

June 5, 2024 by Priya Radhakrishnan

vishveshvarayya, Sir M Visvesvaraya Rain Water Harvesting Theme Park

Sir M Visvesvaraya, popularly known as Sir MV, was an engineer and statesman. Know more about Sir M Visvesvaraya achievements as an engineer & a statesman

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Veerendra Heggade – Much More Than A Dharmadhikari!

October 28, 2023 by Priya Radhakrishnan

Veerendra Heggade

Dr. D. Veerendra Heggade is one of the prominent personalities of Karnataka, a philanthropist and the Dharmadhikari of the Dharmasthala Temple in the Dakshina Kannada district. Besides assuming the role of the hereditary administrator of the renowned temple, he is also a member of the Rajya Sabha since July 6, 2022. Apart from his glorious […]

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Sri Rama Venkata Subba Setty – Indian Aviation’s Unsung Hero

March 23, 2023 by madur

Sri Rama Venkata Subba Setty

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 […]

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Tulasi Gowda – Growing Forests One Tree At a Time

March 23, 2023 by madur

Tulasi Gowda

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 […]

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Sulagitti Narasamma – The Story Of A Midwife

March 7, 2023 by madur

Sulagitti Narasamma

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 […]

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The Pepper Queen – Rani Chennabhairadevi

August 17, 2022 by madur

Mirjan Fort, Rani Chennabhairadevi

Queens are usually perceived to be supporting characters but many have carved a niche for themselves with their valor. Chennabhairadevi was one such queen. She earned respect not just from other Indian rulers but also from the Portuguese invaders. It was them that gave her the moniker, “The Pepper Queen” or “Raina de Pimenta”. Rani […]

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Basavaraj Bommai – An Engineer Turned Politician

July 30, 2021 by madur

Karnataka budget 2022, Basavaraj Bommai, Karnataka Cabinet Ministers

On 28th July, B.S. Yediyurappa handed over the Chief Minister’s chair to Basavaraj Somappa Bommai or BS Bommai. With this, Bommai became the 23rd Chief Minister of Karnataka. Basavaraj Bommai comes from a political family with his father, S.R. Bommai having served as Chief Minister of Karnataka from August 1988 to April, 1989. Read on […]

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