H.D.K (Haradanahalli Devegowda Kumaraswamy) is the 24th CM of Karnataka. HDK was for a very long time overshadowed by his father, H.D. Deve Gowda’s (a former Prime Minister) persona. HDK’s identity, intricately twined with his father’s identity, untangled when he became the 18th Chief Minister of Karnataka on the 3rd of February 2006. His 1st […]
Personalities
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
B. S. Yeddyurappa – the 19th Chief Minister of Karnataka
Bookanakere Siddalingappa Yeddyurappa or BSY is the 19th Chief Minister of Karnataka. He was the first Bharatiya Janata Party Chief Minister for any Southern state in India. He was despite bringing fame to BJP, evicted from the party due to allegations that are debatable. He was succeeded in the Chief Minister’s office by the President’s […]
Allama Prabhu – A Celebrated Vachana Poet and a Patron Saint of Lingayata
Allama Prabhu is a renowned Vachana poet and a prominent Lingayat philosopher. Know more about Allama Prabhu’s work and poems.
Onake Obavva – An Epitome of Bravery
Onake Obavva is a brave woman who fought against Hyder Ali. Read on to know how Onake Obavva defined the Kingdome of Chitradurga during the war.
Prakash Padukone – The Badminton Genius
Prakash Padukone is India’s badminton genius. Know more about Prakash Padukone’s career, achievements, and trivia and after retirement life.
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 of social equality and extensively voiced against caste discrimination, gender inequality, and superstitions, which he believed were taking society down the wrong path. […]
Shakuntala Devi -An Epitome of Brilliance
Shakuntala Devi is a mathematical genius renowned as a “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 […]
Vinayaka Krishna Gokak – the Renowned Scholar
Vinayaka Krishna Gokak or V.K Gokak is a renowned essay writer and scholar. Know more about Vinayaka Krishna Gokak’s career and achievements.
Gururaj Deshpande – An Entrepreneur to Reckon With
Gururaj Deshpande, an entrepreneur born in Hubli is best known for Sycamore Networks. Know about Gururaj Deshpande and his achievements.
K.S. Ashwath – The Life of A Pantomimist
K. S. Ashwath is a veteran Kannada actor who won many prestigious awards. K. S. Ashwath was awarded the honorary Doctorate. Know more about K. S. Ashwath.