Tipu Sultan was the son of Hyder Ali, who established the Mysore sultanate. The two ruled over the Mysore region and offered stiff resistance to British expansion during their lifetime. His Early Years Tipu Sultan was born in Devanahalli, located currently in the Kolar district, on November 20, 1750. He was the eldest son of […]
The Nobel Laureate – Sir C.V. Raman
Sir Chandrasekhara Venkat Raman, a world renowned Indian physicist, brought honour to the Indian nation through his contribution to the field of Physics. He has made remarkable discoveries and his theory is called the Raman Effect, and it deals with a concept known as Raman Scattering. His Early Years and Education Sir C.V. Raman was […]
Raksha Changappa, Nutritionist
Raksha Changappa is one of the most well-known dietician-cum-nutritionists of India. She is based in Bangalore. She is a published nutrition author and nutrition panellist. She is a nutrition activist who has won many accolades and awards in her professional field. She is the founder and owner of Nutrewise, a nutrition, diet and weight management […]
N. Ponnappa – A Cartoonist Par Excellence
Ponnappa is one of the most well-known cartoonists of Karnataka. He has created a niche for his craft in a career spanning over two decades. This architect-turned-cartoonist has an excellent sense of humour which he expresses through his cartoons. Ponnappa’s Early Life and Education Ponnappa was born in the year 1948 in Mangalore. He completed […]
Professor Kattesh Katti: A Man with a Vision to Eradicate Cancer
Medical science has made tremendous progress in the last century. It has managed to invent cures for several life-threatening diseases. It has developed ways to deal with ailments that were unimaginable even 5 decades ago. However, it is still fighting with a menace called cancer. There are many kinds of cancer that is still giving […]
The Best of Both Worlds – Jayant Kaikini
Jayant Kaikini is one of the most popular writers in Kannada literature. He is a man of many diverse talents and has made a name for himself through his significantly different work. Apart from being a renowned poet and short story writer, he also serves as a scriptwriter for Kannada movies. He is valued as […]
The Man Booker Winner – Aravind Adiga
Aravind Adiga is a well-known personality who has written popular novels. Starting his career as a financial journalist, he has managed to top the bestseller list in countries like the US and UK. His writing has managed to inspire people all over the world. An Overview on Aravind Aravind Adiga is a journalist and writer […]
The Key Figure in Structural Chemistry – CNR Rao
Chintamani Nagesa Ramachandra Rao is a prominent personality who stood out in the field of structural chemistry. Born in Bangalore on the 30th of June, 1934, Rao did his schooling in Bangalore and certain other towns in the state of Mysore. After obtaining his B.Sc degree from Mysore University in the year 1951, and a […]
G.S. Shivarudurappa – The Visionary who Shaped Modern Kannada Literature
G.S. Shivarudrappa (Guggari Shanthaveerappa Shivarudrappa) was a renowned Kannada poet, writer and a researcher. He is revered for his contribution to modern Kannada literature, and for his body of research on ancient Kannada literature. He has been conferred the title of Rashtrakavi by the Karnataka Government in the year 2006. G.S. Shivarudurappa – The Rashtrakavi […]
Of Satire and Theater – Chandrashekhar Patil
Chandrashekhar Patil is a famous Kannada writer, dramatist and critic. He is a prominent personality in the state of Karnataka, thanks to his unique talent and power packed plays, and his efforts to bring the Kannada language to prominence. Chandrashekhar Patil’s plays are very unique as they are absurdist in nature, and very few artists […]
