Stories on Karnataka
Thogalu Bombe – the art of shadow puppetry
An art form that merges music, performance and puppets, Thogalu Bombeyata is a unique shadow puppet show that is practiced in Karnataka. This folk art […]
Spectrum
Kaginele, the birthplace of Kanakadasa
On a recent trip to Haveri district, I was intrigued by a beautiful yellow and pink double arch with a sculpture of Saint Kanaka Dasa […]
Banana Fiber Workshop in Aanegundi
Women’s empowerment is a word that is often used and more often abused in today’s times. However a recent visit to Anegundi village near Hampi, […]
Parinaam Foundation
Narendra was in Class VII in a community school and was the first kid to go to school in his family. His father is an […]
The Hidden Gems of Hassan
Located close to 183 km from Bengaluru, Hassan has so many secrets up its sleeve that it must be on every traveller’s itinerary. This district […]
Hubli off the beaten track
During my recent visit to Hubli, I decided to take the path off the beaten track to explore some of the ancient temples of the […]
SOS Wildlife – Sloth Bear Conservation
Bearing With Bears On a recent trip to Agra, I discovered that there is so much more than the iconic Taj Mahal when I visited […]
Hangal – story of lost temples
Ode to Chalukyan Architecture As a child I had read much about the Chalukyas in my history books. Naturally when I had an opportunity to […]
Stories in Spectrum
Deccan Herald’s Tuesday Supplement, Spectrum is a delightful one where you can find out the best of Karnataka as well as global scientific and environmental […]
