A museum soaked in history
The two domed structures in front of the district hospital on Sedam Road can pass off as one of the many historical monuments that dot the city of Kalaburagi. Historical monuments they are, but they...
View ArticleStill glued to the stamps
As stamps were born in countries around the globe, and wore colours and diverse themes, they let people in billions exchange messages. Their first use was just practical, yes. But when stamps left the...
View ArticleIn memory of a legend
Kota, a small village in Brahmavar taluk of Udupi district, is synonymous with renowned writer Kota Shivaram Karanth. Kota is the birthplace of Shivaram Karanth, where he also wrote some of his books....
View ArticleScience take
POTENT CHEMICAL IN PLAY Why onions make you cry Onions make us teary because a reaction in the onion releases a chemical called lachrymatory factor, or LF, that irritates our eyes. The onion's cells...
View ArticleImpacts of glacier mass loss
RAPID SHRINKAGEResearchers have warned of an urgent worldwide need to address a broad spectrum of cascading impacts of glacier mass loss on downstream systems. In their paper, published in Proceedings...
View ArticleGlimpses of a bygone era
A first time visit to Hampi, one of the world's largest open-air museums, can be a bit overwhelming for anyone. The scale and grandeur of the evocative ruins of Vijayanagar empire at Hampi is...
View ArticleFashionable plunges of Arkavathy
River Arkavathy's fashionable plunges within a panoramic rocky terrain make up the Chunchi Falls, a dear choice for a day's outing. And the treat begins with the journey itself. From Bengaluru, the...
View ArticleEmbracing world music
There's a musical mystery for anyone who passes by her house, whose white walls contrast bunches of bloomed red May flowers around. It's to figure out the source of the melodies that come from her...
View ArticleThe genetics of migration
Genes carry history. It is a history that is characterised by the secrets lying within the DNA. One such fascinating history is the story of human migration to the Indian subcontinent over thousands of...
View ArticleEnsuring 'fair play' for all
Children playing with gay abandon in a public park amidst chatter, cheer and laughter. This is a familiar sight for most of us on a daily basis. But imagine the same scenario with differently-abled...
View ArticleOff the beaten path
For many Bengalureans, taking a road trip to Mysuru is not rare. Driving down 150-odd km between the two cities can be a wonderful experience provided the highway is not clogged with traffic. But that...
View ArticleCarving a better future
Narendra was in Class VII in a community school and was the first kid to go to school from his family. His father is an auto driver and his mom works as a maid. While his parents wanted him to continue...
View ArticleWeaving a tradition
Cotton seems to be a time-tested discovery that has survived the onslaught of many other discoveries and inventions. The use of cotton in the Indian subcontinent can be traced back to as early as 6,000...
View ArticleNew path for drug development
The 1960s was a decade that witnessed humans setting foot on the moon and a bloody war that changed the history. In between these events, a drug that would be the mainstay for doctors for decades to...
View ArticleA legacy of art & architecture
In the 19th century, specifically in the last two decades, many developmental activities were undertaken in Princely Mysore. Records, documents and files available from that period provide sufficient...
View ArticleFarmer-friendly innovations
The proverb 'Necessity is the mother of inventions' better explains the efforts of Girish Badragond, a young researcher based out of Vijayapura. Hailing from a farming family, Girish developed interest...
View ArticleThe joy of learning
With summer springing in and the academic year coming to an end, many children are looking forward to sign up for their next adventure. While students engage in many activities of their interest with...
View ArticleGlobally attuned with fruits
For those who are passionate about fruits, here is a farm that has all the potential to be their favourite destination. It's not just the number, but also the variety that fascinates a visitor to the...
View ArticleQuenchers of your thirst
The summer season is at its peak and weather has turned hot and dry. It becomes difficult to go out in the sun after nine in the morning. In districts like Vijayapura, where heatwaves are common in the...
View ArticleTo save an ecology less-explored
The Eastern Ghats are one of the least explored natural landscapes of India. Stretching about 1,750 km north to south, the range begins from central Odisha, continues through Andhra Pradesh and...
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