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Explore the Rockfort (Malaikottai) in Dindigul, a 900ft granite outcrop with a gory history & Jain beds, & witness the influence of Pandyan architecture.

Siddharth Raja, founder of Nandi Valley Walks, takes visitors on a journey through Bengaluru’s colonial history, exploring landmarks like the Seshadri Iyer Memorial Hall, Century Club, statues of Sir Mark Cubbon, Edward VII and Queen Victoria, and the High Court. He shares stories of colonisation, the Wadiyar dynasty, Albion Banerjee,…

Mysuru & Shivamogga Railway Stations held 'Station Mahotsav' to commemorate the founding of the railway systems. The Mysore Railway Station was inaugurated on Dec 1, 1881, and the Shivamogga Town Railway Station on Dec 1, 1889. The events highlighted the role of railways in fostering connectivity & development in the…

The Mysore rulers planned and executed construction of Madenur dam. This was the first dam constructed across the Sharavathy river to generate power

IIMB celebrates Kannada Rajyotsava with inauguration of Golden Folklore Festival. Yaduveer Wadiyar, scion of Mysore Royal family, speaks on IIMB's role in nation-building and promoting Karnataka. Competitions and distribution of book 'Learn Kannada through English' to non-Kannada speaking staff held. IIMB reflects old Bengaluru's essence.

In candid conversations with The Hindu, veteran political leaders go down the memory lane and narrate their memories of November 1, 1973 when Mysore State was renamed as Karnataka.

Karnataka, formed after a long struggle, has been living up to the expectations of its people.Karnataka, formed after a long struggle, was named Mysore State despite disappointment of non-Mysoreans. After Devaraj Urs became CM, the proposal gained political strength and was passed unanimously.

Many Indian brands and individuals have been religious consumers of millets years before they became ‘cool’. This festive season, we look at four such brands from Tamil Nadu crafting traditional sweets and savouries using ragi, foxtail millet, and other variants.

Mysuru district Minister H.C. Mahadevappa inaugurated a Mushaira programme to promote cultural harmony and remove casteist/religious prejudices. He noted that Dasara festival was not confined to any religion/caste and recalled Nalwadi Krishnaraja Wadiyar's efforts to bring out hidden talents. Former Minister Tanveer Sait said the Congress govt. was continuing the…

Vintage cars add sparkle to Mysuru's Dasara celebrations as 24 cars, incl. 1935 Rolls Royce Phantom-2, Ford-1909, Hindustan-10, Ambassador Limousine, Cadillac 1930, Dodge Kingsway Custom-1964, Morris Minor 1955, Desoto Car 1930, 1931 Ford Model A, Standard Vanguard, Bedford Pickup, 1952 Chevrolet Deluxe, hit the roads. K.B. Ganapathy flagged off the…

Bombe Habba is an integral part of the Dasara tradition in the Old Mysore region. A new attraction in the City of Palaces this season is a museum of dolls.