The tiny Village Hulikal on the outskirts of Bengaluru is famous worldwide, all thanks to this humble lady Saalumarada Thimmakka also Aala Marada Thimmakka, an Indian Environmentalist. Saalumarada Thimmakka, who was born in Gubbi taluk, Tumkur district, Karnataka, is known as such because of her work. She intended to end her life at theage of …
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In the Indian territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Cellular Jail serves as a sombre reminder of British colonial authority in the Indian subcontinent. The British utilised this notorious and torturous colonial prison, which was located in a secluded archipelago, mostly to exile political prisoners from India. This jail, also known as Kala Pani (where …
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Heritage Jail Museum is a 240-year-old colonial-era jail that has been transformed into a museum. It is also known as Jail Museum and Sangareddy District Jail. It is situated in the Telangana state of India’s Sangareddy district. For a cost of Rs. 500, the jail lets visitors experience a day in the life of a …
The biggest fruit that grows on trees, jackfruit, is known by numerous names both domestically and abroad, and it is prepared in a wide range of ways. While ripened jackfruit is used to make custards and cakes in several tropical nations, it is frequently utilised with rice in southern India to make idlis and dosas. …
Making convincing replicas of animals—most frequently birds and mammals—by using their prepared skins and different supporting structures is known as taxidermy. It involves mounting (on an armature) or stuffing an animal’s body to preserve it for display or scientific study. It can be traced back to the ancient practise of preserving hunting trophies, but the …
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Ever so often, we all get busy playing some part in our lives, in our jobs that we think there’s no time for anything else. Meet Mr Shanthappa Jadermmanavr, Sub Inspector of Police, Bengaluru, who dedicated his personal time to provide basic education for less privileged with no access to education. A heart full of …
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The Palace of Mysore, often referred to as the Amba Vilas Palace, is a historic building in the Karnataka city of Mysore. The Mysore Palace, created by English architect Henry Irwin, dominates Mysore’s skyline. The palace is a three-story Indo-Saracenic building with square towers at the cardinal points that are covered in domes. It was …
There is one village in India that doesn’t burn the effigy of Ravana, the demon king of Lanka. They stand in mourning, even as the whole country celebrates Dussera, the festival that marks Lord Ram’s victory over Ravana. Barely an hour’s drive from New Delhi, this is where Ravana is believed to have been born. …
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A Memoir Of An Indian Army War Veterans is a brief but comprehensive movie encapsulates the experiences of an Army veteran and his wife who relive their years in the Army leading up to the historic Bangladesh Liberation War of 1971! The movie in essence captures the lives of all veterans who have faced the …
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The bicycle is a stunningly efficient machine of transportation,improves health, eco friendly and has many other benefits that have been tirelessly elaborated upon. While the cyclists are contributing a lot to society, it is equally important for cars and other vehicles to be aware that cyclists also have needs. So the event ‘Ride for Safety’ …
