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For the Armchair Traveller
Explore the captivating realm of South India, where history and culture converge. Unwind with our in-depth blogs on Karnataka's diverse attractions and discoveries.
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Raja Ravi Varma and his paintings
Critics have called Raja Ravi Varma’s paintings by many names- kitsch, vulgar naturalism, not real art etc. The artist was also termed as...
Usha Hariprasad
Jul 17, 20193 min read
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Inspirations from Mirza Ismail
The other day I happened to search archives for a book on Mirza Ismail and I stumbled on one of his works ‘ My Public Life’. What an...
Usha Hariprasad
May 31, 20193 min read
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Gayana Samaja-Oldest Cultural Institution
A couple of days back I had cause to visit Gayana Samaja at KR Road. The occasion was Nagaswara performance by Chinnamanur A Vijay...
Usha Hariprasad
Mar 5, 20192 min read
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A whiff of History-M.G Road
M.G.Road is one of the busiest roads in the city of Bengaluru and is one of the most happening places too. Shopping malls,...
Usha Hariprasad
Feb 28, 20193 min read
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Lepakshi Attractions
Lepakshi is a wonderful weekend destination from Bangalore. Located in Anantapura district it is around 120 km from the city. There are...
Usha Hariprasad
Feb 9, 20193 min read
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Vijayanagara through the eyes of Abdur Razzaq
Abdur Razzaq was an ambassador sent to India by the Sultan of Persia- Shah Rukh. His narratives are rich and colorful and gives a...
Usha Hariprasad
Dec 10, 20183 min read
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Heritage structures in Lalbagh
Last year the Krumbiegel hall was demolished. It was a lecture hall used by Gustav Hermann Krumbiegel, the eminent superintendent of...
Usha Hariprasad
Nov 18, 20182 min read
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Masti Venkatesha Iyengar
The bugle rock of Basavangudi is a scenic place filled with dense groves of trees , a 1.8 km cobbled stone path for walking and lovely...
Usha Hariprasad
Oct 31, 20183 min read
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Dasara walk- A glimpse in to History and Culture
The streets in the city are full of dolls this Dasara. They are innovative not to mention beautiful. The dolls are varied- while some are...
Usha Hariprasad
Oct 12, 20182 min read
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Treasures in an Antique Store
A visit to an antique store is akin to a virtual journey back in to the past. The antiques are like treasures ushering you back to...
Usha Hariprasad
Aug 10, 20183 min read
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