culture
The South Indian Coffee Story
Growing up in a South Indian family, I took to coffee like a fish takes to water. I never realized back then that India is perceived as a...
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The Story of Hampi
Much has been written about, Hampi – a UNESCO World Heritage City in South India. Parallels are drawn to Angkor Wat in Cambodia or to...
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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...
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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...
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Ganesha in Pete
The streets of the Pete wears a festive look. Colourful pandals are seen in the narrow lanes of Cubbonpete, Chikpete, RT street etc. and...
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Janmashtami Cultural Walk
Yesterday a motley group of people assembled at Iskcon Temple,Bangalore to explore Janmashtami celebrations in the city. A quick tour of...
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