Azadi on track Tri-coloured Azadi Express, the mobile train exhibition capturing defining moments in India's freedom struggle, has some rare exhibits including original photographs and paintings. Ronald Anil Fernandes visits the train that is at present
stationed in Mangalore.
Pilgrims progress The Myasa Bedas of Chitradurga district set out on a week-long pilgrimage to Mincheri once every three years. This pilgrimage is a unique celebration of faith, writes Prakash Kugwe.
Royal dairy The dairy needs of Mysore palace were met by Rayanakere Palace Dairy Farm that was active till 1960. S Prashantha traces the history of the dairy farm that pioneered modern dairying in the State.
Kanakagiri calling Kanakagiri, an important Jain pilgrim centre in the State, has a deep religious history, writes
B V Prakash.
The wealth of words Padanidhi, the recently launched thesaurus in Kannada, mirrors the richness of Kannada language, writes Michael Patrao.
Tri-coloured Azadi Express, the mobile train exhibition capturing defining moments in India's freedom struggle stationed in Mangalore.Photo Ronald Anil Fernandes & Anand Bakshi
There are reports that suggest extension of the President's Rule in Karnataka. Is that a right move or should the elections be held sooner?
Readers were invited to express their opinion. Most felt that the polls should be held preferably in April or May, in the interest of democracy so that the BJP may be given a chance to form the government. Some readers said that the elections should be deferred as no party has a majority and another coalition government would be a big mistake.
