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Meera Iyer
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Of cooperative societies and a coat of arms
Meera Iyer tells the curious story of a Bengaluru building that bears a symbol central to the British monarchy
11 September 2024, 19:07 IST
Of cooperative societies and a coat of arms
11 September 2024, 19:07 IST
A revered visitor at Harapanahalli
In Harapanahalli, a town about 40 km north of Davanagere, the Government Junior College building stands as a tangible manifestation of memories of the Mahatma. In early 1934, Gandhi toured parts of Karnataka, campaigning against untouchability.
15 August 2024, 03:09 IST
A revered visitor at Harapanahalli
15 August 2024, 03:09 IST
A memorial marking a king’s anniversary
The main entrance, now no longer used, opens into an octagonal well dominated by a portrait of Krishnaraja Wadiyar. A small showcase here displays a sampling of old textiles, a throwback to the institute’s early focus on textiles. The very first course offered here was a diploma in textile technology.
03 July 2024, 23:47 IST
A memorial marking a king’s anniversary
03 July 2024, 23:47 IST
A post-script for a palace built for a princess
Meera Iyer relates the unique tale behind the construction of Mysuru’s Karanji Mansion, which serves a different purpose today.
06 June 2024, 03:46 IST
A post-script for a palace built for a princess
06 June 2024, 03:46 IST
From education to elections: Into the Nirvachana Nilaya
Turn back the clock to 1900 and instead of security staff and election officers, you would have seen children peeping out of the windows, and suited and booted professors working at their desks. The bungalow was then called Central College House, and it served as the quarters of the principals of Central College.
02 May 2024, 02:28 IST
From education to elections: Into the Nirvachana Nilaya
02 May 2024, 02:28 IST
A relic of the past: Heritage hospital building still stands in Bengaluru
Meera Iyer tells the story of Bengaluru’s Isolation Hospital, across various decades, administrations and locations
03 April 2024, 23:06 IST
A relic of the past: Heritage hospital building still stands in Bengaluru
03 April 2024, 23:06 IST
A home for young boys with big dreams
Meera Iyer explores a boys’ home in Bengaluru, and the heartfelt stories that its history holds
07 March 2024, 02:02 IST
A home for young boys with big dreams
07 March 2024, 02:02 IST
Stepping up for heritage: Mysuru's active community
Devaraja Market was listed as a heritage building in the Mysuru Master Plan 2031.
14 February 2024, 23:31 IST
Stepping up for heritage: Mysuru's active community
14 February 2024, 23:31 IST
Mysuru’s museum of doll displays
Meera Iyer explores the recently opened Kaladevi Doll Museum and the fascinating stories behind its collections
18 October 2023, 23:54 IST
Mysuru’s museum of doll displays
18 October 2023, 23:54 IST
Hoysala heritage goes global
Hoysala artists built on their familiarity with building traditions elsewhere to synthesise and create new ideas.
20 September 2023, 19:20 IST
Hoysala heritage goes global
20 September 2023, 19:20 IST
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