In February 2019, the Mastakabhisheka at Dharmasthala revealed details about the 39 feet Bahubali statue's installation. Central to this journey was Shekhar, the driver of the Mangatram trolley. Despite challenges, he successfully navigated tight spaces, impressing Dr. D Veerendra Heggade. Shekhar, a courageous, yet unremembered hero, played a vital role in this feat.
Bedara Vesha of Shirsi- The fiercely beautiful folk form
This article of mine was published in Deccan Herald Spectrum, in occasion of Holi. If asked to pick the best factor about traditions and cultures of India, it would feel like picking droplets from an ocean, but I’d say that it is the fact that we celebrate even the smallest matters of importance with unimagined... Continue Reading →
Mr. Dinesh Holla | Holding up the green cover
Dinesh Holla, a dedicated environmentalist from Coastal Karnataka, has been advocating for the conservation of the Western Ghats for nearly a decade. The recent devastating forest fire in Bandipur highlights ongoing environmental degradation driven by industrial greed. Holla's efforts call for collective action to protect nature and address deep-rooted issues threatening these vital ecosystems.