GENRE: Features

A recent discussion on changing urban landscapes by prominent citizens went beyond the Bangalore City Project into the realm of how to address urban change, especially in the light of the disappearance of public spaces and heritage.

Devanahalli on Bellary Road is now identified with the new airport, but how many know that its historical but neglected fort was once home to the famous warrior Hyder Ali and the Tiger of Mysore Tipu Sultan?

In a city where the local Kannada culture often takes a backseat to a cosmopolitan identity, there exists an organisation that attempts to bridge the gap.

A journey into the mythological world through an unusual artistic performance of classical theatre in miniature art form.

Bangalore Cantonment, home to army families, anglo-indians and assorted non-kannada speakers, still stands for the la-di-dah culture for those from the pete.

The now dry Hesarghatta lake in the outskirts of Bangalore, which has supplied water to the city for over a century, is a mute victim of environmental ravages. See our slide show.

B N Ramessh chucked his corporate job because he found carrying the messages of tarot cards to solve people’s problems more interesting.

He has accompanied many a famous Hindustani singer on the tabla for over 40 years, and his passion for the same is still growing. Down memory lane with Karnataka’s own Tabalchi…

Malleswaram in Northwest Bangalore has something to offer to everyone — temples, heritage houses, good shopping bargains, and patches of green amidst all the concrete.

Bangalore was once famous for its number of cinema halls and now for its multiplexes. A smaller revolution is also on, with film societies keeping the shows going to suit the many interests…

The Karnataka Quiz Association which fostered Bangalore’s quiz culture, is celebrating its 25th anniversary on 28-29 June. It is time to revisit the KQA and get reacquainted with its spirit.

As a translator, novelist and poet, Ramadevi enjoys a fulfilling life at the ripe old age of 78.