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Bengaluru: Ashok Lakshmanrao Babar of Gulganjikoppa in Dharwad has a unique distinction and a hitherto unheard feat of completing thirty-five years of service without availing any type of leave, even for a single day! He joined to duties on 15th June 1983 and served for 35 years, one month and 16 days. Joined and retired as an Attender: Ashok Lakshmanrao Babar joined the Saraswatpur branch of the Vijaya Bank at Saraswatpur residential locality as a sub-staff. Thanks to his uninterrupted and prompt service, he was offered an elevation in his duties, but he refused to comply and continued in the same position until his retirement! Several professions: To start with, Ashok Lakshmanrao Babar was involved with multiple professions and initially started working as a daily wage worker at the Deputy Director of Public Instruction(DDPI) office in Dharwad. In the mornings, he worked as a newspaper hawker and supplied milk to the households. Having a skillset of drawing and painting, he also too...

Bengaluru: The untimely passing away of Mrs Jamuna Chennu Mathad, a household name among the Kannada-speaking persons of the national capital and pro-Kannada organisations of the National Capital Region(NCR), has given rise to a void in the real sense, shocking several close friends, well-wishers, and admirers. Association for more than four decades: Mrs Jamuna Chennu Mathad was associated with the Delhi Karnataka Sangha for more than four decades. She became associated with the Delhi Karnataka Sangha in New Delhi since moving to the national capital with her husband, Chennu Mathad, who retired as a Joint Director from the Ministry of Agriculture, Government of India. Chennu Mathad is also an equally well-known personality in the national capital's Kannada circles. To Dehali Kannada Sangha with the kids: The association of Mrs Jamuna Chennu Mathad with the Dehali Karnataka Sangha is quite interesting, as she came in contact with the latter soon after migrating to the national cap...

Bengaluru:  Chandrahas Jalihal, a renowned Kalaburagi-based artist, has been honoured with the   'Kuncha Kalasri' National Award by the Dharwad-based Chitrakala Shilpi DV Halabhavi Memorial National Trust for the year 2025. Lecture cum demonstration: A lecture cum demonstration has been arranged by the recipients of the DV Halahavi Memorial National and Youth awards on the morning of 28th November at 11 am in the premises of the Government Fine Arts College's Art Gallery in Dharwad Presentation of awards on 29th: The National and Youth awards will be presented at 05 pm on the evening of  29th November at the Karnataka Kulapurohit Alur Venkatrao Cultural Bhavan in Dharwad. Dr Lohit Naikar will present the awards while B Maruti, President of the Trust, will preside over the function. Divya Prabhu, Deputy Commissioner, Chandrakant Bellad, President of the Karnataka Vidyawardhaka Sangha, and KH Bennur, Joint Director of Belgavi Division, Kannada and Culture Department, ...

Bengaluru: BG Gujjarappa, veteran artist and cartoonist, has been honoured with the prestigious Sri DV Halabhavi Memorial National Trust's 'Kuncha Kala Tapasvi' national lifetime achievement award. The award is in recognition of his contribution to the cultural field, including about 37 years of continuous service with pen, brush and colours, apart from several reputed publications in the state. Presentation on 29th November: The annual award in memory of the yesteryear art wizard DV Haabhavi, who founded the School of Art in Dharwad, has a legacy of its own and will be presented on 29th November in Dharwad.    A household name to readers of Newspapers, Tabloids, and Periodicals: Many people are in the habit of complaining every now and then that they hardly get any time to pursue their passions. Maybe, they could be genuine in their own ways, but never ever in the case of the veteran artist, political cartoonist, caricaturist, children’s illustrator, and also into multi...

Bengaluru: A National seminar on “SAFETY IN HELICOPTER OPERATIONS” was held on 20th November 2025 at Old HAL Management Academy Auditorium, Vimanapura, near HAL Airport, Bangalore. The seminar was organised by the Southern Region of the Rotary Wing Society of India. A platform for the younger generation: A good number of helicopter professionals from operators in the Indian Air Force, Indian Army, Indian Navy, Indian Coast Guard, and the Civil industry, along with Industry and OEMs such as HAL, Bell, Moog, and Safran Helicopter Engines, attended the National Seminar. The Seminar was also streamed live on the RWSI YouTube channel, which was viewed by all those helicopter professionals who could not participate in person. It also provided a platform for the younger generation to meet and interact with the veterans of the helicopter industry and operations, and share their experiences. The CMD of HAL was the Chief guest of the seminar. Senior officers from DGCA, Ministry of Civil Aviati...

  Bengaluru:  Kundadri Hill is a popular destination for Jain pilgrims and nature lovers who are  enthusiastic about trekking. It is located in the picturesque Thirthahalli Taluk of Shivamogga district, amidst the typical Malnad landscape. A visit with like-minded friends is worthwhile for recalling a memorable trip. Teerthahalli, the nearest town:  Kundadri Hill is on the Theerthahalli-Agumbe road and about 12 kilometres from Udupi. The state highway is comparatively less crowded than the hustle and bustle scenario plaguing the national highways, almost all the time. The Teerthahalli terrain, despite transforming into an usual urban area from a sleepy small town just a few decades back, continues to retain the grandeur of a place overcrowded with Arecanut plantations.  An uphill task all along the hillock: Kundadri Hill is a beautiful spot in the serene atmosphere and surroundings of the Western Ghats at a height of about 826 metres above sea level. However, t...

Bengaluru: The Kolkata-based Virasat Art, in association with the Karnataka Chitrakala Parishat Bengaluru, has organised an exhibition titled 'Hindustan Files: 1757-1950'. It is a research-driven exhibition that delves into India's layered histories through archival fragments, forgotten correspondences, and visual documents. Currently on in the four galleries: The exhibition is currently on in the four galleries, 1-4 of the Chitrakala Parishat, from 14th November to 23 November. Dedicated to preserving artefacts and publications: Virasat Art, based in Kolkata, an archive dedicated to preserving artefacts and publications that document India’s history and heritage, is organising an exhibition titled “Hindustan Files: 1757–1950” at the Karnataka Chitrakala Parishath, Bengaluru. The exhibition is being held with the support of Karnataka Chitrakala Parishath. A research-driven exhibition: Hindustan Files is a research-driven exhibition that delves into India’s layered histo...