Hodge-podge of History, Mystery, and Diversity of India (and lots of pictures)

If You have not Read them, they are New to you!

Truth About Kashmir
Frequently asked questions and answers about the turmoil in Kashmir.

Our Kashmir
Pictures of arts, crafts, and people of the Indian part of Kashmir

Swami Vivekananda & Ramakrishna Mission
Swami Vivekananda and Ramakrishna Mission has had a profound impact on Indian society and were instrumental in renewing Hindu Vedantic Philosophy

Bhikaji Cama and the Indian Tricolor
The incredible story of Madam Bhikaji Cama and the first unfurling of India's national flag.

Alamkara - 5000 Years of Indian Art
Online exhibit exploring the notion of ornamentation in Indian art in domestic, religious and courtly settings.

Food Habits of Vijayanagara Times
Research paper explores the food habits of Indians during the Vijayanagar times, using references in period literature, archaeology, and travelogues.

Mortal Women and Celestial Lovers
Article on glorification of womanhood in Indian art.

Palanquins in Medieval Indian Art
The palanquins were used by ancient Indians for traveling both short and long distances. The hand-carried palanquins provided an efficient mode of transportation for the women, the rich, and across rough terrain.

My Golden Days in All India Radio
Article written on the occasion of the Golden Jubilee of All India Radio Station, Bengaluru.

Social Life in Medieval Karnataka
Complete full-text of Jyotsna Kamat's 1980 book in electronic form; profusely illustrated and cross-referenced.

Interview with a Gundabala Native
Notes of a social conversation with Uday Bhat, a native of Gundabala village.

Indian Architecture - 5000 Years
Detailed discussion of styles and schools of Indian architecture over the last five thousand years.

Preceptors of Medieval Karnataka
Brief biographies of great medieval gurus Vadiganghala Bhatta, Somesvarabhattopadhyaya, Achalaprakasasvami and Vamashakti.

Newly Added Pictures

On Way to Mysore
Painting by R. Sitaram

Dancer U. S. Krishna Rao
Krishna Rao (1912-2005) was an expert Bharatanatyam dancer and a dance teacher.

N.K. Kulakarni, Kannada Writer
Dharwad, August 2001

The Smile Salute Tribute to Kamat Couple
A tribute was paid to the Kamat Couple in a function on January 4, 2025

Jyotsna Speaking at a Kamat Memorial Function
Seated from L to R (Shivanand Kalave, G.V.Hegde, H.V. Krishnamurthy, Kamala Hemmige)

Shyamala Ratnakumari
Professor of History, Bengaluru, 2007

Kannada Writer Su. Ram. Ekkundi
Subbanna R. Ekkundi

Portrait of Gudigar Devidas Shet
Town of Honavar, Uttara Kannada, 1983

Writer Adya Rangacharya
Adya Rangacharya, known as R.V. Jagirdar and later popularly known by his pen name Sriranga, was an Indian Kannada writer, actor and scholar.