Karnataka

Gramsci once said, every discourse is a bricolage! And so is this article (which doesn't quite naturally fall under the tag 'discourse'). Borrowing ideas from the postcolonial discourse of the role of the intellectual and from the not so post-colonial concern ...

Known as ‘The Destroyer' in Hindu mythology, Lord Shiva is one of the foremost deities in India who is worshiped in many forms. Called as Mahadeva, Bholenath, Eshwara etc. Lord Shiva is also considered as the patron God for Yoga and ...

William Dalrymple's travel book Nine Lives cover Nine Destinations in Search of the Sacred in Modern India. The stories in the book portray earthy images of the mystic land India is. Dalrymple focuses on individuals while suggesting a rustic image of ...

The Western Ghats on one side and the Arabian Sea on the other, Udupi is a land of ethereal bliss. The main attraction in the city is the Sri Krishna Temple. However, the never unattractive mountain ranges and the ever attractive ...

Escape from your routine. Plan a long trip. Take a few days off your busy schedule to visit the Malnad region of Karnataka. Taste a slice of nature and religion. I cannot promise to help you explore the self; but I ...

Golf is one of the budding sports in India and has gained much importance throughout Karnataka. People residing in and around Karnataka, can enjoy a fun filled golf vacation at the resorts attached to the courses. Those travelling to Karnataka can ...

UNESCO has a unique way of protecting and preserving what they deem as legacy by listing them under the World Heritage Sites. These sites are reputed to have outstanding universal value. Debatable as the tag stands, it is a matter of ...

Monsoon is that time of the year where nature is made a hundred times more beautiful to look at and enjoy. Monsoon in India is the time when the atmosphere looks breath-taking, with its pleasant weather, the cold showers of rain ...

With today's stressful work lives, all of us have a need to unwind and relax when we get the opportunity. There is nothing like a drive to peaceful picnic places during the weekends, to help us to shake off the week's ...

Famous for it's thick forests and scenic beauty, South India also has some of the country's best waterfalls. Waterfalls tourism is not only a treat to your eyes, but they also make your trip memorable and worthwhile. Apart from being ...

Trekking tour is one of the adventurous activity undertaken by travellers. Generally these trails are long and carried out in those places where vehicles are not available. Himalayan terrain is famous for trekking where trekkers risk their life through the snowy ...