It was in our backyard in Bangalore and Mysore that the greatest surveys were undertaken. Vijay Thiruvady explains the gigantic efforts the British undertook while mapping India and the difficulties involved..
Features | Heritage |

A writer explores the downside of minting and using coins..
Comment | Business and Economy | Heritage |

The Bangalore Golf Club, started by the English more than a century ago, is a landmark institution. Poornima Dasharathi listens to the story of the club and its course through history. .
Features | Heritage |

Unlike in its heydays, Kolar is now a quiet town. But the goldfields, old forts and temples take you back to the past and make a great weekend trip option!.
See and Do | Heritage |

The 50’s was a time when 'Mental Hospital ' was the southeastern corner of the city. When milkmen used to deliver milk to homes. Masala Dosa cost 25 paisa, … but the ‘Vrishabhavati’ was already starting to get polluted..
Features | Heritage |

A young resident of Bellandur looks into the history of his neighbourhood, and finds much to learn from..
Diary | Heritage | Bellandur

Poornima Dasharathi attends a talk on the history of rockets and is surprised to find some of the earliest technology can be traced to its roots in the kingdom of Mysore..
Features | Heritage | Science and Technology |

“The Tiger comes to town” project at Bangalore Fort brings Tipu Sultan alive to a new generation. And, perhaps, awakens lost pride in Bangalore’s history..
Features | Heritage | Kalasipalya

From fun activities to serious causes, this Christmas holiday season has many events in store for Bangaloreans. .
See and Do | Arts and Culture | Government | Heritage |

At a time of scams and crisis, one of Bengaluru’s well known personalities says, ours is a great city. Really? Let’s find out. Meet Mohandas Pai, Vijay Thiruvady, Prakash Belawadi and Pawan Kumar this Saturday at 12 noon at the Bengaluru Book Festival, Palace Grounds..
See and Do | Arts and Culture | City Life | Environment | Government | Heritage |