** ‘Documentation of State’s traditional knowledge is vital’

Expressing concern over the vanishing folk culture and traditions in the era of globalisation, liberalisation and privatisation, Founder and Chairman of Swami Vivekananda Youth Movement and Grassroots Research and Advocacy Movement R. Balasubramaniam said that people had a greater responsibility of safeguarding folk culture, which otherwise would be reduced to fossi

** Shivapura in Maddur to host ‘Azadi Ka Amrut Mahotsav’

Shivapura village in Maddur is among 75 places in the country which are commemorating the 75th anniversary of the freedom movement – Azadi Ka Amrut Mahotsav – on Friday.

** Looking through trans-lenses

From working odd jobs and begging to creating a mural for Facebook’s headquarters in California, Chandra Hosur’s journey has been filled with many bumps.

But now, Chandri — as she is fondly referred to by everyone she knows – is leading a life she loves, thanks to finding kinship and community with fellow members of Aravani Art Project, an art collective that creates safe spaces for the transgender community.

** Karnataka’s efforts put millets on global map

Karnataka’s push for global recognition of millets got a big boost with the United Nations General Assembly adopting a resolution earlier this week — initiated by India and other countries — to declare 2023 as the International Year of Millets.

This could give an impetus to Agriculture Minister B C Patil’s suggestion to the state government to include millets in the mid-day meal for schools, and to distribute them in anganwadis to combat malnutrition.