Mysore

Before Mahatma Gandhi’s clarion call for ‘Quit India’, a small village in Karnataka’s Shivamogga had already dared to dream of freedom. Here's the story of Issuru's fight for independence.

A Karnataka queen lost in the pages of history, Maharani Kempananjammani Vani Vilasa Sannidhana made Mysuru prosperous by focussing on civic issues like health, water, electricity, and education.

The Mysuru man catalogued 6000 coins, excavated a Mauryan city in Brahmagiri called ‘Isila’ and was also responsible for discovering Shahji’s (Shivaji’s father) tomb.

The son of a truck driver, Bengaluru's Shiva Kumar Nagendra sold newspapers before he cracked the CAT exam and made it to IIM Calcutta. Here's his incredibly inspiring journey.

The Diwan of Travancore once referred to him as "one of the cleverest men in India." #ForgottenHeroes

A man who once called India the original home of mankind, this forgotten geologist unearthed south India's pre-history, from Gudiyam caves of Tamil Nadu to a plethora of paleolithic sites across Ballari and Chikmagalur. #history #LostTales

Half a world away from his kingdom, Mysore's last ruler Jayachamarajendra Wadiyar left an indelible mark on the European music scene. Yet his contributions remain uncelebrated. #History #Music

“As a child, I saw more violence than love. I saw my father get drunk and beat my mother ruthlessly. I grew up believing that being aggressive and violent were normal characteristics,” informs Khushboo in a conversation with The Better India.

Harish and his bunch of friends harvest nearly half a ton of organic produce — this includes more than 100 varieties of fruits, herbs and vegetables! #EatSafe #GrowOrganic

Tests revealed a lung disorder, and the doctors told him that he would have to rely on using two oxygen cylinders a day.