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Bengaluru: ICAR - Indian Institute of Horticultural Research (IIHR), Bengaluru, located in Hesaraghatta, is hosting the National Horticulture Fair from February 27 to March 1. People from different parts of the country are expected to visit and witness the event. This year, the preparations for the horticultural fair are in full swing, and a special attraction has been included—a string puppet show. As an innovative initiative, a puppet show titled "Arka Kranti" has been designed to educate farmers about modern agricultural practices and IIHR's latest technologies. This unique approach is meant to convey knowledge engagingly. The story revolves around farmers' lives and agriculture, developed by Dr. Ramya H.R., an agricultural scientist at IIHR. Having a background in both agriculture and theatre, she has directed this play in collaboration with Naveen Krishi from the Theatre Therapy group. Why Puppet Theatre for Farmers? Through this traditional art form, farmers wi...

Bengaluru: Prof Babu Jattakar, former Principal of the College of Fine Arts, Karnataka Chitra Kala Parishat recently held a one-man show at the University College of Visual Arts (Fine Arts) in Davanagere, apart from conducting a two-day workshop and lecture cum live demonstration. A one-man show of four artists: Interestingly, along with Prof Babu Jattakar, three other artists Prof Shashidhar M Lohar, former faculty member of the JSS-Halabhavi School of Art   Dharwad, Prof Shivanand K Pattar, faculty of the Government Fine Arts College Dharwad, and Prof Bheemarao K Badiger of Yogesh Chitrakala Maha Vidyalaya, Bidar also held one-man shows, workshops, lecture cum live demonstrations as well. Giving back to the alma mater: Prof Babu Jattakar, an alumnus of the University College of Visual Arts (Fine Arts) takes pride in reconnecting with the parent institution on the eve of its Diamond Jubilee. As a mark of tribute and contribution from his side Prof Babu Jattakar, brought in t...

Bengaluru: On the way to Shani Shinganapur, the abode of Lord Shanidev, you happen to come across any number of roadside outlets selling sugarcane juice crushed in cold pressed wooden units and operated by a bull. These units are a big hit to the visitors as the taste of the sugarcane juice produced here tastes entirely different from the ones you taste in the fuel-run iron units. Rushikesh Maruti Adsore and Somanath of Mahatma Phule Krishi Vidyapeeth (MPKV), Rahuri took us to 'Mama Rasavanti Centre', displaying a hoarding of Shivraj Singh Chouhan and explained the significance of the outlet. Mamu's tryst with Mama: Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare and 23rd Minister of Rural Development is a regular visitor to Shani Shinganapur on the eve of New Year and every year. He has made it a practice for more than 15 years. During one such sojourn in 2010, he chanced upon paying a visit to one such outlet run by Kailash Avhad. It was a shee...

By Suresh Radder * Dharwad: California and San Francisco are thousands of miles apart from Mumbai and Hubballi. However, an objective analysis and comparison of these regions reveal many interesting facets, making the study worthwhile. GDP on par with India: California is the most developed state with the highest GDP, 3.9 trillion US dollars, comparable to our Indian GDP. California, like Mumbai, lies on the western coast and is a business capital, while the US state spreads across from the Mexican border along the Pacific Ocean for around 900 miles. 615 kilometres apart: San Franciso and Los Angeles are about 615 kilometres (382 miles) apart by road on the most direct route i.e. through 1-5 highways typically taking about 6-7 hours by car and depending on the traffic and stops midway. 9-10 hours from Mumbai to Hubballi: On the other hand, it takes 9-10 hours from Mumbai to reach Hubballi via Pune depending upon the route you opt for and traffic and road conditions. This journey cov...