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The truth about Tipu Sultan

'Tipu Sultan was no doubt a valiant fighter who vigorously opposed the British but that cannot mitigate the fact that he was also by all accounts a religious bigot -- a figure incompatible with......

Now, controversy over Tipu Sultan's portrait in Delhi assembly

The Tipu Sultan row that marred Karnataka politics in recent years seems to be spreading. It has now surfaced in the national capital after Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal unveiled a portrait of the......

Controversy over Tipu Sultan Jayanti reignites

Union minister Anantkumar Hegde has conveyed to the Karnataka government not to invite him to the "shameful" event of Tipu Sultan Jayanti on November 10. "(I have) conveyed (to) Karnataka......

'Tipu was no religious figure but a politician'

The Karnataka government's decision to have a tableau depicting 18th century Mysore ruler Tipu Sultan for the Republic Day parade sparked a furore on Twitter, with some equating it with having a......

Vijay Mallya plans to set up Tipu museum

Liquor baron Vijay Mallya has said he plans to set up a museum dedicated to the erstwhile ruler of Mysore Tipu Sultan.The Rajya Sabha member and chairman of the United Breweries Group of India......

Rules on import/export of antiques

The controversy over Tipu Sultan's legendary sword involving industrialist Vijay Mallya brings into sharp focus the issue of import and export of antiques.The Customs department issued a show-cause......

King of good times just refused to grow up

'As he goes down, he will almost certainly drag a few others down with him.''Once the mutual mudslinging has died down, collateral damage will probably include more bankers than politicians, given......

Big Pharma cures for ailing heritage monuments

The world of big pharma and that of cultural heritage protection do not obviously overlap. But in fact there are logical connections, or so claims Dr Alex Valcke, vice president of one of the......

Customs duty on Gandhi artefacts to be relaxed

India may not charge import duty on personal artefacts of Mahatma Gandhi, which were bought by liquor baron Vijay Mallya in an auction at New York. Moreover, the country is also going to relax......

Karnataka's Golden Chariot ready to roll

Officials of the Karnataka Tourism Development Corporation (KSTDC) had a new spring in their step when they headed to the International Tourism Bourse (ITB) at Berlin. They could finally show off......

The curtain falls: Theatre legend Girish Karnad takes a final bow

'With his stature as a playwright and actor, Girish Karnad was one of the voices of modernity for not just Karnataka but the entire country.' IMAGE: Girish Karnad. Photograph: Rajesh......

'Girish Karnad was such a secure human being'

'Girish Karnad has left behind a lot of wonderful plays.''We must continue to do his work.''That’s the way to keep his memory alive.' Photograph: Rajesh Karkera/Rediff.com One of......

No state honours during funeral, says Girish Karnad's family

Noted playwright, actor and Jnanpith awardee Girish Karnad, who left his indelible mark in the world of literature, theatre and cinema, passed away at his residence in Bengaluru on Monday morning......

The Towering Talent called Girish Karnad

In a career spanning over five decades, Girish Karnad lived several lives... not only on the stage, but also as a scholar, theatre personality, actor and director. Photograph: Kind courtesy Film......

How a movie star cheated death

'I had no idea whatsoever about my condition.''When I asked for a mirror to see how I looked, the nurses and doctors exchanged wary glances with each other, refusing to oblige me.''I learnt many......

U-19 WC: Unbeaten India face Bangladesh test in quarters

India would have in mind the loss they endured against Bangladesh that knocked them out of the Asia Cup in Kuala Lumpur last November. IMAGE: India under-19 captain Prithvi Shaw bats. Photograph:......

U-19 World Cup: An opportunity like never before

IMAGE: India captain Prithvi Shaw, centre, with teammates at the ICC Under-19 World Cup. Photograph: ICC/Twitter It's considered the stepping stone for the stars of the future and 16 teams,......

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Yediyurappa government cancels Tipu Jayanti celebrations

Within three days after coming to power, BJP government led by BS Yediyurappa has cancelled the Tipu Sultan Jayanti celebrations from this year.A Gove ...

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None Can Ignore his Contribution Towards India, Say Tipu Sultan's Descendants in Kolkata

On Tuesday, Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa issued an order to the Kannada and Culture Department against celebrating Tipu Jayanti in Karnataka.... ...

https://www.news18.com/news/politics/none-can-ignore-his-contribution-towards-india-say-tipu-sultans-descendants-in-kolkata-2252085.html

Why an Indian hero's statue was unveiled in Pakistan

'In Pakistan there has been no problem about the installation of the statues of these men, unlike the Jinnah portrait or other controversies that... ...

http://www.rediff.com/news/column/why-an-indian-heros-statute-was-unveiled-in-pakistan/20190710.htm

Treasures of India

When you think of Indian Maharajas of yore what is the one thing that comes to mind? Jewels! And that is exactly what the world will witness at... ...

http://www.rediff.com/news/special/pix-treasures-of-mughals-and-maharajas-of-india/20181109.htm

Theatre legend Girish Karnad takes a final bow

'With his stature as a playwright and actor, Girish Karnad was one of the voices of modernity for not just Karnataka but the entire country.'... ...

http://www.rediff.com/movies/report/the-curtain-falls-girish-karnad-takes-a-final-bow/20190611.htm

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