Demolishing statues to renaming roads, here's Bangaluru's politics of uncomfortable historyMark Cubbon was the longest-serving commissioner of the erstwhile Mysore State and arguably the most-remembered British administrator in Be...
24 Aug, 2018, 11.33 AM IST
Mysuru Maharaja launches restoration work of heritage Fort High SchoolThe maharaja said that he was saddened by the dilapidated condition of the school building, which has the distinction of being the first hi...
21 Apr, 2018, 01.01 PM IST
INTACH Bengaluru announces heritage awards, NGMA building recognised for adaptive re-useThe building was originally a residence that has been turned into a cultural space and museum.
13 Apr, 2018, 02.45 PM IST
Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage to host meet on heritage economicsAccording to Meera Iyer, convenor, Intach Bengaluru chapter, city’s structural heritage means streets, markets and neighbourhoods, rather t...
27 Mar, 2018, 10.18 AM IST
Budget 2018: Government plans private investments with tech to deck up heritage, tourist sitesThe govt proposes to develop ten prominent tourist sites as Iconic Tourism destinations.
01 Feb, 2018, 03.41 PM IST
Heritage body spots errors in city’s revised master planA relatively new clothes emporium on MG Road is listed as a ‘commercial heritage’ property while an old insurance house in Halasuru that no...
29 Jan, 2018, 11.43 AM IST
The inheritance of loss: Bengaluru is busy destroying architectural links to its pastThe absence of strong heritage laws to ensure that the government maintains protects and preserves old buildings of cultural importance was...
24 Nov, 2017, 11.46 AM IST
From sepia to colour! Town histories to come alive this weekend in BengaluruThe 2-day fest chronicles histories of Cooke, Richards and Fraser Towns.
19 Apr, 2017, 04.22 PM IST
Unlike Chamarajpet, Bengaluru's Seshadripuram has a quiet 125th yearSeshadripuram was primarily a residential locality, known for its educational institutions, proximity to the railway line and government of...
09 Feb, 2017, 11.37 AM IST
INTACH announces winners of Heritage Awards 2016The jury comprised of former UNESCO Ambassador Chiranjiv Singh, senior archeologist SVP Halakatti and architect Anup Naik.
18 Apr, 2016, 01.05 PM IST
World Heritage Day: Exhibition to focus on public awarenessOn the occasion of the World Heritage Day (April 18), a three-day exhibition titled `Hands On Heritage' seeks to draw public awareness towa...
14 Apr, 2016, 11.20 AM IST
Artists to propose alternative plans for Venkatappa Art GalleryThe gathering on April 10 is likely to see representation from art, film, music and theatre fraternity. The venue and time is yet to be fin...
31 Mar, 2016, 10.44 PM IST
Villages still intact within IT city BengaluruAccording to historian Janaki Nair, Bengaluru had incorporated more than 218 villages by 2001, taking the count closer to 250 presently .
19 Feb, 2016, 03.05 PM IST
Long-lost buildings in Bengaluru come back to life at photo exhibitionIn the past three decades, many heritage structures in Bengaluru and their stories have vanished without a trace.
05 Jan, 2016, 05.10 PM IST
Want to revisit colonial past? Walk down Richmond TownIt is said that the layout acted as a model as it was self-sufficient with markets, churches, and educational institutions.
31 Dec, 2015, 01.11 PM IST
Tipu Sultan's only armoury in Kalasipalayam remains neglectedThe heritage site that once stored guns, shells, rockets and other artillery for the Tiger of Mysore, is now a vandal's haven.
29 May, 2015, 10.56 AM IST
Earlier known as Doddapete, Avenue Road could be as old as BengaluruThough trading of textile, garments and jewellery was its mainstay , it was also known for the various historic landmarks that dotted its o...
26 Mar, 2015, 10.33 AM IST