Gopal Ganesh Chitnis was also known as German Chitnis was born on the 16th of December, 1928 in Tadsinhal, a small village in the Chandgad District of Maharashtra. Very early in his life, he showed signs of the drive and determination that would become his trademark characteristic. In an era when any form of education […]
Stars of Belagavi
Kumar Gandharva was born in Sulebhavi
Shivaputra Siddramayya Komkalimath or known as Kumar Gandharva was a Hindustani classical singer, famous for his unique vocal style, refusal to be bound by the tradition of any gharana, and his innovative genius. The name Kumar Gandharva is a title given to him when he was a child prodigy; a Gandharva is a musical spirit […]
For the Love of the Soil
scripted by Sameer Majli First Published July 2012 Precious are those that choose commitment and courage to do their bit for the land rather than fall for the enticing lure of seemingly greener pastures. The nation beckons those that opt to create goodness and well being, rather than embrace lifestyles both lavish and comforting. Heeding […]
Madhuri M. Shanbhag a multifaceted personality
A professor of Physics by profession, former Principal of a leading science college, but she is more known to the world as a writer in Marathi, she is Mrs. Madhuri M. Shanbhag from Belagavi another star of Belagavi. A multi-faceted personality who has been a winner on all fronts from home to work and the […]
Kirloskar success story roots from Belgaum
The Kirloskar saga began in 1888 when Laxmanrao Kirloskar set up a small bicycle repair shop (now near the Shreekrishna theatre on Kirloskar road) at Belgaum (now Belagavi)and later Laxmanrao and his brothers set up a model industrial colony called ‘Kirloskravadi’ India’s first industrial township. In January 1910 when the Kirloskar were being ousted from […]