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The latest addition to the city's collection of libraries is Blr Reads, located at the Bangalore Design Centre on Church Street.

Know Your City: At Blr Reads, turning the pages of Bengaluru’s past and present

September 24, 2025 10:16 am

Last month, Blr Reads, a reference library with a small but rich collection of books, opened its doors, drawing in residents eager to know more about the city.

Know Your City | With 1.72 lakh students in 453 schools, Ahmedabad Municipal School Board celebrates centenary

August 24, 2025 1:34 pm

The Ahmedabad Municipal School Board’s centenary year coincides with the 150th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, who chaired its first meeting as the president of the Ahmedabad municipality.

Know Your City | Ahmedabad's Kargil War memory lives on as a fuel station becomes a landmark

August 03, 2025 12:31 pm

The family of Mukesh Rathod, whose body was found 22 days after he went missing in Jammu and Kashmir during the Kargil War, was initially hesitant to accept the petrol pump that the Government allotted to it.

Mekhri Circle is named in honour of Enayathullah Mehkri, a military contractor and freedom fighter, who personally funded and oversaw the levelling of that road. (Express Photo)

Know Your City: How a freedom fighter played a crucial role in developing Mekhri Circle in Bengaluru

July 13, 2025 6:28 pm

Enayathulla Mehkri's family served as advisors to the courts of the Mughal and later Mysore rulers, including Hyder Ali, Tipu Sultan, and the Wodeyars.

Know Your City | Remembering the legacy of Bhikshu Akhandanand, who got over 400 ancient books of scripture translated into Gujarati

May 25, 2025 10:34 pm

Union Home Minister Amit Shah has expressed a keen interest in revamping Ahmedabad's Sastu Sahitya Mudranalaya Trust along the lines of the Gita Press of Gorakhpur and expanding its reach with the help of corporates and the Gujarat government.

The Kadambas ruled between 345 and 540 AD and have left behind inscriptions across north Karnataka

Know Your City: How Bengaluru’s Mythic Society is working to bring a piece of Karnataka’s heritage to light

April 09, 2025 1:22 pm

The royal inscriptions left behind by the Kadamba dynasty are the focus of the Bengaluru-based Mythic Society’s digitisation efforts.

The celebrated Madras Engineer Group (MEG) based in Bengaluru – the oldest regiment of the corps of engineers of the Indian Army – is often praised for its role in the two World Wars.

Know Your City: Madras Sappers beyond the World Wars, a legacy of bravery and excellence

March 26, 2025 12:00 pm

Speaking at the Bangalore Room, military historian TP Vasanth shared interesting aspects of the Madras Engineer Group beyond what is generally known about the regiment.

Once gathering spot for freedom fighters, an Iranian cafe stands as symbol of Ahmedabad's history amidst modernisation

March 23, 2025 10:35 am

Renamed New Irani Restaurant, the café attracts university students and professors, offering traditional dishes as well as contemporary fusion options.

Know Your City: Gujarat under Sultan Mahmud Begada, through the eyes of Portuguese writer Duarte Barbosa

March 02, 2025 10:38 pm

Duarte Barbosa lived in South India from 1501 to 1517 and visited Gujarat in 1515. His descriptions of the cities and ports of Gujarat, along with the enterprising merchants and shipowners are enlightening.

Know Your City: How Atal Bridge celebrates Ahmedabad's vibrant culture, promotes pedestrian-friendly public spaces

February 09, 2025 11:34 am

Since its inauguration by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in August 2022, Atal Bridge in Ahmedabad has attracted approximately 66.6 lakh visitors.

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