*Mysore State Formation Day - A Thread*
I had posted an image y'day. It was the front page of Deccan Herald published on 01-Nov-1956.
The signifance of that image generated a lot of interest.
I thought it'd be good to share some interesting snips from the paper.
Let's go! (1/n)
Contents of the newspaper!
I won't be able to share all these columns - but this would give a gist of all the columns that we're published.
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A letter by Jaya Chamaraja Wodeyar to Deccan Herald!
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Panoramic History of Karnataka!
Was not aware it was already being addressed as Karnataka in 1956.
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The enlightened Wodeyar Dynasty!
An interesting column on the Royal family.
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Karnatak Culture!
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New Era for Kannadigas!
This is a fantastic piece.
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Abundance of Minerals in Karnataka!
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Oh, the famous sculptures!
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The famous Vijayanagara Empire!
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The famous Industrial areas around Bengaluru!
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Agriculture - North Karnataka's mainstay!
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History of North Karnataka!
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Untapped wealth of North Karnataka!
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South Kanara's beauty - Bird's eye view!
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Bird's Eye view - continued..
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Landmarks around the new state!
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And, finally the map of the state!
Mysore State!
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It has been a pleasure to read all the columns to understand the history of our state!
The newspaper has been saved safely by my Grandfather and my Father all these years.
Over to me now to preserve this treasure!
- A proud ಕನ್ನಡಿಗ!
#KarnatakaRajyotsava
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