100/100 Karnataka — Karnataka’s Cultural Icons
Noorakke Nooru Karnataka is a podcast series by Radio Azim Premji University that celebrates the rich culture, heritage, and values of Karnataka. Presented in Kannada, each episode features insightful conversations that explore the state’s diverse traditions, stories, and the lives of its cultural and social icons.
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ನೂರಕ್ಕೆ ನೂರು ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ ಎಂಬುದು ರೇಡಿಯೊ ಅಜೀಂ ಪ್ರೇಮ್ಜಿ ವಿಶ್ವವಿದ್ಯಾಲಯದ ಪಾಡ್ಕ್ಯಾಸ್ಟ್ ಸರಣಿಯಾಗಿದ್ದು ಅದು ಕರ್ನಾಟಕದ ಹೆಮ್ಮೆಯ ಪುತ್ರರು ಮತ್ತು ಪುತ್ರಿಯರ ಕಥೆಗಳನ್ನು ಆಚರಿಸುತ್ತದೆ. ಶ್ರದ್ಧಾ ಗೌತಮ್ ಅವರು ಕನ್ನಡದಲ್ಲಿ ಪ್ರಸ್ತುತಪಡಿಸಿದ್ದಾರೆ, ಕರ್ನಾಟಕದ ಸಂಸ್ಕೃತಿ ಮತ್ತು ಮೌಲ್ಯಗಳ ಕುರಿತು ಪ್ರಬುದ್ಧ ಸಂಭಾಷಣೆಗಳ ಈ ಸರಣಿಯು Spotify, Amazon, Apple, SoundCloud, YouTube ಮತ್ತು ಹೆಚ್ಚಿನವುಗಳನ್ನು ಒಳಗೊಂಡಂತೆ ನಿಮ್ಮ ನೆಚ್ಚಿನ ಪಾಡ್ಕಾಸ್ಟ್ ಪ್ಲಾಟ್ಫಾರ್ಮ್ಗಳಲ್ಲಿ ಕೇಳಲು ಉಚಿತವಾಗಿ ಲಭ್ಯವಿದೆ.
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Nanjangud Tooth Powder | ನಂಜನಗೂಡು ಹಲ್ಲುಪುಡಿ | A Brush With History
This is the extraordinary tale of a much-loved Karnataka brand and an original startup innovator who inspires us to this day. B V Pundit’s Nanjangud Tooth Powder is more than a freshening mouthful — it is an experience that many of Karnataka’s cultural legends swear by. In this conversation between Sudheesh Venkatesh and Shraddha, discover the fascinating story behind the product that is synonymous with the famous temple town of Nanjanagudu.
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Bhoota Kola — ಭೂತ ಕೋಲ | Talking to Ancestral Spirits in Dakshina Kannada
In the second episode of our Kannada series Noorakke Nooru Karnataka [100 / 100 Karnataka], Shraddha has an absorbing conversation with Umashanker Periodi on the rich tradition of Bhoota Kola in Dakshina Kannada’s coastal region of Tulunadu. Periodi explains that Bhootas — ancestral spirits — are often a symbolic manifestation of entities or powers feared or revered by communities that worship them. Listen on your favourite podcast platforms.
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So you passed 12th and want to be an engineer? Draw inspiration from the life of Sir M Visvesvaraya
Sir M Visvesvaraya was more than an engineer. He was a disciplined polymath with eclectic pursuits, a social change-maker, a principled statesman, and a lifelong learner. In this special episode of Noorakke Nooru Karnataka, Shraddha Jain converses with Sudheesh Venkatesh and Mala Kumar about the exemplary mindset of one of Karnataka’s most illustrious sons, an engineer with a conscience.
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DVG — the extraordinary man beyond the beloved Kaggas
In Episode 4, Shraddha and Sudheesh explore the life and work of renowned Kannada writer D V Gundappa (DVG). Joining them is Shashi Kiran B N, a Sanskrit scholar and editor who has contributed significantly to DVG’s literary legacy.
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Kannada Geetamale — Sway to the spirit of Kannada | ಕನ್ನಡ ಗೀತಮಾಲೆ
On the first anniversary of our show, Noorakke Nooru Karnataka, we present a playlist of ten soulful tracks which span decades and emotions, embodying the spirit of Kannada. Hosted by Shraddha and peppered with special messages from the artists, Kannada Geetamale celebrates the beauty of the Kannada language and the diversity of our people.
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Ranganubhava With Arundhati Nag — How Ranga Shankara Set The Stage For Amateur Theatre
Arundhati Nag, actor and theatre entrepreneur, shares a personal history of the making of Ranga Shankara, which gave Bengaluru’s amateur theatre culture a stage and an address
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ಬೆಂಗಳೂರು ಕರಗ | Bengaluru Karaga
In this special episode of Noorakke Nooru Karnataka, we step into the heart of one of Bengaluru’s oldest and most vibrant traditions — the Bengaluru Karaga, which takes place on April 12. New host Varsha Ramachandra is joined by historian and storyteller Dharmendra Kumar Arenahalli, who has spent years documenting this unique festival.
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ಕೋಲೆ ಬಸವ | Kole Basava — A Disappearing Tradition
Members of the Kole Basava community consider their cattle as family. These itinerant musicians are often seen on city streets seeking alms as they lead their decorated bulls and cows while playing the nadaswaram. The traditional lifestyle that sustained them is no longer lucrative, leading many to migrate to cities like Bengaluru, where their music falls on deaf ears. In the first episode of our Kannada show Banni Kelona (Come, Let’s Listen), we visit a settlement of Kole Basava musicians.
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Kayakave Kailasa — A Musical Rendition Of The Vachanas
M. D. Pallavi sings the vachanas accompanied by Bruce Lee Mani on guitar. Enjoy this unique compilation produced by Radio Azim Premji University as a companion to Bhakti Republic with Amit Basole
