Most distressing problem during summer is that of water. One is the drying up of water sources in the earth leading to scarcity. Other is the decrease of water content in the body leading to dehydration. Both are serious matters.
This first rail journey took place from Stockton to Darlington in England on September 27, 1825. Its maximum speed was 25 kilometers per hour. It has now been 200 years since the birth of rail travel.
While those who study the science of astrology seriously focus more on the probability of wars, those ignorant of the craft have often incited panic, claiming, “According to the seers of Kaalajnana, the end of the world is coming.”
Between “corporate culture,” the excesses of “nightlife,” and digital distractions, people’s sleep has diminished significantly. The average daily sleep duration for urban Indians has plummeted to 5–6 hours. Even children aren’t sleeping properly anymore.
No matter where you go, the “smartphone” follows like a ghost. The sickness of looking only at the phone everywhere has increased. Modern travel writing no longer conveys deep experiences.
Measuring Bhyrappa’s greatness by the awards he received or did not receive would be wrong. His greatness lies in being a link in the chain of pure Kannada literature. However, with his passing, if this legacy of pure literature breaks, Kannada literature will suffer a great loss.