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[ad_1] Last year, around the same time, young schoolchildren in Karnataka received their newly revised textbooks, which saw changes in the Kannada and social science subjects. The tenth-standard students witnessed drastic changes being made in their Kannada language textbooks, as speeches of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) founder KB Hedgewar and works of right-wing ideologue Chakravarthy Sulibele, among others, were added. This was done under the previous Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government. Ashwin is in the tenth standard at the government high school in KR Puram. Last year, he collected textbooks from his seniors as he progressed into class 10. Now he is being told that he may need to get a new Kannada textbook as the syllabus is to change once again. Ashwin’s mother, Laxmi, who works as a house help at my residence, came to me with the question: “Will we have to buy new textbooks now? Will all the syllabus he is studying change?" While her concerned look made me pr...

[ad_1] Bengaluru, India: Street food is one of the best ways to experience a new city's culinary culture, and now the people of Bengaluru will have another official food street to explore. A 500-meter stretch located near Seshadripuram College in Karnataka's Yelahanka new town area is set to be transformed into the city's second official food street, reported The Times of India. What's special about this food street is that it used to be a dump yard but will now offer a variety of eateries offering a range of local delicacies. Located in Karnataka's Yelahanka new town area, the food street promises to be a game-changer for foodies in the city, offering a diverse range of Indian cuisine at roadside shops. The project cost a whopping Rs 3 crore and involved revamping the area, constructing small shops, beautifying the roads, and providing sit-outs for the public. Also Read:   8 Best Restaurants In MG Road, Bengaluru For The Foodie In You Representational Image ( ...