‘Sky Force’ Director apologises for misrepresentation of Squadron Leader A.B. Devayya’s identity Mumbai: The portrayal of Maha Vir Chakra awardee Squadron Leader Ajjamada B. Devayya as a Tamilian in the Hindi film ‘Sky Force’, directed by Sandeep Kewlani, has sparked outrage among the people of Kodagu. The move by the film-makers has drawn sharp criticism…
55 Years After: A Memorial to an Indian Martyr
September 11, 2020When I read the poem ‘Elegy Written in a Country Churchyard’ by the English poet Thomas Gray (1751) many years ago, I found many quotable quotes in that rather long poem. But the one that remained in my memory and used it in some of my writings about our heroes and achievers who go unrecognised…
Bronze Statue of Sqn. Ldr. A.B. Devayya to be unveiled at Madikeri on Sept. 7
August 31, 2020A befitting tribute to Indo-Pak War Hero on his 55th death anniversary By Prasad Sampigekatte Madikeri: The statue of Squadron Leader Ajjamada Bopayya Devayya will be unveiled at Madikeri in Kodagu District on Sept. 7. The 6-feet-9-inch bronze statue installed at the Old Private Bus Stand Circle will be unveiled on the day Devayya was…
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