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About me

Hello people! This is Nagaraj Bypadithaya. I did my MBA in marketing from JKSHIM,Nitte, where as a part of academics I started this blog. Currently I am working at a private company. I do drawing, playing, surfing the net, etc. to utilize my time. I play outside on the playground rather than with the gadgets. I play cricket, volleyball, football not because I am good at games, just because I feel reborn after playing. I like to travel to places farther or near with my friends. Doing adventurous things like trekking, bike rides, etc. are my other interests. I used to perform in Yakshagana, the local art about which I have my first article. I have participated in many inter-college fests in my college days. I don't like Reading textbooks. I also don't like the education system we are going through too; where the memory is tested rather than the ability. Cartoons, reality shows are my favorite on TV. I think short temperateness and laziness are my weaknesses which I am trying to overcome.

I am a bit slow in mingling with anyone. But once I get comfortable, I do a lot of random stuff which makes people laugh. I think the sense of humor is my biggest strength because making people happy is the most important thing in life. I have dreamed of being an entrepreneur and being rich and also being a public figure.





About the topic

Tulunadu is that region of Tulu speaking people in Karnataka which is spread across three districts Udupi, Dakshina Kannada, and Kasaragod. This is a place of natural beauty and accommodative people. It is the hub of various cultures and traditions. The unique traditions of Tulunadu should be known to the world which is why I was inspired to pick up this topic. The glimpse of the Tulunadu traditions is put out in the articles.   

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