The people of Tulunadu

Stories That Inspire

Remarkable journeys of people from Mangalore and coastal Karnataka who changed lives, broke boundaries, and made their mark on the world.

Dr. Yenepoya Abdulla Kunhi, Chancellor of Yenepoya University

Pioneers

Dr. Yenepoya Abdulla Kunhi: The Visionary Who Helped Shape Mangaluru's Education and Healthcare

He inherited a family business built on timber and trade. Dr. Yenepoya Abdulla Kunhi turned it into a 32-acre campus of medical, dental and nursing colleges, and a university that today carries his family's name across Karnataka.

Dr. Yenepoya Abdulla Kunhi

Founder of Yenepoya University

7 min

Pioneers

R.K. Baliga: The Visionary Who Imagined India’s Silicon Future

Discover the inspiring story of R.K. Baliga, the visionary behind Bengaluru’s Electronic City whose foresight helped shape India’s technology revolution.

R.K. Baliga

Engineer • Industrial Visionary • Architect of Electronic City • Former Chairman & Managing Director, KEONICS

15 min