The —officially known as the Mangalore‑Bangalore Railway Tunnel —is one of the most ambitious infrastructure projects in South‑India. Carved through the Western Ghats, the tunnel shortens the rail corridor between the Kannada‑dominant interior and the Tulu‑speaking coastal region, dramatically reducing travel time and boosting economic ties.
Following the diary’s clue, Ananya crawled to the far end of the tunnel. Beneath a thin layer of moss she uncovered a smooth, dark stone, its surface etched with the initials M R —Mohan Rao’s signature. She framed it against a beam of light that slipped through a crack in the ceiling, creating a natural spotlight. kannada tullu tunne images 36 extra quality extra quality