June Seattle 2025

Dr. K. Narayan Shetty, the youngest and eighth child of Sri Sowkur Laxman Shetty and Smt. Kandavara Bhagirathi Shetty, passed away peacefully on July 3, 2025, at his residence in Florida, USA.

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Shakuntala Shetty, a beloved wife, mother, and role model in the community, who passed away peacefully at the age of 79 in Louisville, Kentucky.

Born and raised in Bangalore, Rishitha grew up at a distance from her cultural homeland. Her childhood was filled with books and friendships forged not through shared cultural lineage, but through shared curiosity and love of literature. “We may not have had shared cultural experiences,” she says, “but this city taught me that it’s possible to build long-lasting friendships despite all that.” It’s also where her journey as a writer began—one read-aloud essay in third grade, a

The story of Puja Rai Shetty is just that—a story of quiet, consistent service that is ever-inspiring. The story of a knowledge bearer.

She comes from a lineage of pioneers—people who quietly pushed boundaries, one plate, one patient, one project at a time. Her childhood home was one where Sunday kori rotti was sacred, business plans were casually discussed over dinner, and family values were deeply rooted in Bunt heritage and pride.