Lakshmi Narayan and his singular mission to keep Bengaluru’s typewriters alive
Lakshmi Narayan, a long-time repairman in Bengaluru, continues to maintain and restore typewriters despite the dominance of digital technology. His workshop serves a niche market of collectors, students, and government offices that still require certified typing skills.
Why it matters
The story highlights the persistence of analog technology and the preservation of traditional craftsmanship in a rapidly digitizing world.
For over five decades, Lakshmi Narayan based out of Chamrajpet, has repaired, restored and taught typing, proving that even in the digital age, the humble typewriter still has a place.
This is a human-interest feature story with no political or controversial bias.
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