By Ganesh Anil As we continue to celebrate a month-long International Women’s Day, stories of women breaking barriers and shattering stereotypes continue to inspire. Among them is Shilpa Ravi, a 37-year-old resident of Ramakrishnanagar in Mysuru, whose unwavering determination has transformed her from a home-maker into a force to be reckoned with in the male-dominated…
By Sadhguru – Founder, Isha Foundation Today, we have the necessary technology, resource and capability to address every issue on the planet. Never before in the history of humanity have human beings been as capable as we are today. The only thing missing is inclusive consciousness. We are living in a time when we have…
Kodava Sahitya Akademi to host ‘Kodava Balya Namme’ at Ammathi on Mar. 29, 30 By Mookonda Nitin Kushalappa The Karnataka Kodava Sahitya Akademi in association with Kannada and Culture Department and Ammathi Kodava Samaja will be hosting the ‘Kodava Balya Namme,’ a lively celebration that highlights the rich heritage of Kodava folk music and dance…
With grit and grace, Geetha Montadka breaks barriers on and off stage She is one of the pioneering women who defied stereotypes by stepping out of the kitchen and into the limelight of theatre. This profession drew criticism not only from friends but also from her own family. With nearly four decades of unwavering dedication…
By Dr. Devdutt Pattanaik – Author, Speaker, Illustrator, Mythologist In India, we find two types of weddings: the lavish and the simple. Lavish weddings are typically seen in those who follow the Shaiva or Vaishnava path of householders. Simple weddings are typically seen in those who follow the Buddhist or Jain path of hermits. The…
Sixty-six-year-old Shamala Padmanabhan is the only Mysurean to be part of the Fit@50+ Women’s Trans Himalayan Expedition 2022. This extraordinary expedition, led by legendary mountaineer Bachendri Pal, covered 4,977 kms, crossed 37 high passes and spanned 141 days, stretching from the Eastern to the Western Himalayas. Shamala also completed Siachen Glacier Trek in 2024. It…
A book on the sage who bridged wisdom, warfare and worlds Agastya: The Unifier, a book co-authored by Dr. M.N. Sudha and O. Shama Bhat will be released at a programme to be held at JSS College of Arts, Science and Commerce on Ooty Road in Mysuru today (Mar. 26) at 6.15 pm under the…
By Ravi Joshi, Former Joint Secretary, Cabinet Secretariat Human societies, inspired by the ideas of great philosophers, social and political reformers have often tried out different methods of organising societies with varying paradigms. In so doing, they questioned the organising principles of their society and tried to change its dominant norms and values. Gandhiji, a…
A former student pays homage to his teacher from Demonstration School on this Women’s Day By Nitin Ningaiah On October 18, 2023, in the grandeur of the Crawford Hall at the University of Mysore, amidst an esteemed gathering of senior academicians, professors and students, entered Anita Madam, 55-year-young teacher, bravely battling health ailments, yet wearing…
Lake’s beauty buried under garbage and official neglect Once a potential haven for nature lovers, Bogadi Lake now stands as a symbol of official apathy and environmental degradation. Despite being restored over a decade ago, the lake is choking under a blanket of silt, invasive vegetation and mounting garbage, with its once-pristine waters reduced to…
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