By Dr. Devdutt Pattanaik – Author, Speaker, Illustrator, Mythologist Rainy season is considered an inauspicious time. The sun is making its journey south; the days are becoming shorter and the nights colder; the earth is wet, worms and snakes are wriggling out, the walls are damp, and there is moss in every corner… it is…
By Dr. Padmavathi Narasimhan Mysuru, the cultural capital of Karnataka is resonant with the music of great maestros. Sri Prasanna Vidya Ganapathi Mandali Charitable (SPVGMC) Trust has been playing a crucial role in preserving the continuity of this resonance. It is shouldering the responsibility of keeping classical music alive with all its grandeur. It has…
Sir, I was enlightened reading the article “Sage Agasthya Stood For One Nation, One Culture” by Dr. Manik Bengeri (Star of Mysore dated Aug.18). So exhaustive was the article that I learnt many facts about our culture and history I never knew before. It is unfortunate that our present generation is slowly leaning towards western…
Dasara Cultural Sub-Committee has invited entries from artistes to present cultural programmes at various venues during Dasara festival. Entries should reach the office of the Assistant Director, Department of Kannada and Culture, Kalamandira, Mysuru before Sept.11. For details, call Ph: 0821-2513225.
Under its ‘Arivu Academic loans’ scheme, D. Devaraj Urs Backward Classes Development Corporation has invited applications from eligible Backward Community students pursuing professional courses for availing student loans. The prescribed application forms can be collected from the Development Corporation office and the same must be returned along with required documents before Sept.16. For details, call…
With CESC (Chamundeshwari Electricity Supply Corporation) required to submit details of SC/ST irrigation pumpset owners having power connection less than 10 HP under Bhagyajyothi / Kuteerajyothi Schemes, the CESC N.R. Sub-Division has asked all SC/ST irrigation pumpset owners / beneficiaries coming under its jurisdiction to submit their caste certificate, R.D. Number, Aadhaar card, BPL card,…
V. Jagadish, a swimming coach of city was conferred ‘Karnataka Kreeda Ratna’ award for his outstanding achievement, at a function held at Kannada Bhavan, J.C. Road, Bengaluru, recently. The award is instituted by Atmashri Kannada Samskrutika Prathishtana, 4th Block, Basaveshwaranagar, Bengaluru.
Mysuru, Sept.1- Sri Chamarajendra Zoological Gardens, Mysuru, is organising Wildlife Week Photography competition and exhibition as part of Wildlife Week celebrations from Oct.1 to 7 under Wildlife Category and Zoo Category. Only two un-mounted photographs measuring size of 12” x 18” will be accepted in each section. Entry fee for each section will be Rs.100….
Prashanth S. Iyengar and Geetha S. lyengar of Pune have renewed the adoption of two tigers for one more year from 17.8.2019 to 16.8.2020, adopted in memory of Yogacharya late B.K.S. lyengar. They are continuing the adoption of animals since from 2009, according to a press release from the Deputy Conservator of Forests and Executive…
Sri Ganesha-Gowri Festival and Sri 101 Ganapati Pratishtanga 65th anniversary special pujas, Punyaha, Panchagavya Sadhane, Poshane, Raksha Bandhana, 7.15 am; Swarna Gowri Sthapane, Ashtothara Mangalarati, Prasada Viniyoga, Maharudrabhisheka, 10 am; Special flower decoration, Temple premises, 4 pm.
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