Mysore/Mysuru: Udupi Pejawar Mutt Seer Sri Vishwaprasanna Teertha Swamiji, who arrived in city yesterday for the 36th Chaturmasya Vrata, was warmly welcomed by the members of Srikrishna Trust Chaturmasya Samiti at Sri Krishnadhama in Saraswathipuram here. The Seer will observe Chaturmasya Vrata in Krishnadhama from July 3 to Sept. 28. The Seer was received by…
Mysore/Mysuru: Emphasising the distinct identity and independence of folklore, Dr. Chandrashekar Kambar, renowned Kannada writer and recipient of the Jnanpith Award, stated that India has been a pioneer in teaching the world how to tell stories in the most captivating manner. Dr. Kambar made these remarks during his talk on “Jnanapeethakke Janapadada Arivina Meragu” (Awareness…
Fans mob wildlife filmmaker Amoghavarsha for autographs on books they purchased Mysore/Mysuru: Two sessions focussed on wildlife, biodiversity and the ill-effects of monoculture at the Mysuru Literature Festival yesterday. The sessions were held in Kannada, evoked the attention and subject interest of the audience. While wildlife filmmaker and director J.S. Amoghavarsha spoke at the first…
Mysore/Mysuru: The session on ‘From Manju to Manjamma and Jonpuri Khayal — stories scribbled on the edges of societal pages’ at the Mysuru Literary Festival made the audience emotional, engrossed and at the same time provoked them to question false social notions, question social hypocrisy and also express anger at how fellow human beings are…
Author delves into Lanka’s tumultuous past; asks youths to remember country’s history Mysore/Mysuru: Shehan Karunatilaka, the Booker Prize-winning author of ‘The Seven Moons of Maali Almeida,’ has issued a call to the youth of Sri Lanka to delve into the country’s tumultuous past, marked by assassinations and bombings. Karunatilaka made these remarks during a panel…
Mysore/Mysuru: Hostels (ZP) CEO K.M. Gayathri said that Hostel Wardens should also focus on organising programmes for enhancement of mental capabilities and cultural outreach of Hostel students. She was speaking after presiding over a meeting of Wardens of Hostels and Residential Schools run by the Social Welfare Department at the ZP Hall here recently. Pointing…
Mysore/Mysuru: In a unique session, extraordinary individuals from different domains came together for a rare confluence at the Mysuru Literature Festival last evening. They introduced the audience to new perspectives and showcased their talent beautifully. Abdul Rasheed, Programme Executive, Akashvani, Mysuru, delivered an engaging speech and introduced the audience to the world of new ideas….
Mysore/Mysuru: Senior writer Jogi expressed his belief that we should observe the movements in life rather than the other way around. He shared his views during an interaction on the topic “Jolige Tumbi Suriyuva Jogiyavara Bahumukha Barahagalondige Neelikurinjiya Narugampu” (The multifaceted aspects of Jogis who blossom with movements) at the Mysuru Literature Festival held yesterday….
Mysore/Mysuru: Young people are interested in learning various forms of art such as music and dance. However, noted flautist Praveen Godkhindi expressed his sadness that today’s youth lack interest in pursuing education to its fullest extent. He spoke about the book ‘Prahaar: The Singing Clock’ during the final discussion of the 7th Mysuru Literature Festival…
Mysore/Mysuru: Commander Abhilash Tomy (retd.), who made history as the first Indian to successfully complete a solo circumnavigation of the globe, shared his remarkable adventure at the Seventh Edition of the Mysuru Literature Festival, which concluded at Hotel Southern Star last evening. Speaking about the challenges of sailing solo around the world, Commander Tomy highlighted…
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