Mysore/Mysuru: Noted film director Girish Kasaravalli emphasised that film roles and shooting locations do not come about by chance but require extensive exploration. He made these remarks during a panel discussion on film production this morning, the concluding day of the Mysuru Literature Festival. Kasaravalli highlighted the importance of ‘Bimba’ (image) and ‘Bimbana’ (similar image),…
‘Health lost in kitchen will not be regained in hospital’
July 7, 2024Padma Shri awardee Dr. Khadar Valli Dudekula advocates a return to traditional dietary practices Mysore/Mysuru: Dr. Khadar Valli Dudekula, a Padma Shri awardee known for promoting millets, delivered a thought-provoking message at the Mysuru Literature Festival, asserting that “health lost in the kitchen won’t be regained in the hospital.” Speaking on achieving a healthy life…
Public perception has shifted towards snake conservation
July 7, 2024Snake Shyam highlights willingness among people to call rescuers to relocate snakes in urban areas Mysore/Mysuru: Renowned snake rescuer and wildlife conservationist S. Balasubramanya (Snake Shyam) lamented the escalating impact of human civilization on nature, destroying animals, birds and snakes. He was speaking at the Mysore Literature Festival on ‘Snakes of Mysore — Educate, Enlighten…
Shonali Sabherwal advocates holistic health, macrobiotic diet
July 7, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: Good health encompasses more than just physical well-being; it is a harmonious balance of physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual wellness. Together, these aspects create a holistic approach to health, enabling individuals to lead fulfilling and balanced lives, said counsellor, chef and instructor in macrobiotics Shonali Sabherwal. She was speaking at a session on ‘Confusion…
Tasting tradition: Session on Prasadams, Indian cuisine
July 7, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: Writer Shobha Narayan expressed her admiration for the diverse Prasadams distributed at Indian temples, emphasising their unique blend of food and religious significance. Speaking at the session ‘Refined Living: Tastes and Sights of the World. Suave and Sensitive: Cultural Layers of Experience’ at Mysuru Literary Festival last evening, she highlighted the flavours of Prasadams…
Food for thought — Actor and environmentalist Suresh Heblikar laments loss of natural habitats
July 7, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: Senior actor and environmentalist Suresh Heblikar expressed deep concern over the destruction of natural environments, highlighting that seventy percent of the world’s lakes have been decimated. Speaking at the session on saving forests and land, he reflected on his early inspiration from Bengali cinema during his MA studies, where he was encouraged by his…
KPA gets new Deputy Director
July 7, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: Chennabasavanna Langoti, under the orders of transfer as Assistant Inspector General of Police, Administration, State Police Headquarters in Bengaluru, has been transferred and posted as the Deputy Director of Karnataka Police Academy (KPA) in Mysuru with immediate effect. In another transfer, Kala Krishnaswamy, whose posting was pending, has been posted as Assistant Inspector General…
Yesh Developers Project wins Best Plotted Development Award
July 7, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: Yesh Developers Project ‘Yesh Samrudhi’ on T. Narasipur Road, Mysuru, has won the Best Plotted Development Award during the Global Real Estate Brand Awards ceremony held in Bengaluru recently. ‘Yesh Samrudhi’ is a luxury gated community project with state-of-the-art infrastructure and is ideal for immediate construction and investment. Speaking on the occasion, Manoj Lodha,…
AMRUT Mitra: MCC DAY-NULM invites Women’s SHGs
July 7, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: AMRUT Mitra, an initiative of Union Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, under its AMRUT 2.0 scheme, is most likely to come in handy for Women’s Self-Help Groups (SHGs) in the limits of Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) to become financially self-reliant. The women’s SHGs constituted under MCC — Deen Dayal Antyodaya Yojana National Urban…
Former Mayor urges to absorb, regularise service of 252 Contract Pourakarmikas
July 7, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: The meeting of Karnataka Rajya Mahanagara Palike, Nagarasabhe, Purasabhegala Pourakarmikara Mahasangha, Mysuru District Committee, held at Babu Jagjivan Ram Bhavan at Paduvarahalli in city recently, has resolved to demand the authorities concerned to absorb and regularise the service of 252 Pourakarmikas working on contract basis at Mysuru City Corporation (MCC), based on their seniority….
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