By Dr. Devdutt Pattanaik – Author, Speaker, Illustrator, Mythologist Originally Brahmins were simply transmitters of the Veda. Later, as keepers of dharma-shastra, they offered administrative services to kings. From the 10th century AD, they faced enormous competition from a rival caste group offering scribal, accounting and advisory services — the Kayasthas. Brahmins had a ritually…
Mysuru: Shivarudraiah (95), a resident of Bank Employees Layout at Bogadi, passed away this morning in city. He leaves behind 5 sons including Y.S. Mallikarjunaiah (former Sergeant at IAF and retired Security Officer at All India Institute of Speech and Hearing), 3 daughters, grandchildren and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites will be…
Sir, Many goods vehicles have a metal frame welded below the rear door, extending downwards and partially or completely covering the registration number plate. This practice defeats the very purpose of displaying the registration number prominently for identification. In the event of a road accident, hit-and-run case or traffic violation, CCTV cameras or photographs may…
Unique Upanyaasam (lecture) by Sri U.Ve. Velukkudi Krishnan Swami on ‘Maangalya Sthavam’ sthothra from Sri Vishnu Dharmam, Mandiram premises, V.V. Puram, 6 pm to 8 pm.
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