Rafi, a legendary versatile singer, who conquered the hearts of millions through his golden, magical, melodious and God’s own voice was born on Dec. 24, 1924 in Kotla Sultan Sing of Amritsar, Punjab, India. He started singing as a small boy deeply inspired by the songs of a wandering fakir of his village. “Pheeko” (Rafi’s…
By Bhamy V. Shenoy, Founding President, Mysore Grahakara Parishat (MGP) We often read about interesting judgements from District, State and National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commissions against banks, insurance companies, real estate firms and online shopping platforms. These judgements create the impression of a vibrant consumer movement at both National and State levels. However, the reality…
City’s Niranthara Foundation, in association with the Kannada and Culture Directorate, Bengaluru, Ministry of Culture, Government of India, has organised Niranthra Ranga Ustava-2024, a six-day theatre festival from Dec. 25 to 30 at Kiru Rangamandira (Mini Theatre) in Kalamandira premises on Hunsur Road in city. December 25– 7 pm: The festival will begin with the…
Vidwan T.P. Vaidyanathan and his wife, Vidushi Indira, were disciples of Vidwan B.K. Padmanabha Rao, a senior musician and vaggeyakara from Mysuru. The couple actively contributed to the cultural scene of Mysuru. In honour of their legacy, their disciples and well-wishers organise an annual music concert in their memory. This year, a memorable veena concert…
On the 23rd of November 2024, Sri Nadabrahma Sangeetha Sabha played host to an exceptional music concert by noted vocalist Vid. Madurai N. Sivaganesh accompanied by Vid. Keshav Mohankumar on violin, Vid. P.S. Sridhar on mridanga and Vid. V.S. Ramesh on morching. The concert, sponsored by senior art patron Madhuri Thathachari in memory of her…
By R. Chandra Prakash Those who fail to learn from history, are doomed to repeat it.—Winston Churchill Nehru was an honourable man. He was also a learned person, an intellectual and a great patriot. No one can question his integrity and nationalism. His overall contributions to the nation-building has to be recognised. However, these qualities…
Kalasourabha – School of Music, has organised a unique cultural programme titled ‘Venu-Gaana-Nritya’ tomorrow (Dec. 15) at Ganabharathi, Veene Seshanna Bhavana, Kuvempunagar, in city starting at 10.30 am. Sangeetha Kala Ratna Vidushi Dr. Sukanya Prabhakar will be the chief guest. The ‘Venu-Gaana-Nritya’ programme will feature performances by the following talented budding artistes: Bharatavarsha K. Adidam…
By Dr. Devdutt Pattanaik – Author, Speaker, Illustrator, Mythologist Once upon a time, there was a king called Trishanku who wanted access to Swarga, the paradise of the gods, located in the sky. But unfortunately, he was not good enough. Different versions give us different reasons: that he had committed adultery, that he had consumed…
By Bhamy V. Shenoy District in-Charge Minister of Mysuru, Dr. H.C. Mahadevappa has taken the timely initiative in holding a public meeting to develop a vision document. Due to the failure of earlier Comprehensive Development Plans (CDPs) and Master Plans and also total failure on the part of the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) to…
Training sparks debate over elephant transfers to Andhra Pradesh; local Mahouts, Kavadis unhappy A team of 21 elephant handlers, including 17 Mahouts and four Kavadis from Andhra Pradesh, is undergoing specialised training in handling Kumki elephants at Dubare Elephant Camp in Kodagu. The training, which began in mid-November, is set to conclude on Dec. 10,…
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