By V.N. Prasad Heartiest congratulations to Team India on their very first victory at Birmingham. And, what an emphatic victory; clinching the test by 336 runs. Statistics are all loaded on the net. However, it is worth noting several salient features of/ in the second test. 1. Belief in themselves to leave behind the defeat…
Guru Pournami: Receiving the Guru’s Grace
July 4, 2025By Sadhguru – Founder, Isha Foundation This is the time of the year when Shiva, the Adiyogi’s attention first fell upon the Saptarishis — the now, celebrated seven disciples. In the yogic tradition, Shiva is not worshipped as a God, but is considered the Adiyogi — the First Yogi, and as the Adiguru, the First…
Musical Nite ‘Swaranjali’ in aid of the Musicians (instrumentalists) of Mysuru and Karnataka
July 4, 2025By V.N. Prasad Piloted by ‘Mysuru Mohan,’ an iconic star of the film industry, a Musical Nite titled ‘Guru Pournami: Receiving the Guru’s Grace’ has been organised on Sunday (July 6) at the MMC&RI Platinum Jubilee Auditorium, J.K. Grounds, Mysuru, commencing at 5 pm. The programme is in recognition and aid of yeomen services rendered…
From Rudra to Bholenath
July 3, 2025By Dr. Devdutt Pattanaik – Author, Speaker, Illustrator, Mythologist Shiva, the ascetic form of the Hindu divine, has a long history. The Vedic Rudra (1000 BC) is distinct from the later Puranic Shiva (500 AD), who lives atop Mount Kailasa with his wife and children. The Vedic Rudra has a bow, not a trident. He…
Why I gave up solving the world’s problems and took up satire instead
July 2, 2025By Dr. R. Balasubramaniam Once upon a time, I believed words could change the world. I wrote about policy reform, development models, corruption crackdowns and governance frameworks. I thought if I kept at it — data in one hand, righteous rage in the other — I would eventually tip the balance. The world would read,…
A Soulful Evening with vocalist Vidwan Sikkil Gurucharan
July 1, 2025Young and energetic Vidwan Sikkil Gurucharan sang for a packed audience at Ganabharathi’s Veene Seshanna Bhavana on the 20th of June. This vocal recital was organised in memory of Sugunamma Dayalu and G. Mahalakshamma and was sponsored by Dr. C.G. Narasimhan and Family. Music runs in Gurucharan’s blood — he is the grandson of Kunjumani,…
Unnikrishnan to perform for Raaga Vaibhava tomorrow
June 28, 2025On Sunday, the 29th of June, Raaga Vaibhava brings a vocal recital by noted vocalist Vidwan Unnikrishnan. He will be accompanied on the violin by Dr. Nishanth Chandran, on the mridanga by Vid. Tumkur B. Ravishankar and on the ghata by Vid. G.S. Ramanujam. The concert will be held at Mysore Vasudevacharya Bhavana, JLB Road,…
Adiyogi is not of the Past, but of the Future
June 27, 2025By Sadhguru – Founder, Isha Foundation Sadhguru: Adiyogi is generally worshipped in the country as Shiva. As per various iconographic proofs, he is said to have walked this land over 15,000 years ago. If we did not forget him for 15,000 years, he must have done something significant. Though it has largely turned into worship…
Men with Shaved Heads
June 26, 2025By Dr. Devdutt Pattanaik – Author, Speaker, Illustrator, Mythologist According to legend, when Shankaracharya went to meet Brahmin scholar Mandan Mishra, around 700 AD, Mishra refused to look at him because his head was shaved. This is why the Shankaracharyas cover their heads with cloth even today, as shaven heads are still seen as symbols…
The eternally late person and their gold medal worthy excuses
June 25, 2025By Dr. R. Balasubramaniam Every office has one. Every classroom. Every Indian family. That one person for whom the concept of punctuality is more of a “friendly suggestion” than a social norm. Their internal clock is permanently set to “just missed it.” Yet, despite the delays, despite the frustration, you have to hand it to…
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