By S.G. Vombatkere Karnataka’s State High-level Clearance Committee cleared establishment of Karnataka’s first semiconductor project (fab unit) at a cost of Rs.3.4K crore, in a 234-acre electronics manufacturing cluster near Mysuru. [Ref.1] It is reportedly based upon investment by Zoho-backed Silectric Semiconductor Manufacturing Pvt. Ltd. The fab unit is thus a government-investor joint venture. Centre…
By R. Chandra Prakash A proposal for a new Bus Terminal at Bannimantap has been announced by the KSRTC. As per its public statement, a Detailed Project Report (DPR) has been sent to government for approval. Even though the details of DPR is not made public, from the available information one can foresee a disaster…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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