Mysuru: Mysuru’s famed Karanji Lake, once renowned for its pristine waters, rich greenery and thriving birdlife, is facing a serious ecological threat as unchecked sewage inflow continues to pollute the waterbody. What was once considered one of the city’s most treasured tourist attractions and biodiversity hotspots is increasingly turning into a sewage reservoir, triggering concern…
The Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) has been instructed not to release UGD water into Karanji Lake. The issue was brought to the notice of former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. During his visit to the lake on World Environment Day, MP Yaduveer Wadiyar also assured us that the problem would be resolved at the earliest. We have…
Over a cup of evening tea By Dr K. Javeed Nayeem, MD The title of this article should actually have been ‘My’ joy and pain of checking ‘Your’ blood pressure, because as a practicing doctor, half the joy and pain I’m talking about here, is mine too. But let’s talk about yours first. There was…
India seems to have developed a peculiar relationship with humour. We are confused about what comedy actually is. Every offensive remark is treated as either a national crisis or a Constitutional issue. This confusion is becoming increasingly visible as stand-up comedy explodes across the country. Particularly popular is the newer ‘crowd work’ format, where comedians…
Mystic’s Musings By Sadhguru – Founder, Isha Foundation In this series, Sadhguru discusses various aspects that can significantly impact the quality of your yogic practice and our life. Part 14: How Hatha Yoga Can Help Your Mind Questioner: I have a hard time memorising. Being receptive to oral transmission is very challenging for me. Could…
8 years after rejuvenation… MP flags severe pollution in once-pristine lake near Chamundi Hill, promises action Mysuru: Mysuru-Kodagu MP Yaduveer Wadiyar has expressed serious concern over the pollution of the historic Thippayyanakere at the foot of Chamundi Hill, where untreated sewage has been flowing in, severely contaminating the water body. He assured residents that swift…
Decoding Mythology Dr. Devdutt Pattanaik – Author, Speaker, Illustrator, Mythologist Yama is the Hindu god of death, accountability and the afterlife. Often ignored, his history is long and complex, reaching back to Vedic, Indo-Iranian and Indo-European mythological traditions. The Sanskrit word yama means ‘twin,’ which alludes to his earliest mythic origins. Indo-European creation myths tell…
The Lighter Side By Dr. R. Balasubramaniam There is something deeply unfair about the universe and I have spent considerable time — mostly between two and four in the morning — thinking about it. The young, bless their well-rested hearts, cannot wake up. The old, curse their hyperactive nervous systems, cannot sleep. Somewhere in this…
Mysuru – The ‘black beauty’ Java plum, locally known as ‘Nerale’, ‘Jambu Nerale’ or ‘Jamun’, has begun arriving in Mysuru markets, with brisk trading reported along city roadsides and inside Devaraja Market. The fruit’s distinctive deep purple colour, tangy flavour and reputed medicinal value have sparked a seasonal rush, with citizens lining up not just…
This photograph of the seated Maharaja, H.H. Chamarajendra Wadiyar Bahadur X (1863-1894) and his brothers (from L-R: Prince Gopala Raje Urs, H.H. CRW and Prince Subramanya Raje Urs) was taken in 1876 by the famous photographers Bourne and Shepherd which had studios at Calcutta, Bombay and Simla (1864-1900). The album of photographs was presented to…
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