Root’s men were deep-rooted to the cause at MAC, Chennai By V.N. Prasad Congratulations to Joe Root and Co., on commencing the tour on a high note; 1-0 victory. Also, personal congratulations to Captain Root on that magnificent ‘Double Hundred’ on his 100th outing; the first in the history of Test cricket. Confidence was supreme….
Letter to Greta
February 11, 2021By Mohinder Gulati Former Chief Operating Officer, United Nations Sustainable Energy for All and former Adviser, Energy – World Bank Dear Greta, I had admired your courage, commitment, and capturing the global imagination on climate justice when you stood up at the 2018 UNCCC. As Chief Operating Officer of United Nations Sustainable Energy for All…
Religion in Prehistoric India
February 11, 2021By Dr. Devdutt Pattanaik – Author, Speaker, Illustrator, Mythologist Humans domesticated fire around 3,00,000 years ago. We started using tools around that time. But, the human brain evolved to its current size roughly 2,00,000 years ago. We migrated out of Africa into India, 50,000 years ago. So, when do we find the earliest signs of…
Countering Negative Chi
February 8, 2021Everything in the nature needs protection, be it a child or a sapling, till they are able to manage and have the strength to handle things on their own. Similarly, when your personal energies are low and you feel weak, it’s logical to adapt things which makes you feel more positive and strengthen your personal…
Piteelu Chowdiah remembered
February 4, 2021By Dr. Rama V. Bennur Ganabharathi of Mysuru paid rich tributes to the legendary violinist of Mysuru — Piteelu T. Chowdiah — on the 11th of January as part of his 125th birthday celebrations. Chowdiah, a multi-faceted person, is remembered for his various contributions to music. An affectionate Guru, fearless performer, gifted composer, a film-maker,…
Mothers and Daughters of Rishi Bharadvaja
February 4, 2021By Dr. Devdutt Pattanaik – Author, Speaker, Illustrator, Mythologist Bharadvaja is a famous Rishi in ancient Hindu lore, listed as one of the Sapta Rishis, or the seven celestial sages. Bharadvaja is one of the sages that Ram meets on his exile. It was he who asked Indra to give him knowledge of Ayurveda, so…
Countering bickering at work place
February 1, 2021Ensure you don’t sit with your back to entry/ exit , try to add more lights (if you can) to your work desk in the form of desk lamps, you could place small plants with round leaves. While at work each individual tries to bring out the best and their capabilities, however, is most often…
Friends Recalled
January 31, 2021By Girija Madhavan In diplomatic life, bonds of friendship overcome cultural barriers. For diplomats, getting to know the people of the country in which they are posted is a satisfying objective. In the Indian Embassy in Bonn, in the late 1980s, we met and made friends with Germans, appreciated their values and punctiliousness. Gisela Bonn…
Mesmerising Varali at Yuva Sangeetha Sambhrama
January 29, 2021By Vijayamala K. Saralaya The seventh and eighth online concerts under the series ‘Yuva Sangeetha Sambhrama – 2020’ of Sri Thyagaraja Sangeetha Sabha Charitable Trust, Mysuru, were premièred on their YouTube channel on Dec. 19 and 26, 2020. Vidu. Medha Manjunath presented the seventh concert accompanied by Vid. Keshav Mohankumar, Vid. Pavan Madhav Masur and…
Ex-MP Dhruvanarayan vows to bring back Congress to power in Karnataka
January 28, 2021He was recently appointed as KPCC Working President Elated over his appointment as KPCC (Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee) Working President, former Congress MP from Chamarajanagar, R. Dhruvanarayan said that he will use the opportunity for strengthening the party organisation and work for party’s return to power. A day after his appointment, Star of Mysore had…
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