By Gouri Satya Title: Once upon a time Bangalore: Ajji & Other Tales Author: E. R. Ramachandran Pages: 250+IV Price: Rs. 230 Publisher: New Wave Books, Basavanagudi, Bangalore To err is human, said someone who perhaps was prone to commit errors. But to ERR, all capital letters? Is it Blunder, again with a capital B?…
Environmental Education at RMNH: An innovative approach
April 25, 2022By Kavitha Bhaskaran [Pics. by M.N. Lakshminarayana Yadav] The Regional Museum of Natural History Mysore (RMNH) is an excellent place to spend a day if you’re looking at a fulfilling experience for you and your loved ones. The RMNH’s extensive collection of exhibitions on the flora, fauna and geology of southern India is an adventure…
Historic temple near Bylakuppe neglected
April 23, 2022Bylakuppe: While there are many temples on the Mysuru-Kushalnagar route that attract hundreds of devotees, there is a Ranganathaswamy Temple built by the Hoysalas located on top of a hill amidst the thick jungle. Though the Ranganathaswamy Temple or Lakshmi Ranganathaswamy Temple has a great historical value, it lies in a state of neglect. It…
Ramzan Razzmataz: Glimmer, garments, colours and crowds back at Meena Bazaar
April 22, 2022By Shadan Muneer Ramzan is here and along with it comes zeal and fervour that was subdued during the pandemic-hit last two years. Month-long prayers, piety and charity culminate with the celebration of Eid. The markets are already abuzz with hustle and bustle of shoppers, giggles, shimmer and shine and the sumptuous feasts of culinary…
Waste to Wealth: Plastic paves way for paver blocks
April 19, 2022City firm makes stronger-than-concrete interlock tiles from single-use plastic waste In spite of taking multiple steps to address the plastic waste problem, residents and civic authorities know for sure that there is still a long way to go. Over 20 to 25 percent (over 80 tonnes) of the total municipal solid waste generated in Mysuru…
Pratham Mysore’s Rural Student Mentoring Programme
April 16, 2022Opening a window to the world outside By Ashvini Ranjan, Founder-Trustee, Pratham Mysore The term mentor refers to a person who is a knowledgeable, trusted, experienced and willing to guide a less experienced person. While parents are the most ideal persons to mentor their young, a child may hesitate to discuss freely with the parent…
Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt’s Private Chef is Kannadada Kanda – Ramaskanda
April 14, 2022‘Chefing is like real life… You never finish learning.’ — Marcel Reimer By Dr. Veena Bharathi [Mob: 98802-51040] Ramaskanda Shastry is the Private Chef of Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt, the Bollywood stars, who are officially tying the nuptial knot today in Mumbai. The wedding festivities kick-started with mehendi ceremony yesterday. Ramaskanda, a native of…
Cariappa Park at Baramulla in Kashmir renovated with new library
April 12, 2022Field Marshal K.M. Cariappa’s son, family visit Park, War Memorials; recall warm ties Madikeri, Apr. 12 : The Cariappa Park at Baramulla in Kashmir, named after India’s first Commander-in-Chief Field Marshal Kodandera Madappa Cariappa has been renovated at a cost of Rs. 3 crore. Baramulla is located on the banks of River Jhelum, downstream of…
Plea to Save Chamundi Hill
April 12, 2022Eversince Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai announced a Ropeway to Chamundi Hill in his Budget and Mysuru-Kodagu MP Pratap Simha gave a statement about installing Railings to the 1008 steps (that take tourists, trekkers and devout pilgrims to the hilltop) which would be provided with funds from the Central Government under its PRASHAD scheme, the local…
A model Government School at Manchegowdanakoppal
April 11, 2022In the days of Government Schools being closed down citing lack of students, a Government School in our city, because of its infrastructure and quality education, is being thronged by parents seeking admission for their kids and has hence become a model for other Government Schools to emulate. The Manchegowdanakoppal Government Higher Primary School, renamed…















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