By Gouri Satya, Sr. Journalist In my previous article on the De Havilland Arch of Srirangapatna (Star of Mysore dated Dec. 20, 2020), I had mentioned about this engineer’s association with the 1810 mutiny in protest against the appalling conditions of the Army in Mysore, resulting in his dismissal from service and subsequent reinstatement in…
Heal your Soul
January 25, 2021Everything that exists is permeated by a Universal energy that connects and nourishes all of life. This energy has been called by many different names, such as Chi and Prana (life breathe energy). When the flow of energy in the energy or aura field becomes blocked or fragmented, it prevents the living person from achieving…
Violin duet marks Piteelu Chowdiah’s 125th birth anniversary celebrations
January 22, 2021By Karna Ranjani In the premises adjoining Sri Krishna Temple, under the aegis of Krishna Gana Sabha, there was a spectacular concert by none other than Mysuru’s very own musical prince Dr. Mysore M. Manjunath, his son and protege Vid. Sumant Manjunath with mesmerising percussion support from Vid. Tumkur B. Ravishankar and Vid. Giridhar Udupa….
Jinx at the Gabba shattered
January 21, 2021Our boys sing the song Hum Kisise Kam Nahin… as they lift the coveted ‘Border-Gavaskar Trophy’ By V.N. Prasad Bruised and Battered, Cheteshwar Pujara stood like the ‘Rock of Gibraltar’ between the OZs and the ‘BG Trophy’ at the Gabba; as our young team lifted the coveted Trophy. Chasing 328 on the 5th day at…
Shabari: A Bharatanatyam solo by Dr. Vasundhara Doraswamy
January 17, 2021By Devanampriya Mysuru’s VPAC studded its recent five-day festival with a grand climax when veteran Dr. Vasundhara Doraswamy presented her latest production ‘Shabari’, featuring the tribal devotee of Sri Rama. Septuagenarian dancer Dr. Vasundhara Doraswamy came up recently with a solo Bharatanatyam performance, ‘Shabari’, entertaining audiences. Spanning 75 minutes, Dr. Vasundhara’s latest choreographic production, focuses…
Tree Sunflower: Owner’s pride or neighbour’s envy?
January 17, 2021Text & photographs by Dr. Mahadeswara Swamy Scientist Tree sunflower is one of the most gorgeous flowering plants. The flower looks like a ‘Sunflower’ but does not turn in the direction of the Sun. It is a sibling of SUNFLOWER as both belong to the same family. It is a fast-growing tropical shrub cultivated for…
Nine forms of Durgas
January 15, 2021By Dr. Devdutt Pattanaik – Author, Speaker, Illustrator, Mythologist The concept of Nava-durga is extremely popular during Navaratri. Navaratri refers to the nine nights that lead to the celebration of Vijayadashami. The Goddess is worshipped in nine forms. The nine forms are Shailaputri, Brahmacharini, Chandraghanta, Kushmanda, Skanda Mata, Kaatyayani, Kalaratri, Mahagauri and Siddharaatri. These are…
Young musicians fascinate music-lovers
January 11, 2021By Vijayamala K. Saralaya Vid. C. Vishwanath and team’s mandolin concert marked the 5th concert under ‘Yuva Sangeetha Sambhrama’ series of Sri Thyagaraja Sangeetha Sabha Charitable Trust, premièred on the YouTube channel of the Sabha on Dec. 5. Mandolin is a western instrument which naturally appeals to one by its melodious sound. Vishwanath initially learnt…
Reviving spiritual leaderships
January 11, 2021United Kodava Organisation to hold Mand Namme at Ammathi tomorrow By Mookonda Kushalappa The Kodavas were originally worshippers of ancestors and of nature. A Kodava joint family was called an Okka. The members of such a family owned and tilled their farmland in common. A group of these families formed a hamlet called a Keri….
Green fingers drive out Corona-induced boredom
January 11, 2021By Shadan Muneer Every cloud has a silver lining. This adage has been proved right by multiple innovative ideas, entrepreneurship ventures and creative home makers during the current pandemic. Corporates have been thinking differently, schools and colleges trying new ways to engage with students and home makers have come out of their comfort zones and…
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