By Dr. Devdutt Pattanaik – Author, Speaker, Illustrator, Mythologist Contentment is a bad word in schools and businesses today. Makes us complacent, say the rich. Tricks us into exploitation, say the poor. Prevents growth, say all. On the other hand, hunger is the good word — marketed as ambition. Makes us competitive, say the rich….
In a concerted initiative to protect heritage and natural beauty, a group of volunteers led a clean-up drive at the sacred Dhanushkoti rock site near Melukote. Dhanushkoti, also known as Dhanushkoti-Seetha Kund, holds immense significance both mythologically and historically. According to legend, Lord Rama shot an arrow into the rock to draw water and quench…
By Bhamy V. Shenoy – Founding Working President, Mysore Grahakara Parishat Despite several letters and media articles presenting well-reasoned arguments against the proposed KSRTC Sub-Urban bus stand at Bannimantap, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah appears determined to go ahead with the project. In any functional democracy, a responsible Government would first convene a meeting of experts, urban…
By V.N. Prasad Heartiest congratulations to the Englishmen on seizing a 2-1 lead. I salute skipper Ben Stokes for his energy and admirable skills in handling the situation in the slender 22 runs victory. As the skipper, he managed the show brilliantly. He richly deserved the ‘Man of the Match’ award. Scores tied at 387…
and Publisher of STAR OF MYSORE & MYSURU MITHRA Newspapers Dr. Kalyatanda B. Ganapathy, the former Chairman & Managing Director (CMD) and Editor-in-Chief of Star of Mysore English Evening Daily and Mysuru Mithra Kannada Morning Daily of Mysuru, published by Academy Newspapers Pvt. Ltd., Bannimantap, Mysuru, passed away at the age of 85 in Mysuru…
A conversation with celebrated singer and actor Ila Arun, known for her ’90s superhit song Choli Ke Peeche Kya Hai… Renowned for her unmistakable voice and unapologetic style, Ila Arun rose to national fame with the iconic song ‘Choli Ke Peeche Kya Hai’ from the Hindi film ‘Khal Nayak’, sung alongside Alka Yagnik. A celebrated…
By S.N. Venkatnag Sobers Kodagu, often hailed as the ‘Land of Spices’ and the ‘Scotland of India’, is not only known for its lush coffee estates and spice plantations but also for producing some of the country’s finest athletes and brave soldiers. Adding to this legacy is 22-year-old Monnanda Tasmai Cariappa, an emerging talent in…
Chitra Subramaniam, India’s foremost investigative journalist, shares personal history behind the Bofors arms deal and her first major investigative report which shook the Rajiv Gandhi-led Congress Government at the Centre. By Sujata Rajpal Not many would go beyond the call of duty and dare to dive into murky waters, but Chitra Subramaniam is made from…
By Sadhguru – Founder, Isha Foundation The United Nations declaration of June 21 as International Day of Yoga is a momentous one. But there has been so much misinterpretation over the years that it is more relevant now to look first at what yoga is not, so we know exactly what we are celebrating. Is…
By Dr. Devdutt Pattanaik – Author, Speaker, Illustrator, Mythologist When we communicate using sounds we call it speech. When we communicate using writing we call it script. There are different kinds of scripts in the world. Are they emojis? Are they letters? Are they consonants and vowels? What is the direction of writing? The ancient…
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