By Dr. S.A. Mohan Krishna, Observational Astronomer ‘Astronomy’ is an incredible field of study for many reasons, not least of which is its accessibility to anyone who wanders out on a clear night and gazes skywards to the stars. Man has evolved on a planet from which he could witness celestial phenomena like the motions…
A Family in a Temple
April 30, 2020By Dr. Devdutt Pattanaik – Author, Speaker, Illustrator, Mythologist In a typical Hindu temple, we do not find just one image. We find multiple images. For many people, unfamiliar with Hindu tradition, this looks like polytheism. But for Hindus, these are various manifestations or expressions of the same divine principle, different facets of divinity expressed…
Namma Mysuru in safe hands of Pourakarmikas
April 24, 2020By M.B. Pavan Murthy “Wash your hands with soap, maintain hygiene, use hand sanitiser and ensure social distancing.” This has been the new mantra amidst the lockdown due to the outbreak of the deadly Coronavirus, which has now marked its presence in 184 countries across the globe. Who are the frontline warriors who are risking…
Lockdown: Masons, bar-benders turn vegetable vendors, milk sellers
April 24, 2020By Rajkumar Bhavasar Having lost their regular income due to COVID-19 lockdown, occupational workers are looking at other means for their livelihood and they have found that vegetable vending is the best alternative source of living. With occupational workers resorting to vegetable and fruit vending, many roads of the city are dotted with these roadside…
Speech therapy for communication disorders during lockdown
April 23, 2020By Irfana Husen, Audiologist and Speech Language Therapist, District Disability Rehabilitation Centre, Mysuru Communication disorder is any disorder that affects an individual’s ability to comprehend, detect or apply language and speech to engage in discourse effectively with others. The delays and disorders can range from simple sound substitution to the inability to understand or use…
The Amazing Rani Rashmoni
April 23, 2020By Dr. Devdutt Pattanaik – Author, Speaker, Illustrator, Mythologist In early 19th century, in a society dominated by men, mostly wealthy landed Brahmins, and by the Colonial rulers of the land, a woman called Rani Rashmoni rose to be a successful business leader in Kolkata. She built the famous Dakshineshwar Temple where Swami Ramakrishna Paramahamsa,…
50th Anniversary of World Earth Day tomorrow
April 21, 2020By Dr. S.A. Mohan Krishna, Observational Astronomer Theme: Climate Action Earth is the third planet from the Sun. It is the largest of the terrestrial planets in the Solar System in diameter, mass and density. It is also referred to as the World and Terra. The planet formed 4.54 billion years ago, and life appeared…
Over 9,000 Corona Warriors up in arms against pandemic in Mysuru
April 20, 2020By S.T. Ravi Kumar Battling killer Coronavirus and preventing its spread requires a concerted effort from various Government Departments, Police agencies, volunteers and, of course, the public in large. Only if all join hands can we fight the pandemic and uproot it from the locality, district, State and country. In Mysuru, over 9,000 personnel from…
Krishnaraja MLA Ramdas’ COVID Care Team Stands Tall
April 20, 2020By Rajkumar Bhavasar The Coronavirus pandemic has brought the world to a standstill with many of them not even able to get two meals a day or the essential groceries to cook their own food. So has been the cases of many from the labour class, those with no BPL or APL cards, migrant workers…
An ode to frontline fighters
April 20, 2020‘Corona Warriors’: A short-film by city’s Suthan Dileep By M.T. Yogesh Kumar If you think sitting at home, following the guidelines of lockdown set by the Government is tiring, imagine the plight of doctors, Police personnel and others in the essential line of services, who are working tirelessly day and night, risking themselves and their…
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