Mysuru Zoo helps animals cope the summer heat with sprinklers, foggers, electrolytes, fruit diet Mysuru’s average temperature has soared beyond 40 degrees Celsius, prompting residents to seek refuge in air-conditioned comfort to combat the heat. As is customary every year, the authorities at Mysuru Zoo have initiated measures to ensure the well-being of its inhabitants,…
A rare politician
May 2, 2024By S. Narendra Sreenivasa Prasad, a Member of Parliament, who passed away on Monday (April 29, 2024), was a face of the Dalits and the marginalised. He was known for his stern administration, outspokenness and a strong commitment to social justice and integrity. He was liked and respected by leaders across party lines. My encounter…
Hand-made bamboo fans give tough fight to ACs, fans
April 29, 2024In an era dominated by air conditioners, air coolers and electric fans, members of the Medar community have continued to rely on traditional handmade bamboo fans and other items for their livelihood. Throughout the city, especially in locations like the 101 Ganapathi Temple in Agrahara, Pailwan Basavaiahna Nagar in Chennagirikoppal and the Medar Block in…
Heritage Ramanavami Music Fest: A befitting finale
April 29, 2024The grand finale of the 108th Heritage Sri Ramanavami Music Festival at Sri Bidaram Krishnappa’s Sri Prasanna Seetharama Mandira marked a packed audience for the sheer musical experience. It was indeed a befitting celebratory concert. Indeed a wonderful musical experience by none other than Vidushis Ranjani and Gayathri. The top ranking performers of Karnatak classical…
Beating the heat with a green home
April 28, 2024House in Gokulam Third Stage is an oasis amidst urban landscape with more than 10,000 creepers Imagine living in a home where the melodic chirping of birds fills the air and lush hanging vertical gardens offer respite from the blazing sun. Such is the idyllic setting enjoyed by the residents of a home nestled in…
Bhakti brought into being by Vidyabhushana and Ganjifa Raghupathi Bhat
April 28, 2024On the last day of the Ramotsava series of Ramabhyudhaya Sabha at Smt. Alammana Choultry in Srirampet, mass Vishnu Sahasranama recital was organised by the Sabha, in which more than 200 devotees participated. Prior to the recital, a lecture on the significance of Vishnu Sahasranama was given by city’s well-known Sanskrit scholar Dr. H.V. Nagaraja…
A classical treat…
April 27, 2024Sri Bidaram Krishnappa’s Sri Prasanna Seetharama Mandira witnessed a sumptuous classical treat on Apr. 25. The internationally acclaimed Chitraveena Maestro Vidu. N. Ravikiran enthralled the audience with his chitraveena recital. A child prodigy, a prolific composer, an author, a performer of vocal and chitraveena, a Guru and an activist, Ravikiran has too many achievements for…
134th Sri Ramothsava Sangeethothsava-2024: A concert with a difference
April 27, 2024Trichur Brothers — Vid. Krishna Mohan and Vid. Ramkumar Mohan — sang for Ramabhyudaya Sabha at Smt. Alammana Choultry in Srirampet on Apr. 25 evening. They were accompanied by Vid. Trichur R. Mohan on mridanga and Vid. Kovai Suresh on ghata. The first thing that came to notice at the concert was that there was…
Porn Literacy
April 26, 2024By Sunita Menon, Psychotherapist – Specialised in CBT & Sex Therapy Pornography (sexually stimulating material) is only one form of Cybersex. Albeit the most well-known one. But cybersex also includes other online sexual behaviours like sex shops (purchasing sexual toys and materials), sex work (online sexual activity and marketing of offline sex work), sex education…
Captivating Veena Concert
April 25, 2024She is a disciple of Vid. M.J. Sreenivasa Iyengar and also trained under Vid. T.N. Seshagopalan and Vid. T.V. Gopalakrishnan. Sahana is emerging as a good veena player. Thanks to her hard work and dedication. Her playing has a good sahitya bhava as she is also an excellent vocalist. Good control on the laya and…
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