By Dr. Devdutt Pattanaik – Author, Speaker, Illustrator, Mythologist Hindu mythology uses metaphor of human relationships to explain concepts. This can be confusing as metaphors are rarely consistent. This confounds those who see mythology as history and insist on reading stories literally. The case of the three Goddesses — Lakshmi, Saraswati and Durga — who…
It will help write authentic History of India, not the fake or fictionalised one like at present By Dr. Vasundhara Kavali-Filliozat Art Historian and Epigraphist I was shocked to read the news item titled “Epigraphists Join Nationwide Stir” in Star of Mysore dated 15th July 2021. Epigraphists were manifesting their colère because Government of India…
The Centre’s warning on ‘revenge travel’ notwithstanding, hundreds of people are visiting the nearby spectacular waterfalls in Mysuru region including Gaganachukki, Bharachukki, Chunchanakatte and also Hogenakkal. Coined last year, the term ‘revenge travel’ is being thoroughly put into practice now as thousands flock to hill stations, tourist spots and retreats. The phenomenon of revenge travel…
It is said that Conch shells or cowrie shell have a special meaning in Feng Shui and they are said to enhance the travel luck and also to strengthen long distance relationship. Traveling for a holiday or business would be more joyous when we have no obstacles or stressful situations during the journey and at…
A study of butterfly species has become an important element in conservation biology that is gaining importance in recent years. A Butterfly Park has been established inside the Nagarahole National Park by an enthusiastic Forest Officer who has made up his mind to take what began as a hobby — or call it a passion…
Kartik Janakiram, a 43-year-old Parkinson’s patient, an inspiration to all By G. Amit Kumar Had two choices in life… to quit or to live? I chose to live with my disease.” These were the painful words uttered by an art-lover and a Parkinson’s patient, who has been fighting with the disease for 22 long years….
Dr. Devdutt Pattanaik – Author, Speaker, Illustrator, Mythologist The 19th century saw Hinduism being re-framed for two reasons. First was missionary activity that, with its aim of gaining converts, consciously spotlighted aspects of Hinduism that the elite could not explain and found embarrassing. Second was exposure to humanistic values of the Enlightenment, with ideas such…
Enables Indian swimmer Sajan Prakash, the first Indian to do so, to make the Olympic ‘A’ cut By B.C. Thimmaiah Sajan Prakash had gone through a tough phase over the last year or so including a career-threatening injury and he overcame it with sheer hard work and perseverance. In that tough phase, Bengaluru-based Physical Preparation…
English translation of Dr. S. Srikanta Sastri’s Kannada Classic work “Bharathiya Samskruthi” Title: INDIAN CULTURE – A Compendium of Indian History, Culture and Heritage Original Author: Dr. S. Srikanta Sastri (in Kannada as “Bharathiya Samskruthi” – 1954) English Translation: Prof. S. Naganath Year of Publication: 2021 Pages: 674 Price: Rs.800 Publisher: Notion Press INDIA Pvt….
By Shyam Sundar Vattam I am not emotive. We ran it as a business house and nothing else. Yet, we miss her because of our long association with her over five decades.” This was the instant reaction of C.S. Subramanian, a partner in Lakshmi Talkies, following rains of questions from media persons wanting to know…
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