By N. Niranjan Nikam They are on high alert 24X7 responding to the calls in seconds and minutes rushing to the spot, trying to put out fire, saving lives, recovering properties all the while putting their lives at stake. But just peep into the lives of these honest, dedicated, determined firemen and the heart of…
Krishna Jayanti Music Festival at Ganabharathi
August 27, 2019Ganabharathi has organised a three-day Music Festival to mark the occasion of Krishna Jayanti from Aug.30 to Sept.1. On Aug.30, Vid. V. Vamshidhar will present a flute concert at 6 pm. He will be accompanied on violin by Vid. B.K. Raghu, Vid. B.S. Prashanth on mridanga and Vid. S. Manjunath on ghata. Profile V. Vamshidhar…
Music, Dance Concerts at Alwar Kalabhavan
August 27, 2019Singing of krutis of Sri Jayachamaraja Wadiyar by Vidu. Dr. R.N. Srilatha is arranged on Aug.28 at 6 pm at Alwar Kalabhavan in Gokulam 3rd Stage. Accompanying artiste are Vidu. Veena Suresh on violin, Vid. A. Radhesh on mridanga and Sharth Koushik on kanjira. Programme is sponsored by Karnataka Bank, Mysuru and Sri Krishna Gana…
“China has so many Orchestras, I get envious when I go there”
August 26, 2019Says Symphony Orchestra of India Founder Khushroo N. Suntook Not all people who are born with a silver spoon in their mouth stay rooted but if one belongs to a community with a philanthropic bent of mind then every achievement sits lightly on their shoulders. One such person is Khushroo N. Suntook, the Chairman of…
‘Kadamba’ Vriksha: Sri Krishna’s favourite
August 25, 2019Text & photographs by Dr. Mahadeswara Swamy, Scientist Many indigenous trees are designated as sacred trees as they are associated with mythology, religion and folklore. A few are symbolic of specific God(s). ‘Kadamba’ is one such tree associated with Lord Krishna. The flowers are offered in temples and used in tribal festivals. The tree is…
Who will wear the Crown ?
August 25, 2019Will it be one of the Old Guards or a Next-Gen Player? By U.B. Acharya The last tennis major of the decade will be played in New York from August 26, 2019 onwards for two weeks. While the reigning champion Novak Djokovic (32 years), Rafael Nadal (33 years) and Roger Federer (38 years) are the…
Every player wants to be a Warrior: Amit Verma
August 24, 2019Amit Verma, a senior pro in the cricketing circuit, is a stylish left-hand batsmen and leg break bowler. Having made his first class debut for Karnataka against Delhi during 2007-08 Ranji Trophy, Amit has 13 first class centuries in his name with an average of 39.31 and has picked up 73 wickets from the 75…
Mysuru Warriors eye for a strong comeback
August 24, 2019By S.N. Venkatnag Sobers After successful seven editions, the Karnataka Premier League (KPL) – Season 8 is back with a bang. The first-leg of the tournament was held at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru and the second and final leg of the tournament begins at SDNR Wadiyar Stadium from tomorrow (Aug.25). Having given close games…
Welcoming Lakshmi through service, yagna
August 22, 2019By Dr. Devdutt Pattanaik – Author, Speaker, Illustrator, Mythologist Arthashastra or economics is today linked with Chanakya, even though he himself claims his knowledge to have come down from Shukra, the Guru of Asuras, and Brihaspati, the Guru of Devas. Since Chanakya eclipses Shukra and Brihaspati, Arthashastra has become more Statecraft, or Dharmashastra, than Economics….
Moving into the new corridors of POWER
August 19, 2019Shifting of Government Offices to plush District Offices Complex at Siddarthanagar begins By S.T. Ravikumar Certain Offices at the Deputy Commissioner’s Office near Crawford Hall in city are being silently shifted to the new District Offices Complex (DC Office) on the German Press premises at Siddarthanagar. The new Office has been built on the lines…
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