Vegetable vendor Nagaraj says he was in Delhi when ex-PM Indira Gandhi was assassinated By H.R. Bapu Satyanarayana For me, talking to my flower seller, vegetable seller, fruit seller, milkman, autorickshaw drivers and maid to know about their family and their attitude towards life is of best human interest. Comparing their lives and attitude with…
By Gouri Satya, Sr.Journalist On this day three years ago (Feb. 16, 2018), I wrote an article titled ‘Saga of Small Newspapers in Mysuru’ for the Anniversary Issue of Star of Mysore. For this Special Issue, I thought I should record some of the veterans with whom I was associated with during the early days…
Root’s men were deep-rooted to the cause at MAC, Chennai By V.N. Prasad Congratulations to Joe Root and Co., on commencing the tour on a high note; 1-0 victory. Also, personal congratulations to Captain Root on that magnificent ‘Double Hundred’ on his 100th outing; the first in the history of Test cricket. Confidence was supreme….
By Mohinder Gulati Former Chief Operating Officer, United Nations Sustainable Energy for All and former Adviser, Energy – World Bank Dear Greta, I had admired your courage, commitment, and capturing the global imagination on climate justice when you stood up at the 2018 UNCCC. As Chief Operating Officer of United Nations Sustainable Energy for All…
By Dr. Devdutt Pattanaik – Author, Speaker, Illustrator, Mythologist Humans domesticated fire around 3,00,000 years ago. We started using tools around that time. But, the human brain evolved to its current size roughly 2,00,000 years ago. We migrated out of Africa into India, 50,000 years ago. So, when do we find the earliest signs of…
Everything in the nature needs protection, be it a child or a sapling, till they are able to manage and have the strength to handle things on their own. Similarly, when your personal energies are low and you feel weak, it’s logical to adapt things which makes you feel more positive and strengthen your personal…
By Dr. Rama V. Bennur Ganabharathi of Mysuru paid rich tributes to the legendary violinist of Mysuru — Piteelu T. Chowdiah — on the 11th of January as part of his 125th birthday celebrations. Chowdiah, a multi-faceted person, is remembered for his various contributions to music. An affectionate Guru, fearless performer, gifted composer, a film-maker,…
By Dr. Devdutt Pattanaik – Author, Speaker, Illustrator, Mythologist Bharadvaja is a famous Rishi in ancient Hindu lore, listed as one of the Sapta Rishis, or the seven celestial sages. Bharadvaja is one of the sages that Ram meets on his exile. It was he who asked Indra to give him knowledge of Ayurveda, so…
Ensure you don’t sit with your back to entry/ exit , try to add more lights (if you can) to your work desk in the form of desk lamps, you could place small plants with round leaves. While at work each individual tries to bring out the best and their capabilities, however, is most often…
By Girija Madhavan In diplomatic life, bonds of friendship overcome cultural barriers. For diplomats, getting to know the people of the country in which they are posted is a satisfying objective. In the Indian Embassy in Bonn, in the late 1980s, we met and made friends with Germans, appreciated their values and punctiliousness. Gisela Bonn…
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