By Dr. Devdutt Pattanaik The Harappan civilisation thrived between 2500 BCE and 1900 BCE, lasting six centuries, existing 4,000 years ago. In these cities, we find seals with images that give a tantalising glimpse of a mythology that may have thrived in those cities before the arrival of Indo-European myths 500 years later, around 1500…
Auspicious Saxophone Music: Enchanting vocal by Trichur Brothers
September 11, 2019By Dr. Padmavathi Narasimhan The Music Festival at 8th Cross, V.V. Mohalla, began with all grandeur on the 2nd of this month with Harish Pandav’s auspicious saxophone concert. An extremely talented and versatile young artiste, Harish has performed for various Sabhas all over the country. Harish started the concert with the Suruti varna ‘Ento Prema’…
Go with the flow
September 9, 2019The art and science of creating prosperity and harmony, known as Feng Shui from the ancient oriental civilisation and its equivalent from Indian civilisation known as Vastu, is not just a process of decoration but a tool to create an environment that has the best energy to support the specific activity, or activities intended for…
Satyagraha Soudha remains a centre for illegal activities
September 8, 2019Local residents hope to see a new Shivapura Freedom Monument at least for Platinum Jubilee of India’s Independence By Nagaiah Lalanakere Any road traveller from Mysuru to Bengaluru would not miss a striking red and white building with a unique shape at Shivapura in Maddur taluk, Mandya district. One plain look at the building will…
An Architect’s View: Aesthetic wooden staircases
September 7, 2019By Prof. D.S. Ramakrishna Rao, Design Chair, Mysore School of Architecture There are many reasons why wooden staircases are still being used today after being in history for such a long time. Apart from being aesthetically pleasing for interiors by providing a warm, earthy ambience by displaying its beautiful wooden grain, it has certain structural…
Stairs of Yore
September 7, 2019By M.B. Pavan Murthy A perfect stair case can transform a space, add value and be a real wow-factor for a building. A set of bespoke wooden stairs is a fantastic option, adding a touch of freshness, functionality and natural beauty. The freshness of a wooden finish is a trend that will never fall out…
Two Sanatan Dharmas?
September 5, 2019By Dr. Devdutt Pattanaik – Author, Speaker, Illustrator, Mythologist There are two meanings of the phrase Sanatan Dharma. One is political and the other philosophical. The political sanatan dharma emerged as one of the two responses to European Orientalists who saw Hinduism as a pagan, polytheistic and idolatrous race. One response, the Samaj response, was…
Meet India’s first woman pitch curator
September 4, 2019Having come from very humble background, she has risen to become India’s first woman pitch curator. A native of Doddaladahalli in Kanakapura taluk, Jacintha Kalyan went through several hardships before joining Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) as a receptionist. She later developed interest in preparing wickets and grounds before getting through Curator Examination conducted by…
For beneficial Chi
September 3, 2019Concept of shelter and protecting mankind from nature’s fury has been adapted since times immemorial. However, the methodology has been varied from the forest to the modern day city. Human beings need protection from sun, wind, rain and also have a personal space for themselves, hence the concept of structures evolved. Over a period of…
Decoding Ganesha…
September 1, 2019By Dr. Devdutt Pattanaik – Author, Speaker, Illustrator, Mythologist Rainy season is considered an inauspicious time. The sun is making its journey south; the days are becoming shorter and the nights colder; the earth is wet, worms and snakes are wriggling out, the walls are damp, and there is moss in every corner… it is…
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