By Vijayamala K. Saralaya The third online concert under the special series, “Yuva Sangeetha Sambhrama – 2020” of Sri Thyagaraja Sangeetha Sabha Charitable Trust, Mysuru launched in October, was rendered by Vid. Anirudh R. Bhat and team and was premiered on Sabha’s YouTube channel on Nov.7. Having had his initial training in music by Vid….
The man who saved the Town
December 25, 2020By Prof. K.C. Belliappa and Dr. Shakira Jabeen General reading habit has resurfaced during pandemic. There are many literary works written long ago but strike similarity with present conditions. What makes writings from the past contemporary and universal is a question that can throw up multiple answers. Stories, myths, parables, novels, plays, poems, comics and…
National Consumer Day today
December 24, 2020Opportunity to celebrate “Consumer is the King” By Bhamy V. Shenoy Every year Dec. 24 is celebrated as National Consumer Day (NCD). It was the day Indian Parliament adapted Consumer Protection Act (CPA) in 1986. On this day we have been discussing that “Consumer is the King” and how CPA helps the consumers. However this…
Not all require vaccine
December 23, 2020He entered the scene at a time when utter chaos was prevailing in the State as to who should take a lead to contain COVID-19 pandemic. Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa had tried and tested a couple of Ministers by making in-charge to check pandemic but nothing worked out. A big drama unfolded when Health Department…
Rules Changing from Jan. 1, 2021: All you need to know
December 22, 2020From Jan.1, 2021, many rules are going to change, that includes implementation of Positive Pay system to curb cheque frauds, mandatory FASTags for all four-wheelers across India and new mode of GST return filing facility for small businesses. So, before the new rules roll out, here is a lowdown on the new rules / systems:…
Paying our taxes: Should we or shouldn’t we?
December 21, 2020By Dr. R. Balasubramaniam A few months ago, Sneha (name changed) had been to the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) branch office near her home to pay the house tax. She was aware that she was eligible for a 5% discount if she paid the taxes due for the current year before the 31st of May. …
Great Conjunction-2020: Jupiter and Saturn to dance tonight
December 21, 2020By Dr. S.A. Mohan Krishna, Amateur Astronomer Tonight will be definitely memorable and remarkable for observational and amateur astronomers! In the history of Astronomy, today cannot be forgotten by any individual. Jupiter and Saturn will be exceptionally close in the recorded history and is referred to as ‘Great Conjunction – 2020’. Astronomy connoisseurs are in…
Towards good health
December 21, 2020Engage your tummy for a new breathing exercise by visualising the Chi entering your tummy, filling it and then visualise your tummy contracting as you breathe out. Do this lying down or standing up and you could place your palms on your tummy to feel it expand and contract. Visualise the Chi energy going all…
De Havilland Arch was an engineering marvel
December 20, 2020By Gouri Satya, Sr. Journalist De Havilland died at Beauvoir, Guernsey, in 1866 at the age of 90. His wife Elizabeth died in 1816 at the early age of 35 and she was buried in St. George’s Cathedral Cemetery, Madras, which was conceived and built by De Havilland himself. Ironically, his wife was among the…
2020 Year End Review: Is it the Beginning of the End of the Three Great Champions ?
December 18, 2020By U.B. Acharya With the conclusion of ATP Finals at O2 Arena in London in mid November, the curtain closed for the 2020 ATP Tennis season. Normally the season has about 70 ATP tournaments plus over 100 Challengers and ITF Features tournaments spread throughout the year and all over the world. However, due to the…















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