Second in-depth geological control study to pinpoint exact causes of devastation, instability factors A team from Geological Survey of India (GSI), a government body, has begun studying the exact reason for floods and landslides that ravaged Kodagu in August 2018. The team began the study this morning and is expected to submit its report in…
Virat, the 3 in 1 Genius
February 6, 2019By R.S. Krishnaswamy This guy would probably end up as the greatest batsman the cricketing world has ever produced. He can be classical, brutal and would deliver a magnificent cover drive and also powerful lofted shots in any form of cricket — one dayers, Twenty-20 and the legendary Test cricket. The talk of the cricketing…
Tribute to a musician
February 5, 2019By Dr. Rama V. Bennur Mysuru has given birth not only to best musicians but also to many best composers. Mysore Sadashiva Rao, Veena Seshanna, Subbanna, K. Vasudevachar, Veena Venkatagiriyappa, Veena Shivaramayya, Belakavadi Srinivasa Iyengar, C. Rangiah and the list goes on. Thanks to Wadiyars of Mysuru who have contributed immensely towards promoting art and…
Item – Engineering social change through theatre
February 5, 2019By K. Apoorvananda For the 3rd day of Bahuroopi 2019, a Gujarati play called ‘Item’ was staged in Bhoomigeeta. The stage was filled with an all-woman performance and the whole play was of course woman-centric. Using bright coloured costume and simple setwork, the play was able to convey the theme of the play which was…
Prosperous roof designs
February 4, 2019Home design, decor and feel are all interconnected and from the perspective of Indian science of Vastu and Oriental art Feng Shui, its vital to have a building vibrant and active to benefit the occupants. Designing homes or buildings with good facade, decor and colours adds to the prosperity of not just the building but…
Battle-ready for Burning Issue
February 3, 2019With the onset of summer in the entire landscape covering Bandipur-NagaraholeTiger Reserves, the Forest Department is bracing up to ward off the threat of forest fires. Like every year, forest fire is a burning issue to the Department and it has to be ready to protect the wildlife zone that supports a rich density of…
Life Changing Operation at Mission Hospital: Boy identified as girl at birth regains male identity at age 17
February 3, 2019By N. Niranjan Nikam He was never happy being a girl. But he was trapped in the girl’s body for seventeen long years. He never sulked or complained as he was getting a lot of attention from everyone because of his prowess in kabaddi. The bubble had to burst one day. The opponent girls’ teams…
Heritage Laid Bare: The crumbling Lansdowne Building
February 2, 2019By Gouri Satya, Sr.Journalist At its monthly meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 29, the Mysuru City Corporation resolved to demolish two heritage structures of the city — Devaraja Market and the Lansdowne Building, the structures that are in their own way, testimony to the illustrious history of this Heritage City. And without which the sobriquet ‘Heritage…
Who is the greatest All-Rounder ?
February 2, 2019By U.B. Acharya A former Australian captain Bobby Simpson’s definition of an all-rounder is “An all-rounder should be worth his position in the side either as a batsman or as a bowler.” Well said indeed. Generally, a test cricketer, who has scored 1,000 runs and also taken 100 wickets, is considered as an all-rounder. Using…
Can you remain ageless?
February 1, 2019Ashtanga Yoga Guru Sharath Jois’ latest book is all about ways to remain young physically and mentally By Arathi Menon Title : From the source of Ashtanga Yoga : Ageless – A Yogi’s Secrets to a Long and Healthy Life Author: Sharath Jois (With Isha Singh Sawhney) Pages: 199+XLIII Price: Rs. 299 Publisher: Juggernaut Books…
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