By V. Shourabh The world of fungi is filled with many magnificent specimens and numerous species. The varieties of fungi are something to behold. It has its own nutrient profile and biologically distinct from plant and animal-derived foods like fruits, vegetables, grains, dairy, protein, meat, fish, poultry, legumes, nuts and seeds. Mushrooms are commonly used…
Here is the story of a small girl who was amazed by the beautiful and inspiring Raja Ravi Varma’s paintings displayed at Mysore Palace. As she grows up and gets busy with life like everyone else, she never forgets her dream of becoming an artist. So much so that a small part of her kitchen…
By Nandini Srinivasan Spice is life, depends upon what you like. Yes, food is serious but you should have fun with it! You realise this when you see people at the roadside eateries! No dining etiquette, no table manners and no costly cutlery. It’s just fun eating, slurping! Though roadside eateries have evolved, the humble…
By C.P. Belliappa Educational institutions were first started in Kodagu after the British takeover in 1834. People took to education most enthusiastically. In 1909, St. Joseph’s Convent was founded by Catholic nuns in Madikeri. It was primarily for girls, but boys were allowed till 7th standard. I recently came across a remarkable group photograph taken…
By Nandini Srinivasan If you feel like treating a big group of friends to a hot cuppa and some soft buns at an eerie hour like 2 am, you still can. All you need to do is know the selling places of S.A. Manjunath who goes around the city from 12 in the midnight to…
Imports advanced machine from Norway Students at the Blind Schools across the State will be freed of their unending wait for textbooks in Braille format as a brand new and advanced Braillo 600 SR machine has arrived at the State’s lone Government Braille Printing Press in Bamboo Bazar, New Sayyaji Rao Road, Tilaknagar. The machine,…
Nestled below the iconic Chamundi Hill is Lalithadripura village that was formed by Raja Rishi Nalwadi Krishnaraja Wadiyar. The village celebrated centenary yesterday amidst much fanfare. The village is on the eastern side of the city and though there are many villages surrounding the heart of Mysuru that have completed a century, Lalithadripura is special…
Ruth Padel, author and great-great-grand daughter of Charles Darwin in city A descendent of Charles Darwin, Ruth Sophia Padel is a British poet, novelist and non-fiction author, whose works have been highly acclaimed. She believes poetry connects with every area of life and her poems explore love, music, nature and socially engaging themes like immigration,…
By Dr. S.A. Mohan Krishna, Observational Astronomer Tonight (Feb.9), Indians will be privileged to witness the spectacular, resplendent, and first Supermoon of this year. This is known as lunar perigee and a normal lunar perigee averaging a distance of 3,62,479 kilometres happens once every orbital period. This event can be referred as “Supermoon.” The term…
By U.B. Acharya For the record, Novak Djokovic won his eighth Australian Open and in the process, 17th Major title against an upcoming Dominic Thiem in nearly four hours and five thrilling sets. The score line was 6-4; 4-6; 2-6; 6-3 and 6-4. A critical analysis of the various aspects of the match is as…
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