By Ramesh Kebbehundi Pics. by M.N. Lakshminarayana Yadav The ongoing repair and renovation of the iconic St. Philomena’s Church which has the distinction of being the second largest Church in Asia has almost reached finishing stage and is scheduled to be completed for this Christmas, or maximum by Jan. 15, 2019. The second phase of…
While Mysuru, the cultural capital of Karnataka and the biggest city next only to the State Capital of Bengaluru is struggling to have a full-fledged Airport, Kannur, a relatively small city in Kerala, has got an International Airport at Mattanur and it will be inaugurated tomorrow (Dec. 9). Thanks to the proximity of distance between…
By Dr. Veena Bharathi The Mysore Medical School was started in 1924. Although it was started at Bangalore, it was named ‘The Mysore Medical School’ because it was the first-of-its-kind in Mysore State. The Medical School started training the so-called “Sub-Assistant Surgeons.” The course was for four years to be qualified as LMP (Licensed Medical…
MAA Utsav of Mysore Medical College Alumni Association tomorrow: Reminiscences By Dr. Veena Bharathi In May 1981, when I attended my very first Para-Clinical subjects’ theory class at MMC (Mysore Medical College), I was feeling a bit left out, reason being that I had just then been granted a transfer to MMC, after my one-and-a-half-year…
By R. Raja Chandra It was indeed fascinating to read the nostalgic account of a nonagenarian Mysorean about the historic events which unfolded almost seven decades ago (SOM dated Oct. 31, 2018 — When Sardar Patel had to be literally carried to Town Hall stage). But Sardar Patel actually visited Mysore on Feb. 24, 1949…
By Dr. H.V. Satish, Consultant – Plastic & Cosmetic Surgeon, Apollo BGS Hospitals, Mysuru Fat is a word that evokes different ideas and emotions. It can be attractive on a child’s cheek or irritating on a teen’s waist. In excess, it is dangerous. But now, it can be used to make you more beautiful too!…
Celebrating Indian Classical Dance, Articulate Festival, in the 30th of its series, put on platform brilliant Dancers, on the 18th of November 2018, the 3rd Sunday of the month, at Veene Seshanna Bhavana, Kuvempunagar, Mysuru. A presentation of the Articulate Trust for Arts, curated by its Managing Trustee Mysore B. Nagaraj, unfolded a dance tapestry…
By Gouri Satya, Sr.Journalist The old city of Mysore was famous for its Keris, Agraharas and Mohallas. The Keris and Agraharas were built by the Maharajas, chiefly during the reign of Krishnaraja Wadiyar III. The Mohallas comprised Keris and Agraharas. Nazarbad, Lashkar, Mandi Mohallas on the Northern side and the Fort Mohalla or Khille Mohalla…
By Bhamy V. Shenoy The most important task for any civic body like Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) is to collect a maximum amount of Property Tax. Without adequate funding, MCC cannot fulfil its civic responsibilities of providing clean water, keeping city garbage-free, maintaining parks, ensuring safe roads, etc. As can be seen in the graph…
Feng Shui, the ancient Oriental Art of Space Alignment, is very powerful in harmonising the flow of natural energies. The benefits of aligning the home in accordance with the laws of Feng Shui are immense and it works both at physical and at psychological levels. As Feng Shui is all about harmony, positivity and abundance,…
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