The compass direction east has a lot of significance as it is the direction of sun rise and represents the quintessence of all beings which provides benefits such as generating Ultraviolet (UV) rays triggering production of Vitamin D in the body when the skin is exposed to the morning sun. It acts as a purifier,…
By Dr. Padmavathi Narasimhan The Annual Music Conference of JSS Sangeetha Sabha will be held from Dec. 2 to 6 at Navajyothi Sabhangana of JSS Women’s College, Saraswathipuram. The conference will commence in the presence of Sri Shivarathri Deshikendra Swamiji of Suttur Mutt at 5.30 pm. Prof. Bhashyam Swamiji will inaugurate. MLA S.A. Ramdas will…
By Shadan Muneer Among the attributes that define brand India and its culture is its rich heritage of arts and crafts. From the Barter System of trade to the living rooms of art connoisseurs, art and artisans have had a long journey, touching our lives. A rare painting, exquisite fabrics, pottery, rugs and carpets and…
By Dr. Veena Bharathi, Diabetes and Diabetes related distress “Diabetes concerns every family” is the theme of World Diabetes Day observed on Nov.14 and Diabetes Awareness Month this November. The International Diabetes Federation (IDF) is raising awareness of the impact that diabetes has on the family and promoting the role of the family in diabetes…
By Dr. C. D. Sreenivasa Murthy The basic five principles of the Indian Constitution are: a Republican State, a Parliamentary form of Government, a Federal Structure, Fundamental Rights and an Independent Judicial Branch. The first session of the Constituent Assembly was convened on 9th December, 1946 in the Constitution Hall, now known as Central Hall,…
By Dr. Devdutt Pattanaik – Author, Speaker, Illustrator, Mythologist DNA studies are now showing that Harappans did not have genes of steppe pastoralists (Aryans). But these Aryan genes are found in about 30 per cent of the Indian population. This means the Aryans came after Harappan cities had collapsed. They did not invade Harappa, but…
By Dr. C. D. Sreenivasa Murthy Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, the Chairman of the Drafting Committee of the Constitution, is very well- known as its architect, but very little is known about the man who literally penned the Constitution. When the draft of the Constitution of India was ready to be printed, Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru…
By Dr. C. D. Sreenivasa Murthy The British Government took over the administration of India from the East India Company immediately after the First War of Independence (Sepoy Mutiny) in 1857. They had a very low opinion about Indians and their capacity to rule themselves. In 1927, the then Secretary of State for India, Lord…
Activating the work space, be it home of office, ensures a clear vision, goal and a path towards prosperity. The science of Feng Shui gives an opportunity to tap into the universal energies and achieve the dreams and desires of good business. The ancient Chinese art of orienting buildings, aligning the space, interiors and placing…
By J.A. Balraj The news in last week’s Star of Mysore on what might happen on Chamundi Hill’s future made a sad reading. Having had a close affinity with this iconic Hill from childhood, we Mysureans should not be mute spectators while plans of four-lane motorways, shopping malls, housing colonies, modernising the rocky steps and…
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