[Pics. by M.N. Lakshminarayana Yadav] The View Points atop city’s landmark Chamundi Hill are beckoning tourists after the recent facelift, environment promotion and beautification works undertaken by a Non-Government Organisation since the last three months. The District Administration had constructed special protruding platforms at the two View Points on the way to the Hill and…
Creating happiness and harmony is the primary consideration while adapting Feng Shui. Happiness and a harmony within a home or work place is very important to bring out the best within the individual. Similarly, creating a harmonious home which has a good energy in turn creates a happy relationship within the neighbourhood. At times one…
The streets of Mysuru are rich in history and steeped in yore. Hidden within street names are the occupations, owners, and even hobbies of the people who lived there centuries ago. A few of the street names include Kumbarageri, Kurubageri, Bandikeri, Gollageri, Halladakeri, Garadikeri, Thogari Beedi, Agasara Keri, Medarakeri, Budubuduke Keri and Kamatageri. Many houses…
By Dr. Devdutt Pattanaik – Author, Speaker, Illustrator, Mythologist Notre Dame means Our Lady in French. Though popular as a name for the most famous Parisian Church, which recently caught fire, it refers generally to Mary, Mother of Jesus, who plays an important role in Catholic mythology and in medieval European history. The New Testament…
Following the protest by non-Hindi speaking States, the Union Government has withdrawn the ‘Hindi Compulsory Clause’ from the Draft National Education Policy (NEP). Now, our politicians should have no reason to indulge in nit-picking and fault-finding in other Policy statements in the report, says Bhamy V. Shenoy. —Ed By Bhamy V. Shenoy The newly-released 480-page…
The art and science of creating prosperity and harmony known as Feng Shui from the ancient oriental civilisation is not just a process of decoration but a tool to create an environment that has the best energy to support the specific activity, or activities intended for that space. The ancient Feng Shui teachers felt there…
Human beings may be considered the more evolved species on Earth but there is no denying that the animals who can’t talk are also quite intelligent and display rare traits while leading a solitary life or while living in groups. From the tiniest ant to the mighty elephant, animals of all kinds can teach us…
Come June and it is the time to wake up and look at our environment. Every year June 5 is celebrated as World Environment Day. Mysuru was at one time called the air-conditioned city. During the peak summer, people were just using pankas (mostly weaved out of bamboo with a thin flat handle) swinging it…
By Bhamy V. Shenoy All over the world, the 5th of June is celebrated as World Environment Day (WED) as designated by the UN since 1974. This year’s theme is “Beat Air Pollution” while the theme of the last year was “Beat Plastic Pollution.” Celebration of WED gives an opportunity to create a powerful platform…
By Dr. S.N. Bhagirath [Continued from yesterday] First Indian Chief Gen. K.M. Cariappa was the first Indian Commander in Chief (C-in-C) to take charge. He assumed the office on 15th January, 1949. He was instrumental in introducing ‘Brigade of Guards’ and the ‘Parachute Regiment.’ His instruction to the Army to actively take part in the…
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