Mysuru’s home-grown tech firm Excelsoft Technologies Limited gears up for massive expansion A company that began in a small garage at Jayalakshmipuram has now grown into a formidable Rs. 500-crore IPO (Initial Public Offering). Excelsoft Technologies Limited — formerly Excelsoft Technologies Private Limited — went public on Nov. 19, aiming to fuel its expansion and…
By Dr. Devdutt Pattanaik – Author, Speaker, Illustrator, Mythologist Manu in the Rig Veda gets Soma from a faraway mountain and performs the yagna where he offers Soma as a drink to Indra who in turn provides him access to the land of Aryas. This is suggested in a Vedic hymn composed by Vamadeva (4.26-27)…
Only promises, plans, but no progress; Rs. 4.9 crore revival stuck in red tape Jawahar Bal Bhavan, once a vibrant hub of children’s entertainment and education, now wears a deserted and forgotten look. Prolonged mudslinging between elected representatives and officials has reduced this once-popular destination to an abandoned spot. Standing on a sprawling 10-acre tract…
Karnataka Ganakala Parishat, in association with Ganabharathi, celebrated its 54th Senior Musicians’ Conference and 36th Young Musicians’ Conference in Mysuru from Nov. 5 to 9 at Ganabharathi’s Ramagovinda Kala Vedike. The Senior Musicians’ Conference was presided over by the eminent flautist and scholar Vidwan C.A. Shreedhara, while the Young Musicians’ Conference was led by the…
By Sadhguru – Founder, Isha Foundation Setting the necessary psychological ambience for sadhana is important otherwise it will only create health benefits, no transformation. Q: If our thoughts reflect our karmic structure, can changing our thought pattern impact our karmic structure? And how can we become free from it? Sadhguru: There is a difference between…
By Dr. Devdutt Pattanaik – Author, Speaker, Illustrator, Mythologist In Hindu mythology, the pigeon is more than just a bird. It is described as the vahana, or mount, of Rati-devi, the goddess of erotic arts and the consort of Kama-deva, the god of love and lust. Maybe that is the reason why many people in…
Raaga Music Academy, in collaboration with Bhagini Seva Samaja, presented its monthly concert at BSS Vidyodaya in Krishnamurthypuram on Oct. 18. The evening offered a fine classical treat by Vid. N.R. Prashanth, accompanied by C.V. Shruthi on violin, B.S. Prashanth on mridanga and Raghunandan Vyasa Rao on ghata. Prashanth, one of our most accomplished vocalists…
Flyovers in Bengaluru, Mysuru falter amid shoddy construction, neglected maintenance By Gouri Satya, Senior Journalist Flyovers are often considered an effective measure in easing traffic bottlenecks and reducing travel time in heavily congested areas. They reduce the likelihood of accidents at the intersections, as they would segregate high-speed or through traffic from local traffic. But…
By Gouri Satya, Senior Journalist The Greater Mysuru proposal has returned with a bang — Chief Minister Siddaramaiah taking the lead to announce it. But the crucial question looms before Mysureans: Do we need a Greater Mysuru to burden us with tax hikes and flyovers that hide our heritage roads and buildings? The answer would…
Young Rakesh Sudhir is a devoted disciple of Vid. A.V. Prakash, the late flute maestro of Mysuru. Having imbibed the pristine classicism and grace of his Guru’s style, Rakesh now carries forward this legacy with deep commitment. Through his music school, Bamboo Melody Raagas, he not only trains aspiring flautists but also provides them a…
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