By Dr. R. Balasubramaniam Ah, the literature festival circuit — where authors go to be celebrated, debated, occasionally mistaken for someone else, and ultimately left questioning their life choices. When you first get an invitation, the excitement is real. You imagine engaging conversations, adoring readers and intellectual stimulation. You now feel like you’ve ‘officially’ arrived….
Ten ancient sites in Mysuru Taluk proposed for protected status under Conservation Project The Department of Archaeology, Museums and Heritage has intensified its commitment to preserving Karnataka’s invaluable cultural heritage through a comprehensive State-funded initiative known as the ‘Conservation Project’ (‘Samrakshana Yojane’). This Department plays a crucial role in safeguarding both tangible and intangible cultural assets…
By Ravi Joshi, Former Joint Secretary, Cabinet Secretariat Title : Heart Lamp Author : Banu Mushtaq Year : 2025 Pages : 216 Price : Rs. 399 Publisher : Penguin Random House India Pvt. Ltd. The Kannada writer’s journey from burka to courtroom reveals the power of authentic storytelling that challenges patriarchy from within — offering…
By S.N. Venkatnag Sobers Shuttle badminton has emerged as one of the fastest-growing sports in the country, with a growing number of young players taking it up professionally. What began as a recreational pastime among British expatriates in the 1860s has steadily evolved into a mainstream sport embraced by the younger generation. Pioneers like Prakash…
A timeless legacy of courage, governance By Dr. Manik A.V. Bengeri India has long been a land of brave and visionary women. Among them, Ahalyabai Holkar, one of the most remarkable rulers of the Indore State, stands out as an enduring example — even in today’s times. She proved her mettle through sheer determination and…
The Karnataka Government has decided to shut down all Janaushadhi Kendras operating within Government Hospital premises, citing that State-run hospitals are expected to provide medicines free of cost to patients. However, the move has sparked strong criticism, with many calling it regressive and anti-poor. Widespread protests have erupted in opposition to the decision. In this…
By Sadhguru – Founder, Isha Foundation Spiritual process means a conscious self-destruction. Very few people are seeking it consciously. Generally, for most people, the spiritual process comes in the pursuit of their well-being. They are only seeking well-being, but slowly, they realise as long as their individual nature exists, there is no such thing as…
The play ‘Raman – Light, Thunder, Sound’ on the life of Sir C.V. Raman, written by Shashidhara Dongre, was directed by H.S. Umesh and premiered at Kiru Rangamandira in Mysuru recently. The script skillfully wove together his professional and personal life. The play begins in the living room of the retired Raman and his wife…
By Dr. Devdutt Pattanaik – Author, Speaker, Illustrator, Mythologist Stories of merchants are notably absent in Brahmin scriptures but are widespread in Buddhist scriptures. Shortly after the Buddha attained Nirvana, he was met by two merchants who fed him but admitted they could not practise the rigorous meditation techniques. The Buddha, therefore, advised them to…
By Dr. R. Balasubramaniam We all know them. We’ve seen them. In fact, we can’t not see them. They are everywhere — on TV panels, YouTube debates, podcasts, social media threads and increasingly, in your uncle’s forwarded WhatsApp videos. They are the modern-day philosophers of our fractured democracies: the Armchair Political Commentators. Armed with a…
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