By Dr. Devdutt Pattanaik – Author, Speaker, Illustrator, Mythologist When we speak of Indra, we must keep in mind that the scriptures refer to six different types of Indra, belonging to different periods of history. The first is the Vedic Indra. He is the primary God of the Rig Veda, described as riding a chariot,…
By Dr. S.A. Mohan Krishna, Observational Astronomer The most amazing and evident astronomical event in the sky is an ‘Eclipse.’ None can forget the mesmerising Supermoon, Bloodmoon, Total Lunar Eclipse that occurred on January 31 last year! This astronomical occurrence has been memorable and millions witnessed this spectacular spectacle. Analogously, last year on July 27…
Research into science of ancient Vaastu and Vedic astrology reveals that numbers have a deeper meaning and unique strength. The science of Feng Shui also has its roots to numbers and the basis of Feng Shui is symbolically represented by Yin and Yang which in the modern times corresponds to the binary digits of “1…
By V.N. Prasad Nerves shattered at ‘Mid Night’ on Sunday, the 14th of July 2019, as two of the most popular world sporting events concluded in the historic city of London — ‘The Wimbledon Cup’ and ‘The ICC World Cup.’ Both the venues set the world on fire as sports lovers across the globe watched…
Stone Pergolas enhance aesthetic beauty of the Abode of Art & Theatre Historical inscriptions of several rulers to give a heritage touch By M.T. Yogesh Kumar Yes, you heard it right. Soothing music will play as you enter the Kalamandira Garden and you can get lost in the musical notes amidst cool breeze if you…
It is monsoon season in Kodagu and though rains are less this year, people in remote villages of Kodagu, who have grown Garcinia gummi-gutta tree in their estates or have access to the tree grown in the wild, are busy in preparing Kachampuli, the dark, tart vinegar. Kachampuli preparation has been passed on from generations…
By U.B. Acharya While in ICC Cricket World Cup finals, we will see a new world champion either England or New Zealand, what else is new in the world of tennis? It is the same OLD dogs (sorry, pun unintended, actually two great rivals and champions), top seed Novak Djokovic and second seed Roger Federer…
By Dr. Devdutt Pattanaik – Author, Speaker, Illustrator, Mythologist In the Puranas, we are told that Narada, the mind, was born from the thoughts of Brahma, and like all sages had the knowledge of Brahma Vidya, or the ultimate truth of the world. He would go around the world sharing this knowledge and enabling people…
By V.N. Prasad Hearty congratulations to the ‘Black Caps’ on their concerted efforts to defend a total that even Afghans would have fancied to chase comfortably. While our top order collapsed, the Kiwi bowlers Trent Boult, Matt Henry, Mit Santner and Lockie Ferguson deserve all the accolades for their tact and for exploiting the mindset…
By Vighnesh Hampapura Many have dubbed ‘Kattale Belaku’ philosophical. There is a disillusioned playwright (Jagadish Manavarte), who has material grouses with theatre: he lives in his father’s house; all the plays brought him was fame. There are two drama (tic) fellows behind him, a director (Hulgappa Kattimani) and a producer (Prashanth Hiremath), persuading him to…
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