In some parts of the world bamboo floorings are also used and they give a feel of staying connected to nature. The art and science of Feng Shui is the skill of spacing, positioning, planning and orienting not just the structure but even the furnishings to offer greater support to the occupants. In short, it…
By V. Shourabh Another footballing legend from Mysuru is P. Narasimha. He is renowned for his fearless and powerful heading abilities. His journey has been a bumpy ride as an injury to his knee curtailed his fairytale ride. He has represented Indian Football team and has participated in VI President’s Cup Football Tournament which was…
By V. Shourabh With FIFA World Cup 2018 entering Knockout Stage, the intensity of competition has risen manifold. It has even captured the attention of Mysuru which is making gradual and steady strides towards footballing. The city has 40 Football Clubs under Mysore District Football Association (MDFA). In this nation where cricket is celebrated as…
Madikeri: Any talk of Kodagu often begins with the aromatic coffee, golden-glazed honey and some lip-smacking authentic delicacies. Honey has a special place in the district and Kodagu is known to produce distinct and rich honey that is famous for its originality, purity, taste and longevity even when stored in closed containers for years together….
By Ragoo Rao, Ethologist The Purple Swamp Hen is a large water hen with a distinctive heavy red bill and forehead shield. It has red eyes and a deep blue head and breast with black upper parts and wings. In bright sunlight the plumage shines with an intense blue sheen. These birds use a variety…
By Dr. Rama V. Bennur History reveals that Mysuru has always encouraged wholeheartedly the new and experimental changes in the field of art. It has pioneered many changes in the music genre. The two recent concerts confirmed this. Jugalbandhis nowadays are stretching out their vistas. It is not necessarily between two kinds of instruments or…
By Dr. Devdutt Pattanaik – Author, Speaker, Illustrator, Mythologist For such a vast coastline, Indians do not have much of a sea mythology. Most images of boats in Indian art are related to ponds and rivers, and not the sea, such as images of Ram and Sita crossing the Ganga, or Krishna and Radha on…
By N. Niranjan Nikam The nearly 157-year-old Jaganmohan Palace, housing one of the finest art galleries in the world, is going hi-tech, as it will soon have Audio Guides to take the visitors through the various collections housed in the Gallery. It will also have its own Conservation Laboratory in the premises. “I have a…
By H.R. Bapu Satyanarayana Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his address to the United Nations (UN) General Assembly on September 27, 2014 proposed that June 21 may be declared as International Yoga Day as it is the longest day of the year and shares special significance in many parts of the world. The text of…
The entry to a building which is defined by the main door is of great importance in the practice of Feng Shui as it marks the impression that you leave to the outside world and the attitude of the occupants behind the door. The popular belief that doors can be classified as lucky and unlucky…
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