Jayalakshmipuram, Chamundipuram, Chamarajapuram, Saraswathipuram, Lakshmipuram, V.V. Puram, Ashokapuram, Krishnamurthypuram, Vidyaranyapuram, Gayathripuram… The Heritage City of Mysuru has a host of Purams like sweet slices of mango, if the whole mango fruit is considered to be Mysuru. Despite the advent of many ‘Nagars’, these Purams are one of the most loved areas in Mysuru as they…
Son of an Asura
January 3, 2019By Dr. Devdutt Pattanaik In the Vishnu Purana, we are introduced to the story of Prahalad. We are told he is the son of an Asura king, Hiranyakashipu. Because Hiranyakashipu receives a boon from Brahma, he cannot be killed by any human or animal, either inside or outside a dwelling, at day or at night….
Heading Indian Science Congress is really a humbling moment: Prof. K.S. Rangappa
December 31, 2018By N. Niranjan Nikam SOM: You are the first scientist from Mysuru, who is chosen as the General President-Elect of 106th Indian Science Congress Association (ISCA) to be held at Lovely Professional University in Jalandhar and you will take over as the General President of 107th ISCA during the Science Congress in January 2019. How…
Ushering prosperity for the year ahead
December 31, 2018A bamboo plant near your front door will attract goodness within, part of that goodness being financial security As we move into another New Year, its quite common to have new aspirations, goals and look forward to a better year. Enhancing the prosperity through Feng Shui ensures stability and also gives you the opportunity to…
Dhruva or The North Star
December 27, 2018By Dr. Devdutt Pattanaik – Author, Speaker, Illustrator, Mythologist The story of Dhruva comes from the Puranic traditions, especially the Vishnu Purana and the Bhagavata Purana. It is, at once, a metaphysical story, as well as a story of devotion, recounted most simplistically. Once upon a time, there was a boy called Dhruva, who wanted…
The Soldier who saved Siachen
December 26, 2018A tribute to Lt. Gen. B.C. Nanda, who recaptured Siachen, the world’s highest Army Post, from Pakistan By Santhosh Thammaiah, Columnist and Journalist You might be aware of the latest development. The Prime Minister’s Office has called for an emergency meeting. Senior Intelligence officers will be present and you are requested to be present with…
“Stigma towards seeking Psychiatric treatment has decreased”, Says US-based Psychiatrist Dr. Sanjay Sreenivas Chandragiri
December 25, 2018Psychiatry is the medical specialty devoted to diagnosis, treatment and prevention of mental disorders. There was a time when using the word ‘Psychiatry’ sent wrong signals and hence, mental hospital was considered taboo while ‘Huchaaspatre’ was a derogatory term. Over the years, the way people look at mental health has changed and it is very…
Career Opportunities
December 24, 2018Display Metal Feng Shui element art or items in the Northwest, be it a metal bell, or even a photo in a metal frame. Looking for a career break, new opportunity or change of job? Feng Shui can possibly aid in your pursuits. Career is an integral part of our life’s journey and choosing the…
Ricky Kej’s journey from Dentistry to winning Grammy
December 24, 2018When a musician speaks straight from the heart, it is nothing less than a magical feeling. For Bengaluru-based composer Ricky Kej, music is a powerful medium. He is a genius on the keyboard and his music is a living testimony of his personality. With five feature films, twelve albums and over two thousand commercials to…
‘PAINE’ & Co. Inflict insinuating ‘PAIN’ on Virat & Co. — Down Under
December 21, 2018By V.N. Prasad The new pitch at the brand new stadium at Perth was not a deck reminiscent of MECCA of WACA. In fact it was a ‘Grave Yard’. The old one was known for its bouncy tracks where pacers invariably made hay. The new one was softer with cracks that opened up gradually over…















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