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Tribute to Fr. Denis Noronha: A Priest of a Different Kind
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Tribute to Fr. Denis Noronha: A Priest of a Different Kind

July 16, 2018

Born on July 27, 1932, in Tenka Belluru village of Bantwal taluk in Dakshina Kannada, Fr. Denis V. Noronha was the man behind establishing many educational institutions in Mysuru — St. Joseph’s B.Ed. College in 1971; Pre-Primary Teacher’s Training Institute in 1978; St. Joseph’s Teacher’s Training Institute in 1978; St. Joseph’s NST, Primary and High…

Home & Relationships
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Home & Relationships

July 16, 2018

Using plenty of incense or aroma sticks to dispel the negative Chi and create a sense of peace soon after an argument can possibly help in restoring the balance. The minute you walk into a new place, you begin a relationship with that particular environment and get connected to its natural energies. Feng Shui is…

A Trojan Horse called Botanical Garden
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A Trojan Horse called Botanical Garden

July 15, 2018

Mysore Race Course (MRC) is a very important and unique heritage institution of Mysuru city. How many cities in our country can boast of a Race Course? It would be highly myopic to perceive horse-racing purely from the point of view of betting or as a wager or a social evil. Wherever racing is practiced,…

Train of Knowledge
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Train of Knowledge

July 14, 2018

While there are many who board trains to reach their schools, there are only a few who are actually studying sitting inside one. This Weekend Star Supplement narrates the story of a Government school in the nearby Nanjangud Taluk that has been painted to look like a Railway Station — complete with train, platform and…

The rise of Durga
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The rise of Durga

July 12, 2018

By Dr. Devdutt Pattanaik – Author, Speaker, Illustrator, Mythologist The image of the buffalo-slaying lion-riding Durga starts appearing in Hindu mythology only in the post-Gupta period, around 1,500 years ago. Amongst the earliest images we know today are one from Ajanta and Ellora caves in Maharashtra, and from Mammalapuram dated before 7th century. Earlier icons…

Making a difference in farmers’ lives: Retired Forest Officer shows the way…
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Making a difference in farmers’ lives: Retired Forest Officer shows the way…

July 10, 2018

By N. Niranjan Nikam Plant, nourish and flourish’ is the mantra of this 80-year-old former Forest and Environment Secretary A.C. Lakshmana. The multi-pronged and highly beneficial project to the State that he advocates especially in the wake of farmers’ loan burden, increasing poverty and suicides is very important to overcome these tragic conditions. Speaking to…

A Mysurean Visits Buckingham Palace
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A Mysurean Visits Buckingham Palace

July 9, 2018

By Girija Madhavan There was detailed coverage on TV channels recently of the wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle at St. George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle. I could identify Priyanka Chopra in a pale pink hat and dress, Amal Clooney, George Clooney and Sir Elton John among the guests. The formal dress code for this…

Harmony & Space
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Harmony & Space

July 9, 2018

Tropical plants and flowers are highly regarded as a Feng Shui filter of toxic energy in the home and are believed to remove the toxins from your home. Feng Shui which represent wind and water is the science of creating harmony and prosperity through design and alignment of the space. It is said that when…

Ivory Wood Tree: A nature’s gift for making Channapatna toys
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Ivory Wood Tree: A nature’s gift for making Channapatna toys

July 8, 2018

Text & photographs by Dr. Mahadeswara Swamy, Scientist There are trees known as multipurpose trees (MPT) used for different purposes.  A few provide timber for commercial purposes but endowed with medicinal properties besides being ornamental. “The Ivory Wood” tree, used for making Channapatna toys, belongs to this category. The wood turns to ivory colour with…

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