Author Girija Madhavan’s mother Mukta Venkatesh, painter and writer, who lived in Mysuru from the 1920s till her death in 2003 at the age of over 101, was the fourth daughter of A. Madhaviah, a social reformer-cum-writer. She was deeply influenced by his love of literature, both English and Tamil, and also his liberal views….
By Rajkumar Bhavasar I am not a November Kannadiga. I am 365 days, 24×7 Kannadiga and I am proud to be born a Kannadiga,” is the strong message that this man in uniform sends. The man in uniform, who is a bus conductor on route no. 94 K/5 in the KSRTC Mysuru City Bus service,…
Editors are unique who are rarely seen but only read. However, when one is not only an editor but also the founder-owner of a newspaper, then the equation changes. And to run a newspaper for 40 long years and create a unique space takes courage and above all, a certain kind of chutzpah. K.B. Ganapathy…
By Dr. Devdutt Pattanaik – Author, Speaker, Illustrator, Mythologist The word ‘Apsara’ is derived from the root ‘apsa’ which means water. Apsaras were nymphs who slipped away from the grasp of man, like water from a clenched fist. They were sent by the Devas to beguile and seduce Tapasvins, ascetics who sought to churn spiritual…
The history of journalism in Karnataka, aka Karnataka Press, will be incomplete without reference to the role played by small newspapers. In fact, small newspapers form a significant portion of the history of journalism because of the important role played by them for over a century and half, says Mysuru-based Senior Journalist Gouri Satya, working…
By V. Shourabh Only when a man is suffering, he will start to think out-of-the-box to come out of it, goes an old adage. Here is a physically challenged person who has mastered the art of closing tyre punctures. So perfect he is in this strenuous job that he would put to shame any normal…
By N. Niranjan Nikam What is age? Just numbers. How true is this adage, especially as one ages, the bones begin to creak, eyesight becomes weak, ears become hard to hear and healthy life dogged by ailments continue. All these thoughts appear and disappear, as I enter the house of one of the living legends…
The Jetties of Mysuru have been continuously following their traditional practice of Indian wrestling or Kusti which has been an integral part of Mysuru and Dasara festivities. Tiger Balaji is one such prominent figure, who has dedicated his life for wrestling. He was trained at ‘Bhoothappana Garadi’ and has been one of the greatest wrestlers…
By M.B. Pavan Murthy William Shakespeare’s axiom “A rose by any other name may smell just as sweet” may not apply to the famed ‘Mysooru Mallige.’ This variety of jasmine not only has unmatched fragrance but also an inextricable link with the royal city. The bond between Mysooru Mallige and Mysuru has grown strong over…
Nobody likes individual jasmine flowers unless it’s for puja rituals. But it is a woman’s desire to wear jasmine when they are stringed as it adds richness and beauty to their long and shiny manes, especially when in traditional attires. There is a set of dedicated women at Veeranagere who dexterously string jasmine and so…
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