City-based ‘Abhiyenthararu – A Theatre For Engineers,’ in association with Ministry of Culture, New Delhi, will be organising a five-day Rashtriya Ranga Utsava (National Theatre Festival) from Feb. 28 to Mar. 3 at Kirurangamandira (Mini Theatre) in Kalamandira premises. The Theatre Festival will be inaugurated by Playwright and Litterateur Dr. K.Y. Narayanaswamy at 6.30 pm…
THANGKA: The Sacred Tibetan Painting
February 25, 2024By P.V. Akshay In the vibrant and renowned bazaar of Bylakuppe, one of India’s oldest and largest Tibetan Settlements, the bustling streets are home to exquisite shops dedicated to Thangka, traditional Tibetan Buddhist paintings. Visitors can witness the meticulous work of Thangka painters, each immersed in their artistic endeavours. They continue their centuries-old tradition and…
Understanding Common Gynaecological Problems
February 24, 2024By Dr. Shaheen Akhtar, Consultant – Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Manipal Hospital, Mysuru Gynaecological issues can occur at any time in a girl or woman’s life, from the onset of menstruation to menopause. They encompass a variety of diseases, disorders or infections that affect the ovaries and uterus to the vagina and fallopian tubes. Reproductive health…
35th International Nirantara Kalemane Festival: Rukmini Devi Arundale’s 120th birth anniversary celebrations
February 22, 2024Kumar Performing Arts Centre (KPAC) has organised the 35th International Nirantara Kalemane Festival and Padma Vibhushan Rukmini Devi Arundale’s 120th birth anniversary celebrations at Kalemane Sabhaangana in Hebbal 2nd Stage on Feb. 26 at 2.30 pm. The chief guests of the evening are T. Murali Krishnappa, President, Jnana Butti Satsanga Kendra, Tumakuru, Dr. N.R. Chandregowda,…
Arun Yogiraj’s masterpiece at Mysore Medical College
February 21, 2024By Dr. Asha Shekar, Professor, Department of Physiology, MMC&RI As the nation commemorated the ‘Pran Pratishta’ ceremony of Ram Lalla (Balak Ram) idol in Ayodhya, sculpted by Arun Yogiraj of Mysuru, it is worth reflecting on his noteworthy connection with Mysore Medical College and Research Institute (MMC&RI). Notably, Yogiraj has gifted yet another remarkable creation…
Three-day music festival at Veene Seshanna Bhavana
February 20, 2024Mysuru: On the occasion of Sri Purandara and Thyagaraja Aradhane, Ganabharathi in association with Devageetham Charitable Trust, Department of Kannada Culture, Bengaluru and the family members of late C.N. Narayana Rao and Susheelamma, has organised a three-day music festival at Veene Seshanna Bhavana in city from Feb.23 to 25. On Feb.23 at 6 pm, there…
Dr. Kripa Phadke to perform at Khajuraho Dance Festival
February 20, 2024Mysuru, Feb. 20- Dr. Kripa Phadke, Founder-Director of Nrityagiri, along with her five students of Nrityagiri, will perform at the 50th Khajuraho Dance Festival at Madhya Pradesh on Feb.26. She will be presenting Sampoorna Ramayana assisted by musicians Vidu. Roopashree Madhusudhan (Bengaluru) on nattuvanga, Vid. Udupi Srinath (Trivandrum) on vocals, Vid. Nagai P. Sriram (Chennai)…
Music Concerts and Jayanthi celebrations to mark Sri Krishna Ganasabha anniversary
February 20, 2024Four-day programmes from Feb. 21 to 24 Mysuru: As part of its 22nd anniversary celebrations, Sri Krishna Ganasabha, Mysuru, has organised Music Concerts, Piteel Chowdiah Jayanthi, Sri Chamaraja Wadiyar X Jayanthi, Thyagaraja and Purandaradasara Aradhana Mahotsava from Feb. 21 to 24 at the Sabha’s Alwar Kala Bhavana in Gokulam III Stage.On Feb. 21, Sangeetha Kala…
Camera trap wildlife census begins in Bandipur Reserve
February 20, 2024Camera traps used in 612 points in 1,036 sq.km area; survey of 305 points completed By M.T. Yogesh Kumar The Forest Department has completed the initial phase of the internal wildlife census, utilising camera traps at 305 designated locations within the Bandipur Tiger Reserve. Although the National Tiger Census occurs every four years, camera trap…
Book on Pranab’s diaries
February 19, 2024By Dr. C.D. Sreenivasa Murthy Title: Pranab My Father: A Daughter Remembers Author: Sharmistha Mukherjee Year: 2024 Pages: 368 pages Price: Rs. 795 Publisher: Rupa Publications India Pvt. Ltd. A boy aged 11 years had come to Calcutta to attend the wedding of his eldest brother. The day was 16th August 1946, an infamous…
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