Title: Kodavara Saavu Paddathi Author: Nellamakkada B. Kaverappa Pages: 52 Price: Rs. 50 Publisher: Akshara Prakashana, Mysuru Noted artist Nellamakkada B. Kaverappa has written a book titled “Kodavara Saavu Paddathi” which deals with the death rituals involving Kodavas. The book was recently released to mark the 150th birth anniversary of Kodava poet and dramatist Haradasa…
By Rajkumar Bhavasar Pics by M.N. Lakshminarayana Yadav Jawahar Bal Bhavan at Bannimantap was once a beehive of activity. It was a popular amusement spot for children and they used to visit the place during weekends, especially to take a joyride on the toy train. But now forget children, even adults hesitate to visit this…
Mysuru: Certain stretches of the Outer Ring Road (ORR) of Mysuru city have been declared as National Highways so as to avoid the Highway heavy vehicle traffic from passing through the city, according to a communication in this regard sent on Jan. 8 this year to Director General, Road Development and Special Secretary to Government…
By Dr. Devdutt Pattanaik – Author, Speaker, Illustrator, Mythologist If one travels around Pune, one occasionally comes across small folk shrines dedicated to a deity known as Mhasoba, or the Buffalo-God. Not much is known about him, but the shrine is clearly not a Brahminical one and there is nothing about him found in Sanskrit…
By R. Chandra Prakash, MGP [Continued from yesterday] Report of Mysore- Nanjangud Master Plan: 2031 Mysore-Nanjangud Master Plan -2031 [MNMP] had a long gestation period and got the government approval only in 2016. However, being a land use plan, it did not deal with transportation or traffic in detail on its own. As per MNMP…
By R. Chandra Prakash, MGP Today, roads in city’s Central Business District (CBD) are clogged with heavy traffic. Most of these roads have been widened to maximum permissible limits to the total disadvantage of pedestrians. Parked vehicles occupy more than two thirds of these roads. We have a wide range of vehicles occupying every inch…
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….
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