By S.N. Venkatnag Sobers The much-awaited cricket tournament of the State, Karbonn Smartphones Karnataka Premier League, is back with its sixth edition and so are Mysuru Warriors with a new team and a new Captain. Apart from J. Suchith, no other player has been a part of the team for four consecutive years. After being…
Chef Nala
August 31, 2017By Dr. Devdutt Pattanaik – Author, Speaker, Illustrator, Mythologist Once upon a time, there was a man who cooked so well that a woman decided to marry him. And when he ran away, taking up a job as a cook, she tracked him down by the flavours he conjured up in his master’s kitchen. His…
Third anniversary celebrations of RAAGA Music Academy: A scintillating concert by Dr. Vidyabhushana
August 30, 2017RAAGA Music Academy, Mysuru, a young and dynamic Music Sabha, celebrated its third anniversary with a grand musical ensemble ‘Swara Raaga Sudha’ by Sangeetha Vidyanidhi Vid. Dr. Vidyabhushana, accompanied by Vid. H.L. Shivashankaraswamy and troupe. This was also its 51st monthly music concert, which was held on Saturday, 19th instant at Mysuru Vasudevacharya Bhavana. The…
In BJP, positions are decided on merit, not on surname: Piyush Goyal
August 29, 2017Are the winds of change blowing across the country? Every time when a young Union Minister visits our city, Mysuru, this thought gets reinforced. Each one of them is Prime Minister Modi’s acolyte and a potential PM material. The charming, erudite, scholarly, intelligent, down-to-earth Piyush Goyal, Minister of State with Independent Charge for Power, Coal,…
Mysuru is a home away from home: Ronu Majumdar
August 28, 2017He is one of the top-rated artistes in classical music circuit. An ace flautist, popularly known as Pandit Ronu Majumdar (Ranendranath Majumdar) is synonymous with ‘Bansuri’. This great flautist has to his credit many collaborative projects with the likes of ex-Beatle George Harrison, ace guitarists Ryland Peter or ‘Ry’ Cooder, Larry Coryell and several other…
Serenity and peace
August 28, 2017An harmonious home or office design also contributes towards the well-being of occupants and increases productivity in a work space. Hence by ensuring the good flow of energy in and around the structure of dwelling, one can achieve a vibrant home or work space. A dwelling that is not very harmonious or which emanates bad…
Mysuru all set to bat for KPL
August 26, 2017By S.N. Venkatnag Sobers It’s time for the most awaited cricket carnival of the State. Yes! The sixth edition of Karbonn Smartphones Karnataka Premier League is all set to begin at the famous Chinnaswamy Stadium on Sept. 1 and later will be spread to Mysuru for the second leg and Hubballi for the final leg…
Son of an American mother and Indian father, Atul Keshap writes exclusively for SOM on India’s 70th Independence Day…
August 24, 2017There are people who crave for publicity at the drop of a hat. There are a few others who go about quietly making a mark in the society and who shun it. To this noble league belonged former UN Diplomat Dr. Keshap Chander Sen. He had come from the US and settled down in Mysuru….
SPVGMC Trust’s 56th Heritage Music Festival from Aug. 25 to Sept. 3
August 24, 2017Sri Prasanna Vidya Ganapathi Mandali Charitable (SPVGMC) Trust, 8th Cross, V.V. Mohalla, Mysuru, which has been organising music concerts during the Ganesha Festival from the past 55 years, popularly known as 8th Cross Ganesha, is hosting its 56th Heritage Music Festival from Aug. 25 to Sept. 3 everyday from 6.45 pm onwards. All the maestros…
‘Nail Man’ and his Elephants
August 23, 2017By M.T. Yogesh Kumar and B.C. Thimmaiah He has been with elephants across India for the last 27 years and his dedication to the gentle giants is unquestionable. He has participated in 24 Dasaras in Mysuru and is the trusted name when it comes to the welfare of elephants. Having just a year to retire,…
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