By M.T. Yogesh Kumar Among the elephants that will participate in Dasara-2017 is Bheema. According to Forest Department officials, Bheema is a promising Tusker and will one day carry the 750-kg Golden Howdah (Ambari) on the Vijayadashami Day procession. At present, this privilege is being enjoyed by Arjuna. Bheema has all the physical features of…
Anna Bhagya: Government needs to view this Scheme as a critical tool to fight against poverty
August 3, 2017By Dr. R. Balasubramaniam Food subsidisation and public distribution systems are the cornerstone for the assessment and eradication of food insecurity in India. While the Government of India passed the National Food Security Bill, the Government of Karnataka has implemented a revised food distribution system, known as the Anna Bhagya Yojana from May 2015. Under…
Ganesha – the God Who Rides Rats
August 3, 2017By Dr. Devdutt Pattanaik – Author, Speaker, Illustrator, Mythologist Rats evoke the feeling of disgust. There is something inherently dark, unclean and sinister about them. Think rats and you think garbage, gutter, plague and other diseases. Rats mean destruction of property. Pilferage. Filth. There is nothing adorable or desirable about a rat. So why is…
Shruthi cycles for a cause from Kashmir to Kanyakumari
August 3, 2017The exciting adventure of cycling from Kashmir to Kanyakumari, that too giving up a cushy job for a cause, that too by a girl is indeed very rare and unique. Times have changed and women are slowly entering the field dominated by men. Be it the Army, Police, bus driving and the list is endless….
“I can quit Acting, not Theatre” Says actor-director Prakash Belawadi
August 2, 2017He is a theatre actor, director, journalist, politician, environmentalist, activist and an aspiring writer. Having been born to parents who breathe theatre, this gentleman has carved a niche for himself in the world of theatre and movies. His role as ‘George Kutty’ in the Hindi film ‘Airlift’ starring Akshay Kumar earned critical acclaim. He was…
To Grant Quietus or Hiatus is the Question !
August 1, 2017Quietus seems Divine! By K.B. Ganapathy, Editor-in-Chief The Supreme Court on Monday had asked the UP Government headed by Yogi Adityanath to clarify its stand over the largesse, the grant of aid of Rs. 103.92 crore given to Chaudhary Charan Singh Degree College founded in 1983 and run by Shiksha Prasar Samiti in Etawah during…
Happy children
July 31, 2017Growing phase for a child is fun but often the little children do get difficult. When left unchecked by the parents, they tend to believe that they are right in their approach and in the long run, it does get difficult to change the pattern of thinking and behavior. Feng Shui is all about having…
An Emperor says Sayonara
July 30, 2017By Girija Madhavan On June 9, 2017, the Japanese Diet enacted an Abdication Law, called a “Single Use Law,” to enable Emperor Akihito to abdicate for reasons of health and age. The “Chrysanthemum Throne” will then pass on to Crown Prince Naruhito. The dynasty goes back to 1300 years. Legend claims that the rulers are…
ROYAL ARCHES AND GATEWAYS
July 29, 2017By S.N. Venkatnag Sobers Pics by M.N. Lakshminarayana Yadav Apart from being home to many heritage buildings and structures of historical value, Mysuru is also known for its majestic arches, pillars and gateways. These architectural marvels, which are a treat to watch, are the gifts from Wadiyars, the erstwhile rulers of Mysuru. With Dasara round…
A Common Man’s Doctor: Bellipadi Satish Rai
July 27, 2017Offers FREE treatment for patients with Dengue, Chikungunya The fear of widespread vector-borne diseases is spreading panic among the people. The hospitals, both government and private, are full with patients. Even though the scene is the same outside a private clinic in Siddarthanagar, the patients flocking the clinic are going back with great relief. Sri…
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