By D. Lalitha Rao In the past few months I have been to a number of book launches in Mysuru and I must say it made me feel very happy to attend. I was delighted that people are still writing books and going to the trouble of getting them published. One of these was the…
Tree Facts: Amrutha balli – A divine herb…
February 19, 2017India is endowed with innumerable medicinal plants. Among these, ‘Amrutha balli’ tops the list being the most used premier medicinal herb. It is a miraculous ancient herb with amazing medicinal values and health benefits. The name ‘Amrita,’ which literally translates to ‘the root of immortality’ or ‘nectar’ lends its name to the plant. Native to…
When the ‘Kirik Party’ beauty was in town…
February 19, 2017This damsel is just one-movie-old in the Kannada film industry. Yet, youngsters, the young lads rather, drool over her beauty that with no second thought they utter: “Of late Rashmika is my most favourite, actress” the moment they are asked: “Who is your favourite Kannada actress?” Rashmika Mandanna, the hottie from Kodagu, was in city…
Devaraja Market Reconstruction…
February 18, 2017Traders, old-timers dread losing decades-old business! By S. Pushpavathi While the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) is all set to demolish and rebuild the historic Devaraja Market following a recommendation from the Task Force for Quality Assurance in Public Works, traders in the century-old market are keeping their fingers crossed as they are not sure of…
Physically fit Indians, Olympic fit India
February 17, 2017By Dr. K.B. Chinnappa, Retired Professor of Physical Education, Bangalore University The dismal performance of India in the Rio Olympics-2016 has prompted one to coin a new motto, ‘Physically fit Indians, Olympic fit India’ — May be as a long-term remedial measure to raise the standards of Indian sports to the medal-winning level. India, even…
Royal couple on Life and Times in Palace
February 16, 2017Last year the whole of Mysuru had come alive much before Dasara celebrations. The reason was the royal wedding that was taking place in the Mysore Palace after 40 years. The five-day wedding was a sight to behold as the young couple Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar and Trishikha Kumari Singh (now Trishikha Devi Wadiyar) tied…
She speaks through her art
February 16, 2017By S. Pushpavathi She communicates through her art and the colourful creations speak volumes for her. Any kind of commotion or chaos of the outer world fails to penetrate her calm and peaceful realm as she is unable to hear or speak. But seeing at her creative works, one can feel her sensitive thoughts, attitude,…
The untold story of Nagalamadike
February 16, 2017A must-visit spiritual centre for Lord Subramanya devotees By S.N. Venkatnag Sobers For devout Hindus, Triranga Darshanam is one of the most important pilgrimages. This pilgrimage, which includes visiting of Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple in Srirangapatna, also known as ‘Adhi Ranga,’ Sri Jaganmohanaswamy Temple at Shivanasamudra, known as ‘Madhya Ranga,’ both in Mandya District and Sri…
City’s mobile herbal medicine man
February 16, 2017By M.T. Yogesh Kumar In an age of medical advancement where things change every moment, here is a man who treats people for their common ailments with herbs and roots. He has been selling herbal medicines for the last 60 years and has supported his family with the income earned from the medicines. Known as…
Swimming gave him a new lease of life
February 16, 2017At the age of 76 not many will have the luck of leading a healthy life but those who have are sure to make the most of it by engaging themselves in one or the other activity. For a person to learn swimming at an advanced age is not new but the person whom we…
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