By Dr. Devdutt Pattanaik – Author, Speaker, Illustrator, Mythologist When we use the word demon in English we are instantly drawn to dark and hideous evil creatures. This idea comes to us from the Christian world that gave us the mythology of the Devil, and from the Zoroastrian world before that, where all things ugly…
128th Sri Ramanavami Music Festival: Sweet and scholarly rendering of kritis by Vid. Prashanth
April 12, 2018[Continued from Apr. 10] By M.L. Krishnaswami On the 2nd of April, Monday, the artistes at the concert organised by Sri Ramabhyudaya Sabha Charitable Trust at Alamma Choultry, Devaraja Mohalla, were: Vid. N.R. Prashanth on vocal, Vid. Mathoor Srinidhi on violin, Vid. Anoor Anantha Krishna Sharma on mridanga and Vid. Anoor Sunad Anand on khanjira. Vid….
“Buddha has more influence on Japan than India” – 1
April 11, 2018Swami Vivekananda’s love for Japan is well-known. He had said, “I would wish that everyone of our young men could visit Japan once at least in his lifetime to see how Japanese talk and work more unlike Indians.” To this ilk belongs Dr. Hiroya Fujisaki Professor-Emeritus at the University of Tokyo and a Professor in…
128th Sri Ramanavami Music Festival: Malladi Bros, R.K. Padmanabha enthral music literati
April 10, 2018By M.L. Krishnaswami [Continued from Apr.4] The 128th Sri Ramanavami Music Festival organised by Sri Ramabhyudaya Sabha Charitable Trust was held at Alamma Choultry, Devaraja Mohalla. On Saturday the 31st March, the artistes were Malladi Brothers Vid. Ramaprasad and Vid. Ravikumar on vocal, Vid. Nishant Chandra on violin, Vid. Tumkur B. Ravishankar on mridanga and…
Countering obstacles for prosperity
April 10, 2018Feng Shui has been used at home to improve such things as wealth and careers, find new partners, start families, help children to study, improve family harmony and later in life to support and improve our health so that we can enjoy the wealth which we’ve accumulated over the years. In short, Feng Shui at…
More on Lalitha Mahal Palace Hotel
April 9, 2018After reading the article by N.K.A. Ballal, Retd. Sr. Vice-President, ITDC, on the Lalitha Mahal Palace Hotel run by ITDC, now being handed over to the State Government which in turn has given it to the State-owned Jungle Lodges and Resorts Ltd., which in turn is likely to call a global tender to take over…
House with a Red Gate
April 9, 2018By Ashvini Ranjan Why would anyone want to paint his gate red other than the Post Office? I have painted it the brightest of red colour, not out of love for the colour but out of exasperation, annoyance and anger. Let me explain. I live at Door No.31, Jayalakshmipuram 6th Main, 3rd Block. This is…
The wait is over. Time to savour Summer Fruits
April 8, 2018Absolute indulgence has just made its way into the city straight from Pune and Bengaluru. We’re talking here about the arrival of exotic summer fruits like Jamun, Litchi, Mangoes and Fig. It is time to enjoy a glass full of fresh strawberries or other fruits with oodles of fresh cream. Served in a generous quantity,…
Indian Premier League 2018: A Decade of 20-20
April 7, 2018With the return of Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals after a two-year hiatus, the 11th Edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL), beginning tonight at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, is all set to raise the roof. In the opening game, 2017 champions Mumbai Indians will take on Chennai Super Kings. There is no debate…
World Health Day Today – Universal Health Coverage: Everyone, Everywhere
April 7, 2018By B.R. Pai Recently, I came across a 17-country poll that appeared in a national daily which says that 78% people prefer good health over financial security, marriage, and own home. They also prefer spiritual enrichment as part of the good life. I am excited about this good trend around the world. Yes! Good life…















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