By U.B. Acharya Now that the last tournament of the year is over, it has become customary for me to review the results of important tournaments and also the performance of leading players. As most of the tennis fans know, apart from four Grand Slam events and the year ending ATP Finals, there are nine…
Lack of awareness about autism is the major impediment in the field of ‘autism disorder,’ tells Dr. Naveen Nagarajan, a Neuroscientist and Geneticist, University of Utah, USA, who was in Mysuru recently to deliver an awareness session on ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder). An alumnus of Yuvaraja College, University of Mysore, Dr. Naveen has been a…
India will take on Australia in the final of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 on Sunday (Nov. 19) at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. It is going to be a special occasion as Team India will chase their third title in what has been dubbed as the ‘3 ka dream’ while the five-time…
‘Nruthya Bhushana-2023,’ Classical Theme-based National Dance Festival has been organised by Bhushans Academy of Performing Arts and Visual Presentation at RamaGovinda Rangamandira in Ramakrishnanagar here on Nov. 18 and 19. Artistes from across India will be chosen meticulously to be a part of this festival. Performances will be in the form of solo, duet, couple…
Dimming prospects as clay lamps lose shine By M.T. Yogesh Kumar Deepavali festival, which is synonymous with lamps, is incomplete without clay-made lamps crafted from the deft hands of potters at Doora village in Mysuru taluk. However, like every other traditional occupation that is on the brink of uncertainty with the challenges posed by modern…
Despite high prices, people are flocking to traditional oil makers for freshly crushed oil for cooking & other purposes. By Bapu Lingaraj Urs With chemically rich edible oil gradually taking a toll on health in recent years adding to the rise in non-communicable diseases like diabetes, hypertension and joint pain among other ailments, people are…
Are we well poised, going forward? By V.N. Prasad At the outset, heartiest congratulations to Virat Kohli on his magnificent century at the Eden Garadens, the best present he could bestow upon himself on his 35th birthday, equalling Sachin Tendulkar’s record of 49 ODI centuries. While acknowledging the feat on the field, Virat hid his…
He weaves ‘Gandabherunda’ saree non-stop for 36 hours By M.B. Pavan Murthy In a world increasingly dominated by advanced automation, traditional craftsmanship often finds itself at risk, leading to potential unemployment for skilled artisans. Amidst this challenge, dedicated individuals like A.P. Nagaraj are making extraordinary efforts to preserve and promote the art of handloom weaving….
By Gouri Satya, Sr. Journalist Practically, every street in Mysuru has some history behind it. But this street has a tale of tragedy. In Chamarajapuram, one comes across a road named, ‘Deva Parthiva Road’. Not many know either this Deva Parthiva or the obscured history behind him. It stands apart, telling a different tale, from…
By Dr. Rama V. Bennur To commemorate the inauguration of Veene Seshanna Bhavana that was constructed 33 years ago, Ganabharathi of Mysuru had arranged a fine veena recital on Oct. 26. Vidu. Bhagyalakshmi Chandrashekhar, who presented the recital, is a rare veena player, who believes in preserving the purity and divinity of this ancient instrument….
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