By S.N. Venkatnag Sobers Shuttle badminton has emerged as one of the fastest-growing sports in the country, with a growing number of young players taking it up professionally. What began as a recreational pastime among British expatriates in the 1860s has steadily evolved into a mainstream sport embraced by the younger generation. Pioneers like Prakash…
A timeless legacy of courage, governance By Dr. Manik A.V. Bengeri India has long been a land of brave and visionary women. Among them, Ahalyabai Holkar, one of the most remarkable rulers of the Indore State, stands out as an enduring example — even in today’s times. She proved her mettle through sheer determination and…
The Karnataka Government has decided to shut down all Janaushadhi Kendras operating within Government Hospital premises, citing that State-run hospitals are expected to provide medicines free of cost to patients. However, the move has sparked strong criticism, with many calling it regressive and anti-poor. Widespread protests have erupted in opposition to the decision. In this…
By Sadhguru – Founder, Isha Foundation Spiritual process means a conscious self-destruction. Very few people are seeking it consciously. Generally, for most people, the spiritual process comes in the pursuit of their well-being. They are only seeking well-being, but slowly, they realise as long as their individual nature exists, there is no such thing as…
The play ‘Raman – Light, Thunder, Sound’ on the life of Sir C.V. Raman, written by Shashidhara Dongre, was directed by H.S. Umesh and premiered at Kiru Rangamandira in Mysuru recently. The script skillfully wove together his professional and personal life. The play begins in the living room of the retired Raman and his wife…
By Dr. Devdutt Pattanaik – Author, Speaker, Illustrator, Mythologist Stories of merchants are notably absent in Brahmin scriptures but are widespread in Buddhist scriptures. Shortly after the Buddha attained Nirvana, he was met by two merchants who fed him but admitted they could not practise the rigorous meditation techniques. The Buddha, therefore, advised them to…
By Dr. R. Balasubramaniam We all know them. We’ve seen them. In fact, we can’t not see them. They are everywhere — on TV panels, YouTube debates, podcasts, social media threads and increasingly, in your uncle’s forwarded WhatsApp videos. They are the modern-day philosophers of our fractured democracies: the Armchair Political Commentators. Armed with a…
By Girija Madhavan Over the years our lives have been controlled by the seasonal and monthly cycles of earth, sun and moon. What we eat at our festivals, harvest or monsoon, is dictated by tradition; some foods are chosen for their healthful properties, others for joy in their taste. Our “Paan” or Betel leaf has…
By K. Vijaya Kumar, Former Joint Director, Information & Publicity Title: Lords Of The Deccan —Southern India From The Chalukyas To The Cholas Author: Anirudh Kanisetti Year: 2022 Pages: 480 Price: Rs. 799 Publisher: Juggernaut Books It is, indeed, a pleasure to review a book which is described as a critically acclaimed debut one….
[Pics. by M.N. Lakshminarayana Yadav] With steady pre-monsoon showers, the forests of Nagarahole Tiger Reserve have transformed into a lush green expanse, creating a vibrant and thriving habitat for wildlife. Tigers, elephants and other animals are freely roaming the landscape, much to the delight of tourists on safari. Spread across Mysuru and Kodagu districts and…
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