Mysuru among 100 cities across the country selected under Centre’s ‘Food Streets’ project By Bapu Lingaraj Urs Mysuru has been chosen as one of 100 cities nationwide to participate in the ‘Food Streets’ project initiated by the Central Government. The selected area for development under this project is Lalitha Mahal Palace Road, which is adorned…
A tribute: IAF Veteran Sergeant M.N. Subramani Service Before Self
September 24, 2023By Maj.Gen. (Retd.) S.G. Vombatkere Mandetira Nanayya Subramani (M.N. Subramani) passed away in Mysuru on Sept. 21, 2023, a day when day and night were equal. This coincidence seems significant, given Subramani’s unwavering dedication to the principles of equality and justice, a commitment few could match. I first had the privilege of meeting Subramani shortly…
Reminiscences of two Anathalaya beneficiaries 179th birth anniversary of Thathaiah
September 23, 2023The 179th birth anniversary of M. Venkatakrishnaiah, fondly known as ‘Thathaiah’, will be celebrated at Anathalaya premises on Narayana Shastri Road in the city on Sept. 24 at 4.30 pm. On the occasion, Thathaiah Award will be presented to Dr. Bhashyam Swamy, Sanskrit scholar and Educationist while Beneficiary Achiever Thathaiah Shri Award will be presented…
A trek to twin lakes in Kashmir
September 22, 2023By D.S.D. Solanki, Tiger Adventure Foundation Kashmir, the land of saffron fields, pristine lakes, charming houseboats, meandering rivers, lush meadows, fragrant orchards, and other such natural wonders, never fails to captivate anyone. It all began after a successful expedition in Himachal Pradesh in May 2023 when we decided to shift our focus from snowy peaks…
62nd Heritage Music Festival at 8th Cross Ganesha Pandal from Sept. 18 to 30
September 15, 2023Mysuru, the cultural capital of Karnataka, is resonant with the music of great maestros. Sri Prasanna Vidya Ganapathi Mandali Charitable (SPVGMC) Trust, Mysuru, has been playing a crucial role in preserving the continuity of this resonance by organising music concerts during Ganesha festival since over six decades at 8th Cross Ganesha Pandal in VV Mohalla….
‘Noopurotsava-2023’ held
September 12, 2023Nrityagiri Director Dr. Kripa Phadke inaugurated the 3-day ‘Noopurotsava-2023’ dance festival at Ganabharathi’s Ramagovinda Kalavedike in Kuvempunagar here recently, organised under the aegis of Noopura Kalavidaru Samskrutika Trust and Kannada & Culture Department. On Day-1, Shikha Madhur of Bengaluru, disciple of Chethana and Hari, presented Kathak while disciples of Nadavidyalaya Academy Director Guru Vidu. Mithra…
Moonlight music, Manjunaada events enthral music-lovers
September 12, 2023By Dr. Rama V. Bennur The Moonlight Music of JSS Mutt, Mysuru, which happens on every full moon day attracts many music lovers of Mysuru. It caters to all variety of listeners. Classical, Light, Instrumental, Karnatak, Hindustani and even fusion. It doesn’t lag behind in encouraging talented and upcoming young artistes. Thanks to the guiding…
Breaking the silence: Passion to write overcomes hearing ailment
September 10, 202367-year-old Sucheta brims with joy at her latest work Bari Katheyalla: Agraharada Kathana hitting stands By M.B. Pavan Murthy Unyielding determination and a relentless passion for literature have empowered this remarkable woman to tread the less-travelled path, defying all odds that fate has thrown her way. Meet K.S. Sucheta, a 67-year-old woman who is currently…
Play on Veer Savarkar’s life story to blaze on stage soon
September 9, 2023By M.T. Yogesh Kumar Former Director of Rangayana Mysuru Addanda C. Cariappa has adapted the life story of freedom fighter Vinayak Damodar Savarkar, known as Veer Savarkar, into theatre. The Kannada play titled ‘Karineera Veera’ will hit the stage in the last week of this month (September 2023) in the city, before embarking on a…
Freemasonry: A Way of Life
September 7, 2023By Dr. C.D. Sreenivasa Murthy “Freemasonry is a beautiful system of morality, veiled in allegory and illustrated by symbols.”— George Washington Freemasonry has long fascinated the world with its mystique, rituals and secrecy. Rooted in centuries of history, this fraternal organisation has garnered admiration, curiosity and suspicion. Freemasonry’s origins can be traced back to the…
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