By S.N. Venkatnag Sobers Ananya Bhat aims to introduce folk culture to Gen Next blending it with modern music She is among one of the most sought-after playback singers in South India. Known for her versatility and ability to render songs in different genres, this Mysuru girl has beaten all odds to establish herself in…
‘Men in Blue’ pip the ‘Black Caps’ to lift ICC Champions Trophy
March 11, 2025Hindustan’s 3rd Trophy By V.N. Prasad Heartiest congratulations to our boys on lifting the coveted ICC Champions Trophy 2025 in the desert and going ‘undefeated.’ A tournament full of delightful encounters, shocks and surprises; all that generally go into a World Stage like this. I waste no time in acknowledging the wonderful/ competent exhibition provided…
Pioneering change in India’s electronics manufacturing industry
March 10, 2025By Sujata Rajpal To be successful, the first thing to do is fall in love with your work. — Sister Mary Lauretta Veena Bopanna exactly epitomises this philosophy. Deeply passionate about machines, Veena’s journey from a corporate career at AT&S to founding I-Yantra Technologies, a Mysuru’s startup company in India’s PCB (Printed Circuit Board) industry,…
Veena Gaana Navollasa
March 10, 2025Vid. M.J. Sreenivasa Iyengar (MJS) was one of the prominent vainikas of Mysuru. He was also one of the senior disciples of Vid. Veena Venkatagiriyappa, a direct Shishya of Veene Seshanna. MJS has produced a number of worthy students who fondly remember his ways of teaching and his affection towards them. Each year, they all…
Woman trailblazer leads wildlife conservation efforts
March 9, 2025By M.T. Yogesh Kumar P.A. Seema is the first woman to hold the post of Director, Nagarahole Tiger Reserve Prioritising the well-being of frontline staff while safeguarding the rich wildlife of Nagarahole Tiger Reserve, several initiatives have been implemented to prevent man-wildlife conflicts, stated P.A. Seema, Director of Nagarahole Tiger Reserve. In an exclusive interview…
Women at the helm: Nurturing academics and administration
March 8, 2025By Shadan Muneer On the occasion of International Women’s Day, it is essential to acknowledge the growing influence of women in leadership, particularly in administrative and decision-making roles. Across various sectors, women are not just breaking barriers but also occupying the actual seat of power — shaping policies, driving change and leading institutions. One such…
Will marriage as an institution survive the test of times ?
March 8, 2025Family as a single unit is breaking up both in urban and rural areas due to the compulsion of individual profession, career-building efforts and his or her own family. This has given birth to what is now called a ‘nuclear family’ where parents are separated. In this article Prof. K.V. Satyan takes a look at…
Ambition should be… Expected not Excused
March 8, 2025A heartfelt letter from the first Woman Chairperson of CII, Mysuru, who is moving cities to pursue her ambitions… Hey, I have some news — I’m relocating to Luxembourg!” I say it again, still getting used to the weight of those words. A new country, a new role, a new adventure — a whirlwind of…
Exclusion in Inclusiveness
March 7, 2025By Sadhguru – Founder, Isha Foundation Question: I have noticed that you have emphasised on inclusiveness. I am making an attempt to be as inclusive as possible by breaking my own barriers, but social upbringing has taught me that one should be exclusive — exclusive clothes, watch, shoes, car, home, designer stuff, etc. Not only…
Replacing Goddess Culture
March 6, 2025By Dr. Devdutt Pattanaik – Author, Speaker, Illustrator, Mythologist In Hindu mythology, the four months of the rainy season is when Vishnu sleeps. Who protects the world then? It is the Goddess, identified as Yogamaya. And so traditionally, women’s festivals, involving Goddesses, are found in the latter half of the rainy season after the autumn…















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