Architect-turned-artist Archana Pereira captures the character of cities through intricate pen-&-ink illustrations inspired by travel, architecture & everyday life… An architect by profession and artist by passion, Archana Pereira brings cities to life through intricate pen-and-ink illustrations inspired by travel, architecture and history. Originally from Kerala and now based in Mysuru, she founded Ink Trails…
By Sadhguru – Founder, Isha Foundation Question: Namaskaram Sadhguru. What is the significance of annadanam? Why is it glorified in our culture? Sadhguru: Hunger can be a very debilitating experience. In this life, I am very well-fed. But for a couple of lifetimes, I have known hunger like very few people. Believe me, to be…
By B.S. Ajaikumar Long before colonial rule bent this country to foreign will, India stood tall as one of the world’s great economic and civilisational powers. The English explorer William Dampier described India as a vast manufacturing hub where “nearly every kind of product known to the civilized world had long been produced.” We were…
By Dr. Devdutt Pattanaik – Author, Speaker, Illustrator, Mythologist The name Badrinath carries a quiet ecological memory. Badri means the berry (Ziziphus mauritiana) or jujube tree. Nath means lord. Badrinath is the lord who dwells among berry trees. Myth explains this landscape by saying that when Vishnu meditated in the twin form of Nara and…
From studying hornbills to restoring degraded rainforests, tropical ecologist Dr. Divya Muddappa has dedicated nearly three decades to conservation in the Western Ghats… Dr. Divya Muddappa, Senior Scientist at the Nature Conservation Foundation, Mysuru, has spent nearly three decades studying and protecting the rainforests of the Western Ghats. Her work in tropical ecology spans areas…
INTERNATIONAL Women’s Day Special… A graceful trailblazer redefines Mysuru’s fashion and business landscape Krupa Sumanth, the visionary who introduced Mysuru’s first fashion event in the year 2000, is a symbol of creativity and modern entrepreneurship. She has built a thriving portfolio of coffee ventures alongside her one-on-one practice in image consulting. Born into a coffee-growing…
By Dr. R. Balasubramaniam There is something deeply philosophical about Indian Railways. It does not merely transport people from one city to another. It transports them from one version of themselves to another. I know this because many years ago, I made the Bengaluru to Delhi journey in an unreserved compartment and arrived a changed…
From this year, KSCA will provide turf wickets for women cricketers to practice at SDNR Wadiyar Stadium in Manasagangothri, Mysuru… By S.N. Venkatnag Sobers Women’s cricket in India has seen tremendous growth post 2005, when the Indian Women’s Team emerged as runner-up in the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup under the captaincy of Mithali Raj….
22 women keep KSRTC wheels turning Incredible ladies of Namma KSRTC work tirelessly behind the scenes to repair, maintain and keep the fleet of buses safe and roadworthy… By M.T. Yogesh Kumar The heart of Mysuru’s Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) Rural Division lies in the hands of women workers, who, behind the scenes,…
By R.G. Singh, Secretary, Ramsons Kala Pratishtana This oval vignette is perhaps from the second decade of 20th century. Dressed in shimmering silks, adorned with gem-studded jewellery and sporting stylishly tied Mysuru turbans, the Maharaja H.H. Krishnaraja Wadiyar IV Bahadur and the Yuvaraja H.H. Kanteerava Narasimharaja Wadiyar Bahadur wait in front of the arches leading…
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