By Madhuri Thathachari It is with great sorrow I learnt of Dr. R. Chidambaram’s demise on Jan. 4, 2025. He was not only an outstanding, distinguished and brilliant Scientist but also was a great human being. It was my good fortune that I came to know him personally because he was a friend of both…
SwarSwapn: A rare violin ensemble experience in city on Jan. 12
January 6, 2025Reserve your next Sunday evening for a delightful Hindustani Musical performance. ‘Ninaada Griha Sangeeta’ by Ranjani Memorial Trust will bring a rare violin ensemble experience on Jan. 12 at 6.30 pm with a group concert by the students of famous violinist and Guru Vidu. Swapna Datar of Pune. It will be the 16th home concert…
IVF: High Risk Pregnancy and Expert Care at Manipal
January 4, 2025By Dr. Shaheen Akhtar, Consultant – Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Manipal Hospital, Mysuru Pregnancy is a remarkable journey, often filled with joy, anticipation and sometimes, uncertainty, particularly in the case of medically assisted pregnancies. At Manipal Hospital, Mysuru, patients facing such adversity find hope through expert care and advanced medical interventions. One such case was that…
Dr. A.K. Gopalarajan Memorial Day at Nadabrahma Sabha
January 3, 2025Conferring of Nadabrahma title on Dr. Padma Murthy and ‘Nadakishori’ on Vidu. Akshata Rudrapatna Mysuru: Sri Nadabrahma Sangeetha Sabha will be celebrating the 69th Anniversary on Jan. 4 and 5. This is being conducted in memory of its earlier President for a decade who was also a noted surgeon of the city in yesteryears — Dr….
23rd Edition of Geeth Gaatha Chal: Doctors to present Musical Nite at Kalamandira on Jan. 5
January 3, 2025For the first time, ‘Geeth Gaatha Chal’ organisers have planned a special event this year called ‘Aap Ki Farmaish’ The cultural city of Mysuru is abuzz with excitement as it eagerly awaits the 23rd Edition of ‘Geeth Gaatha Chal,’ the most popular musical nite by doctors and their family members. Scheduled to be held at Kalamandira…
The Yugas Came Later
January 2, 2025Dr. Devdutt Pattanaik – Author, Speaker, Illustrator, Mythologist The four yugas of Hindu mythology (Krita, Treta, Dvapara, Kali) are based on the numbers on traditional four-sided dice: four, three, two, one. They refer to the four legs of the bull of dharma. In the ideal age, the bull stands on four legs, in the age…
Fate of ‘Border-Gavaskar’ Trophy ahead of Sydney Test
January 2, 2025By V.N. Prasad Australia has taken an unassailable 2-1 lead in the five Test match series A lump in the throat though, hearty congratulations to the Kangaroos on their emphatic 184 runs victory at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG); a great morale booster as they await the 5th and the final Test at the iconic…
Semiconductor Fab Unit in Mysuru: What’s in it for Mysuru-Nanjangud?
December 30, 2024By S.G. Vombatkere Karnataka’s State High-level Clearance Committee cleared establishment of Karnataka’s first semiconductor project (fab unit) at a cost of Rs.3.4K crore, in a 234-acre electronics manufacturing cluster near Mysuru. [Ref.1] It is reportedly based upon investment by Zoho-backed Silectric Semiconductor Manufacturing Pvt. Ltd. The fab unit is thus a government-investor joint venture. Centre…
New Bus Terminal at Bannimantap: Another ostrich policy of KSRTC
December 25, 2024By R. Chandra Prakash A proposal for a new Bus Terminal at Bannimantap has been announced by the KSRTC. As per its public statement, a Detailed Project Report (DPR) has been sent to government for approval. Even though the details of DPR is not made public, from the available information one can foresee a disaster…
King of Melodies Singer Mohammed Rafi
December 24, 2024Rafi, a legendary versatile singer, who conquered the hearts of millions through his golden, magical, melodious and God’s own voice was born on Dec. 24, 1924 in Kotla Sultan Sing of Amritsar, Punjab, India. He started singing as a small boy deeply inspired by the songs of a wandering fakir of his village. “Pheeko” (Rafi’s…














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