‘I will ensure the effective implementation of many women-centric schemes’ SOM: What is your priority for Mysuru and how will you fulfil the aspirations of people? Dr. G. Roopa: My qualification is M. Pharma, Ph.D in Pharmaceutical Sciences and apart from the regular duties like roads and other infrastructure, I would like to focus on…
‘I am fortunate to get a chance to shower flower petals on Goddess Chamundeshwari’ Star of Mysore (SOM): You have become the Mayor of Mysuru when Dasara is just around the corner. Shivakumar: I am fortunate for getting a chance to shower flower petals on Goddess Chamundeshwari during Mysuru Dasara, the time when the Goddess…
By Dr. Padmavathi Narasimhan On the 7th day of the Ganeshotsava at 8th Cross, V.V. Mohalla, by SPVGMC Trust, young Bhargavi Venkataram gave a vocal recital with her father H.K. Venkataram on violin, K.V. Prasad on mridanga and M.R. Manjunath on ghata. Mellifluous voice, perfect shruti alignment and good breath control marked the concert. With…
By Dr. Devdutt Pattanaik – Author, Speaker, Illustrator, Mythologist In Indian mythology, two metaphors are used to explain the origin of things and the cause of things. These are womb (yoni, in Sanskrit) and seed (bija). Related to bija is the concept of fruit or phala. From the yoni comes the phala that contains the…
By Dr. Padmavathi Narasimhan On the 6th day of the music series at 8th Cross, V.V. Mohalla, Jayanthi Kumaresh and Kumaresh presented a veena-violin duet concert. They were accompanied by Ananth R. Krishnan on mridanga and Giridhara Udupa on ghata. Jayanthi’s playing style truly brings out the voice of the veena in terms of originality…
The 18th edition of ‘Bombe Mane’ is ready with all-time favourites as well as new additions. Come celebrate the happiness and innocence of ‘Bombe Habba’ this Dasara with the largest doll store of Karnataka — Ramsons Bombe Mane. Dolls are universally adored. Collecting dolls is popular across the world, but venerating them happens only in…
Global warming and climate change in Mysuru By S.G. Vombatkere Flooding occurs when the flow of incoming water exceeds the water flowing out. Rainfall causes inflowing water and the natural topographical slopes drain the water away. In urban areas, rainwater flows away through roadside and storm water drains (SWDs) constructed by City Municipalities. SWDs conform…
By Dr. Padmavathi Narasimhan Abhishek Raghuram sang on the 5th day of the music series at 8th Cross Ganapati Sangeetotsava. He was accompanied by young Gokul on violin, the very senior Mannargudi Vasudevan on tavil and Ananth Krishnan on mridanga. The concert, scheduled for 6.45 pm, began at 7.30 pm and concluded at 11.30 pm!…
By Dr. Padmavathi Narasimhan On the 4th day of the music series, well-known flautist Pt. Pravin Godkhindi and Indian pianist Vid. Anil Srinivasan performed with Ananth R. Krishnan on mridanga. This combination of flute and piano is rare in the field. This jugalbandi was a laudatory attempt and the music brimmed with emotional poignancy creating…
September, 5 is celebrated by Teachers’ Day all over India to pay homage to a great teacher. Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan. He is a role model to all the teachers in India. His life and writings have inspired millions of teachers irrespective of the subject or the level of teaching. Coming from the poor family he…
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