By Dr. Devdutt Pattanaik – Author, Speaker, Illustrator, Mythologist On the top of many Hindu temples, one finds the image of a head looking down on the people below — his eyes protruding from its sockets, his mouth wide open, his tongue out. This is called the Kirtimukha, the Head of Glory or Vajramukha, the…
By Dr. R. Balasubramaniam Once upon a time, having children was the obvious next step in life. You got married, had kids, raised them and eventually let them decide which old-age home you deserved. Not anymore. Welcome to the era of voluntary childlessness. Where several Generation Z and late Millennials, armed with oat milk, therapy-speak…
Artist K.S. Raghavendra of Inchara Kalakshetra in Mysuru moulds magic from old newspapers, reviving Gombe Habba spirit… The word Navaratri or Dasara instantly brings to mind majestic elephants in training, the grandeur of Jumboo Savari, the Torchlight Parade, the brilliance of city illumination and a host of exhibitions — from art, craft and books to…
From an electrical engineer from Andhra Pradesh to RSS Swayamsevak to the National General Secretary of BJP (2014 to 2020), it has been a long, interesting journey for Dr. Ram Madhav. He is also a well-known author and is currently serving as the President of the India Foundation, a New Delhi-based think tank. He recently…
On the evening of Oct. 7, under the calm glow of moonlight, Suttur Mutt, at the foot of Chamundi Hill in city, hosted its 284th concert as part of its ongoing Moonlight Music series. The night featured a captivating Jugalbandhi between two virtuosos: Vid. Kumaresh on violin and Vid. Pravin Godkhindi on the flute. They…
She’s just 16, yet she has already brought laurels to Mysuru and Karnataka. Representing the Indian U-16 Women’s Team, that clinched the championship title at the recently concluded FIBA (Fédération Internationale de Basketball Amateur) U-16 Women’s Asia Cup 2025 (Division B) in Malaysia, Shravani Shivanna has swiftly made her mark in India’s basketball circuit. Class…
Karnataka politics is getting crasser by the day. Gone are the days when disagreements were expressed in dignified words and debates were conducted in sentences loaded with wit and wisdom instead of snarls. Once upon a time, Kannadigas prided themselves on their ‘cultured’ civility. Now, if you listened to our politicians or even the common…
Hindu mythology expresses personal transformation of leaders through three archetypes: Indra, Shiva and Vishnu. The worlds they create are Swarga, Kailasa and Vaikuntha. Indra, consumed by hunger and fear, represents insecure leadership. He rewards only when he gains, remains jealous of rivals and depends on others for survival. Such leaders foster transactional cultures, where relationships…
By now, you have heard it. You have heard all of it. Twice. Once at last year’s conference, and again — word for word — at this year’s. It always begins the same way. “In today’s fast-paced, ever-evolving world of unprecedented challenges and limitless opportunities…” Cue the dramatic pause. Another pause. Then another. By this…
Kodagu’s Thekkada Bhavani becomes the first Indian woman to win international skiing medals While many youngsters influenced by Bollywood dream of entering the world of glamour and fame, here is a girl who chose a very different path — the icy slopes of the mountains. Inspired by adventure and driven by determination, she turned her…
Police foil dacoity bidJanuary 7, 2026
Policeman Thrashed!January 7, 2026
2028 State Assembly Elections: I will be Cham...January 7, 2026
Mysuru City Corporation holds Pre-Budget meet...January 7, 2026
Recent Comments