By Dr. Devdutt Pattanaik – Author, Speaker, Illustrator, Mythologist Notre Dame means Our Lady in French. Though popular as a name for the most famous Parisian Church, which recently caught fire, it refers generally to Mary, Mother of Jesus, who plays an important role in Catholic mythology and in medieval European history. The New Testament…
Following the protest by non-Hindi speaking States, the Union Government has withdrawn the ‘Hindi Compulsory Clause’ from the Draft National Education Policy (NEP). Now, our politicians should have no reason to indulge in nit-picking and fault-finding in other Policy statements in the report, says Bhamy V. Shenoy. —Ed By Bhamy V. Shenoy The newly-released 480-page…
The art and science of creating prosperity and harmony known as Feng Shui from the ancient oriental civilisation is not just a process of decoration but a tool to create an environment that has the best energy to support the specific activity, or activities intended for that space. The ancient Feng Shui teachers felt there…
Human beings may be considered the more evolved species on Earth but there is no denying that the animals who can’t talk are also quite intelligent and display rare traits while leading a solitary life or while living in groups. From the tiniest ant to the mighty elephant, animals of all kinds can teach us…
Come June and it is the time to wake up and look at our environment. Every year June 5 is celebrated as World Environment Day. Mysuru was at one time called the air-conditioned city. During the peak summer, people were just using pankas (mostly weaved out of bamboo with a thin flat handle) swinging it…
By Bhamy V. Shenoy All over the world, the 5th of June is celebrated as World Environment Day (WED) as designated by the UN since 1974. This year’s theme is “Beat Air Pollution” while the theme of the last year was “Beat Plastic Pollution.” Celebration of WED gives an opportunity to create a powerful platform…
By Dr. S.N. Bhagirath [Continued from yesterday] First Indian Chief Gen. K.M. Cariappa was the first Indian Commander in Chief (C-in-C) to take charge. He assumed the office on 15th January, 1949. He was instrumental in introducing ‘Brigade of Guards’ and the ‘Parachute Regiment.’ His instruction to the Army to actively take part in the…
By Dr. Devdutt Pattanaik – Author, Speaker, Illustrator, Mythologist When one faces the rising Sun, the back faces the West, the Left hand represents the Northern side and the Right hand represents the Southern side. In Hindu mythology, the left hand is called the Vama-patha or the path of the left hand, which is associated…
By Dr. S.N. Bhagirath [Continued from yesterday] Many of the top officers were being short-listed by the British to be groomed into future Commanders of the Indian Army with Independence just round the corner. Among these were J.N. Choudary, N.N. Vandu, N.T. Naqvi and K.M. Cariappa. These chosen few were sent to ‘Imperial Defence College…
A Leader, Commander, Benevolent Father to his children and a guiding beacon that led an entire nation and her armed forces — Field Marshal Kodandera Madappa Cariappa was the first Indian Commander-in-Chief of the Army. He was to his men the epitome of gentlemanly conduct and selflessness. His ideals still hold sway in the Indian…
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