By Dr. Rama V Bennur There is an uniqueness in his singing. His approach to different ragas express a quality that is essentially his own. His prowess and dexterity stands out in his recitals. He has carved a niche for himself with real hard work and dedication. Yes that is Vid. Abhishek Raghuram, the young…
Lights, Camera, Action… …but beware of Police reaction
August 8, 2023Police to take action against pre-wedding photoshoots in public places that cause traffic problems and public nuisance By Bapu Lingaraj Urs Mysuru city and its picturesque surroundings, featuring stunning landmarks, have become the top choice for couples seeking captivating backdrops for their pre-wedding shoots and even baby-bump shoots — photoshoot when one is pregnant. However,…
A History of Grand Slam in Tennis
August 8, 2023By U.B. Acharya The term ‘GRAND SLAM’ was originally used in the game of Contract Bridge. In this game if a declarer claims that he would win all the 13 tricks and achieves that goal, then it is a Grand Slam. Let me now explain in detail how this term came into vogue in tennis….
107th Foundation Day Celebrations – University of Mysore: Today!
August 5, 2023He completed his Graduation, Post-Graduation and Research degree from the University of Mysore (UoM). He is the product of the Department of Zoology, Manasagangothri. As a faculty, he had an opportunity to serve the Department for over three decades (1975-2008). After serving as VC of Bangalore University (2006-2008), he was appointed as Director, National Assessment…
Wimbledon-2023: A Dream Fulfilled – 2
August 4, 2023By Col. Sharath Bhat [With thoughts from Manwant Walia] [Continued from yesterday] The day of 6th July 2023 was a beautiful day. Sun rose and the pouring clouds of the previous day had vanished. It was a crystal clear day. We both felt blessed to be alive to see the dawn of this day of…
Wimbledon-2023: A Dream Fulfilled — 1
August 3, 2023After serving the Indian Army for 24 years, Col. Sharath Bhat has settled in Mysuru, at Sankalp Central Park, Yadavagiri, since 2004. Though he basically belongs to Surathkal, Mangaluru, he was born and educated in Delhi and then joined the Indian Army. During his school days, Sharath and his friend Manwant Walia had dreamt of…
Ashes Series 2023 concludes
August 2, 2023Tenacious English Tigers maul Kangaroos in the absence of injured Lyon; to square series at 2-2 By V.N. Prasad OZs lost a ‘Golden Opportunity’ to clinch the series at 3-1 at the Kia Oval, by sheer lack of tenacity and application when needed most. The last series that the OZs have won in England was…
Rain dumps England at Old Trafford
August 2, 2023By Prof. B.K. Viswanath There was a galore of frustration writ large on the face of Ben Stokes, the English Captain at the end of the Old Trafford Test in which England had gained an upper hand but failed to clinch the game because of rains. The July 19-23 Ashes Test had all the elements…
MUDA’s Group Housing Project gets big push
July 28, 2023Eight-acre prime plot identified in Vijayanagar 3rd Stage near Hinkal By S.T. Ravikumar After numerous unsuccessful attempts to meet the surging housing demand in the city and cater to the housing needs of the middle class and economically disadvantaged citizens, the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) is making another endeavour through an affordable Group Housing…
Origins of the Rice Goddess
July 27, 2023By Dr. Devdutt Pattanaik – Author, Speaker, Illustrator, Mythologist The oldest Indian mythology of rice can be found among the Bonda tribal people, who live in Odisha, who are linked to the Munda and Austroasiatic communities who entered India from the Southeast, and brought rice growing technology with them over 4,000 years ago. The Bonda…
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