Title : ‘A Call For Progressive Spiritual Hinduism — The Vivekananda Way’ Author : Swami Muktidananda Year : 2022 Pages : 112 Price : Rs.75 Publisher: Advaita Ashrama (Publication House of Ramakrishna Math) Swami Muktidanandaji, President of Sri Ramakrishna Ashram, Mysuru, has written an interesting book, directed at all Hindus titled ‘A Call For Progressive…
Re-Discovering Bharat
December 16, 2022Second book of Sai Deepak’s Bharat Trilogy launched HH Sri Srikantadatta Narasimharaja Wadiyar Foundation has organised an insightful talk and interaction session on the book ‘India, Bharat and Pakistan: The Constitutional Journey of a Sandwiched Civilisation’ by its author J. Sai Deepak, who is also a Supreme Court Advocate, at Vijnana Bhavan in Manasagangothri, Mysuru,…
Grandchild of Vedic Waters
December 15, 2022By Dr. Devdutt Pattanaik – Author, Speaker, Illustrator, Mythologist Of the thousand songs in the Rig Veda, we find 200 songs praising Agni. In fact, the first song of the Rig Veda is a praise to Agni, who is called the priest and messenger of the Gods. Agni must be placed in the eastern direction…
The Wild Cat’s Compendium: Cats of all Tribes
December 12, 2022By C.P. Belliappa Title : The Wild Cat’s Compendium Author : Dr. Nima Poovaya Smith Year : 2022 Pages : 51 Price : Rs. 449 (Kindle version) Publisher: Caracal Publications, United Kingdom Dr. Nima Poovaya-Smith (parental home Ammanichanda) has just launched a delightful book titled The Wild Cat’s Compendium, which is a collection of 45…
B.S. Pandit Memorial Concert ‘Saraswati’ features Jugalbandhi and Hindustani Vocal
December 7, 2022A few decades ago, while performing a jugalbandhi at Sheshadripuram Ramotsava Samithi in Bengaluru, Vid. N. Rajam, the legendary violinist along with Vid. Mysore M. Nagaraj, spoke a few words on how a jugalbandhi should be. ‘It must be like each artiste, adding a flower to make a beautiful bouquet’ was the wonderful approach of…
Bahuroopi-2022 Natl. Theatre Festival from Dec. 8 to Dec. 15
December 5, 2022Formal inauguration by CM Bommai on Dec. 10 The much-awaited theatre event of the year, Bahuroopi-2022 — the annual National Theatre Festival — organised by Rangayana, Mysuru, will be held at Rangayana premises on Hunsur Road in city from Dec. 8 to 15. The Festival will be formally inaugurated by Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai at…
Romancing With Life ! Jab I met Dev Anand…
December 3, 2022Bollywood is holding a year-long centenary celebrations of veteran actor Dev Anand (26th Sept. 1923 – 3rd Dec., 2011). The actor would have turned 99 years this September. Dev Anand left this mortal world on 3rd of December, 2011, in London. Here we publish an article by Dr. Veena Bharathi, recalling her meetings with Dev…
‘We can end AIDS if we end inequalities’
December 1, 2022By Dr. S.N. Mothi, Chairman and Founder Trustee, Asha Kirana Charitable Trust Hospital & Research Centre, Mysuru Today (December 1) is World AIDS Day and it is a globally commemorated healthcare event observed every year since 1988. On this day, various awareness campaigns and activities that promote the disease awareness are conducted by several organisations…
Tell me the story of Chhat Puja
December 1, 2022By Dr. Devdutt Pattanaik – Author, Speaker, Illustrator, Mythologist Many people asked me what is the significance of Chhat Puja. They want to know a story. For example, there is a story of Ram’s return to Ayodhya on Diwali and Lakshmi entering the house on Diwali. So there must be a story associated with Chhat…
JSS Music Conference in city from tomorrow
December 1, 2022Post the era of royal patronage towards art, many organisations and music sabhas became the supporting pillars for the cause of music. Founded in 1983 by Jagadguru Dr. Sri Shivarathri Rajendra Mahaswamiji, JSS Sangeetha Sabha is among the prestigious institutions which strives for promoting classical music. A firm believer in the good of one and…
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