By Dr. R. Balasubramaniam There is a secret Olympic sport that many Indian households have mastered — it is called “Tube Wrestling.” It involves squeezing a toothpaste tube to its absolute death, flattening it, twisting it, rolling it and then — just when it should be given a decent burial — cutting it open to…
Navaratri: Making Place for the Feminine
September 19, 2025By Sadhguru – Founder, Isha Foundation Navaratri is about approaching life through the feminine nature of the Divine and nurturing reverence for all aspects of life and creation. The nine-day festival is classified according to the three basic qualities of existence — tamas, rajas and sattva. The first three days are tamas or inertia, where…
Coil of Endless Serpents
September 18, 2025By Dr. Devdutt Pattanaik – Author, Speaker, Illustrator, Mythologist The serpent is conspicuous by its absence in Harappan seals and in Ashokan artworks. Serpent worship is not part of Vedic texts. Multi-headed hooded serpents first appear in Buddhist shrines, at Sanchi and Bharhut. They appear as adoring symbols of Buddha. Then, the serpent-gods are shown…
Grandeur of the Mysore Violin Legacy
September 18, 2025On the serene evening of Aug. 24, Sri Nadabrahma Sangeetha Sabha, Mysuru, transformed into a sanctum of melody as the young violin virtuosos Sumanth Manjunath and Malavi Manjunath mesmerised a packed audience with a performance that radiated brilliance, creativity and heartfelt artistry. Proud inheritors of the legendary Mysore violin tradition, the siblings reaffirmed their stature…
Samaagama 2025: A grand celebration of dance and devotion in city
September 17, 2025Samaagama 2025, the annual Bharatanatyam Festival, which was presented by Nruthyathi Kalaashaale on Aug. 30 and 31, transformed Ganabharathi’s Ramagovinda Kalavedike auditorium into a vibrant hub of rhythm, devotion and artistry over the weekend. The festival, marking the sixth anniversary of the Academy founded by Anusha Varun, drew art-lovers in large numbers, offering two unforgettable…
Surviving the noisy commuter: A battle of eardrums
September 17, 2025By Dr. R. Balasubramaniam Public transport is a miracle of modern civilisation. It reduces traffic, saves fuel and brings diverse groups of people together in one confined, vibrating and often smelly space. But with this noble purpose comes a great peril — The unapologetic loud media consumer. We all know them. They are the ones…
‘Bhagini Raaga Sourabha’ monthly concert series: Soulful Melody – A befitting concert to a new beginning
September 16, 2025BSS Vidyodaya and Raaga Music Academy have come together in a collaborative initiative to further enrich the vibrant cultural landscape of Mysuru. With several years of experience in organising classical music concerts, the two esteemed institutions have joined hands to establish a sustainable platform for both emerging and established musicians. This collaboration will be presented…
‘If Only They Knew: A Crime Fiction Story’
September 15, 2025Title : ‘If Only They Knew’ Author : Madhavi N. Gunasheela Year : 2025 Pages : 365 Price : Rs. 502 Publisher : White Falcon Publishing If Only They Knew,’ the debut novel by Bengaluru-based medical practitioner Madhavi N. Gunasheela, is a crime thriller, intertwining nature, culture and mystery, played out in the southern city…
Timeless Terracotta
September 14, 2025This Dasara, artists from across the State set to create magic with mud Crafted from clay and steeped in centuries of tradition, the captivating art of terracotta murals is set to enchant tourists and art lovers alike at this year’s world-renowned Mysuru Dasara festival. For the first time, the Dasara Fine Arts and Handicrafts Sub-Committee…
Youth & Truth
September 12, 2025By Sadhguru – Founder, Isha Foundation Sadhguru: Youth is life that is still in the making. It is still in a state where it is not too conceited and lost. Youth is a life that suggests hope, seeking and the longing to know the truth about life. The word “truth” has been used in many…















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