Mysuru Puppet Theatre’s 10-day shows to revive dying art Mysuru: Puppetry is more than a form of entertainment — it is a living tradition, with strings attached, that embodies India’s deep-rooted culture, heritage, story-telling artistry and spiritual beliefs. Tracing its origins to the pre-Vedic period, puppetry has long been an integral part of Indian art…
By Sadhguru – Founder, Isha Foundation In the yogic culture, the summer solstice, which falls in the month of June, marks the beginning of Dakshinayana. This means, in the Earth’s sky, the Sun begins to trace a southward movement in the northern hemisphere of the planet. Similarly, the winter solstice which falls in the month…
Sister of ‘Aavarana’ recalls the days spent hosting an extraordinary brother… In the preface to Dr. S.L. Bhyrappa’s celebrated novel ‘Aavarana’, there is a reference to a ‘Muslim sister’, a fellow writer whose name was not revealed but whose role was warmly acknowledged. From childhood, she had developed a deep love for thoroughly reading Dr….
By Dr. Devdutt Pattanaik – Author, Speaker, Illustrator, Mythologist Narada said he had a mango for whoever was first to go around the world. Kartikeya immediately jumped on his peacock and flew around the earth. Ganesha simply walked around his parents and declared himself the winner. Ganesha argued his parents were his world and so…
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…
By 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…
By 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…
On 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, 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…
By 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…
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