[Continued from Feb. 17] By R. Chandra Prakash Government Medical facilities in Mysuru have seen substantial improvements in the last decade. Right now there is a proposal for an expenditure of Rs. 86 crore to renovate Government-run Hospitals in Mysuru. New facilities like Sri Jayadeva Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences and Research, a District Hospital and…
Cycling Buddies of Sankalp
February 22, 2022By Sujata Rajpal If you are a morning walker who likes to walk on the main road rather than taking multiple rounds in a park, then you must have spotted cyclists in droves on the side of the road in neon vests, head gears shining on their heads like a halo, stylish sunglasses making them…
Treasure trove of vintage musical instruments
February 21, 2022A gift from Maharajas to Mysore Police Band By S.T. Ravikumar [Pics. by M.N. Lakshminarayana Yadav] Music reverberates in every corner here. Welcome to the Mounted Police Company on Lalitha Mahal Palace Road which is home for the rarest of the rare musical instruments, both Indian and the Western — a gift from the Maharajas….
Organising your environment
February 21, 2022By S.B.S. Surendra, Accredited Master Feng Shui Consultant Every creation on earth is alive with the universal energy called ‘Chi’. Everything is connected by this vital energy which is always changing. When we integrate the Feng Shui principles into our life, we see and interact with the world in a new powerful way. Feng Shui…
Thematic lifelike statuary adorns Public Park
February 20, 2022You’ll swear they’re real! “In the presence of nature, a wild delight runs through the man, in spite of real sorrows.” —Ralph Waldo Emerson By Shadan Muneer A city with magnificent architecture, a treasure trove of culture, a rich history of royalty and well-planned landscapes interspersed with beautiful lung spaces. Mysuru sure lives up to…
Mandi Market: Surviving the test of time
February 19, 2022By M.B. Pavan Murthy The Mandi Market is one of Mysuru city’s oldest markets that do brisk business worth crores of rupees. It forms a part of a traditional trend of buying from street markets, which have sustained their charm despite the growing culture of malls and everything-under-one-roof swanky shopping complexes. On sale here is…
Mysuru is also a Medical City — 3: Medical Facilities in Mysuru
February 17, 2022[Continued from Feb. 9] By R. Chandra Prakash At the dawn of independence Mysuru inherited a predominantly Government medical infrastructure. As early as 1889, the Cheluvamba Hospital was established in city. In 1908, Ayurveda and Unani Hospital, in 1917 P.K. Sanatorium, in 1924 Mysore Medical College and in 1927 K.R. Hospital were established. These medical…
Palace temple paintings, murals regain colours
February 17, 2022Conservation team to bring centuries-old exquisite art back to its original glory By A. Ganesh A small tear in the canvas, a white patch in a crimson-red painting, a couple of lime splashes, damage caused by dust and fungal growth or cracks in the paint due to increased humidity. These are some of the factors…
Low-profile Officer who wants to excel
February 16, 2022Deputy Commissioner Dr. Bagadi Gautham is passionate about sports, nature, trekking By Shadan Muneer Mysuru, the next big city in Karnataka after Bengaluru and being close to it, serves as a strategic administrative division. There have been innumerable inspiring stories of people in Mysuru achieving in their own fields and going on to become one…
Maharaja & Pressmen: A historic event
February 16, 2022By Gouri Satya Twelve years left for a century mark, the Mysore District Journalists’ Association (MDJA) has a history of its own. During this eventful period, many interesting events have taken place. But very few of them are recorded, although the city happens to be a pioneering one in the field of journalism. Its contribution…
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