[Continued from Feb. 2] By R. Chandra Prakash During the past five decades Mysuru medical scenario has undergone revolutionary changes — from medical education to medical services. Thousands of medical professionals have been produced in these institutions who went on to serve the country well. No surprise that there was also a proposal to establish…
A pictorial ode to Mysuru…
February 8, 2022Mysuru-born Dr. Lakshmi Krishnan, an Oral Pathologist by qualification with keen interest in cancer research and public health, currently works as Senior Clinical Research Scientist at Niramai Health Analytix in Bengaluru. Having lived and studied in the Heritage City for many years and now moved out of the city, her fondness for hometown remains quite…
A Tribute to Lata Mangeshkar – 28.9.1929 to 6.2.2022: The Uncrowned Queen of Music
February 7, 2022By Dr. Manik A.V. Bengeri Sunday morning, 6.2.22, was an unfortunate day for all of us, more so for the musical world — the music lovers, singers, music directors, music composers, accompanying artistes, poets etc. of Bollywood. Reason: Their inspiring power, the Queen of Indian Music Lata Mangeshkar left them. However, I am sure it…
A Tribute to Lata Mangeshkar – 28.9.1929 to 6.2.2022: The Nightingale has stopped singing
February 7, 2022By Dr. M.S. Natashekar Lataji’s demise has created a big void in music industry. Due to COVID, in a span of 16 months, India lost 2 musical legends — Dr. S.P. Bala-subramanyam and Lata Mangeshkar. She was a “Kohinoor” and “Swar Samragni”. Known as “Melody Queen of India”, she was born to an orthodox Marathi…
Can we cure cancer: The story of the ‘smart’ versus the ‘shrewd’
February 4, 2022By Dr. Naveen Jayaram Anvekar, MD, DM (Medical Oncology), Consultant Medical Oncologist, Narayana Multispeciality Hospital, Mysuru When we talk of blood cancer to our patients, we call them the ‘bad cells’. The story of cancer is thus often reflected as a struggle between the bad cells and the good ones. Yet, the perennial question lingers…
Why 14 years of exile?
February 3, 2022By Dr. Devdutt Pattanaik – Author, Speaker, Illustrator, Mythologist There are two big mysteries in Hindu mythology. One, why does Kaikai ask Ram to be exiled only for 14 years? Two, why does Duryodhan demand that the Pandavas be exiled only for 13 years? Why did Kaikai not ask for Ram’s permanent exile? Or why…
Mysuru is also a Medical City
February 2, 2022By R. Chandra Prakash Mysuru is affectionately called by different names due to its certain unique features. It is called as a Heritage City, a City of Palaces, a Cultural City, an Educational City, Yoga City, a Sandal City, a Tourist City, a Film City etc. But one particular feature, which is equally unique to…
Returning to classrooms a challenge for children
February 2, 2022Parents want both online and offline learning options till kids are vaccinated By S.T. Ravikumar COVID pandemic has brought in a sea change in the education system while online learning in these difficult times has saved the loss of education and also saved the jobs of teachers. Though the big change from offline education to…
City-based international oil expert writes to PM
February 1, 2022Need to look into why some BJP leaders are opposing piped gas project in Mysuru Respectful Prime Minister Shri Modiji, I write this letter with the utmost urgency to draw your attention to the gross injustice that is being done to Mysuru city by your own party MLAs and Corporators of the city. They are…
Positivity at Work-place
January 31, 2022By S.B.S. Surendra The philosophy of Feng Shui is embraced by people who are aware of the impact their surroundings have on them and feel the need to take action to improve their lives. Using Feng Shui correctly is a skill and its principles cannot be adapted simply to suit the circumstances of a place…
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