By Dr. Devdutt Pattanaik – Author, Speaker, Illustrator, Mythologist In Hindu Puranic lore, gods are usually presented as one half of a couple and are always located in landscapes. When we say Shiva, we think of him with Shakti, in the middle of snow-clad mountains or in a deodar forest. Vishnu and Lakshmi are visualised…
By Dr. R. Balasubramaniam My friend Ganesh posted an AI-generated presentation about fast fashion killing the planet yesterday on Instagram. Ten slides of curated statistics and moral outrage. I browsed through it at lunch while he sat across from me wearing an expensive hoodie bought last month to replace the one he purchased three months…
INTERNATIONAL Women’s Day Special… Architect and Academic Dr. H.S. Champa speaks about shaping young architects, preserving Mysuru’s heritage and designing cities in harmony with nature. As cities expand rapidly and natural landscapes come under pressure, architect and academician Dr. H.S. Champa advocates a context-sensitive, nature-conscious approach to design. With over two decades of experience in…
By R.G. Singh, Secretary, Ramsons Kala Pratishtana This photograph, shot in the kalyana mantapa (Navilu Totti) of the Palace, shows the young couple Prince Jaya Chamarajendra Wadiyar and his bride Princess Satya Premakumari, the daughter of Bhanu Pratap Singh Ju Deo Bahadur of Jigini, Charkhari State, who belonged to a clan of Bundela Rajputs. The…
INTERNATIONAL Women’s Day Special… Srimathi Arun Kumar rediscovered her childhood love for traditional art after marriage and motherhood. Today, she leads a women’s Chende Mela in Mysuru. Many women give up their passion after marriage. Some continue their interests with family support. But only a few rediscover and pursue their dreams after marriage and motherhood….
INTERNATIONAL Women’s Day Special… Writer and activist Kusuma Ayarahalli has steadily built a reputation with her writings rooted in rural life and social concerns. Dialogue writer for television serials, former content head in the TV industry, journalist with Akashvani, writer, columnist and activist, Kusuma Ayarahalli wears many hats. She is among the emerging voices in…
INTERNATIONAL Women’s Day Special… A pioneer in occupational therapy, Dr. Sashikala Ramnath has worked with hundreds of families navigating developmental disabilities through ‘Putta Hejje.’ In a world where developmental disabilities often go unnoticed, Dr. Sashikala Ramnath has spent over three decades helping children and families navigate these challenges. An occupational therapist with more than 35…
INTERNATIONAL Women’s Day Special… For these women auto drivers in Mysuru, every ride is a step towards independence and dignity. Their stories reveal how determination can turn hardship into opportunity. 58 Lady Auto Drivers in Mysuru Mysuru has around 12,000 to 13,000 autorickshaw drivers, but only 58 of them are women. Two decades ago, just…
By Sadhguru – Founder, Isha Foundation What does it mean to be spiritual? It does not mean you go to the temple and pray. That is not spirituality — that is highly materialistic. If the gods come down and openly tell you that they are not willing to meet any of your materialistic needs, most…
INTERNATIONAL Women’s Day Special… First Woman Director of Mysore Airport P.V. Ushakumari speaks about challenges, women entering airport management, leadership and the future of aviation. When P.V. Ushakumari took charge as Director of Mysore Airport on Oct. 31, 2025, it marked a significant milestone for the Airport. She became the first woman to head the…
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