By R. Chandra Prakash During our several meetings with Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) in connection with Draft of Mysuru-Nanjangud Master Plan-2031 time and again we were assured, both by the Master Plan consultants and the MUDA top officials, that their main objective was not to allow Mysuru go the Bengaluru way. That was between…
Astounding ‘Geminid’ Meteor Shower to light sky tonight
December 13, 2021By Dr. S.A. Mohan Krishna, Amateur Astronomer December, January and February of any year shall be best remembered as these months are meant for sky watching. Among all sky events, the best remembered is a ‘meteor’ or a ‘shooting star’. A ‘shooting star’ or ‘meteor’ is caused by a tiny particle of dust entering Earth’s…
Plants and Good Health – Part 2
December 13, 2021By S.B.S. Surendra, Accredited Master Feng Shui Consultant Aloe Vera plant is an evergreen perennial plant that is known for its potential health benefits Science of Vaastu & Feng Shui can be used to harmonise the deficiency through design and bring about positive changes in all aspects of ones life. The basic guidelines to ensure…
Undiplomatic Memories – 2
December 13, 2021[Continued from November 15, 2021] By Girija Madhavan Our diplomatic journey next led to Hong Kong in 1974. The island was still under British rule. Sir Murray MacLehose was the Governor. The Indian mission, called the “Commission of India” was headed by a “Commissioner”, A. Madhavan. Glittering Hong Kong offered superb shopping, concert halls, art…
Remembering a defender of the Nation from Mysore
December 11, 2021By Maj. Gen. S.G. Vombatkere, VSM When I joined the Indian Military Academy, Dehra Dun, in January 1961, for the 1st of the four 6-month-terms pre-Commission training, I was assigned to Imphal Company of ‘C’ Battalion. A Gentleman Cadet by the name of G.V. Prasanna Rao was also billeted in the same wing. I remember…
Tribute and Reminiscences: Dr. A.A. Kuttappa
December 10, 2021At last the last month of the year has arrived. December sums up all the happenings of the year and passes us to a new hope for the coming year with a wave of cold and comfort. Let us all bid farewell to 2021. “Christmas makes us merry. Let happiness and good health be yours….
Mysuru-Bengaluru 10-lane Economic Corridor: 80 percent works over; wrap up by October 2022
December 9, 2021Costs escalate from Rs. 8,066 crore to Rs. 9,366 crore By S.T. Ravikumar Despite project costs being escalated due to inflation, COVID pandemic and also new works that were not planned earlier, the 10-lane Mysuru-Bengaluru Economic Corridor is on the right track and it will be completed by October 2022. Logistic challenges notwithstanding, 80 percent…
SKYWATCH: Heavenly visitor ‘Leonard’ at its best this month
December 7, 2021It is a visual treat for the sky-gazers as a heavenly visitor comet ‘Leonard’ comes by this month. The brightest comet of the year will put up a great show in the sky of December. It shall be once in a lifetime experience as this comet won’t be seen ever again. This comet is traveling…
Plants and Good Health – Part 1
December 6, 2021By S.B.S. Surendra, Accredited Master Feng Shui Consultant Do plants contribute towards wellness or is it a belief system? Jade Plant attracts money and prosperity. It also brings good fortune, clear bad energies and produces positive energies. Having greenery in your home or office not only adds to the aesthetics but does create good energy…
Mission Service: DDRC helps needy amidst COVID
December 5, 2021By Irfana Husen, Audiologist and Speech Language Therapist, District Disability Rehabilitation Centre, Mysuru International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD) is annually observed on Dec. 3 and the day is about promoting the rights and well-being of persons with disabilities at every level of society and to raise awareness of the situation of such persons….
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