By Girija Madhavan Many of us elderly folk are now sequestered at home. The television focuses on COVID-19, with its seemingly sentient malice against humanity, or the tragedy of Afghanistan. Books, music and films are a comfort. But nothing can compare with the companionship of friends. “Visiting” was an enjoyable social activity in old Mysore…
By Prof. G. L. Shekar A study conducted by a group of civil engineering students of the National Institute of Engineering (NIE), Mysuru, recommends development of a multimodal transport network for Mysuru urban area that is compatible with the Comprehensive Development Plan (CDP) 2031. The project involves planning of multiple bus stands at corridors, Bus…
City’s Yoga Guru recalls his time in New York soon after 9/11 terror By Sharath Jois, Ashtanga yoga teacher Mysuru-based Ashtanga yoga teacher Sharath Jois was in New York to teach yoga when the two planes struck the World Trade Center. Here he recalls what he saw and how yoga helped his students heal from…
By Dr. Devdutt Pattanaik – Author, Speaker, Illustrator, Mythologist Vedas were composed 3,000 years ago, while the Puranas were composed 1,500 years ago. In between, came the great epics, Ramayana and Mahabharata, after the Vedas, but before the Puranas. The two reflect dramatically different world views. Vedas do not factor in monastic ideals; the Puranas…
“Did you want to see me broken ? Bowed head and lowered eyes ? Shoulders falling down like tear drops, Weakened by my soulful cries…, Leaving behind nights of terror and fear, I rise, Into a day break that’s wondrously clear, I rise, I rise, I rise.” — American Poet & Artiste Maya Angelou (‘Still…
Each home design is unique and different. Based on the shape and size of the property, the depth of the home varies. There are narrow homes which create a effect of tunnel and there are homes which are deep and long, the point to consider from Feng Shui perspective is the flow of energy into…
Teachers make us strong and teach us about all aspects of life and the importance of responsibilities. Teachers’ Day is celebrated in India on Sept. 5 to commemorate the birth anniversary of Bharat Ratna, India’s first Vice-President and second President Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan. On this day, students give special gifts to their teachers. Here is…
City braces for muted festival while idol-makers just pray By G. Amit Kumar [Pics by M.N. Lakshminarayana Yadav] Every year, thousands of people visit various nooks and corners of the city around this time of the year. Several colourful Ganesha idols of different shapes, sizes and makes — for pandals, offices and homes — are…
By Dr. Devdutt Pattanaik – Author, Speaker, Illustrator, Mythologist Most people in India are not familiar with the Sanskrit Ramayana or Mahabharata. We read popular versions, which in turn are based on regional re-tellings, which began appearing less than 1,000 years ago and became very prevalent from around 500 years ago. Many regional works are…
By G. Amit Kumar [Pics by M.N. Lakshminarayana Yadav] Pandemic has affected every business in the last two years and heavily impacted small businesses leading to financial fragility and even closures. One of the most affected sectors is the stationery business that was booming earlier. COVID is not the only thing affecting their businesses. Online…
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