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My name is Shashi… Am an Advocate
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My name is Shashi… Am an Advocate

February 16, 2021

By M.T. Yogesh Kumar It was a disturbed childhood. A boy faced ignominy, pain, shame, humiliation due to hormonal changes in his body. But took everything as challenge, studied law and became the city’s first transgender advocate. This is the story of Shashi alias Shashikumar, a resident of Jayanagar, Mysuru, who struggled a lot to…

Song birds at the ‘Park’
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Song birds at the ‘Park’

February 16, 2021

Sing like no one is listening, love like you never been hurt, dance like no one is watching and live like it is heaven on earth. ― Mark Twain By Sujata Rajpal Inspired by the famous quote of Mark Twain (also lyrics on the similar sentiment from the music album Dance by Mario Frangoulis, a…

From Cocktails to Mocktails !
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From Cocktails to Mocktails !

February 16, 2021

By Nandini Srinivasan Necessity is the mother of invention! And when hard times hit you, the need to keep going brings out the creativity in you.  That’s what Jairam, who sells sugarcane juice near Crawford Hall in city, is doing now! Having worked as a Captain at Hotel Southern Star for years, where he served…

The hidden gems in ordinary people
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The hidden gems in ordinary people

February 16, 2021

Vegetable vendor Nagaraj says he was in Delhi when ex-PM Indira Gandhi was assassinated By H.R. Bapu Satyanarayana For me, talking to my flower seller, vegetable seller, fruit seller, milkman, autorickshaw drivers and maid to know about their family and their attitude towards life is of best human interest. Comparing their lives and attitude with…

‘Toss to Finish’
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‘Toss to Finish’

February 12, 2021

Root’s men were deep-rooted to  the cause at MAC, Chennai By V.N. Prasad Congratulations to Joe Root and Co., on commencing the tour on a high note; 1-0 victory.  Also, personal congratulations to Captain Root on that magnificent ‘Double Hundred’ on his 100th outing; the first in the history of Test cricket. Confidence was supreme….

Letter to Greta
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Letter to Greta

February 11, 2021

By Mohinder Gulati Former Chief Operating Officer, United Nations Sustainable Energy for All and former Adviser, Energy – World Bank Dear Greta, I had admired your courage, commitment, and capturing the global imagination on climate justice when you stood up at the 2018 UNCCC. As Chief Operating Officer of United Nations Sustainable Energy for All…

Religion in Prehistoric India
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Religion in Prehistoric India

February 11, 2021

By Dr. Devdutt Pattanaik – Author, Speaker, Illustrator, Mythologist Humans domesticated fire around 3,00,000 years ago. We started using tools around that time. But, the human brain evolved to its current size roughly 2,00,000 years ago. We migrated out of Africa into India, 50,000 years ago. So, when do we find the earliest signs of…

Countering Negative Chi
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Countering Negative Chi

February 8, 2021

Everything in the nature needs protection, be it a child or a  sapling, till they are able to manage and have the strength to handle things on their own. Similarly, when your personal energies are low and you feel weak, it’s logical to adapt things which makes you feel more positive and strengthen your personal…

Piteelu Chowdiah remembered
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Piteelu Chowdiah remembered

February 4, 2021

By Dr. Rama V. Bennur Ganabharathi of Mysuru paid rich tributes to the legendary violinist of Mysuru — Piteelu T. Chowdiah — on the 11th of January as part of his 125th birthday celebrations. Chowdiah, a multi-faceted person, is remembered for his various contributions to music. An affectionate Guru, fearless performer, gifted composer, a film-maker,…

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