By Dr. Devdutt Pattanaik – Author, Speaker, Illustrator, Mythologist Of the thousand songs in the Rig Veda, we find 200 songs praising Agni. In fact, the first song of the Rig Veda is a praise to Agni, who is called the priest and messenger of the Gods. Agni must be placed in the eastern direction…
By C.P. Belliappa Title : The Wild Cat’s Compendium Author : Dr. Nima Poovaya Smith Year : 2022 Pages : 51 Price : Rs. 449 (Kindle version) Publisher: Caracal Publications, United Kingdom Dr. Nima Poovaya-Smith (parental home Ammanichanda) has just launched a delightful book titled The Wild Cat’s Compendium, which is a collection of 45…
A few decades ago, while performing a jugalbandhi at Sheshadripuram Ramotsava Samithi in Bengaluru, Vid. N. Rajam, the legendary violinist along with Vid. Mysore M. Nagaraj, spoke a few words on how a jugalbandhi should be. ‘It must be like each artiste, adding a flower to make a beautiful bouquet’ was the wonderful approach of…
Formal inauguration by CM Bommai on Dec. 10 The much-awaited theatre event of the year, Bahuroopi-2022 — the annual National Theatre Festival — organised by Rangayana, Mysuru, will be held at Rangayana premises on Hunsur Road in city from Dec. 8 to 15. The Festival will be formally inaugurated by Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai at…
Bollywood is holding a year-long centenary celebrations of veteran actor Dev Anand (26th Sept. 1923 – 3rd Dec., 2011). The actor would have turned 99 years this September. Dev Anand left this mortal world on 3rd of December, 2011, in London. Here we publish an article by Dr. Veena Bharathi, recalling her meetings with Dev…
By Dr. S.N. Mothi, Chairman and Founder Trustee, Asha Kirana Charitable Trust Hospital & Research Centre, Mysuru Today (December 1) is World AIDS Day and it is a globally commemorated healthcare event observed every year since 1988. On this day, various awareness campaigns and activities that promote the disease awareness are conducted by several organisations…
By Dr. Devdutt Pattanaik – Author, Speaker, Illustrator, Mythologist Many people asked me what is the significance of Chhat Puja. They want to know a story. For example, there is a story of Ram’s return to Ayodhya on Diwali and Lakshmi entering the house on Diwali. So there must be a story associated with Chhat…
Post the era of royal patronage towards art, many organisations and music sabhas became the supporting pillars for the cause of music. Founded in 1983 by Jagadguru Dr. Sri Shivarathri Rajendra Mahaswamiji, JSS Sangeetha Sabha is among the prestigious institutions which strives for promoting classical music. A firm believer in the good of one and…
Thyroid Grand is a butterfly shaped gland in base of neck and plays a vital role in metabolism. Thyroid nodules are abnormal over growth of tissue in the Thyroid gland and are commonly noticed. It is seen in about 8.5 percent in Indian population and is more common in females. Dr. Shailesh Shivraj Pene, Senior…
By Dr. Tilak Ponappa Despite the hype and glamour that surrounds other sports, especially cricket, hockey holds a special place in the hearts of the people of Kodagu. The Family Hockey Tournament remains a popular event and there are several talented youngsters who emerge in these matches. Many such players from rural areas learn their…
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