By Gouri Satya, Senior Journalist The recent reports about the fate of heritage structures in quick succession come as a shock and bring to focus once again the monumental neglect of the age-old buildings by the authorities concerned in Mysuru. The way they are facing decay and damage may turn Mysuru into a city sans…
By Girija Madhavan Flowers, birds or animals are contemporary national emblems; the Royal Bengal Tiger is India’s representative animal. Indonesia honours the Komodo Dragon, the largest and fiercest lizard on earth [featured in a James Bond film, killing his armed adversary instead of Bond]. But some ancient symbols, like the Swastika, are an integral part…
By Dr. S.A. Mohan Krishna, Amateur Astronomer In the festive fervour, all shall be privileged to witness solar eclipse. Indians are really fortunate to witness the most astounding, anticipated and striking ‘Partial Solar Eclipse’ on Oct. 25 from all prominent parts of the country. Though solar eclipse happens in regular intervals, annular/ partial solar eclipse…
King Kohli singlehandedly steers India to a phenomenal victory in opener against Pakistan By V.N. Prasad Historically we are all aware that a ‘Cricket Match is Never Over until the Last Ball is Bowled’. What better than this match to substantiate. 90,200 plus spectators at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) and millions across the globe…
Potters troubled as diyas lose sheen, outshined by artificial lights market By M.T. Yogesh Kumar Pottery work is extremely labour-intensive and earthen lamps have been selling at the same price for years with only a marginal increase. But the expenses and labour have doubled for the potters and the invasion of cheap Chinese lamps sold…
By Dr. Devdutt Pattanaik – Author, Speaker, Illustrator, Mythologist About a thousand years ago, we are told that the Chola king was drawn to a Jain epic called Jivaka Chintamani. It tells the story of a young man’s erotic and valiant adventures, who eventually becomes a Jain monk. To prevent local kings from becoming monks,…
By Ashvini Ranjan[Continued from yesterday] Thiksey village and Diskit Monastery Friends are surprised that we stayed in a tent at the Chamba Camp in Thiksey village. Surprisingly, it had all the comforts of a hotel room but in an open field. It was a unique experience. Our tent faced the Diskit Monastery on the hill at…
Tribute to living legend on his 90th birthday Sarod Maestro Pt. Rajeev Taranath’s 90th birthday will be celebrated by Pandit Rajeev Taranath Felicitation Trust in Mysuru on Oct. 17. A Padma Shri awardee and a long-time resident of Bengaluru, he now resides in Mysuru. Pt. Rajeev Taranath was trained in Sarod by none other than…
By Ashvini Ranjan [Continued from yesterday] Takthok Monastery Let us start our tour with a visit to Takthok Monastery, suggested Namgyal though not on our itinerary. Monasteries are not just temples, volunteered our guide. It is a place of learning about Buddhism, religion, culture and meditation. Takthok Monastery is at a distance of 55 kms…
Travelogues are always a source of information that other travel literature or travel guides seldom provide. It captures the experiences unique to the traveller and invites others planning a visit to benefit from it. Here we publish a travelogue on Ladakh, one of the best tourist destinations in India at dizzying heights, by Ashvini Ranjan,…
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