If majority rule, after headcount, is not Democracy, then what is? As the TV panellist said, it could only be a skewed Democracy ‘by the political parties, of the political parties and for the political parties.’ I have read that history is past politics and politics is present history. If so, I am tempted to…
By Dr. Devdutt Pattanaik – Author, Speaker, Illustrator, Mythologist In prehistoric times, people captured a hunting ground or agricultural land or pastures by claiming that is where the ancestor was buried. Burial was an important ritual invented by ancient people to claim rights over lands. Later, they invented stories to claim land. The Maori say…
Sir, This refers to Dr. Javeed Nayeem’s article titled “Not so graceful Presidential Election!” in SOM dated June 26. He has rightly said that the President of India is not merely a titular head. He has to use his discretionary powers to safeguard our Democracy and Constitutional rights at the time of exigencies. Our country…
Yashodha Raju (60), Vice-President of City JD(S) Women’s Wing and a resident of Hebbal 1st Stage, passed away yesterday in city. She leaves behind her husband Raju, daughter Manasa and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites were performed at Kumbarakoppal Burial Grounds this morning.
P. Ramani (67), retired District Industries Centre (DIC) Superintendent and a resident of Ramakrishnanagar ‘I’ Block, passed away yesterday morning following brief illness in city. She leaves behind her husband B.P. Balakrishna, son Anup Poojari, daughter Amitha and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites were performed at Chirashantidhama in Gokulam yesterday evening.
D. Shivanna (75), retired Deputy Registrar of Karnataka State Open University (KSOU) and a resident of Shivarathreeshwaranagar, Bannimantap, passed away this morning in city. He leaves behind his wife Shanthi, daughter S. Nandini, sons Raghunandan, Yadunandan, Prabhunandan and Dhyan and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites were performed at Adi Karnataka Burial Grounds…
Vocal concert by Vidu. Madhuri Kowshik, accompanied by Vidu. C.V. Shruthi on violin, Vid. Kowshik Shridhar on mridanga and Vid. K. Srinidhi on ghata, Ganabharathi, Adichunchanagiri Road, Kuvempunagar, 6 pm.
Prof. D.S. Achuta Rao Memorial Lecture, Dr. M. Jamuna, former History Professor, Bangalore University, delivers lecture on ‘Bangalore Cantonment: Patterns of Spatial Organisation,’ Prof. Anita Vimla Braggs, Principal, MCM, presides, Prof. T.V. Venkatachala Sastry, Eminent Scholar, releases the translated works of Prof. D.S. Achuta Rao — ‘Kri.Sha. 1800ra modalina Mysuru Itihasa’ and ‘Wodeyara Kalada Mysurina…
15th Annual Fest Mahadasara – 2022, ‘Biathlon’ (combination of 5-km running and 10-km cycling) with the theme ‘Health & Happiness for All,’ University of Mysore Vice-Chancellor Prof. G. Hemantha Kumar, MLA L. Nagendra, DHO Dr. K.H. Prasad, DCP M.S. Geetha Prasanna (Crime & Traffic), Senior Heart Specialist and Clinical Director of Narayana Multispeciality Hospital, Mysuru,…
Golden Jubilee celebrations, PRIP Rtn. Kalyan Banerjee chief guest, DG Rtn. A.R. Ravindra Bhat, DGE Rtn. Prakash Karanth, DGN Rtn. H. R. Keshav, DGND Rtn. Vikram Dutta and AG Rtn. C.S. Ravishankar guests of honour, Golden Jubilee Committee Chairman Rtn. Dr. B. Chandra, Co-Chairman Rtn. A. Ramesh and Secretary Rtn. Dr. S.A Mohan Krishna will…
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