Mysore/Mysuru: “I consider my disability to be my unique strength,” said Padma Shri awardee Dr. Deepa Malik, India’s first female Paralympic medallist, during an inspiring session at the Mysuru Literature Festival last evening. Speaking at the last English session titled ‘Unstoppable: Breaking Limits, Building Dreams, ’ Dr. Malik was in conversation with Dr. Usha Hegde,…
Mysore/Mysuru: “Language is fundamentally born to speak — writing came much later. One can only truly learn a language by speaking it, not by writing,” said noted humorist and columnist Prof. M. Krishnegowda. He was delivering a talk in his trademark humorous tone on the topic ‘Bhasheyemba Sojiga’ (The wonder called language) at the Kannada…
Mysore/Mysuru: A 36-year-old autorickshaw driver from Mysuru was washed away in the Cauvery River near Sarvadharma Ashrama in Srirangapatna taluk yesterday afternoon after he accidentally slipped and fell into the water while posing for photographs. He has been identified as Mahesh, a resident of Mysuru. According to Police, Mahesh had gone on a picnic with…
Mysore/Mysuru: As the auspicious Ashada season unfolds, Prakash Jewellers, one of Mysuru’s most trusted names in fine jewellery since 1964, unveils its highly anticipated Swarna Utsav — The Big Ashada Sale. A celebration of culture, heritage and unmatched craftsmanship, this limited time festival offer is drawing attention across the city. Running from July 2 to…
‘Sangama – Pastorale’ by Rajalakshmi N. Rao Mysore/Mysuru: ‘Sangama – Pastorale,’ a collection of stories by writer Rajalakshmi N. Rao, granddaughter of Kannada literary giant B.M. Srikantaiah (B.M. Shri), was released yesterday on the concluding day of the two-day Mysuru Literature Festival in city. Speaking at the launch, Rajalakshmi expressed her appreciation for editor Chandan…
Mysore/Mysuru: Renowned film journalist and author Bhawana Somaaya offered an engaging glimpse into her life and career at an English session titled ‘Star Biographies to a Partition Memoir,’ held as part of the 9th edition of the Mysuru Literature Festival yesterday. The session was moderated by film critic Maithili Rao. Bhawana Somaaya, known for her…
Mysore/Mysuru: The rich artistic legacy of Mysuru, the historic charm of Bengaluru’s Lalbagh Gardens and the vibrant cultural history of Hyderabad took centre stage during a panel discussion titled ‘The Jewel Cities of Deccan: Their Sparkling Legacies of Art, Music and History,’ held on the second day of the 9th Mysuru Literature Festival at Hotel…
Mysore/Mysuru: Strongly opposing political interference in matters of culture, tradition and religious practice, noted historian and author Hindol Sengupta said that the very essence of religious institutions is undermined when politics enters the space. Speaking at a panel discussion titled ‘Markets, Mandirs and Modern India,’ Sengupta said, “There must be institutional efforts to implement the…
Mysore/Mysuru: “Though good books are being published in Kannada and talented writers are emerging, the number of readers is steadily declining,” said D.N. Lokappa, noted city-based Publisher and Head of Samvahana Prakashana. He was speaking during a panel discussion titled ‘Kannada Sahityakke Saddillada Sahasamaya Sahakara Needuva Prakashakaru Mattu Savalugalu’ (Publishers who boldly support Kannada literature…
Mysore/Mysuru: “Polyamory is not rooted in physical intimacy, but in emotional truth,” said author Arundhati Ghosh. Speaking on ‘Living with Many Loves: Polyamory in India,’ at Mysuru Literature Fest yesterday, she reflected on liberating yet complex nature of polyamorous relationships. Session was moderated by Anisha Lalvani. “There is no need to feel shame or fear…
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