By B.N. Ramya Chamundi Hill, the revered abode of the presiding deity of Mysuru, Goddess Sri Chamundeshwari, stands as a prominent attraction drawing visitors from far and wide. This iconic landmark holds deep historical significance and religious reverence, captivating both the devout and nature enthusiasts alike with its enchanting environs. Beyond its tourist allure and…
Rain, rain go away… Let the city shine again
October 12, 2021Of late people of Mysuru and tourists wait with bated breath to see the tastefully illuminated city. But incessant and unrelenting rain has proved to be a killjoy. For the lights to glow again after rain, men have to get onto the streets with ladders, wires and equipment to restore the bulbs that have been…
The ‘saviours’ of womenfolk
May 24, 2020Two young Mysureans distribute 14,000 Menstrual Hygiene Kits By B.N. Ramya As a result of pandemic and the lockdown that followed, we were witness to people being rendered jobless and shelterless on one side; and the same situation on the other end, brought to the fore ‘humanity’ with many lending their helping hands to the…
Striking the right chord: City artiste rubs shoulders with music greats
February 17, 2020Technology has cast a spell over everything under the sun and beyond. Music is no exception. From monophony to polyphony, it has spread its wings wider with intervention of technology. Meet Mysuru’s M.G. Ravishankar, who was a guitar student before the advent of mobile phones, a Recording Artiste when Madras was the only Centre for…
SPIRITUAL TREKKING: Where every devotee turns a trekker
November 23, 2019By B.N. Ramya, Trekker Amidst the montage of people, there exists a divine circuit of hundreds of pilgrims who dedicate their entire life to a journey to wash away their sins and seek the blessings from the deity whom they worship. India is a holy land which unites people as they go for long treks…
Tasting success in fast food business
March 11, 2019By B.N. Ramya No matter what one does the other days but when it’s celebrating International Women’s Day, everyone rattles about women empowerment, gender equality, women achievers, etc. Even when we speak about achievements by women, one thinks or rather most of us speak about something achieved by women outside the confines of kitchen or…
Tarzan of Nagalapuram
February 24, 2018By B.N. Ramya Intense heat, a few awe-inspiring experiences, and rocky (sometimes slippery terrain) a whole load of sweat and finally a splash in cool waters — this can summarise a trekker’s journey to Nagalapuram. It is by no means a casual walk amidst woods, but adventure at every step. Nagalapuram trek is one of…
Tuning the tuneless….: Cheeni takes Karanth’s legacy forward
February 16, 2018By B.N. Ramya Whatever Kannada theatre has achieved today is the result of the revolution brought about 50 years ago by Padma Shri B.V. Karanth. Say THEATRE and MUSIC, one amongst the foremost names that strikes one’s mind is Babukodi Venkataramana Karanth, who with his innovative use of music made it big in modern Indian…
Art blossoms on Seeds
May 7, 2017By B.N. Ramya From minute seeds to magnificent mountains, nature has always been an inspiration to many, especially artists. So inspired by nature was L. Yoganand, a city-based artist, that he has created micro art on wild seeds portraying eight Jnanpith awardees — Rashtrakavi Kuvempu, Da.Ra. Bendre, Shivaram Karanth, Masti Venkatesh Iyengar, Vi.Kru. Gokak, Girish…
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