Thanana thana na na na… the signature music of ‘Malgudi Days’ scored by Music Director L. Vaidyanathan, is suffice to transport one back to mid-80s. The 39-episode popular TV serial by name ‘Malgudi Days’ which was a screen adaptation of a trilogy of stories penned by the acclaimed writer R.K. Narayan and directed by actor-director…
Dr. Ambedkar’s grandson keen on reviving Buddhism in State
February 26, 2023By B. Sreekantswamy Mysore/Mysuru: The Buddhist Society of India (BSI), headed by Bhimrao Yashwant Ambedkar, the grandson of the Architect of the Indian Constitution Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, is looking at a revival of Buddhism in Karnataka. In an exclusive talk with Star of Mysore this morning, Bhimrao Yashwant Ambedkar, the Working President of the BSI,…
Challenged by Fate: Dr. Niranjan Raj Urs carves a niche career on his own
February 16, 2023By B. Sreekantswamy Age is just a number that might have become a clichéd word with no dearth of stories heard from various quarters about how the elderly with youthful zest still roar to start, exploring unchartered territories. Here is the story of Dr. B. Niranjan Raj Urs enriching the value of the same. Like…
We still have a long way to go for world to take note
February 12, 2023Vande Bharat Express maker Sudhanshu Mani shares his thoughts By B. Sreekantswamy Vande Bharat Express train, India’s maiden indigenously built semi-high-speed train has been the talk of the town ever since it was flagged off by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Feb. 15, 2019. Incidentally, the first route to be connected by Vande Bharat was…
101-year-old Army Veteran’s Tryst with Cavalry
February 10, 2023An Army veteran, who has crossed a century, defies the age with his sprightly demeanour, keeping his family members hooked with all eyes and ears wide open to hear about his feat. It is the reiteration they all are aware of, but still, the respect for the veteran, holds them in rapt attention, who are…
‘Heritage structures can stand for 100 more years’
February 5, 2023Mohan Ramanathan of ‘Noida Twin-Tower Demolition’ fame, bats for the conservation of heritage buildings with the aid of available technology, continuous political will and committed funding. He is also the Founder-Chairman of the Indian Demolition Association (IDA), a first-of-its-kind association which makes it even more interesting to hear him. — Ed On Aug. 28, 2022,…











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