Mysore/Mysuru: “Villages are not resorts for relaxation. Visiting them with such a mindset makes the experience feel static and disconnected. One must mingle with rural people and understand their realities,” said renowned Kannada writer, filmmaker and director Nagathihalli Chandrashekar. He was speaking at a Kannada symposium titled ‘Sahitya-Cinema-Halli Hambalada Tekkeyalli’ (literature and cinema in the…
Mysore/Mysuru: “Accounting and financial awareness are crucial for entrepreneurs,” said businesswoman and social worker Revathi Kamath, speaking at the Mysuru Literature Festival yesterday. She was addressing a session titled ‘An inspiring journey from floral beginnings to an established enterprise — growing, thriving and shaping a meaningful life. The session was moderated by the Founder-Director and…
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,…
‘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: “A writer who wishes to pen thoughts spontaneously must first understand the boundaries of social responsibility and the responsible use of language,” said noted writer Jogi, during a Kannada panel discussion titled ‘Kathe Huttuva Hotthu’ (birth hour of a story), at the last day of the Mysuru Literature Festival. Reflecting on the evolution of…
Mysore/Mysuru: Noted women writers Anisha Lalvani, Divyata Rajaram and Shalini P. Sawkar emphasised that beyond storytelling, literature must remain grounded in humanity and social relevance. The authors were speaking at a panel discussion titled ‘Social Relevance of Writing: In Times of TED Talks, Reels, Vlogs and AI-Generated Thriller Content,’ held yesterday, the concluding day of…
Prof. Rajendra Chenni says she represented the pinnacle of emancipation in women’s poetry Mysuru: Prof. Rajendra Chenni, former Professor of English at Kuvempu University and currently serving as the Director of the Manasa Centre for Cultural Studies in Shivamogga, opined that Akkamahadevi represented the pinnacle of emancipation in the tradition of Kannada women’s poetry. He…
Mysuru: With the advent of social media affecting natural thinking abilities, people are now realising the significance of books and literature, opined writer and columnist Dr. P. Sainath. He was speaking after inaugurating the 6th Mysuru Literary Fest-2025, organised by the Mysore Literary Association at Maharaja’s College Centenary Hall this morning. Dr. Sainath said, “Every…
Mysuru: The 6th edition of Mysuru Literary Fest-2025, organised by Mysore Literary Association (MLA), will be inaugurated by Dr. P. Sainath, Columnist and Author, at Maharaja’s College Centenary Hall in city tomorrow (Jan. 19) at 10 am. Prof. K.C. Belliappa, Association President and former Vice-Chancellor of Rajiv Gandhi University, Arunachal Pradesh, will preside. The formal…
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