A book on Modi as a Leader tells it all [Continued from yesterday] The author of the book, Dr. Balasubramaniam (he is a Medical Doctor) aptly describes Modi as a visionary leader because only such leaders can take risk and try new things. And Modi does take risk and try new schemes, new laws. Much…
Mysore/Mysuru: Renowned historian and author Dr. Vikram Sampath highlighted that the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has utilised advanced technology to conduct a rigorous scientific survey of the Gyanvapi Mosque adjoining the Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. Speaking at a panel discussion along with Prof. G L. Shekar on ‘Ancient history and contemporary…
Mysore/Mysuru: On the second and concluding day of the Mysuru Literature Festival, renowned humourist Gangavati Pranesh shared his thoughts with the audience. He emphasised the importance of reading, stating, “Eyes are for reading. The more you read, the stronger your speech becomes.” He encouraged everyone to explore books and novels, highlighting the concept of ‘Vasudhaiva…
Mysore/Mysuru: At the Mysuru Literature Festival last evening, author Dev Prasad highlighted a trend among Bollywood film producers who prioritise screenplay literature over novels for film adaptation. Speaking at a panel discussion on ‘Spy Adventures – How to keep readers on edge’ along with Harish Vasudevan, Kiron K. Abraham and Mark David Abbott, Dev Prasad…
Mysore/Mysuru: Jameel Sawanna, representing Bengaluru-based Sawanna Prakashana, discussed the evolving landscape of Kannada language usage. While the number of Kannada speakers is declining, the Kannada publishing industry remains resilient. Speaking at the panel discussion on the topic ‘art of publishing — a link between readers and writers’ during the Mysuru Literature Festival, Jameel highlighted the…
Novelist Vivek Shanbhag speaks on nuances of translating literary works into different languages Mysore/Mysuru: Writer and novelist Vivek Shanbhag asserted that before translating any literary work, the translator should have a fine understanding of the creative style of the original and the relation between the author and the language. He was participating in a panel…
Mysore/Mysuru: At a panel discussion on the topic ‘complexities of relationships in the internet age,’ women writers engaged in a thoughtful conversation, highlighting key points from their literary works. The discussion took place on second and concluding day of Mysuru Literature Festival-2024. Participating in panel were writers Vasumathi Udupa, N. Sandhyarani and Usha Narasimhan. Session…
Panel debates the relevance of poems, literature in an era of online relationships Mysore/Mysuru: During the 8th Mysuru Literature Festival, panellists engaged in a thought-provoking discussion on the topic ‘relevance of poems in an era of online relationships.’ Their consensus was that social media serves as the simplest and fastest means of connecting literature with…
Mysore/Mysuru: Noted herpetologist Gerry Martin emphasised that relocating snakes to conserve them is not an effective method. According to research, snakes that are relocated often perish within one or two days. Speaking on the topic ‘Living with Snakes’ at the Mysore Literature Festival-2024, Martin debunked the notion that moving snakes from one location to another…
Mysore/Mysuru: During the literature festival, nomadic artists stepped forward to reveal their challenging circumstances. The programme ‘60 minutes with anonymous nomadic artistes’ featured Mysuru Akashvani Assistant Director Abdul Rashid as the panellist. These artists not only showcased their art but also highlighted the difficulties they faced. Narasimha and Rani from the Dombara community reminisced about…
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