Mysore/Mysuru: Renowned writer Rugmani Prabhakar underlined the importance of concentration, patience, and staying updated with current developments for writers. She shared these insights during her talk titled “To cut a long story short – the making of an anthology” held during the afternoon session on the final day. Reflecting on her younger years, Rugmani recalled…
Mysore/Mysuru: The session ‘Paraspara’ (one-on-one) between two old writer friends Jayanth Kaikini and Vivek Shanbhag at the Mysuru Literature Festival yesterday showcased a lively conversation and immersed the audience in humour and entertainment. The session delved into interesting topics such as reading and readers, language and writing, poetry and storytelling, the origins of characters, emotions,…
Former international cricketer’s session, book a big draw at Mysuru Literature Festival Mysore/Mysuru: Former international cricketer and head of the National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Bengaluru, V.V.S. Laxman, asserted that the Indian cricket team comprises talented individuals from various parts of the country who share a common commitment to playing for the nation. He was…
Mysore/Mysuru: The seventh edition of the two-day Mysuru Literature Festival took off to a colourful start at Hotel Southern Star in city yesterday afternoon. The Mysuru Literary Forum Charitable Trust and Mysuru Book Clubs -2015 brought together a stellar gathering of authors and notable figures from diverse backgrounds, all converging to share their insights on…
Role of Lord Krishna in Mahabharata was not different than what Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel did, says Chairman of Economic Advisory Council to PM Mysore/Mysuru: Chairman of Economic Advisory Council to the PM Dr. Bibek Debroy delineated on ‘Governance lessons from Itihasa-Puranas’ during a panel discussion that followed the inauguration of the two-day Mysuru Literature Festival…
Author Jerry Pinto stresses significance of encouraging widespread reading habits at Lit Fest Mysore/Mysuru: Author Jerry Pinto delivered an engrossing talk at the Mysuru Literature Festival last evening, shedding light on the theme of ‘Bridging the Cultural Gap: Publishing, Folklore, Historic Legends.’ He delved into the captivating stories of historic legends while addressing the concerning…
Mysore/Mysuru: Renowned Tamil author Perumal Murugan captivated the audience at Mysuru Literature Festival yesterday with his fascinating anecdotes and challenges. During a panel discussion ‘Is the Pen Mightier? Politics of Culture and Defiance,’ Perumal Murugan revealed that he faced similar threats to those encountered by writers Gauri Lankesh and Prof. M.M. Kalburgi in Karnataka. These…
Celebrity nutritionist Rujuta Diwekar, Yoga & Bharatanatyam exponent Yamini Muthanna on the essence of having a balanced diet Mysore/Mysore: Celebrity nutritionist and author Rujuta Diwekar said that many people are overeating proteins and ignoring the regular balanced meals which have the right proportions of various essential nutrients required by our body. Mumbai-based Diwekar, whose clients…
On the occasion, the book ‘Life and Times,’ authored by K.B. Ganapathy, Founder-Editor, Star of Mysore & Mysuru Mithra, was released. Picture alongside shows (from left) Shubha Sanjay Urs, Founder, Managing Trustee and Chairperson of Mysuru Book Clubs and Mysuru Literary Forum Charitable Trust; Dr. Chandrashekar Kambar; Pramoda Devi Wadiyar; Dr. Bibek Debroy; Sam Cherian…
Pramoda Devi Wadiyar of Mysore Royal family seen lighting the traditional lamp to inaugurate the 7th edition of Mysuru Literature Festival, organised by Mysore Literary Forum Charitable Trust and Mysuru Book Clubs-2015, at Hotel Southern Star on Vinoba Road in city this afternoon. She is flanked by Dr. Chandrashekar Kambar (extreme left), Author and Jnanpith…
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