Mysuru researchers offer hope against deadly tissue damage from viper bites, preventing amputations By S. Kenneth Shishir Snakebite continues to claim numerous lives in India, with most cases attributed to four species — the cobra, krait, Russell’s viper and saw-scaled viper, collectively known as the ‘Big Four.’ At present, the only available treatment is Polyvalent…
At 85, he crafts a colourful crepe paper world By S. Kenneth Shishir When many choose to lead a quiet life after retirement, an 85-year-old senior citizen in Mysuru spends his days crafting beautiful artefacts from discarded coconut and wood apple shells, while decorating his home with flowers that only appear real. In fact, these…
Passion for wildlife drives Zoo Director P. Anusha to break barriers in Forest Service Anusha, Deputy Conservator of Forests (DCF) and the Executive Director of Sri Chamarajendra Zoological Gardens, popular as Mysuru Zoo, has carved a niche for herself in the challenging world of forest and wildlife conservation, a field long dominated by men. She…
By S. Kenneth Shishir While every human being is given a proper burial, animals, too, deserve dignity in death. Unfortunately, many of us tend to ignore the sight of a stray dog killed in an accident. But for the past five years, one man has been silently performing a noble duty — giving proper burials…
By S. Kenneth Shishir [Pics. by M.N. Lakshminarayana Yadav] The allure of vintage cars dates back to the early days of the automobile industry. Enthusiasts as far back as the 1920s recognised the value and significance of preserving antique vehicles for future generations. The golden era of car collecting in the 1950s and 1960s witnessed…
By S. Kenneth Shishir The tradition of firing cannons, initiated by the East India Company in the early 18th century with the 21-gun salute — the highest honour bestowed upon rulers or top-ranking officers — is still observed today. This practice is a mark of reverence to the presiding deity of Mysuru, Goddess Sri Chamundeshwari,…
By S. Kenneth Shishir Ramzan, also known as Ramadan, is a month-long observance in which Muslim brethren fast from sunrise to sunset. The Holy Month, which began on Mar. 24, will conclude with a mass prayer on Apr. 22. During this time, the city comes alive with bustling markets, colourful lights and delicious smells wafting…
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi embarked on a 3,750-km ‘Bharat Jodo Yatra’ on Sept. 7, 2022, from Kanyakumari to Kashmir and over the course of 150 days, he was accompanied by 117 core walkers, who were there with him from the start to finish. One among them was Mysurean Dr. Shushrutha Hedna Vishnumurthy, Managing Director of…
By S. Kenneth Shishir For 90 years, one optical store in our city has been framing and giving correct sight to Mysureans. Ismail Optical and Co. on Sayyaji Rao Road, founded by Abubakar Ismail Sait and registered as A. Ismail & Bros on Feb. 16, 1932, was the first store selling optical devices, particularly spectacles…
The 82-year-old Rajappan has shot nearly 400 feature films By S. Kenneth Shishir Film-making requires a wide array of professionals to work in harmony as they bring a narrative to life on-screen. A film’s cameraman is responsible for operating the camera and capturing the film’s footage. Cinematography, the art and technology of motion-picture photography involves…
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