For 30 years, city’s GPIER troupe has been moulding budding artistes, directors, technicians & catering to theatre buffs By S.N. Venkatnag Sobers For any organisation, 30 years is a significant milestone. A theatre group completing three decades is a proof of its popularity among the theatre buffs. One such amateur theatre group that has become…
By S.N. Venkatnag Sobers Following the ideology of 12th Century reformer and visionary, Mysuru’s theatre repertory Rangayana will be hosting its 20th edition of Bahuroopi National Theatre Festival based on the topic ‘Iva Nammava Iva Nammava’ from March 6 to 11. The Theatre Festival has been treating theatre buffs from all over the country since…
By S.N. Venkatnag Sobers Having emerged from a humble background, Chikkanna has now risen to prominence as one of the most sought-after actors in the Kannada Film Industry. He stands out as one of the few actors to have shared the screen with almost every lead actor, from ‘Rocking Star’ Yash to ‘Kiccha’ Sudeep. With…
He is the magician of Indian Hockey who became one of the best attackers in the world during 1990s. Having come from a humble background, he rose to become the Captain of the Indian Men’s Hockey Team. Decorated with many awards including the prestigious Padma Shri, Arjuna Award and Major Dhyanchand Khel Ratna Award, the…
A danseuse who mesmerised rasikas for decades and raring to go By S.N. Venkatnag Sobers Established in 1986, Vasundhara Performing Arts Centre (VPAC), Mysuru, has grown from strength to strength in grooming hundreds of students who have become exceptional dancers. The Centre, led by the most charismatic Dr. Vasundhara Doraswamy, an epitome of Bharatanatyam, has…
He is among the elite group of singers who have created a sensation in the world of music. Having been widely followed across the world, Mohit Chauhan is one such singer who has been able to captivate the pulse of the youth with a mixture of modern-day music and Sufi. He also has the credit…
Songs like ‘Chitti Aayi Hai’ from the movie Naam, ‘Jeeye to Jeeye Kaise’ from the movie Saajan, ‘Aur Aahista Kijiye Baatein’, ‘Chandi Jaisa Rang Hai Tera’, ‘Thodi Thodi Piya Karo’ have had a great impact on Indian music lovers. These songs and many such super hits by one of India’s finest ghazal maestros Padmashree Pankaj…
By S.N. Venkatnag Sobers Cardio Vascular Diseases (CVD) is a leading cause of death and disability in the world, claiming 17.9 million lives a year. World Heart Day, observed on Sept. 29 every year, plays a crucial role in changing all of this. It is a vital global platform to create awareness and encourage individuals,…
Having come from very humble background, she has risen to become India’s first woman pitch curator. A native of Doddaladahalli in Kanakapura taluk, Jacintha Kalyan went through several hardships before joining Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) as a receptionist. She later developed interest in preparing wickets and grounds before getting through Curator Examination conducted by…
From idol of PM Modi next to Lord Ganesha to actor Yash of KGF movie, sculptors give wings to their imagination By S.N. Venkatnag Sobers The idol of Lord Ganesha plays a major role in the prayers that follow after the first day. As Mysuru celebrates Ganesha Chaturthi next week, artists have found the perfect…
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