By S.N. Venkatnag Sobers Women are the epitome of patience and resilience. As the Sanskrit verse goes, ‘Nārīśakti Śaktiśālī Samājasya Nirmānam Karoti’, which translates to ‘A powerful woman builds a strong society’. This perfectly embodies the woman we will introduce — a testament to strength and determination. Having lost both her parents at a tender…
From Classroom to Camera…
March 18, 2025After a brief stint in teaching, Mysurean Akshata Ganesh passionately follows her dream of acting and cinema By S.N. Venkatnag Sobers She is a shining example of a woman achieving her dream of becoming an actress while balancing her roles as a teacher, wife and mother. Having established herself as a successful English teacher at…
Shaping Mysuru’s Dance Legacy…
March 15, 2025Dr. Kripa Phadke empowers through dance, passes on fine arts to future generations By S.N. Venkatnag Sobers Dance is more than an art form — it is an expression of culture, tradition and human emotion. Bharatanatyam, one of India’s most revered classical dance forms, is a synthesis of rhythm, story-telling and devotion that has been…
The Lady Rockstar of Mysuru
March 11, 2025By S.N. Venkatnag Sobers Ananya Bhat aims to introduce folk culture to Gen Next blending it with modern music She is among one of the most sought-after playback singers in South India. Known for her versatility and ability to render songs in different genres, this Mysuru girl has beaten all odds to establish herself in…
Kuruburu: The Kho Kho Village in Mysuru
February 16, 2025By S.N. Venkatnag Sobers Tucked between T. Narasipur and Muguru village in Mysuru district is a tiny village called Kuruburu. Located about 40 kms from Mysuru city, the village is home for about 50 kho kho players, who have represented the State in National and International tournaments. With a population of about 1,000 people, Kuruburu…
Kho Kho World Cup-2025: ‘Dream Run’ for Mysuru girl Chaithra
January 20, 2025By S.N. Venkatnag Sobers Mysuru: Dreams come true. For some it may be quick and for others it might take a longer duration. In case of B. Chaithra, daughter of farming couple from Kuruburu village in T. Narasipur taluk of Mysuru district, the glory days have just started. Chaithra, who got the best ever birthday…
Mysuru lad makes it to IPL
November 26, 2024City’s Manvanth Kumar drafted to Delhi Capitals; becomes first player from Mysuru Zone to play IPL By S.N. Venkatnag Sobers Mysuru: The dream of any budding cricketer is to put on the ‘Blue Jersey’ and play for the Indian Cricket Team in international tournaments but now there is another dream too, to be part of…
Changing the Game: Rendezvous with Indian Men’s Hockey Team Captain Harmanpreet Singh
October 4, 2024He is just 28 and has already achieved legendary status in Indian Hockey. Known as one of the best drag flickers in the world, Harmanpreet Singh led the Indian Men’s Hockey Team to a bronze medal at the recently concluded 2024 Paris Olympics. Twice named Player of the Year by Fédération Internationale de Hockey (FIH),…
The show goes on…
March 22, 2024For 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…
Rangayana all set for this year’s Bahuroopi
March 4, 2024By 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…















Recent Comments