You’ll swear they’re real! “In the presence of nature, a wild delight runs through the man, in spite of real sorrows.” —Ralph Waldo Emerson By Shadan Muneer A city with magnificent architecture, a treasure trove of culture, a rich history of royalty and well-planned landscapes interspersed with beautiful lung spaces. Mysuru sure lives up to…
Low-profile Officer who wants to excel
February 16, 2022Deputy Commissioner Dr. Bagadi Gautham is passionate about sports, nature, trekking By Shadan Muneer Mysuru, the next big city in Karnataka after Bengaluru and being close to it, serves as a strategic administrative division. There have been innumerable inspiring stories of people in Mysuru achieving in their own fields and going on to become one…
From Engineering to MBA at IIM to IAS
February 16, 2022MCC Commissioner G. Lakshmikantha Reddy loves to watch OTT shows, spend time with family Determination, Dedication, Discipline key to success Work-life balance is very challenging: Reddy G. Lakshmikantha Reddy, the present Commissioner of Mysuru City Corporation (MCC), has been at the helm of affairs from June 2021. A native of Raichur, 35-year-old Reddy completed his…
Leading from the front
March 8, 2021Women, considered to be the most divine creations on earth, are an epitome of patience, resilience, tolerance and love. They provide the element of balance in one’s life. They are also strong and smart with action, emotion and devotion. Women have emerged from the shadows of men and have been carving a place for themselves…
The woman of substance
February 16, 2021It is a dream of many to be a high-ranking bureaucrat but only a few manage to scale the heights by cracking Civil Services exam and later being a successful officer and a role model to thousands of aspirants. There have been innumerable inspiring stories of people becoming the best administrators. Rohini Sindhuri, Deputy Commissioner…
Green fingers drive out Corona-induced boredom
January 11, 2021By Shadan Muneer Every cloud has a silver lining. This adage has been proved right by multiple innovative ideas, entrepreneurship ventures and creative home makers during the current pandemic. Corporates have been thinking differently, schools and colleges trying new ways to engage with students and home makers have come out of their comfort zones and…
Brace up to endure winter amidst pandemic scare
November 23, 2020By Shadan Muneer They say winter is not a season but a celebration in India. The season heralds celebrations, festivals and weddings galore. While winters do encompass happiness, there is sometimes harshness in equal measures. The charm of chilly weather is often diluted with the onslaught of seasonal ailments. People with bronchial allergies, children and…
For a Safe Deepavali
November 14, 2020By Shadan Muneer Houses adorned with diyas and lanterns, sparkling lights, dazzling outfits, mouth-watering delicacies, bonanza of gifts — what does all these revelries have in common? Yes, it is that time of the year again when everyone is looking forward to the most-awaited festival of lights — Deepavali. Apart from signifying the victory of…
Re-opening of the Cinemas: Intermission at the Movies In Reel and Real
October 15, 2020By Shadan Muneer The cameras haven’t rolled in sometime, the lights have been dimmed, there is only the sound of the silence at the movie halls and no action for the audience. The intermission at cinemas in real life has been on for the last seven months and recently, the Government has issued guidelines for…
Work From Home side effects: The lockdown lifestyle woes
June 10, 2020By Shadan Muneer When life demands a reset from its routine it takes time to adjust. The regular morning alarm, the muffled protests of drowsy children, harried mothers, office-going rush, last-minute preparations and winding up, honking office vehicles, the swear-heavy and sweaty commute to work and the after-work hangouts at coffee shops and malls, pubs…















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