By 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…
By 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…
By 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…
Faith in times of Coronavirus By Shadan Muneer As millions of Muslims observe Ramzan, the month of dawn-to-dusk fasting, how will social distancing and self-isolation work in a world fearing contagion from an unseen enemy? Fasting but no feasting, the piety is in plenty but the frolic is amiss. The warmth is palpable but handshakes…
By Shadan Muneer Social distancing is the key to slow the spread of Coronavirus and to break the chain of transmission. Following the guidelines of the State Government, Mysuru too is under lockdown with most places wearing a deserted look. Home quarantine, fear, anxiety, boredom and various myths and cures being circulated on social media…
By Shadan Muneer Despite progress over the past few decades, women still face significant, structural barriers to success. “An equal world is an enabled world” — and every one of us can do our bit to bring about gender equality. That’s the core message of #EachForEqual, the campaign at the centre of this year’s International…
By Shadan Muneer Don’t we all just love makeup? Is that even a question? Well, we are not talking about your daily wear makeup here but the wedding makeup. There’s no denying to the fact that bridal makeup gets us all really excited, and with Indian brides, along with their makeup artists, going a step…
India is home to many exotic species of birds and animals but did you know that the country also has set a record for the ‘Most bird species in an aviary’? Yes, the Guinness Book of World Records has confirmed that the beautiful Shukavana at Avadhoota Datta Peetham below the Chamundi Hill in Mysuru has…
By Shadan Muneer Among the attributes that define brand India and its culture is its rich heritage of arts and crafts. From the Barter System of trade to the living rooms of art connoisseurs, art and artisans have had a long journey, touching our lives. A rare painting, exquisite fabrics, pottery, rugs and carpets and…
By Shadan Muneer Dasara is that time of the year when Mysuru skies take on varied hues, streets across the city dazzle with beautiful decor, festivities galore and the excitement is palpable at every shining corner. Mysuru lives up to its sobriquet of Royal City and Dasara is the best time of the year to…
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