Regardless of the style, area or theme, it’s always nice to have a green space in your house that allows you to stay connected with nature. Lush, well-tended gardens — whether they adorn humble cottages or sprawling estates — add beauty and personality to any property and truly make a house into a home. Homes…
BEADING: Unsung Beadstringers of Ashoka Road
September 14, 2019By Shadan Muneer Beadwork is the use of beads in fabric decoration and ornamental design. Beads were used decoratively in ancient Egypt, Greece and Rome and during the Indus Valley civilisation. However, today, the art that is handmade is becoming increasingly hard to find, which is reflected in its price point in the marketplace. Beadwork,…
They groom sheep well to fetch a good price
August 11, 2019From snipping of body hair to giving head massage and brushing the hair, they do it all to make their sheep look attractive By Shadan Muneer Festivities are in the air. Monsoon has ushered in the season of festivities for people of all faiths and it is raining celebrations. The city is gearing up for…
Ramzan Razzmatazz: A gastronomical journey through dazzling by-lanes
May 26, 2019It’s the month of Ramzan and the best time to devour some lip-smacking kebabs, tangy tikkas and aromatic biryanis. Have you started salivating yet? But you don’t need to travel several kilometres to be able to satiate your craving for authentic Mughlai cuisine. Iftar is all about community. About breaking the fast together, and sharing…
Enhancing quality of human life through Probiotics
March 11, 2019By Shadan Muneer, Freelance Journalist Dr. Srilakshmi Desiraju is the Co-founder of Triphase Pharmaceuticals Private Limited. She has done her Ph.D in Chemistry, post-doctoral courses from Pune and Bengaluru and an MBA from Canada which resulted in starting her own business venture in India. The company is into Research and Development of Probiotics from the…
Singer-Professor maintains a fine balance
March 11, 2019By Shadan Muneer, Freelance Journalist Dr. Sridevi Kulenur is an Associate Professor at JSS Science and Technology University, Mysuru. She has been teaching in the area of HR Management, Organisational Behaviour and Total Quality Management. Her Ph.D thesis was in the area of Integrated Approaches of Total Quality Management and HRM Practices. Her research area…
She ensures everything is on TRACK… on time
March 11, 2019By Shadan Muneer, Freelance Journalist An Indian Railway Accounts Service (IRAS) Officer, Aparna Garg took over as the Divisional Railway Manager (DRM), South Western Railway, Mysuru, in April 2018. She belongs to the 1987 batch of Civil Services and holds a Post-Graduate degree in Economics. She obtained her second Master’s degree in Transport Economics from…
“Even a Pourakarmika woman is an inspiration”
March 11, 2019Intl. Women’s Day 2019: Balance for Better The theme of International Women’s Day 2019 is Balance for Better. The future is exciting. Let’s build a gender-balanced world. Everyone has a part to play — all the time, everywhere. From grassroots activism to worldwide action, we are entering an exciting period of history where the world…
Child-friendly Park
August 11, 2018By Shadan Muneer, Freelance Journalist Training children on road safety is always a daunting task. While children may not be able to comprehend traffic signs and the associated symbols inside a room or on a chart due to their tender age, taking them to an open road and then teach traffic rules is too risky…
Pick your Date
July 20, 2018By Shadan Muneer, Freelance Journalist Fruits have been an intrinsic part of our diet from time immemorial. Apart from a variety of wild fruits, there are several types which have been grown methodically by human beings from ages. Every kind of fruit boasts of incredible health benefits and can be consumed by people of all…















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