From being a semi-finalist at the Miss India pageant in 2004 to walking the ramp and sharing screen space with Priyanka Chopra, Mugdha Veira Godse has carved a journey that goes far beyond glamour. Known for her powerful debut as Janet Sequeira in Fashion (2008), this Marathi ‘mulgi’ (girl) is now embracing a soulful path,…
All my roles are me: Ila Arun
July 12, 2025A conversation with celebrated singer and actor Ila Arun, known for her ’90s superhit song Choli Ke Peeche Kya Hai… Renowned for her unmistakable voice and unapologetic style, Ila Arun rose to national fame with the iconic song ‘Choli Ke Peeche Kya Hai’ from the Hindi film ‘Khal Nayak’, sung alongside Alka Yagnik. A celebrated…
‘Freedom of expression is not a licence to be nasty’
July 11, 2025Chitra Subramaniam, India’s foremost investigative journalist, shares personal history behind the Bofors arms deal and her first major investigative report which shook the Rajiv Gandhi-led Congress Government at the Centre. By Sujata Rajpal Not many would go beyond the call of duty and dare to dive into murky waters, but Chitra Subramaniam is made from…
‘We need more Kalams’
July 9, 2025Says Padma Shri Dr. Prahlada Rama Rao, Architect of Akash Missile Systems Akash, the surface-to-air missile used in Operation Sindoor, is a true epitome of Atmanirbhar Bharat. Dr. Prahlada Rama Rao, the Architect of Akash Missile Systems, was in Mysuru recently as the guest of honour at Mysuru Literature Festival-2025. Padma Shri Dr. Rao recounted…
‘Things Left Unsaid’ by Sujata Rajpal
July 7, 2025Mysuru author Sujata Rajpal’s (centre) third book ‘Things Left Unsaid: Tales of Love & Loss’ was released at the 9th edition of Mysuru Literature Festival at Hotel Southern Star in city last evening. Others seen are (from left) writers Anisha Lalvani, Arundhati Ghosh, Sharada Gulati (Sujata’s mother) and Mysuru Literary Forum Charitable Trust and Mysuru…
Mysuru authors’ books to be released at Mysuru Literature Festival
July 4, 2025‘The Hidden Life Of A Yogi’ by K.B. Ganapathy This year’s Mysuru Literature Festival has two Mysuru authors releasing their books — one among them is renowned journalist K.B. Ganapathy, who has authored the book titled ‘The Hidden Life Of A Yogi.’ This captivating book traces the adventurous and colourful journey of a restless seeker…
From Passion to… Fashion…
March 12, 2025By Sujata Rajpal “Allow your passion to become your purpose, and it will one day become your profession.” — Gabrielle Bernstein Tulsi Belagur has turned a personal challenge into a thriving kids’ clothing brand, showcasing the power of passion and determination. Her journey began when she struggled to find quality clothes for her new-born. “I…
For the love of WOODCRAFTING
February 16, 2025By Sujata Rajpal Bram Rouws, the French man, who has made Mysuru his home, is making creative ripples in the world of wood-crafting. He, in the short time, has become a name respected and known for bespoke furniture, elegant swings and solid wood products. Apart from this, Bram also runs a wood-crafting school in Mysuru….
What we can learn from Japan
January 19, 2025By Sujata Rajpal From the station turn right, and after two hundred metres your destination will be on your left,” explained a fellow commuter in broken English at Kyoto train station when we asked him the directions of a Japanese restaurant that we couldn’t locate. Outside the station, when we had just turned right, the…
Foster Parenting: Take a Child Home
November 27, 2024The foster care system in India is still underdeveloped and unstructured as it lacks a centralised framework and continuous monitoring to prevent abuse. India has a lot of scope but due to misinformation and lack of awareness, foster parenting has not taken off. Here we publish an article on foster care and the children available…















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