By Sujata Rajpal When husband suggested Turkey as the destination for our family vacation, my first reaction was ‘is it safe to visit Turkey?’ Interestingly, to whosoever I spoke about our holiday, their first response was the same as mine. Now, after twelve-day vacation in Turkey, I can confidently say that Turkey is as safe…
By Sujata Rajpal Gardening is not my whole life, but it makes my life whole — this saying truly defines Shamala Prasanna, a resident of Lakshmipuram, Mysuru, who owns a stunning garden with a motley variety of thousand-plus blooming plants. She has won the first prize for Ornamental Garden (in large garden category) 24 times…
Exclusive interview with writer Kaveri Ponnapa By Sujata Rajpal Kaveri Ponnapa, the author of The Vanishing Kodavas (published in 2013), is the first writer to bring out a scholarly researched work on the history of Kodavas and their fast vanishing culture and traditions. She is also an independent writer on food, art and culture. Kaveri…
City-based designer Jayanthi Ballal completes 20 years in fashion industry Watch out for Mysore Fashion Week – 2022 By Sujata Rajpal From a tiny workshop with one masterji and an assistant in Azeez Sait Nagar and a handful of clients, to a high-end boutique with about a dozen craftsmen, a list of elite clientele, her…
By Sujata Rajpal There are various ways to show Patriotism. One may wonder what a common man or woman can do for the country except extolling the sacrifices made by the freedom fighters and the defence forces, penning down inspirational poetry expressing love for the country, and saluting the National Flag on Independence Day at…
Exclusive Interview with TV Journalist Sagarika Ghose By Sujata Rajpal Sagarika Ghose is a well-known face in TV journalism and she is also an author. She was in Mysuru recently for the Mysuru Literature Festival where she spoke at length about her latest book ‘Atal Bihari Vajpayee’ regaling the packed auditorium with interesting anecdotes from…
Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev, Mysuru’s very own guru recently travelled over 30,000 km visiting 27 countries on a solo motorbike trip to spread the message of saving soil. This 100-day journey which kicked off at Trafalgar Square in London concluded in Mysuru on June 19 where he arrived on his motorbike and addressed a massive gathering…
Exclusive interview with celebrity author Chetan Bhagat by Sujata Rajpal No other English author has been the subject of as much ridicule as Chetan Bhagat. The readers of his books are often mocked for their poor English and mediocre intellect. At elite parties in metros, it’s not uncommon to hear condescending remarks about the celebrity…
By Sujata Rajpal A strong woman knows she has strength enough for the journey but a woman of strength knows it is in the journey where she will become strong! – “This anonymous quote has impressed me. If you ask what Women’s Day means to me, I can say that I have not faced any…
By Sujata Rajpal If you are a morning walker who likes to walk on the main road rather than taking multiple rounds in a park, then you must have spotted cyclists in droves on the side of the road in neon vests, head gears shining on their heads like a halo, stylish sunglasses making them…
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