Last programme titled “Khans Nite” on Dec.30 at Kalamandira Born at Mandya, brought up and educated at Bangalore, V. N. Prasad shifted to Mysore in 1984. A ‘Highways & Bridges Designer and Project Management Consultant’ by profession, he took to singing as a hobby from his school days. His mother, late Vasantha Venkatarangan, was an…
By V.N. Prasad Our boys flew ‘Down Under’ after a seemingly insipid and avoidable series against the Calypsos. Recalling the mighty Windies over decades from the 60s, one wonders if they will ever build to their past strengths at all. Though our boys had a few hiccups, the Windies proved much below par in all…
By V. N. Prasad Headlines in Star of Mysore dated Sept. 17 read thus — “Hinkal Flyover not before Dasara”. I was not only amused but also recalled the question I frequently ask: “When do our people learn from mistakes?” I lost no time to call K.B. Ganapathi, Editor-in-Chief, Star of Mysore and engaged in…
By V.N. Prasad Rashid did a virtual ‘Shane Warne’ when he bowled one; sharp and fast; into the rough to clip the bail of Rahul’s off stump. Rahul was bamboozled at the millimetre accuracy of the ball that turned square. Writing went on the wall as India collapsed to yet another defeat. On the positive…
By V.N. Prasad Hearty congratulations to the Englishmen on clinching not only the test but also the series at Ageas Bowl. There was no ‘Devil’ in the pitch. The ball did more off-the-pitch than in the air. ‘Puffing’ on the surface appeared from 3rd day; accentuated by Ishanth Sharma who landed repeatedly in the danger…
By V.N. Prasad Reportedly it was way back in 1936, Don Bradman’s invincibles lost the first two and went on to win a 5 Tests Ashes. The emphatic victory of Indians at Nottingham sees hopes of second such in the history when our boys head to South Hampton. I was not too wrong in the…
By V.N. Prasad Cricket in England — many a time — is reminiscent of this. ‘Grounds-men prepare pitches diligently. Out-fields are lush green with overnight haircuts, moods in dressing rooms are upbeat, spectators are expectant of competitive game, umpire calls out ‘PLAY’ and it starts raining. Though not verbatim, the 2nd Test at the Lord’s…
By V.N. Prasad Though not a ‘Nail Biter’; the 31 runs victory of the English over the Indians at Edgbaston leaves a few questions unanswered. Density of atmosphere helped the cherry move around sharply. Less of ‘green-top’ helped moderate bounce. Purchase of turn by Ashwin from day one kept many wondering if it was costly…
By V. N. Prasad, Design Engineer & PMC; Roads (Retd.) With due respects to my learned friends who staged silent protests against straightening of the stretch between Kalamandira and the Mosque on Hunsur Road near Jaladarshini Guest House, I wish to make the following observations from a design engineer’s perspective. Having practiced Road Engineering from…
Mysuru: V. N. Prasad and troupe will be presenting a ‘Musical Bonanza’ in support of subsidised dialysis programme of Lions Club of Mysore West. Lions Mysore West is a premier service Club engaged in various community service activities. Subsidised dialysis service through Kidney Endowment Fund is one such and is serving the needy since 2008….
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