By V. Shourabh The world of fungi is filled with many magnificent specimens and numerous species. The varieties of fungi are something to behold. It has its own nutrient profile and biologically distinct from plant and animal-derived foods like fruits, vegetables, grains, dairy, protein, meat, fish, poultry, legumes, nuts and seeds. Mushrooms are commonly used…
Dasara Aahara Mela: Satiate your sense of taste here
October 2, 2019By V. Shourabh George Bernard Shaw has rightly said there is no love sincerer than the love of food. With craving for various varieties and a treat for the taste buds, Mysureans are in for a food carnival at the ongoing Mysuru Dasara Aahara (Food) Melas. The Food Mela has been organised at two places…
Banda Nodu Pailwan… Pailwan…
October 1, 2019By V. Shourabh Kusti or wrestling has its roots dug deep in Mysore since the time of Kings. The erstwhile rulers patronised this sport and Kusti has enjoyed a royal heritage status. With a loin cloth firmly fastened around the waist, Pailwans engage in Naada Kusti. This city that was once a hub of wrestling…
Do It Yourself Green Ganesha
August 30, 2019By V. Shourabh With the onus of protecting Mother Earth and going green, a lot of awareness has been created among Mysureans and they have now switched to eco-friendly idols that are devoid of Plater of Paris (PoP) and any sort of chemicals. It is an icing on the cake if it is a Green…
Kukkarahalli Kere Up-close
August 3, 2019If streetlights at Mumbai Marine Drive resembles a string of imaginary pearls in a necklace forming a Queen’s Necklace, the Kukkarahalli Lake in Mysuru is an exquisite, shiny and giant Green Emerald for Mysureans — priceless. Located amidst Green surroundings of Manasagangothri, CFTRI and Kalamandira, the Greenery of Kukkarahalli Lake — locals call it Kukknalli…
Welcome to Sheep City
August 1, 2019Like they say, good fences and good gates make good goats, good sheep will fetch you good returns… By V. Shourabh [Pics. by M.N. Lakshminarayana Yadav] It is that time of the year and the season of festivity begins with Bakrid which will be most likely celebrated on Aug. 11 or 12. Bakrid or Eid…
Nature Walk with Naturalist at Kukkarahalli Lake
July 7, 2019By V. Shourabh Mysuru: A Nature Walk with naturalist Mohan Moolepetlu was organised by Wild Mysuru at Kukkarahalli Lake in city this morning. The purpose of the walk was to observe, appreciate and learn about nature and the inhabitants. About 50 people took part in this programme where nature’s creation and beauty was the centrifugal…
Bird census at Ranganathittu: 60 winged beauties recorded in 3 hours
June 9, 2019Islands stabilise after last year’s deluge By V. Shourabh Srirangapatna: The Forest Department conducted a bird census to document winged beauties at Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary this morning. The bird census was officially started last year and today’s survey was the first for this year. The objective was to prepare a baseline data with a scientific…
Mango Mania: Mysureans go gaga over Mangoes
May 11, 2019Summer is soaring and the ‘King of Fruits’ has occupied its throne in Mysuru. Luscious mangoes have piled up in make-shift shops, carts, street corners and stalls at various junctions and prominent places. It is that time of the year when other fruits are sidelined and mango is placed on top of the fruit ladder….
Beat the heat with Thaati Nungu
May 5, 2019Also called poor man’s rich fruit, this fleshy fruit is a true summer delicacy By V. Shourabh With temperatures soaring and summer at its peak, the streets of Mysuru pave way to fellow Thaati Nungu (also called Thaati Ningu) fruit sellers. This heavenly summer fruit is a revitalising thirst quencher and is a favourite in…
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