Young Rakesh Sudhir is a devoted disciple of Vid. A.V. Prakash, the late flute maestro of Mysuru. Having imbibed the pristine classicism and grace of his Guru’s style, Rakesh now carries forward…
Man has spent too much time trying to think about things to which he has no access. When you try to think about that which you have no access to, towards which…
Bhagini Raaga Sourabha’ is the flagship concert series of Raaga Music Academy, now presented in collaboration with BSS Vidyodaya. The series has found its new home in the serene and aesthetically designed…
By Dr. Devdutt Pattanaik - Author, Speaker, Illustrator, Mythologist On the top of many Hindu temples, one finds the image of a head looking down on the people below — his eyes…
By Dr. R. Balasubramaniam Once upon a time, having children was the obvious next step in life. You got married, had kids, raised them and eventually let them decide which old-age home…
Artist K.S. Raghavendra of Inchara Kalakshetra in Mysuru moulds magic from old newspapers, reviving Gombe Habba spirit... The word Navaratri or Dasara instantly brings to mind majestic elephants in training, the grandeur…
From an electrical engineer from Andhra Pradesh to RSS Swayamsevak to the National General Secretary of BJP (2014 to 2020), it has been a long, interesting journey for Dr. Ram Madhav. He…
On the evening of Oct. 7, under the calm glow of moonlight, Suttur Mutt, at the foot of Chamundi Hill in city, hosted its 284th concert as part of its ongoing Moonlight…
She's just 16, yet she has already brought laurels to Mysuru and Karnataka. Representing the Indian U-16 Women's Team, that clinched the championship title at the recently concluded FIBA (Fédération Internationale de…
Karnataka politics is getting crasser by the day. Gone are the days when disagreements were expressed in dignified words and debates were conducted in sentences loaded with wit and wisdom instead of…
Hindu mythology expresses personal transformation of leaders through three archetypes: Indra, Shiva and Vishnu. The worlds they create are Swarga, Kailasa and Vaikuntha. Indra, consumed by hunger and fear, represents insecure leadership.…
By now, you have heard it. You have heard all of it. Twice. Once at last year’s conference, and again — word for word — at this year’s. It always begins the…
Kodagu's Thekkada Bhavani becomes the first Indian woman to win international skiing medals While many youngsters influenced by Bollywood dream of entering the world of glamour and fame, here is a girl…
Mysuru, Oct. 18 (MTY&BCT)- Once a symbol of purity and tradition, the humble clay lamp that lit homes during Deepavali (Diwali) and Karthika Mondays is now flickering out. The demand for earthen…
His entry into the Kannada film industry was as modest as any outsider’s, but the impact he has made has turned him into a phenomenon. A key member of the celebrated wave…
By Sadhguru - Founder, Isha Foundation Sadhguru: The culture of celebrating Deepavali goes back 12,000 - 15,000 years. People realised how, during this time of the year, life hits a point of…
By Dr. Devdutt Pattanaik - Author, Speaker, Illustrator, Mythologist Diwali in north India celebrates the return of Ram from Ayodhya. Diwali, or rather Deepavali, in south India celebrates the defeat of Narakasura…
The Gemini Circus, currently captivating audiences at the Horse Park Grounds near Karanji Lake, is a dazzling blend of nostalgia and thrill. With every act, it rekindles childhood wonder while electrifying spectators…
By Dr. R. Balasubramaniam Ah, nostalgia. It is that magic masala that makes the past look better than it probably was. Yesterday’s pav bhaji, eaten on a steel plate with questionable hygiene,…
Bapuji Children’s Home Trust turns 50 What began as a compassionate response to abandoned babies in the 1970s has grown into a beacon of hope for children and the destitute elderly. Dr.…
Sadhguru: Being mentally ill is not a joke. It is the most painful thing. If you have physical ailments, you will get everyone’s compassion, but when you have a mental ailment, you…
By Dr. Devdutt Pattanaik - Author, Speaker, Illustrator, Mythologist Indian history shapes Hindu myth and Hindu myth shapes Indian history. Here are a few examples of how this happened. Harappan bangles made…
Medicine has long been a noble profession. Once, doctors were figures of authority. Their advice respected, their judgement trusted and their long hours of training unquestioned. Fast forward to 2024 and practicing…
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…
