By S. Narendra The demise of Dr. S.L. Bhyrappa (SLB) at 94 brings back fond memories of our family interactions with the Kannada literary magician, when we were in Mysuru. This was…
By Sadhguru - Founder, Isha Foundation Sadhguru: People keep asking me to bless them that something that they want must happen in their life: "Sadhguru, please bless me, this should happen, that…
Mysuru Puppet Theatre’s 10-day shows to revive dying art Mysuru: Puppetry is more than a form of entertainment — it is a living tradition, with strings attached, that embodies India’s deep-rooted culture,…
By Sadhguru - Founder, Isha Foundation In the yogic culture, the summer solstice, which falls in the month of June, marks the beginning of Dakshinayana. This means, in the Earth’s sky, the…
Sister of 'Aavarana' recalls the days spent hosting an extraordinary brother… In the preface to Dr. S.L. Bhyrappa’s celebrated novel ‘Aavarana’, there is a reference to a ‘Muslim sister’, a fellow writer…
By Dr. Devdutt Pattanaik - Author, Speaker, Illustrator, Mythologist Narada said he had a mango for whoever was first to go around the world. Kartikeya immediately jumped on his peacock and flew…
By Dr. R. Balasubramaniam There is a secret Olympic sport that many Indian households have mastered — it is called “Tube Wrestling.” It involves squeezing a toothpaste tube to its absolute death,…
By Sadhguru - Founder, Isha Foundation Navaratri is about approaching life through the feminine nature of the Divine and nurturing reverence for all aspects of life and creation. The nine-day festival is…
By Dr. Devdutt Pattanaik - Author, Speaker, Illustrator, Mythologist The serpent is conspicuous by its absence in Harappan seals and in Ashokan artworks. Serpent worship is not part of Vedic texts. Multi-headed…
On the serene evening of Aug. 24, Sri Nadabrahma Sangeetha Sabha, Mysuru, transformed into a sanctum of melody as the young violin virtuosos Sumanth Manjunath and Malavi Manjunath mesmerised a packed audience…
By Dr. R. Balasubramaniam Public transport is a miracle of modern civilisation. It reduces traffic, saves fuel and brings diverse groups of people together in one confined, vibrating and often smelly space.…
Samaagama 2025, the annual Bharatanatyam Festival, which was presented by Nruthyathi Kalaashaale on Aug. 30 and 31, transformed Ganabharathi’s Ramagovinda Kalavedike auditorium into a vibrant hub of rhythm, devotion and artistry over…
BSS Vidyodaya and Raaga Music Academy have come together in a collaborative initiative to further enrich the vibrant cultural landscape of Mysuru. With several years of experience in organising classical music concerts,…
Title : ‘If Only They Knew’ Author : Madhavi N. Gunasheela Year : 2025 Pages : 365 Price : Rs. 502 Publisher : White Falcon Publishing If Only They Knew,’ the debut…
This Dasara, artists from across the State set to create magic with mud Crafted from clay and steeped in centuries of tradition, the captivating art of terracotta murals is set to enchant…
By Sadhguru - Founder, Isha Foundation Sadhguru: Youth is life that is still in the making. It is still in a state where it is not too conceited and lost. Youth is…
By Dr. Devdutt Pattanaik - Author, Speaker, Illustrator, Mythologist Colonial historians argued the ‘Aryan invasion theory’ that light-skinned chariot-riding people destroyed Harappan cities, conquered India, enslaved local dark-skinned people and created the…
By Dr. R. Balasubramaniam There was a time when “fast food” meant waiting 30 minutes for a pizza. You prayed it would not be cold, wrong or delivered to your neighbour. He…
By Dr. Rama V. Bennur To infuse Mysuru's cultural calendar with weekly vibrancy, Jagannatha Centre for Art and Culture (JCAC) in Vijayanagar 1st Stage has launched a new series titled ‘Kala Saptami’…
By S. Kenneth Shishir While every human being is given a proper burial, animals, too, deserve dignity in death. Unfortunately, many of us tend to ignore the sight of a stray dog…
By Dr. S.N. Prasad The term ‘blood’ or ‘bloody’ as applied to a fully eclipsed Moon, invoking images of horror and fright, is shunned by most astronomers, both professional and amateur. It…
By Sadhguru - Founder, Isha Foundation Begging in India was a part of the spiritual tradition. One aspect of this was, you did not select your food, you begged and ate whatever…
By Dr. Devdutt Pattanaik - Author, Speaker, Illustrator, Mythologist As per popular understanding, Ram asks Sita to go through the fire-trial to prove her chastity. But in the early versions of the…
By Dr. R. Balasubramaniam Driving in Karnataka today is not just transportation. It is adventure tourism. Whether you are navigating the chaotic moonscapes of Bengaluru or the once-genteel boulevards of Mysuru, you…
