In a landmark collaboration, India’s apex cultural institution, Sangeet Natak Akademi (SNA), New Delhi, joins hands with Karnataka State Dr. Gangubai Hangal Music and Performing Arts University, Mysuru — India’s pioneering University…
On the second day of Bhagini Sangeethotsava, Vid. G. Ravikiran from Chennai gave a vocal concert with Keshava Mohankumar from Mysuru on violin, B.S. Prashanth on mridanga and Sharath Kaushik on ghata.…
The Rangapravesha of Dr. Vasundhara’s gifted disciple Namratha Jois commenced with Vedagosha and lamp lighting by Vid. R.S. Nandakumar followed by Dr. M. Sushila Urs, Prof. K. Ramamurthy Rao, Dr. Vasundhara Doraswamy…
Bhagini Sangeethotsava is planned a fortnight after Ramanavami every year. It is good that it is planned in this way so that grand concert series are not overlapped and music-lovers are not…
By Sadhguru - Founder, Isha Foundation Never before in the history of humanity has a woman had the opportunities she has today, simply because technology has levelled the playing field. When physical…
Young Vidushi Bhargavi Venkatram sang at Bidaram Krishnappa’s Sri Prasanna Seetharama Mandira on Apr. 15 for a packed audience. Bhargavi, a Computer Engineer, has chosen classical music as her profession and has…
By Dr. R. Balasubramaniam Being a South Indian in Delhi is an experience that oscillates between amusement and exasperation. From the moment I stepped into the city a few years ago, I…
Amidst the deteriorating condition of several parks in Mysuru due to poor maintenance, Taponandana Park in Kuvempunagar shines as an exception. With its rural-themed atmosphere and over 50 sculptures of animals and…
By Maj. Gen. (Retd.) S.G. Vombatkere The night-time felling of 75-year-old Peltophorum trees by the Mysuru City Corporation on Hyder Ali Road shocked the people of Mysuru. In an unprecedented expression of…
By Syed Sarfraj Ahmed, DIG-CSC/RPF/SWR April 21st marks National Civil Services Day, a tribute to civil servants whose tireless work supports India’s governance, development, and public service delivery. On this day in…
On the concluding day of the Ramotsava music series by Ramabhyudaya Sabha at Alammana Choultry in Srirampet on Apr. 18, city’s renowned musician Vidu. Dr. Sukanya Prabhakar gave a vocal concert with…
Surabhi Gana Kala Mandira, renowned for its innovative approach to Karnatak music, continues to set benchmarks in musical education and performance. Their programmes are meticulously curated to foster both theoretical understanding and…
On the occasion of its 109th Sri Ramanavami celebrations, the management committee of the sacred and heritage-rich Rama Mandira delighted music lovers by arranging excellent concerts by eminent artistes. One such memorable…
By M.T. Yogesh Kumar In the cultural city of Mysuru, a new Gandhi Bhavan has been constructed in Siddarthanagar near the new Deputy Commissioner’s Office at a cost of Rs. 3 crore.…
On Day-10 of the Ramotsava music series by Ramabhyudaya Sabha at Alammana Choultry in Srirampet on Apr. 15, Amritha Murali from Chennai gave a vocal concert accompanied by Vid. R.K. Shriramkumar on…
By Dr. Vishweshwaraiah Prakash, FRSC, Former CFTRI Director After reading about the massacre of 40 heritage trees, I have been contemplating what can be done now, both short-term and long-term, for the…
Today, the eyes of all Christians are raised to the Cross with profound devotion and love for Christ. This is a day of religious observance commemorating the Passion and Death of Jesus…
By Sadhguru - Founder, Isha Foundation There really is no such thing as Hindu-ism. This term and concept was coined only in recent times. The Hindu civilisation was born on the banks…
Sri Ramanavami marks not only a spiritual celebration but also a vibrant music season. Mysuru owes much gratitude to Vidwan Mysore Sadashiva Rao, the visionary who transformed this auspicious festival into a…
By Bhamy V. Shenoy April 13 is likely to be remembered as a black day in Mysuru’s environmental history. In the early hours of that morning, the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC), in…
By Dr. Devdutt Pattanaik - Author, Speaker, Illustrator, Mythologist Across India, the fish is a sacred symbol — all kinds of fish. The salt-water fish (Surmai), fresh-water fish (Goonch), fish of ponds…
On Day-9 of the Ramotsava music series by Ramabhyudaya Sabha at Alammana Choultry in Srirampet on Apr. 14, Vid. Sunil Gargyan gave a vocal concert with Vid. H.N. Bhaskar on violin, Vid.…
The 13th of April brought a Karnatak vocal concert from young Vidu. Spoorthi Rao at Alammana Choultry in Srirampet. She was accompanied by talented violinist Vid. H.N. Bhaskar on violin, senior mridangist…
Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA), as part of its commitment to improving cricket in mofussil centres, has launched specialist camps for junior-level cricketers to help them hone their skills. Led by former…
