By Dr. Devdutt Pattanaik - Author, Speaker, Illustrator, Mythologist The concept of Nava-durga is extremely popular during Navaratri. Navaratri refers to the nine nights that lead to the celebration of Vijayadashami. The…
Title: Baduku Paarijaata Author: Dr. Geetha SeetharamLanguage: KannadaPages: 108+ivPrice: Rs. 100Publisher: Panchajanya Publications, Papareddypalya, Bengaluru Life has been interpreted by many renowned writers in different languages that may help us understand its…
First priority must be to vaccinate some people in all countries, rather than all people in some countries By Dr. C.D. Sreenivasa Murthy Vaccine is defined as a substance used to stimulate…
By Gouri Satya, Sr. Journalist While writing about the streets and Keris of Mysuru, perhaps I should also highlight landmarks Mysuru has in memory of the Dewans who served the then Mysore…
By Dr. S.A. Mohan Krishna, Amateur Astronomer Sky-watching has fascinated humans from time immemorial. Every celestial object in the night sky has captivated sky-gazers, eventually leading to continuous observation and exploration. There…
By Dr. A.K. Satheesh Rao, Senior Consultant in Gastroenterology, Narayana Multispeciality Hospital, Mysuru A 40-year-old man came to my OPD in the end of June with complaints of nausea and severe tiredness…
By Shyam Sundar Vattam COVID-19 pandemic may have eclipsed Mysuru Dasara festival, but it has failed to dampen the spirit of gardeners who have continued to take care of their hand-bred plants,…
By Ragoo Rao, Ethologist, [Pic. by SOM reader H.S. Sreeranjini] T.P. What...? Who is it? Sounds like a pedigree name for a nobleman, from an aristocrat family!!! Relax, it’s neither a nobleman…
By Girija Madhavan Seeing a rainbow over Chamundi Hill recently, an old Burmese film song, “Dancing on the Rainbow,” came to mind awakening memories of “Burma” [now Myanmar], where I lived from…
Sri Ramakrishna Vidyashala and Old Boys’ Association, Mysuru, have organised a Memorial Meeting in honour of B.S. Srikantaiah, former Principal of the Vidyashala, on Sunday (Oct.18) in the Vidyashala Auditorium, Yadavagiri, at…
Dasara-2020 will go as a most memorable event in the history of Mysuru. Firstly, it is being held amid threat of COVID-19 pandemic. Secondly, it will be inaugurated by a medical doctor…
By Shadan Muneer The cameras haven’t rolled in sometime, the lights have been dimmed, there is only the sound of the silence at the movie halls and no action for the audience.…
By Dr. Devdutt Pattanaik - Author, Speaker, Illustrator, Mythologist One day Vishnu met Shiva, and they both complained about their domestic situation. Shiva said, “Gauri, my wife who I place on my…
By Dr. S.A. Mohan Krishna, Amateur Astronomer Mars, the most celebrated and debated planet, is impeccably detectable with the unaided eye. The features of Mars are encomiastic and have been explored in…
The art and science of creating prosperity and harmony, known as Feng Shui from the ancient oriental civilization and its equivalent from Indian civilization, known as Vastu, is not just a process…
Text & photographs by Dr. Mahadeswara Swamy, Scientist In the current Corona pandemic situation, herbal concoction are gaining importance as more and more practitioners of herbal medicine are prescribing them for boosting…
By Dr. Devdutt Pattanaik - Author, Speaker, Illustrator, Mythologist On the day of Rama’s coronation, in the middle of the royal court, Lakshman started to laugh. Everyone wondered who was Lakshman laughing…
Feng Shui relies on the belief that positive energy is increased when living things are present. This can be achieved by incorporating plants, potted flowers and bonsai trees. Don’t forget about your…
By Ragoo Rao, Ethologist Hebbal Lake, a lake nestled in the midst of a bustling industrial area, a lake that was perennial and never went dry, a lake that hosted plenty of…
By Dr. Shalini Rajneesh, Additional Chief Secretary, Government of Karnataka Corona cases have seen an increasing trend creating a sense of fear and despair among all. The only way to control this…
Matte Haadalilla Kogile... By Dr. Veena Bharathi I consider myself extremely fortunate since I could meet and speak to the legendary singer S.P. Balasubrahmanyam (SPB) in 2005 and 2007 in Bengaluru. In…
By Dr. Devdutt Pattanaik - Author, Speaker, Illustrator, Mythologist Plants play a key role in Hindu mythology. Plants are seen as sacred, sometimes deities by themselves, and sometimes as key offerings in…
By Geetha Seetharam Gaana Gandharva Dr. Sripathi Panditaradhyula Balasubrahmanyam, more known as SPB, is no more with us. I was lucky enough to be in his august presence for more than two…
By Ragoo Rao, Ethologist [Pic. by SOM reader H.S. Sreeranjini] Tzeee….Tzeeee….Tzeeeee... the familiar sound of the grey and black bird, the size of a Sparrow, quite often mistaken for the male House…
