Dressing Dolls & Draping Gods
What started as a hobby 45 years ago, saree-draping took a serious turn for these 4 sisters who have now turned it into ‘doll couture’ By Sreekanth Datta If Ganesha idol-makers are…


What started as a hobby 45 years ago, saree-draping took a serious turn for these 4 sisters who have now turned it into ‘doll couture’ By Sreekanth Datta If Ganesha idol-makers are…
Sometimes, your passion lets you forget all miseries and what matters is the work you love to do. As everyone across the country gears up to celebrate Ganesha Chaturthi on Sept. 2,…
By N. Niranjan Nikam They are on high alert 24X7 responding to the calls in seconds and minutes rushing to the spot, trying to put out fire, saving lives, recovering properties all…
Ganabharathi has organised a three-day Music Festival to mark the occasion of Krishna Jayanti from Aug.30 to Sept.1. On Aug.30, Vid. V. Vamshidhar will present a flute concert at 6 pm. He…
Singing of krutis of Sri Jayachamaraja Wadiyar by Vidu. Dr. R.N. Srilatha is arranged on Aug.28 at 6 pm at Alwar Kalabhavan in Gokulam 3rd Stage. Accompanying artiste are Vidu. Veena Suresh…
Says Symphony Orchestra of India Founder Khushroo N. Suntook Not all people who are born with a silver spoon in their mouth stay rooted but if one belongs to a community with…
Text & photographs by Dr. Mahadeswara Swamy, Scientist Many indigenous trees are designated as sacred trees as they are associated with mythology, religion and folklore. A few are symbolic of specific God(s).…
Will it be one of the Old Guards or a Next-Gen Player? By U.B. Acharya The last tennis major of the decade will be played in New York from August 26, 2019…
Amit Verma, a senior pro in the cricketing circuit, is a stylish left-hand batsmen and leg break bowler. Having made his first class debut for Karnataka against Delhi during 2007-08 Ranji Trophy,…
By S.N. Venkatnag Sobers After successful seven editions, the Karnataka Premier League (KPL) - Season 8 is back with a bang. The first-leg of the tournament was held at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium…
By Dr. Devdutt Pattanaik - Author, Speaker, Illustrator, Mythologist Arthashastra or economics is today linked with Chanakya, even though he himself claims his knowledge to have come down from Shukra, the Guru…
Shifting of Government Offices to plush District Offices Complex at Siddarthanagar begins By S.T. Ravikumar Certain Offices at the Deputy Commissioner’s Office near Crawford Hall in city are being silently shifted to…
There are many phases of life a person goes through in which career, marriage, having a child, buying a home are part of the life phase. Feng Shui as an art or…
Amidst raging debate on One Nation, One Constitution and One Nation, One Ration Card, here we publish an article on Sage Agasthya, Bharatvarsha and Agasthya’s philosophy of One Nation and One Culture.…
Mysuru, the Cultural Capital of Karnataka and a home for some of the oldest and historical structures, is a known thing. But not many know that the city is also a home…
Children are the pleasure and pride for parents and future of our society and country By Alok Gupta, Honorary Secretary, Bapuji Children’s Home Sometimes children lose the protection of their parents because…
By Prathibha Nandakumar Celebrity author Dr. S.L. Bhyrappa has been chosen to inaugurate the Mysuru Dasara this time. Ever since the announcement, many memes and trolls are making the rounds on social…
Rajas, Sultans have hoisted Flags on this 15th century flagpole in Srirangapatna By Vinay Karekura The Rajas, Maharajas and Sultans right from 15th Century have proudly protected this historical monument where they…
By Dr. C. D. Sreenivasa Murthy Following Modi Government’s historic decision abrogating the much- abused temporary Article 370 and also 35(A), Star of Mysore made a special request to Dr. C.D. Sreenivasa…
2020 may well be a repeat of 2018 and 2019 if urgent measures are not taken By Maj. Gen. (Retd.) S.G. Vombatkere (VSM) We need rain for drinking water and for survival.…
It has been 72 years since we got Independence and the 73rd Independence Day is round the corner. It is time to remember those noble souls who have sacrificed their youth and…
From snipping of body hair to giving head massage and brushing the hair, they do it all to make their sheep look attractive By Shadan Muneer Festivities are in the air. Monsoon…
By Dr. Devdutt Pattanaik - Author, Speaker, Illustrator, Mythologist In Himachal and nearby regions, a yogi is worshipped, who is considered a form of Shiva in Kalyug. His name is Baba Balak…
By Rajkumar Bhavasar Making Mysuru open-defecation-free has been a promise of sanitation drives for at least 15 years. But latest statistics suggest that taxpayers' money spent through the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC)…