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“Death’s Gift of Life”
Feature Articles

“Death’s Gift of Life”

February 5, 2024

First cadaver kidney donor in Karnataka was an alumnus of MMC&RI The year 2024 is the centenary year of Mysore Medical College and Research Institute (MMC&RI). As part of the celebrations, MMC&RI Alumni Association  (MAA) hosted the Global Alumni Meet at the Platinum Jubilee Auditorium in JK Grounds, Mysuru, on Jan. 20. On the occasion,…

2024: Old order changeth yielding place to new
Feature Articles, Sports

2024: Old order changeth yielding place to new

February 3, 2024

By U.B. Acharya Regarding Australian Open 2024 which concluded last week, I need to discuss four issues. First one is about India’s Sumit Nagal. He came through gruelling qualifying rounds (because his ATP ranking was below 128) and capped it with a win in the first round of the main draw. For a qualifier, winning…

‘Excessive use of social media leads to mental health issues’
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‘Excessive use of social media leads to mental health issues’

February 2, 2024

Dr. Geeta Patil, Chairperson-2024 of Adolescent Health Academy (AHA) — a Subspeciality Chapter of Indian Academy of Paediatrics (IAP) — and a Senior Consultant Paediatrician, Adolescent Health Care Specialist and Counsellor from Bengaluru, was in Mysuru recently to install the new team of Mysuru Adolescent Health Academy-2024. Dr. Geeta Patil, trainer for various National IAP…

Love, Attraction & First Encounter
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Love, Attraction & First Encounter

February 2, 2024

From the Balcony By Sunita Menon, Psychotherapist – Specialised in CBT & Sex Therapy Whether its boy meets girl, girl meets girl or boy meets boy, that first encounter in flesh and blood can make or break the alliance or relationship desired. Our Indian context is so unique and fascinating that both dating apps and…

Sita’s three sons
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Sita’s three sons

February 1, 2024

By Dr. Devdutt Pattanaik – Author, Speaker, Illustrator, Mythologist In the popular understanding of Ramayana, Sita gave birth to twins Luv and Kush who challenged their father and defeated him in battle and restored the dignity of Sita. However, in the many re-tellings of Ramayana found across the world, we learn Sita delivered only one…

A recall of the mid 1960s
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A recall of the mid 1960s

January 31, 2024

By Girija Madhavan A visit to the newly-widened Irwin Road in Mysore city, brought back in contrast, memories of the same road in 1965. Old landmarks, the Mosque, Temple, Post Office, Bank and Police Station are still there; but the old chaotic bustle has given way to modern sophistication. The road is named after Henry…

Arun Yogiraj & Mysore University
Feature Articles, Top Stories

Arun Yogiraj & Mysore University

January 30, 2024

By Prof. C. Naganna The year 2016 was the centenary year of the University of Mysore. The University was established in 1916. As the twenty-fourth Vice-Chancellor (VC) of the University Prof. K.S. Rangappa galvanised everyone connected with the University and the centenary celebrations took place in a grand and befitting manner, spreading over one whole…

Sri Nimishamba Dance Promoters presents 26th ‘Hejje-Gejje’ National Dance Festival
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Sri Nimishamba Dance Promoters presents 26th ‘Hejje-Gejje’ National Dance Festival

January 30, 2024

Titular head of the erstwhile Mysuru Royal family Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar said that the legacy of our cultural wealth and richness must be passed on to the future generations and everyone should join hands for this purpose. He was speaking after inaugurating the 26th ‘Hejje-Gejje’ National Dance Festival, organised by the city’s Sri Nimishamba…

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