By C.P. Belliappa Quantum Physics deals with the behaviour of subatomic particles and is arguably the most complex branch of Theoretical Physics. I do not profess to understand this highly abstract subject but know that classical laws of Physics fail at quantum levels. It boggles the mind when told that a subatomic particle exists simultaneously…
Mysuru-based Dr. Nima Poovaya-Smith appointed as Deputy Lieutenant of West Yorkshire County in UK
April 3, 2020By C.P. Belliappa Dr. Nima Poovaya-Smith, who hails from Mysuru, was conferred the prestigious Order of the British Empire (OBE) in 2016 for her contribution in the field of Arts and Museums. Recently, Nima was bestowed with another unique honour. She has been appointed as one of the Deputy Lieutenants (DL) of West Yorkshire County…
Famous Alumni of a Century-Old School
February 16, 2020By C.P. Belliappa Educational institutions were first started in Kodagu after the British takeover in 1834. People took to education most enthusiastically. In 1909, St. Joseph’s Convent was founded by Catholic nuns in Madikeri. It was primarily for girls, but boys were allowed till 7th standard. I recently came across a remarkable group photograph taken…
The Three Germans in Coorg
February 16, 2019By C.P. Belliappa It was in 1836 that twenty-five-year-old Rev. Hermann Moegling, a German missionary from the Basel Mission, arrived in Mangalore. Christianity was already popular on the west coast of India. He founded the Basel Evangelical Mission Seminary, which became a hub of learning of not only religion but also Indian languages and culture….
Book Talk: ‘The Telomere Problem’ A highly plausible science fiction story
August 27, 2018By C.P. Belliappa Title: The Telomere Problem Author: Sharad Bailur Pages: 167 Price: Rs. 230 Publisher: Kindle (www.amazon.in) Sharad Bailur, the Mysuru-based author, has just released his science fiction book ‘The Telomere Problem’. This is probably a first for an Indian author to pen a science fiction that is terra-firma based. Being a fan of…
The Day War was Declared on Coorg
March 19, 2018By C.P. Belliappa Courtesy our friends Pemmanda Jepu and Jemy Ganapathy, we spent four wonderful days at the Ooty Club, a place steeped in colonial history. The trophies, the silverware, the honour lists and the photographs of the ‘Masters of the Fox Hunt’ date back to early 1840s. During our stay, I got an opportunity…
Mysuru to host first Literary Fest on June 18
May 27, 2017Mysuru: The Literary Fests are the happening events today in many big cities’ calendar. It all began with the Jaipur Literature Festival started in 2006 with just 30 writers, is the biggest festival today. The other festivals that followed include the Kolkata Literature Festival, Hyderabad Literary Festival, Tata Literature Live, Ooty Literary Festival and Bangalore…
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