INTERVIEW WITH Trupty Somaiah By B.C. Thimmaiah Trupty Somaiah occupies a distinctive realm within the digital and traditional art landscape. Primarily focused on creating and customising art and design, her works stand as a captivating study in contrasts and intricate detail, predominantly exploring shades of black and white. Her artworks have been exhibited in galleries…
By B.C. Thimmaiah Former IAS Officer and Secretary, Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, Rathi Vinay Jha, a Kodavathi from Codanda family, has initiated a project to create a Virtual Museum on Kodava Heritage and Culture. Called ‘Sandooka,’ the Virtual Museum will be a repository of information on the heritage and culture of Kodavas through…
By B.C. Thimmaiah Going on group journeys on motorbikes to explore unexplored places is commonplace but a solo ride along India’s borders, covering 21,000 kilometres without touching any metro city, that too on a 33-year-old bike, is commendable. The feat has been accomplished by a 44-year-old Mysuru-born rider Sandeep N. Ananthaprakash, presently a resident of…
By B.C. Thimmaiah All of 37, Mayur Subbaiah, once a part of India’s medal-winning hockey team, now takes pride in working for the South Western Railways as Deputy Chief Inspector. He was a vital cog in Indian hockey as a drag specialist and an expert in penalty corner conversion. Mayur might not have been born…
Most siblings remember friendly childhood challenges like, “I will race you to school” or “Catch me if you can.” But this brother and sister from Mysuru take that friendly competition to the next level by participating in Triathlons, an endurance sport where one has to Swim, Cycle and Run long distances. Born to Dr. M.S….
Exclusive interview with Krishna Devaraya of Anegundi Samsthanam By B.C. Thimmaiah Krishna Devaraya is the 19th descendant of Anegundi Samsthanam and Vijayanagar rulers from the Aravidu dynasty. He has done enormous conservation work to ensure that future generations are made aware of royal traditions, culture and legends. One of his exemplary works was to restore…
William Penn, India’s leading brand for premium writing instruments and lifestyle accessories recently acquired Sheaffer, the 110-year-old iconic American manufacturing company of writing instruments, mainly known for their luxury fountain pens. In 1907, Walter A. Sheaffer invented an ink-loading system for fountain pens and W.A. Sheaffer Pen Company was incorporated in the US on May…
Having studied at AIISH Mysuru, Dr. Bopanna Ballachanda becomes the first Indian-American to occupy the top post By B.C. Thimmaiah Dr. Bopanna Ballachanda is a Professor (Adjunct) at Texas Tech Health Sciences and Chief Audiology Officer at National Hearing and Balance centres in Albuquerque, New Mexico. With more than 30 years of experience, he is…
Renowned feminist-economist Padma Bhushan Devaki Jain was in Mysuru on a private visit last weekend. She is the daughter of M.A. Sreenivasan, who was Minister in the Princely State of Mysore. He was a Member of the Constituent Assembly representing the Princely State of Gwalior during 1947-48. He had an illustrious career in the Civil…
Enables Indian swimmer Sajan Prakash, the first Indian to do so, to make the Olympic ‘A’ cut By B.C. Thimmaiah Sajan Prakash had gone through a tough phase over the last year or so including a career-threatening injury and he overcame it with sheer hard work and perseverance. In that tough phase, Bengaluru-based Physical Preparation…
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