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Surat: Prof Sudhir Sureshchandra Yardi is a well-known name in the field of Hindustani classical music. An Engineering college lecturer turned highly acclaimed Hindustani classical harmonium artist, Prof Sudhir Yardi, is equally renowned for his amazing mastery over accompaniment and solo performances across the country and elsewhere around the globe.  Music journey from the family: Prof Sudhir Yardi's big list of accomplishments in the classical music world may not be a big surprise, going by his musical background as a child in the family. His mother taught him a few school prayers, apart from the basic sa re ga ma pa over the harmonium they had at their home. Then he was around seven years old. Thanks to his maternal uncle's encouragement:  Pt Jayant Bhalodkar, a renowned harmonium artist of the then Baroda, who happened to be his maternal uncle, used to visit their home now and then. During one of his visits, he observed Sudhir playing and learning the harmonium; althoug...

Bengaluru: Many people now and then face a peculiar predicament when they need to dispose of old photos kept in the puja room and elsewhere in the house. Some of them are very particular about the hitherto practised traditions, by throwing them in a river or some other form of waterbody. Others are in the practice of placing them clandestinely at the premises of temples or some sacred trees. Irrespective of the methods adopted, no one bothers to think aloud about such environmentally harmful methods that pollute natural sources. Photo frames project:  Kiran Yadav has launched the Bengaluru-based Sampige Foundation to address the challenge posed by irresponsible disciples throwing God's photos wherever they wish. According to Kiran Yadav, Sampige Foundation is the first of its kind Non-Government Organisation (NGO) in the state of Karnataka to think of a photo frames project. A respectful end to the photos: Kiran Yadav informs, "Basically, if you have seen, photo frames will ...

Bengaluru: Life expectancy in India at birth is approximately 71 to 72 years. However, the nation faces wide regional and socioeconomic gaps; for instance, a child born in Kerala can expect to live roughly 75 years, while an urban Indian typically outlives their rural counterpart by about three years.  Health metrics vary by demographic and location. The specific life expectancy and health metrics vary by demographic and location: Gender Gap: Females outlive males, with the average female life expectancy at birth roughly 73.6 years, compared to 70.5 years for males.  Healthy Life Expectancy: While overall life span sits above 71 years, the healthy life expectancy (years lived without significant illness or disability) is about 58.1 years.  State Disparities: Kerala leads the nation with a life expectancy of 75.1 years. In contrast, several lower-income states have averages hovering between 65 and 68 years. Age Adjustments: Because infant and child mortality rates low...

Bengaluru: Rotarian Vishnappa Ambanna Yaligar has taken over as Secretary of the Rotary Club of Dharwad for the Rotary Year 2026-27. Vishnu, as he is popularly known among friend circles, has endured a series of hardships and innumerable struggles throughout his childhood and later in life for various reasons. However, at the end of the day, thanks to his commitment, sincerity and impeccable integrity practised throughout his life, he has been able to lead an arduous yet successful path all along! A native of Sangreshkoppa: Vishnu is from Sangreshkoppa village in Savadatti Taluk of Belagavi district. The village is seven kilometres to the left after Inam Hongal, on the Dharwad-Savadatti Road. Vishnu studied up to the third standard in Sangreshkoppa. Burden of the entire family: Ambanna, Vishnu's Dad, had two brothers, and their father died when Ambanna was just 12 years old, and the burden of the whole family rested on Ambanna's shoulders! He toiled hard to make ends meet, an...