MY Articles

Kalaburagi: Mrs Padma Reddy and A Rajeshwar Rao, the Hyderabad-based renowned Indian Masters couple, inaugurated veteran artist Chandrahas Jalihal's Anuchandra Contemporary Art Studio on the first floor of his house at the Vijayanagar colony here. This facility in the whole of Kalyan(hitherto Hyderabad) Karnataka region is said to be the first of its kind in terms of personal capacity. A new building, aesthically designed by Vagish Naganur, a Bengaluru-based architect, has been constructed on the old premises, keeping into consideration the requirements of an art gallery. Inauguration of Woodcut Workshop: In the same event, Vijay Bagodi, eminent printmaker and former Dean of the Faculty of Fine Arts, MS University of Baroda, inaugurated the Woodcut Workshop. Vijay Bagodi also happens to be the Director of the workshop. Exhibition of graphic prints: Mrs Padma Reddy and A Rajeshwar Rao also inaugurated the exhibition of graphic prints by renowned Indian masters. The exhibits are ...

Today, on 06 April, we remember His Exalted Highness Nawab Mir Osman Ali Khan, Nizam VII, my grandfather, on his 139th birth anniversary. Despite   attempts made by some to distort his legacy, history remains unchanged. His contributions to society, governance, and humanity speak for themselves.   Reigned for 37 years from 1911 to 1948:   A visionary and a benevolent leader who reigned for 37 years from 1911 to 1948, transforming Hyderabad into a modern state. His governance was marked by progressive policies, secular values, and a commitment to the welfare of his people, irrespective of caste or religion. The Nizam of Hyderabad ruled over a predominantly Hindu population in the Hyderabad State. He was one of the few rulers who lived modestly, dedicating his life to his subjects.   Contribution to Hyderabad remains evident:   Nizam VII‘s contribution to Hyderabad remains evident in its infrastructure and institutions. He prioritized education, healthcare, and ur...

Bengaluru: Niranjan Mukundan, the renowned Indian paralympic swimmer who has recorded an unimaginable feat of bagging 100+ medals at international tourneys, has continued his medal-winning spree. In the latest event at the Norway's Bergen Swim Festival 2025. Participants from 16 countries: The Bergen Swim Festival 2025 championship had 16 countries and a mix of over 800 abled/para-athletes competing all around the world. This is one of the biggest swimming events in Norway every year. It’s famously known as the “Bergen Swim Festival.” 800 swimmers, both and para abled: This year's competition had over 800 swimmers (both para and abled) put together from all around the world. There were also a lot of Olympic medalists as well as Paralympic medalists taking part in this competition. Two silvers and one bronze for India: Niranjan Mukundan is very happy to come back to Norway and take part in this prestigious competition, winning 2 silvers and 1 bronze for India. Four Golds, o...

Bengaluru: Pune-based artist Anand M Bekwad has come out with a Mahakumbh series of acrylic paintings on canvas. A couple of them are already being exhibited at several places, and they are of the following sizes: Mahaumbh Dark Blue: 47"x36" and Light Blue, again of the same size. A fond wish comes true: He was thinking of visiting the Triveni Sangam as soon as the historic Mahakumbh commenced. However, the wish remained a distant dream due to the non-availability of seats in the trains and exorbitant airfare. Luckily, that predicament remained at the beginning of the Mahakumbh for a few days, and the situation changed when his Bengaluru-based brother-in-law decided to make it by road in his vehicle. Likewise, Anand M Bekwad reached Nagpur to accompany his relative for leaving to Prayagraj. No painting and only photos: Although elaborate arrangements were made at the confluence of Ganga, Yamuna and the invisible Saraswati rivers for all those desiring to have a holy dip, t...

Bengaluru: Nonagenarian Mrs   Bhagirathi Yenagi is revered not just by her children alone, but even by her daughters-in-law as well as sons-in-law apart from relatives, family friends and all others she came in contact with. All of them showered heaps of praise on the grand old woman. Here are excerpts of the same: A Lady with the Great Great Grandmother’s Crown The most cherished and decorative crown of a 90-year-old belongs to Smt. Bhagirathi Yenagi—our beloved Great-Great-Grandmother (my mother-in-law). She begins her day by calling all her children, grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren, checking in on everyone, and sharing updates. This simple yet heartfelt ritual fills her with comfort and contentment for the entire day. She was fortunate to have a well-educated and kind-hearted husband, Shri Virupakshappa Yenagi, who was calm, composed, and polite. Together, they made a beautiful couple—both tall and graceful. My father-in-law cherished her company, especially wh...

Bengaluru: Octogenarian living, legendary artist S G Vasudev's two short films, 'Collages' and 'The Line, ' screened at the International Music and Arts Society and Bengaluru International Centre, left the viewers spellbound for the unusual way the filmmaker chose to tell (draw) his stories. ' Collages' get a shape during Covid: S G Vasudev indulged in collage-making from his artworks, hitherto an untouched form for him. Thanks to the Covid-19 pandemic, when movement was restricted, he could not go to his studios in Koramangala to draw and paint. It was during this forced loneliness at home that he thought of collage. To start with, he made some and asked for his wife Ammu Joseph's feedback, which encouraged him to continue. Tree, He, She...: Like most of his renowned works, the collages also deal with his favourite themes revolving around trees, men, and women, among many others. The equally interesting musical notes of Dr Jayanthi Kumaresh, a well-kn...

Bengaluru: The affordability of travel for Indian tourists has fueled rapid growth in both domestic and international tourism, with numbers rising significantly year after year. Official figures highlight this surge—in 2023, domestic tourist visits reached 2.5 billion, marking a 44.98% increase from 2022. Simultaneously, foreign tourist arrivals soared to 19.25 million, reflecting a remarkable 124.11% growth compared to the previous year. Tourism in India has undergone a significant transformation. Earlier, travel was centred on once-in-a-year family outings, but over time, leisure tourism to scenic destinations gained popularity, leading to a shift in travel patterns. With the rise of private tour operators, the monopoly of state-run tourism agencies diminished, resulting in a surge of independent players in the hospitality sector. This rapid expansion led to a boom in makeshift lodges and homestays, many of which remain unregulated and raise environmental concerns. For decades, Indi...