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By Dr. Devan Piety, in its purest form, is a noble quality. It reflects a mind turned toward higher values, spiritual truths, and moral conduct. It is a striving for goodness, a devotion to righteousness, and an effort to live a life of principle. But like all virtues, piety has a shadow side — subtle, insidious, and often unrecognized even by the person who carries it. That shadow, if left unchecked, becomes a curse. And when it does, it will hit — silently, powerfully, and with devastating precision. The curse of a pious mind lies in its hidden pride. The very act of believing oneself to be moral or superior because of one’s piety creates a division — between the self and others, between the pure and the impure, between the righteous and the "fallen." And herein begins the descent. The ego quietly slips in through the back door, clothed in spiritual garments, whispering, “You are better.” The fall from grace begins not in sin, but in the belief that one is above sin. Such a...

By Dr. Devan Prologue: The Ink of the Soul Before your first breath, before your first cry, before even the cells of your body began to divide—you made choices. Yes, you. Not the fragile infant cradled in a mother’s arms, but the eternal consciousness, the soul, the witness of lifetimes. In that timeless realm beyond form and flesh, you chose the landscape of your life: its peaks and valleys, its people and pain, its glories and grief. You have written the script of your life before you were born. This is not a metaphor, nor a poetic indulgence. It is a profound metaphysical truth, whispered in sacred texts and echoed in near-death experiences, meditative states, and the wisdom of the ancients. Chapter 1: The Cosmic Contract Life on Earth is not accidental. Each soul incarnates with purpose, and before descending into the material plane, a contract is made. This contract is not imposed by a god sitting in judgment, but authored by you—with clarity, compassion, and courage. In this pre...

Bengaluru:  In the heart of Bengaluru's verdant University of Agricultural Sciences Bengaluru(UASB) campus, a quiet yet powerful revolution is taking shape, one innovation at a time. The Agri Innovation Centre (AIC), established in 2017, is a UASB's flagship initiative to incubate and support Agri-startups to drive entrepreneurial energy and advance India's agricultural future. A beacon for agri-entrepreneurs across the country:  Operating under the visionary leadership of the Vice Chancellor, Dr. S.V. Suresha, and executed by Dr. Veena S. Anil, Professor & Coordinator, AIC, along with a dedicated incubation team, the Centre has become a beacon for agri-entrepreneurs across the country. Ground for bold ideas:  This is not just a facility—it is a breeding ground for bold ideas, a launchpad for rural transformation, and a powerhouse of agri-based innovation. As an innovation centre of the University, the focus of the Centre is the social impact it creates by way of its ...

Bengaluru: Ramesh K, a former Second-in-Command of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), now settled in Hubballi after a 36-year stint across the country, had several adventures and life-threatening challenges along the way. However, he has successfully braved them in a befitting manner, true to the spirit of a CRPF personnel, and has emerged victorious in a mind-boggling career. Second in Command in the CRPF is equivalent to Superintendent of Police(SP) in the civil police, and that of a Lieutenant Colonel in the Army. Retired twice! It may sound strange, but the startling revelation that he happened to retire twice is no exaggeration but a hardcore fact. The first time he retired was when he turned 57, when the retirement age was 57 years. But, before he could settle down to lead a retired life, saying adieu to the Khaki uniform, he was recalled to join the services. The reason given was the directions of the New Delhi High Court, which had heard several petitions on behalf of t...

Bengaluru: Mohammed Ayazuddin Patel, a versatile artist, researcher, cultural ambassador, and seasoned numismatist from Gulbarga, Karnataka, has been a towering figure in the domains of visual arts, photography, and heritage conservation for over three decades. As the founder and president of Ayaz Art Gallery, Museum and Research Center, his life’s work has seamlessly bridged art, history, education, and cultural diplomacy, both in India and abroad. Legacy of Ayaz Art Gallery, Museum and Research Center: Established over 30 years ago in the historic city of Gulbarga, the Ayaz Art Gallery, Museum and Research Center has emerged as a dynamic platform promoting art, culture, Deccan heritage, history, and education. Under Patel’s visionary leadership, the gallery not only showcases Deccan monuments through photographs and paintings but also supports senior and emerging artists, researchers, and students through workshops, exhibitions, and heritage awareness programs. Art Gallery, Mus...

Bengaluru: Ms Banu Mushtaq, the 77 years old Kannada writer, activist and lawyer of Hassan in Karnataka is in the news in state, national and international literary circles these days, thanks to the international Booker Prize in 2025 for 'Heart Lamp', a selection of her short stories translated by Deepa Bhasti. Interestingly, this is not the first global recognition of her Kannada literary works, as she won an international award for one of her works in 1997, 28 years ago. IAWRT competition only for women:  The International Association of Women for Radio and Television popularly known as IAWRT holds a competition once in two years exclusively for women. According to octogenarian G. M. Shirahatti, the then Station Director of CBS Bangalore, 'It is a contest exclusively for women, as all the authors, artists, and program producers need to be women.' The competition is also restricted to programmes on issues of social importance for women'. Drama relayed on all stati...