YAKSHAGANA The Traditional Theatre Form of Karnataka

Yakshagana is the traditional theatre art form of Karnataka, particularly prevalent and developed in south and north Karnataka, Udupi, Shimoga and western parts of Chikmagalur district in Karnataka. A group of performing artists is known as a Mela or a Mandali.

True Vision of Voluntarism

Aristotle, one of the greatest ancient Philosophers, wrote that finding happiness and fulfillment is achieved “by loving rather than in being loved”. Having pots of money doesn’t necessarily make you happy. But giving away money — even if you’re not rich — is likely to make you feel wealthier and happier, as well.

Old Age... a Headlight of Love!

The vet shakes his head as he looks at my old Jeff. “He’s on his last legs!” he says, and it is painful for me to hear that.

Cycle of Gratitude

In life, we often have to seek help from one another to meet a variety of our needs. With seeking help, comes also gratitude to the person who helped us. The giver isn’t aware whether the help given enabled the recipient to complete the task successfully or not. This is where the concept of Cycle of Gratitude comes in.

Child Labourer becomes Child Liberator!

Instead of going to school, then 10-year-old Neeraj Murmu went to labour in the mines to earn money for his poor tribal family in Duliakram village, Giridih district of Jharkhand.

AT THE CROSSROADS OF LIFE

It happens that sometimes life throws a challenge to us. We follow our set time table, have our usual set daily routine to include time for work, studies, fun, play and prayer. Everything seems hunky dory. And then out of the blue a life-changing incident occurs — an accident, the sudden demise of someone close to us, an unexpected failure. Our usual road is blocked. There are other roads to follow and it depends on us which road we choose.

7 Hacks to Make Your Dreams Come True

Dreams are screenplays that our brain creates while we sleep. Some are frightening, while many could be romantic, funny, playful, moralistic, or occasionally even outlandish. You dream because your mind likes to conjure up images and dialogues about your day as well as things that might happen tomorrow; but more than these simple events and occurrences, your dreams could represent unfulfilled desires and wishes that you’re out of sync with when you’re awake. Our dreams are always trying to tell us something.

Paralyzed Army Officer turns role model

As a boy, Navin Gulia was a below-average student and since he was also physically weak he never participated in any sports.

ARUNIMA SINHA - Higher than Everest

Meet Arunima Sinha, the mountaineer whose determination can only be gauged as higher than Mount Everest. Her hair-raising story is not just a story of determination of the highest level but one of a sublime level which may serve as an inspiration for all and yet may be impossible to emulate.

History Records the Era of FOOLS

Thankfully, 2021 has emerged from the containment of the pandemic scourge to offer us a vision of optimistic hope and better health.

paint digital

The whole wide world has gone digital. So why not painting, too? Drawing and sketching are great hobbies that many of us may have been pursuing since some time.

Nush Lewis - The Angel of the Harp

As an instrument of beauty in both sound and looks, the harp not only looks elegant and catches the eye of everyone around, but also sounds wonderful even from the first notes plucked.

Margaret Karram: Ambassador of unity “I dream of a world at peace!”

Margaret Karram is the newly-elected president of the worldwide Focolare Movement, the third President since its foundation by Chiara Lubich in Italy, and is now present in 182 countries, seeking to promote dialogue, peace and unity. She was elected President at the recently-held General Assembly in Rome on 31 January 2021.

Getting lost in good books!

As another world book day is here, Joe eruppAKKAtt examines how critical reading is to our personal growth.

Easter Festival of Joy and Hope

Easter is the most important feast day of the Christian calendar though Christmas — the feast which commemorates the birth of Christ — is celebrated with greater pomp and show all over the world.

A Pathway for a United World

One Saturday evening, I settled down to watch Elysium, a 2013 sci-fi movie.

Meet The Enemy Within

Someone once called me “stupid” when I lost some money in the stock market. I didn’t feel bad, because he has been doing it for many years.

CREATING HISTORY Arya Rajendran

The Youngest Mayor in the Country

Write your heart out!

“Fill your paper with the breathings of your heart.” ~ William Wordsworth

INDIA WINS

SELECTORS LOSE!

Make your resolutions a reality

2021 hit us before we realized and it’s not been a great previous year for many. And yet 2020 has been that teacher who’s taught us a lot about ourselves, life, existence and humanity in general.

Dealing with Peer Pressure

I had been conducting online training for students’ through Zoom and Google Meet since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic. During the Q&A sessions, many students asked me how to manage peer pressure effectively. So, I thought it would be good to share with you my thoughts on how to deal with peer pressure.

“HOW” matters as much as the “WHAT”

People may not always remember what you told them, but they will never forget how you made them feel. There is always a difference between what you say and how you say something. Even if what you want to say is legit, the way in which you communicate it can alter the way it will be perceived.

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Lead of the Red Rives and Blue Hills

Bharatanatyam

Oldest classical dance style of India

A Toothache and a Sparkling Thank you!

It’s when I brush my teeth that I think! Yes, that’s a bit strange isn’t it? But the comfortable feel of toothbrush bristles on my willing-to-be-massaged teeth lull me into a relaxed state, and that’s when ideas, thoughts and plots jump out of my mind, waiting to display themselves on my laptop or a white sheet of paper.

Desire Or Simply Manipulation?

Even if Sonu was able to rescue Titu from the wrath of Sweety in the movie, with a tongue twister as its name, Sonu ke Titu ki Sweety; you might not be able to survive the tact of seduction. So guys always protect yourself from falling into the hands and lures of a perfect female manipulator because when you do, you might not be able to come out unscarred. The greatest weapon at their disposal is of course their luscious bodies. There is a way she might give you that promising under the eyelashes look and you get those tempting messages at once without you needing anybody to help you in figuring things out.

Do You Doubt Yourself?

Do you doubt yourself? I do, and I am not ashamed to admit it.

Is Lust Important In Relationship?

Is Lust Important In Relationship?

Are You Struggling To Get Back To Your Pre-Baby Bedroom Antics?

Are you struggling to get back to your pre-baby bedroom antics? M&B helps you revisit love!