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...