Actor in him

I do not regret having given up “stage” performances – I am fully satisfied playing “roles” in Real Life. The Actor in Me is still Vibrant. . . More

Thieving badam powder from kitchen

Having been caught in the act and being deprived of the opportunity to gobble my hare of the ‘Badam Powder’, I decided to go on dharna at that very spot,demanding my share. Unfortunately - ‘that very spot’ turned out to be right over the vessel of hot milk...More...

Life in the 60s

We, therefore, decided to travel to Bombay....The route was Mysore – Bangalore (Change Train) – Guntakal (Change Train) – Poona (present day – Pune – Change Engine) – Bombay. It would take two nights – two days to complete this journey...More...

Flag-hoisting at Mylara Krupa

The flag post would be the “madi-koolu” – the 8 foot length of cane used to spread the clothes used for religious purposes. The flag would be tied – yes, tied – not hoisted on top of this pole. Flower petals would be placed inside and the flag folded and now tied with a piece of rope. The pole would now be place in a hole dug in front of the “tulasi katte”....More...

When I declared 'Independence'

I, then made my declaration of “Independence”. I threatned to “run” (“walk” would have been a more appropriate word) away from home. I got a cool “let me see you do it” reply from my mother, from whom I least expected it. I had thought that the threat would get me something to eat. . .More

Madhukar at CFTRI School

At the stroke of 11 the siren sounded and we all stood up. It was then that I noticed ‘Aunty’ Parpia just coming round the corner of the main building and there she stood. She had frozen in the postion she was in – one step ahead of the other and head bowed. . .More. . .

My Mysorean thatha

Do any old Mysorean recognize him ?. . . He was known for punctuality, according to a trader near his office. My grandfather had a “Sun-beam” bicycle that he rode to office daily in the morning. He followed a particular route. This particular trader informed us later that he used to set his watch when my grandfather passed his shop. . .More

HAM training at SJCE

During this period I met the other operators from Mysore – Yogesh (VU2YSG – not much of contact with him), Anuj (VU2JUN – presently working in Bangalore), Shiv (VU2SSR – went on to become a lecturer at the same college – presently Vice President of EXCEL SOFT), etc. . .More. . .

My early schooling

I was then about4 ½ years. It was being managed by Mrs. Indramma, wife of eminent lawyer Mr. G.R. Sheshadri. I vaguely remember the entrance to the school situated on the right side passage of the main house. . . More. . .

Making of a HAM

One of my classmates, KH Manjunath (he used to reside in VV Puram) came home with the news that there was a notice put up in Yuvaraja’s College that a training class was being conducted at SJCE as part of the Mysore University Amateur Radio Club for those interested in Amateur Radio. . .More. . .

Madhukar goes on air - as a guest

I remember Chak (VU2TTC), Suri (VU2NPS) and others addressing me and welcoming me to Ham Radio. Muthanna handed over the mike to me - I panicked.. . .More. . .

Locating a Mysore HAM

I quickly changed clothes - out came my bicycle - onto it I hopped - pedalling away - eyes glued to the road - NO - to the SKY. Why sky? If it was raining near Muthanna's house - all I had to do was locate the area where it was raining and I would have the territory of Muthanna's residence. . . More. . .