Sureshramana Mayya

On the 30th of September, 2023,  I went on a very special journey that took me down memory lane. Guess what? I was invited to Mangalore University as an external examiner for a Ph.D. student! Yes, the same university where I did my M.Com, M.Phil, and Ph.D.! I started my journey comfortably in my Tata Nexon EV, and on the way, I stopped at the Institute of Management and Commerce, Srinivas University, City Campus, Pandeshwar. I spent around 30 minutes there, refreshing old memories, and then continued my journey to Mangalore University. I reached there at around 9:50 in the morning. And guess whom I met first? My old friend, Dr. Parameshwar, who is now the Chairman of the Department! We both worked together before in the B.Com Vocational Course (Taxation) at Mangalore University. He has always been a calm and helpful person, and it was really nice meeting him after such a long time. I also met other amazing people there like Dr. Tolpady, Dr. Subhashini Srivatsa, who was the Guide, a...

As the morning sun cast its gentle light across the horizon, our journey from Ambikapur to Raipur commenced on 27 September 2023, unfolding an unexpected adventure at the roadside, without any additional expenditure,  towards the Golden Island Buka Korba - a hidden gem nestled within Chhattisgarh. Positioned as a fragment of the Bango Dam, Buka Jalvihar Korba (or simply Buka Water Park) envelops itself within the tranquil arms of the Chorani River. It’s an evergreen lake, not only offering a peaceful retreat but also beckoning visitors from afar to plunge into its water activities and bask in its picturesque vistas. Intending a brief 15-minute stopover, my companion, Prof. Bashir Ahmad from Kashmir, our faculty guide Mr. Divyaditya Sinha, and I found ourselves entrapped in the enchanting embrace of the locale. The sun raising beneath the serene waters cast a golden hue across the landscape, prompting us to linger and absorb the mesmerizing sunset. Buka is not merely a nature spot b...

After a peaceful time at Urja Park, walking through the busy roads of Raipur, my feet took me to a very special place - Shri Ram Mandir, which is on VIP Road. Shri Ram Mandir is not old, it was built in 2017, but it has quickly become a heart of both prayers and simple joys for people coming here. Not only is it a place to pray and find peace with beautiful gardens and soothing fountain sounds but it's also a spot where you can find a minute to just breathe and be happy. The temple area is really nice and clean, with detailed designs all over and green lawns surrounding it. Inside the main part of the temple, you find Lord Rama & Sita, while Hanumanji's space is on the opposite side. The whole place, made of clean marble and well-crafted designs, is peaceful and you can really see the hard work put into making it. In the evening, the temple lights up, spreading a soft light all around and creating a beautiful sight against the night sky. It’s a lovely time for visitors to s...