Sona Christy

India, Kerala, Mangalore

Journalist at The Hindu

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Bengaluru and The Mahabharata connect courtesy Aparna Jaishankar

Oct 8, 2024 | thehindu.com | Sona Christy

“The stories I narrate do not influence religion, politics or any specific ideology. My stories are all about exploring and unwinding hidden mysteries,” says Aparna Jaishankar, a Bengaluru-based storyteller, who was analysing The Mahabharata during a storytelling session at Atta Galatta recently. Bengaluru, a bustling metropolis known for its IT industry and modern amenities, has a deep-rooted connection to ancient Indian mythology.
TGSB school crafts a greener Navaratri

Oct 2, 2024 | thehindu.com | Sona Christy

The students at The Green School Bangalore (TGSB) are all set to celebrate Navaratri with their handmade dolls crafted from recycled materials. The class 3-9 students of the school have been busy for the past 15 days making Gombes of Durga, Seetha, Rama, and Ravana for the Navaratri festival followed by Dasara in the next two days.
From Budapest to Bengaluru: Diplomat-turned-author unveils her debut novel

Sep 30, 2024 | thehindu.com | Sona Christy

Lakshmi Puri says that the characters in her debut novel, Swallowing the Sun, were inspired by real-life people, especially the heroine Malati who originated from Malati Desai, her mother. The former assistant secretary-general of the United Nations, at the Bengaluru launch of her novel recently, was in conversation with city-based author Anita Nair. The event was organised by Kolkata-based NGO Prabha Khaitan Foundation.
Panel discussion on the importance of igniting children’s imagination held in Bengaluru

Sep 27, 2024 | apdirect.in | Sona Christy

The ITC Group organized a panel discussion titled “The Importance of Igniting a Child’s Imagination” recently at St. Joseph’s School in the city. The day also saw the launch of a bus equipped with a special LiDAR screen, with the aim to help children explore their creativity and imagination using technology.
Panel discussion on the importance of igniting children’s imagination held in Bengaluru

Sep 27, 2024 | thehindu.com | Sona Christy

The ITC Group organized a panel discussion titled “The Importance of Igniting a Child’s Imagination” recently at St. Joseph’s School in the city. The day also saw the launch of a bus equipped with a special LiDAR screen, with the aim to help children explore their creativity and imagination using technology.
The University of Leeds leads the way for Indian students

Sep 19, 2024 | thehindu.com | Sona Christy

“We are organising a health research convention, which comprises a couple of workshops, community-based learning, and also cardiac care. We also included a one-day seminar on medical education, how medical education has evolved in India and the U.K., and what we can learn from each other” said Dr. Piruthivi Sukumar Dean of the International Faculty of Medicine & Health, University of Leeds during his interaction with The Hindu.
The University of Leeds leads the way for Indian students

Sep 19, 2024 | apdirect.in | Sona Christy

“We are organising a health research convention, which comprises a couple of workshops, community-based learning, and also cardiac care. We also included a one-day seminar on medical education, how medical education has evolved in India and the U.K., and what we can learn from each other” said Dr. Piruthivi Sukumar Dean of the International Faculty of Medicine & Health, University of Leeds during his interaction with The Hindu.