Mysuru, Feb. 24 -- "We still do not know how vast this immense universe is, though scientists say it all began with a big bang, known as Big Bang Theory," said Dr. H.S. Shivanna, former Professor of English, Manasagangothri.

He was giving a talk on the subject 'The Universe and Us' organised by the Mysore Literary Association (MLA) at Rotary West Hall, Saraswathipuram, yesterday.

According to him, the cosmic frontiers are getting extended as per the discoveries by the astronomers who are finding new galaxies and stars in the universe. The word 'Us' in the subject of his talk meant all the living things on this planet earth, humans, animals and even the viruses. "So what are we doing with our lives on this planet earth in relation to the...