By R.G. Singh An ancient Indian sartorial tradition for a man of social standing was donning a turban. The widely practised custom was prevalent among many classes of society and continues in select regions even to this day. Most of these headgears are plain in appearance shielding the wearer against the tropical sun. While some…
Stories, classics enthral children at Literature Fest
February 28, 2023Over 450 children from Mysuru city, surrounding areas participate in reading, fun activities Mysore/Mysuru: The Children’s Literature Festival that was organised on Sunday evening by Mysuru Literary Forum Charitable Trust and Mysuru Book Clubs-2015 for kids aged 4 to 14 years at Wind Chimes, Nazarbad, was a great hit among children. According to Founder of…
Blaring announcement at Railway Gate near KRS Road
February 28, 2023Sir, Of late there have been multiple instances of blaring announcements of the approaching train at the Railway Gate crossing on KRS road near Brigade Symphony apartment, but the train is not to be seen at all. The gates are open and there will be no sight of the Railway personnel manning the gate, but…
Dinesh Shankarnarayana
February 28, 2023Dinesh Shankarnarayana (61), who was a resident of Yadavagiri in Mysuru and settled in Memphis, USA, passed away following brief illness at Memphis on Feb. 16. He leaves behind his mother, wife and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites were held yesterday at Memphis. Dinesh’s father late K. Shankarnarayana was also a resident…
T. Thimmegowda
February 28, 2023T. Thimmegowda (95), retired PWD Engineer and a resident of Jayalakshmipuram, passed away yesterday in city. After retiring from service, he was serving as the Trustee of Hariharananda Bharati Ashram and Narayanananda Vishwayogashrama in Mysuru. A native of Honakere village in Nagamangala taluk, he leaves behind his wife, two sons, two daughters & a host…
Events TOMORROW – MARCH 1: Sri Digambara Jaina Samaja and Padmashri Jaina Mahila Samaja
February 28, 2023Nandisha Ashtahnika Parva of Phalguna Masa of Sri Shubhakritu Nama Samvatsara, discourse on ‘Gatha: 426 to 450’ by Ramesh Shastry, Sri Shantishwaraswamy Basadi (Kote Basadi), 7 pm to 8 pm.
Events TOMORROW – MARCH 1: Sanatana Sabha, Mysuru
February 28, 2023Discourse on Srimad Valmiki Ramayana’s ‘Aranya Kanda’ by G.N. Bhatta, Sri Nadabrahma Sangeetha Sabha, JLB Road, 6.30 pm to 8 pm.
Events TOMORROW – MARCH 1: Sahara Art and Crafts Shopping Festival
February 28, 2023Handicraft and Handloom expo-cum-sale, Scouts and Guides Ground, behind DC’s Office, 10.30 am to 9.30 pm.
Events TOMORROW – MARCH 1: Abhivruddhi
February 28, 2023Silk India-2023 expo-cum-sale, Hotel Southern Star, Vinoba Road, 10.30 am to 8.30 pm.
Events TOMORROW – MARCH 1: JSS Mysore Urban Haat, Mysuru and Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India, Ahmadabad, Gujarat
February 28, 2023Gujarat Handicrafts Utsav, Urban Haat premises, Hebbal Industrial Area, Ring Road, 10 am to 8 pm.
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