Mysore/Mysuru: Stating that former Chief Minister late D. Devaraj Urs was not limited to just one class, MLC Dr. D. Thimmaiah said that Urs implemented programmes that were beneficial to all sections of the society. He was speaking at ‘Dhwani Kotta Dhani’ award conferment programme organised jointly by the city’s Anveshana Seva Trust and Ursu…
City’s renowned Horologist M.S. Chandrasekar Iyer passes away
February 3, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: Mysuru city’s renowned Horologist M.S. Chandrasekar Iyer passed away last evening at his Chamarajapuram residence due to age related issues. He was 91. He leaves behind his wife, a son and two daughters. The last rites were held at the foot of Chamundi Hill yesterday. Chandrasekar Iyer’s indelible legacy in the realm of horology,…
Bharatanatyam Rangapravehsa of Shrivalli tomorrow
February 3, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: Sri Nrutya Niketana School of Bharatanatyam and Kuchipudi Dance, Bogadi II Stage, Mysuru, has organised Bharatanatyam Rangapravesha of K. Shrivalli, disciple of Vidushi Prasannalakshmi, on Feb. 4 at 5.30 pm at Ganabharathi’s Ramagovinda Kalavedike in Kuvempunagar. Vidu. Dr. Kripa Phadke, Director, Nrityagiri, Mysuru, Dr. Vidu. M.A. Jyothi, Srujana Kala Mandira, School of Karnatak Music,…
Adamya Rangashale to present Awards on Sunday
February 3, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: Adamya Rangashale, Mysuru, has organised a programme at Sri Kuvempu Rangamandira, Sri Vivekananda PU College, Jayalakshmipuram, tomorrow (Feb. 4) at 5.30 pm to present Gandhi Sadbhavana Award and Adamya Chethana Award. Poetess Dr. Latha Rajashekar will inaugurate the event. Retd. Deputy Director of Kannada and Culture M.G. Sadanandaiah will preside. Adamya Rangashale Hon. Secretary…
Elephant tramples farmer to death in Hunsur
February 3, 2024Hunsur: A wild elephant claimed the life of Chaluvaiah, a 70-year-old farmer at Mudaganuru village, Hanagodu Hobli this morning. The incident took place when Chaluvaiah was working on his farm land. The marauding elephant attacked him all of a sudden, resulting in fatal injuries. The horrifying event has sent shockwaves through the village, leading the…
Thyagaraja Sangeetha Sabha to host week-long Classical Music Concerts
February 3, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: As a prelude to the annual day of Sri Thyagaraja Sangeetha Sabha and Sri Purandaradasa and Sri Thyagaraja Aradhana scheduled for Feb. 11, Sri Thyagaraja Sangeetha Sabha Charitable Trust has organised a week-long series of classical concerts by budding and local artistes as follows: Feb. 4 – 6 pm: T.P. Subhashinee – Vocal; 7.15…
Humped & Barricaded: Time to wake up !
February 3, 2024Six days ago, within 12 hours, between 9 pm and 9 am, 20 people met with accidents. Three young men lost their lives. Two young women become widows. Three children became fatherless. Three families lost their primary breadwinner and three families were destroyed…all because of two unscientific road humps. Shockingly, not a single MLA has…
2024: Old order changeth yielding place to new
February 3, 2024By U.B. Acharya Regarding Australian Open 2024 which concluded last week, I need to discuss four issues. First one is about India’s Sumit Nagal. He came through gruelling qualifying rounds (because his ATP ranking was below 128) and capped it with a win in the first round of the main draw. For a qualifier, winning…
Police must focus both on helmets and making roads safe
February 3, 2024Sir, In light of the recent tragic incident resulting in the loss of three precious lives due to inadequately designed road humps, the ongoing debate on road safety measures is crucial. While discussions on this matter are welcome, it is essential to address the accountability of engineers involved in installing road humps without adhering to…
Bopanna presents his Australian Open winning racket to PM Modi
February 3, 2024India’s veteran tennis player Rohan Bopanna met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Friday and presented the racket that brought him the Australian Open 2024 title last week, to the PM. Bopanna shared some pictures of him representing the Australian Open Cup and his racket with Modi and thanked the latter for acknowledging…
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