Two days ago, on Valentine’s Day, I visited a cousin’s house. There, I met my niece who was visiting home. She’s typically effervescent and exuberant but on that day, she was veiled in an aura of melancholy. The cause? She had just broken up with her boyfriend of over a year. She said they had…
Joyalukkas announces exclusive ‘BeMine Heart to Heart’ collection for Valentine’s Day
February 13, 2022Mysore/Mysuru: Joyalukkas, one of the leading jewellery groups in India, has announced its exclusive ‘BeMine Heart to Heart’ collections for customers on the occasion of Valentine’s Day (Feb.14). The special collection of unique ornaments and designs based on the theme of love which is illustrated in the form of a heart will make Valentine’s Day…
Weddings galore on Valentine’s Day
February 14, 2021Mysuru choultries report 100 percent bookings Mysore/Mysuru: Today (Feb.14) is Valentine’s Day and celebrations were subdued in city, thanks to social media campaigns against the celebrations as there were calls to observe the day in honour of soldiers of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) on the second anniversary of the Pulwama terror attack instead of…
Pink Trap & Home Science
February 16, 2019Two days ago, our world had turned pink. It was Valentine’s Day. It should have turned red but somehow many advertisements were in pink, implying it was targeted at women. All this pink in the air reminded me of a video circulated in social media where a lady, in an attempt to speak about stereotyping…
Low-key Valentine’s Day in Mysuru
February 14, 2019Mysuru: The city witnessed a low key Valentine’s Day this morning. Gift shops made a brisk business selling greeting cards and gifts mostly for the younger generation. Police vigil: To thwart any untoward incident, the city Police had deployed personnel at Kukkarahalli Lake, Karanji Lake, Chamundi Hill, near parks in extensions and near colleges. Handbills…
Valentine’s Day: City Police issue advisory
February 13, 2019Mysuru: With Valentine’s Day being celebrated tomorrow, City Police have issued an advisory with a warning to youths not to disturb people in the guise of celebrations. The Police have warned the youths against indulging in illegal activities, organising or taking part in rave parties and not to use narcotic substances such as ganja, opium,…
Love not so in the air in Mysuru
February 14, 2017It is Valentine’s Day today. But celebrations have turned a low key affair in the city compared to previous years. Couples, who are usually seen walking hand-in-hand and exchanging pleasantries and gifts at some tourist spots, were nowhere to be seen this time. Normally couples on this day are seen at Mysuru Zoo, Mysore Palace…
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