By Gouri Satya, Sr. Journalist In over five decades of service as a journalist, donning a double role as the Editor of ‘Samachar’ and reporter of a few State and National Dailies, I had several experiences, many of which continue to be fresh in my memory. One such experience was significant and is worth recalling….
V.K. Gokak Awards conferred
January 31, 2024Veteran Journalist Gouri Satya, pro-Kannada activists Ramegowda, Mugur Nanjundaswamy, Mahadevaswamy, Nagesh, social worker Raghuram Vajpayee, S. Guru and Dr. Pradeep were conferred with V.K. Gokak Awards at a programme organised by Mysuru Kannada Vedike at Freedom Fighters Park, Subbarayanakere, in city recently. MLC C.N. Manjegowda, Vedike President Naala Beedhi Ravi, Kaveramma, Gurubasappa, Palace Babu, Gopi…
Gouri Satya’s book ‘Gouriya Nantu E Manetanakke’ released
January 14, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: A book titled ‘Gouriya Nantu E Manetanakke’ in Kannada, authored by senior journalist Gouri Satya, was released by Nadoja Prof. T.V. Venkatachala Sastry and noted scholar Dr. N.S. Taranath at S.P. Bhat Hall of Institution of Engineers-India (IEI), JLB Road in the city on Saturday. Sharing his views on the book, Dr. Taranath said,…
Sr. Journalist Gouri Satya, Educationist Raghu Kautilya receive Hoysala Awards
December 25, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: Senior Journalist of the city Gouri Satya and Chairman of Nypunya School of Excellence Raghu Kautilya were among the 18 personalities who were conferred with the prestigious Hoysala Award at a programme organised under the aegis of Hoysala Kannada Sangha and Savigannada Patrika Balaga at Veene Seshanna Bhavan on Adichunchanagiri road in Kuvempunagar here…
Selected for Hoysala Awards
December 19, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: Senior Journalist and Star of Mysore columnist Gouri Satya is among the 18 achievers from different fields selected for the prestigious Hoysala Award given by the city’s Hoysala Kannada Sangha and Savigannada Patrika Balaga. The awardees are: Dr. D.K. Rajendra (Folklore and Literature), G. Sathyanarayana aka Gouri Satya (Journalism), Vedabrahma Mysuru Kumar (Spirituality and…
The Prince who missed the Throne
November 6, 2023By Gouri Satya, Sr. Journalist Practically, every street in Mysuru has some history behind it. But this street has a tale of tragedy. In Chamarajapuram, one comes across a road named, ‘Deva Parthiva Road’. Not many know either this Deva Parthiva or the obscured history behind him. It stands apart, telling a different tale, from…
Make Mysuru a City of Fountains, again
October 20, 2023By Gouri Satya, Sr. Journalist The restoration of the historic landmark Elgin Fountain is a major change in the stand of the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC), which has been favouring the demolition of heritage and historic structures in the city unmindful of its civic responsibility. It had also proposed to demolish the Elgin Fountain and…
Hundred years of Mysore Varsity Philosophy Dept.
October 11, 2023By Gouri Satya, Sr. Journalist The Department of Philosophy, University of Mysore, is as old as the University itself. The University was established on July 27, 1916. The Department came into existence the following year under the stewardship of Prof. A.R. Wadia. Prof. Wadia had his higher education in Oxford and Cambridge. He reported to…
The street name for a Shishu Vihara
May 23, 2023By Gouri Satya, Sr. Journalist In Mysore, one comes across streets bearing names of prominent institutions which are on that stretch. One such road, which marks a kindergarten school, is the ‘Gopalaswamy Shishu Vihara Rasthe’. It is in Lakshmipuram, near Nanjumalige Circle, on the southern side of the petrol bunk opposite Christ the King Convent…
What caused the BJP’s downfall?
May 17, 2023By Gouri Satya, Sr. Journalist The electrician, who came to my house on Sunday soon after the counting of votes of the Assembly elections on Saturday (May 13), was eager to express his opinion about the outcome of the polls, as the subject was still hot and fresh. Referring to the Congress’ stunning victory, he…
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