Kolkata – The defiant Calcutta High Court Judge C.S. Karnan yesterday asked the Chief Justice of India and six Judges of the Supreme Court, who have issued contempt notice to him, to appear before him at his “residential court” on Apr. 28. Justice Karnan claimed that the seven Judges of the Bench have insulted him…
UoM seeks pay hike up to Rs. 25,000 for guest faculty
April 14, 2017Mysuru – The University of Mysore (UoM) that has secured the fifth rank among the State-funded Universities in the country and the top rank among the public Universities in the State in the recently announced National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) India Rankings-2017 is now awaiting the world rankings given for top institutions. Speaking to reporters…
Ramanavami Sangeethotsava by Sri Ramabhyudaya Sabha
April 14, 2017A treat of tuneful music concerts… By M.L. Krishnaswami Sri Ramabhyudaya Sabha has been celebrating Ramanavami festival for many decades in its Rama Mandira on Vinoba Road in Shivarampet and for the last four years, changed the venue to a large spacious, well-built, rain-proof pandal in the Alamma Choultry premises which can accommodate over 500…
Great Bombay Circus comes to town
April 14, 2017Mysuru – Residents of city and tourists who were disappointed by the absence of a circus during last Dasara can now rejoice as the Great Bombay Circus has pegged its tent to commence the shows from Apr. 15 at the open ground behind Mysuru Zoo and near Karanji Lake in Nazarbad. Kids on summer vacation…
Dr. Ambedkar was a great humanist: Former HC Judge
April 14, 2017Mysuru – Observing that Dr. B.R. Ambedkar was a great humanist, former High Court Judge Justice H.N. Nagamohan Das expressed concern over the move to limit Dr. Ambedkar to one community. He was speaking after inaugurating Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Jayanti celebrations organised by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Research and Extension Centre, Manasagangothri in association with University…
Bisu Parbha celebrated in city
April 14, 2017Mysuru – The Karavali Samskruthika Chavadi, Hootagalli, celebrated Bisu Parbha- – 2017 for the first time in city at Sri Mahaganapathi Temple in KHB Colony this morning. Tuluvas, dressed in traditional attire, displayed Bisu Kani at the Temple. Bisu Parbha is celebrated as New Year in parts of Tulu Nadu (Dakshina Kannada/Mangaluru, Udupi and Kasaragod)….
Three-month Mango Mela in city from May 1
April 14, 2017Mysuru – It is summer and Mango, the king of fruits, has arrived at the markets in city. The mouth-watering varieties ‘Rasapuri,’ ‘Badami,’ ‘Sindoora,’ ‘Malgova’ and ‘Thotapuri’ are seen flooding the market. And to cash in on the mango season, a mega Mango Mela will be held from May 1. The Mela will be organised…
Love at first sight
April 14, 2017When it comes to describe the arresting looks of both divine characters and mortals, poets as well as writers of prose in our times pale into nothingness. Creating eye-catching frescoes as well as irresistible sculptures by the land’s people who lived in times long past, which have endured the fury of nature and marauders over…
Sri Shwetavaraha Swamy Brahmotsava from Apr. 15
April 14, 2017Mysuru – Sri Shwetavaraha Swamy Brahmotsava will be held at Sri Shewtavaraha Swamy temple in Mysore Palace premises from Apr. 15 to 26. Programmes Apr. 15 (night) Mrutikka Sangrahana, Ankurarpane; Apr. 16 (evening) Adhivasara, Rakshabandhana, Kalyanotsava; Apr. 17 (morning 12.15 to 12.42) Dwajaroohana, 1st Tirunal, (night) Bheritadana, Tirupparai, Hamsavahana Utsava and Yagashala Pravesha; Apr. 18…
Provide gap between barricades on Sayyaji Rao Road
April 14, 2017Sir, Crossing the barricades or taking a U-turn have become a routine at several places on Sayyaji Rao Road between K.R. Circle and Ayurveda Hospital or K.R. Hospital Circle (see photo). Slight opening of the barricades by pedestrians is leading to opening further, by vehicle users, wide enough to cross even three or four-wheelers. As…
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