Mysuru: Defence Food Research Laboratory (DFRL) Director Dr Rakesh Kumar Sharma, inaugurated the Technology Day products display exhibition organised as part of the National Technology Day that is being celebrated across India, here this morning at its premises in Siddartha Layout. This day is being commemorated in memory of the anniversary of Shakti, the Pokhran…
Education is vehicle for social, economic and political transformation
May 11, 20172-day National Conference on ‘ICT in Education’ begins Mysuru: A two-day National Conference on ‘ICT (Information and Communication Technology) in Education: Perspectives, Practices and Possibilities,’ organised by Swami Vivekananda Youth Movement (SVYM), commenced this morning at Senate Bhavan in Manasagangotri here. About 400 delegates from the education sector are participating in the Conference. Inaugurating the…
SC begins hearing on triple talaq
May 11, 2017New Delhi: The Supreme Court this morning began its hearing on a batch of six petitions and a suo motu public interest litigation petition on whether triple talaq violates the fundamental rights of Muslim women. The five-judge Constitution Bench led by Chief Justice of India J.S. Khehar and comprising Justices Kurian Joseph, Rohinton F. Nariman,…
The art of listening
May 11, 2017By N.K.A. Ballal, Retd. Sr. Vice-President, ITDC Viktor Frankl, one of the great psychiatrists of the twentieth century, survived the death camps of Nazi Germany. His little book, Man’s Search for Meaning, is one of those life-changing books that everyone should read. Frankl once told the story of a woman who called him in the…
‘Bannada Okuli’ marks the end of month-long Chinnara Mela
May 11, 2017Mysuru: The Rangayana premises turned into festival mode with children dancing to some good music and playing with water colours as a part of the ‘Bannada Okuli’ organised to mark the valedictory of the month-long Chinnara Mela. Speaking during the valedictory, Music Varsity Vice-Chancellor Dr. Sarvamangala Shankar said that children must not only dream but…
The start date of my religion
May 11, 2017By Dr. Devdutt Pattanaik – Author, Speaker, Illustrator, Mythologist Historians say that Islam started 1,400 years ago, with the rise of the Prophet Muhammad. However, Muslims will say that Islam started when Allah created the world and gave his laws to the first Prophet, Adam. Prophet Muhammad is the last of the long list of…
CET counselling in city on May 13
May 11, 2017Mysuru: Counselling for those taking CET / COMED-K exam called ‘After CET, What Next?’, a guidance programme for PU students and their parents, will be held on May 13 at Senate Bhavan, Manasagangothri, in Mysuru. The programme is part of Eduverse, the 9th edition of Jnana Degula, an initiative of the publications of The Printers…
Reality of relationships
May 11, 2017A former President the United States of America, making news of his extra-marital relations, as reported in the media even during the times he adorned the high post, was asked by a reporter about his foreign relations, either innocently or with some mischievous intent of tickling the VIP. Unfazed by the unexpected, maybe embarrassing, question,…
Automotive Club inaugurated at VVCE
May 11, 2017Mysuru: The Department of Mechanical Engineering of Vidyavardhaka College of Engineering (VVCE), Mysuru, inaugurated an automotive club ‘AUTOMATRIX’ recently. The main objectives of this Club are to spread awareness about automotive engineering and automotive mechanics, educate students about the recent advancements, conduct quiz and seminar, inculcate the problem-solving and handling skills, and give wide opportunity…
May Day celebrations: BAI hosts sports events
May 11, 2017Mysuru: Builders’ Association of India (BAI), Mysuru Centre, had organised a programme at Mahajana’s College Grounds recently to mark May Day celebrations. BAI Mysuru Centre Chairman S. Mahadevaswamy welcomed. BAI Karnataka State Chairman S.R. Swamy, who was the guest of honour, spoke about the activities of BAI Mysuru and the Karnataka as a whole. Mysuru…
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