The saying that an army marches on its feet may sound strange in our times, given the dominance of air power in waging wars, remote-controlled missiles that hit targets after cruising thousands of kilometres and, not to forget, robots and crew-less flying machines. The similar-sounding expression “An army marches on its stomach,” attributed to Napoleon…
Heritage building near DDPI’s office crumbles
August 18, 2017Mysuru: Like the proverbial poem ‘London Bridge is Falling Down, Falling Down’, the officials of the Department of Public Instructions located at D. Subbaiah Road in city had written a letter to Heritage Department stating that an old building at the DDPI office premises was about to fall. But their letter was royally ignored. This…
Vishal Sikka resigns as MD and CEO of Infosys
August 18, 2017Mysuru: Vishal Sikka has resigned as Managing Director (MD) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the company with immediate effect, Infosys said in an official statement this morning. U.B. Pravin Rao has been given the interim responsibility for both the posts, India’s second largest software services exporter said in a statement. Sikka, who had just…
More on vehicles without number plates!
August 18, 2017Sir, The concern raised by Prof. B.S. Shankara on new two-wheelers moving without number plates in city is highly appreciated (SOM dated Aug. 16). Here, I would like to inform that it is not just new two-wheelers or cars that run sans registration number plates but even many old vehicles are also being used on…
Winners of ISKCON contests
August 18, 2017Students of GSSS School, Siddarthanagar, have won prizes in various competitions such as Drawing and Painting, Rangoli, Pushpalankara, Story-telling, Essay Writing, Puranic Costumes, Bhagavad Gita recitation, conducted by ISKCON recently in Mysuru. Seen in the picture are (standing from left) B. Chandrika, B. Anusha, S. Nanditha, E. Ishwarya, S. Rithisha, G.H. Kerthana, N. Kruthika, G….
Vani Vilas Ladies Club holds quiz contest
August 18, 2017Vani Vilas Ladies Club (VVLC) in association with Book Club-2015 had organised a quiz competition for women at the Club premises in Nazarbad here recently. VVLC President Pramoda Devi Wadiyar, who inaugurated the competition, is seen with Club Secretaries Prema D’Silva and Leela Bhagwan, Founder of Book Club-2015 Shubha Sanjay Urs, members Vasantha Kumari, Subha…
Amit Shah’s visit has rattled Congress leaders, says Suresh Kumar
August 18, 2017Mysuru: Congress leaders in Karnataka are rattled by the visit of Amit Shah to Karnataka, said former Minister and ‘Vistharak’ for Mysuru District S. Suresh Kumar. He was addressing a section of party workers at a convention hall at Nazarbad on Aug. 16. “Amit Shah’s visit has forced Congress to have a rethink on its…
Patriotic fervour marks I-Day: Sri Chamarajendra Zoological Garden (Mysore Zoo)
August 18, 2017Zoo Authority of Karnataka (ZAK) Chairperson Mallige Veeresh unfurled the Tricolour. Authority Member-Secretary B.P. Ravi, Member Tukaram, Zoo Executive Officer C. Ravishankar and others were present.
DFRL Director inaugurates Open Day at BVB
August 18, 2017Mysuru: The students of Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan (BVB) School showcased their talents at the mega Open Day event held at the school premises in Vijayanagar here recently. The main attraction was the depiction of Natural Resources, which gave realistic picture. Dr. Rakesh Kumar Sharma, Director, DFRL, Mysuru, who was the chief guest, entangled the climber…
Patriotic fervour marks I-Day: Alpha National School, Manandavadi Road
August 18, 2017Dr. Selva Kumar of Alpha National School unfurled the National Flag. Principal Sharmila presided. Students presented march-past, drill and cultural programmes. School teachers and parents were present.















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