Mysuru: The first rehearsal of the Jumboo Savari inauguration, where the Chief Minister will shower flower petals on the idol of Goddess Chamundeshwari placed inside the Golden Howdah carried by elephant Arjuna, was held at the Mysore Palace this morning. The rehearsal was performed by a team of forest officials and all the 15 elephants…
Not many takers for Dasara Aahara Mela at MUDA Grounds
September 26, 2017Mysuru: If the Dasara Aahara Mela organised at the Scouts and Grounds behind the Deputy Commissioner’s Office is attracting people from far and wide, the second venue of the Mela at MUDA Grounds near Lalitha Mahal Palace Hotel is virtually deserted. Vendors who have set up shops there have complained that they are not getting…
Chaos at DC Office for Jumboo Savari and Torch-light Parade tickets
September 26, 2017Mysuru: Commotion prevailed at the Spandana Centre in DC’s Office here yesterday, where tickets for the Jumboo Savari and Torchlight Parade are being sold with hundreds standing in a serpentine queue to purchase tickets. There was utter chaos as only one ticket was being given per person which irked the public. They said that they…
Wadiyar couple inspire Palace Band
September 26, 2017Mysuru: The Wadiyar couple Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar and wife Trishikha Kumari Wadiyar caught the attention of the people as they appeared in the Durbar Hall wanting to watch the Police Band perform. However, due to heavy rain, they had to wait for a long time. Meanwhile, the Palace Band started playing a few tunes…
Police Band braves incessant rain, enthrals VIPs
September 26, 2017Mysuru: Incessant rains could not deter the Police Band to perform, nor the Ministers, dignitaries and the public to watch the inspiring performance, last evening at the Mysore Palace. Every year in spite of some of the biggest names performing on the Palace stage, one show that everyone looks forward to is the Police Band….
Rain after a break dampens Dasara spirit
September 26, 2017Mysuru: Incessant rain, as predicted by the India Meteorological Department (IMD), is likely to mar the festive mood during the rest of Dasara. As per IMD prediction, the cyclonic circulation developed over the Bay of Bengal adjoining north Andaman is likely to intensify gradually after reaching the Andhra Pradesh coast by Sept. 27. The IMD…
Sacerdotal Golden Jubilee celebrations of Rev. Dr. N.S. Marie Joseph tomorrow
September 26, 2017The Sacerdotal Golden Jubilee and 76th birthday of Rev. Dr. N.S. Marie Joseph will be celebrated by the Parishioners of St. Peter’s Church on Sept. 27 at the Church premises in Bogadi at 5 pm. The Thanksgiving Holy Eucharist will be followed by a felicitation function in the presence of Most Rev. Dr. K. A….
Jumboo Savari: Don’t climb heritage, old buildings
September 26, 2017Mysuru: Concerned by the dilapidated state of buildings along the Jumboo Savari route, the MCC Commissioner has issued a directive to people not to climb the heritage structures on Sayyaji Rao Road on Sept. 30, the day of Dasara procession. This order applies to both government and private buildings. The order states that at no…
Arjun Janya takes audience on a musical ride
September 26, 2017Mysuru: It was the most awaited concert and it proved to be the most entertaining to the audience present at Maharaja College Ground despite heavy showers yesterday. Renowned composer Arjun Janya took the audience on a musical journey through his chart-buster songs. He started the concert with ‘Jai Jai Jai Bhajarangi’ from Dr. Shivarajkumar-starrer ‘Bhajarangi.’…
In a world of bullies, tiny Kim now equals mighty Trump; What if one makes a small miscalculation? It’s scary
September 26, 2017By T.J.S. George Kim Jong-un is said to be unpredictable and half mad. Donald Trump is known to be unpredictable and often acts like half mad. Both have nuclear missiles with intercontinental range. North Korea’s latest muscle-flexing was so scary that Trump said he might be forced to destroy North Korea. The Foreign Minister of…
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