The 83rd Akhila Bharatha Kannada Sahitya Sammelana has a rather special event where interested participants are taken to Mysuru’s literary destinations. Titled Kaviraja Marga, the tour, organised by the Department of Tourism, will take visitors to the house of Rashtrakavi Kuvempu, novelist R.K. Narayan’s house, Kuvempu Institute of Kannada Studies and finally to Rangayana. This…
Pratibha Puraskar presentation by Dinesh Coaching Centre
November 18, 2017Mysuru, Nov.18- Dinesh Coaching Centre has organised its 20th Pratibha Purakshar programme at Kalamandira in city on Nov.19 at 4.15 pm. Swami Mangalanathanandaji of Sri Ramakrishna Mutt, Bengaluru and Chakravarti Sulebele of Yuva Brigade will be the chief guests on the occasion.
I have not insulted Dr. B.R. Ambedkar: Ex-MLC
November 18, 2017Mysuru: Dismissing allegations that he had insulted the Constitution and Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, former MLC and BJP leader G. Madhusudan has alleged that the Congress was behind the unnecessary row. Addressing a press meet here yesterday, Madhusudan said that however, he was ready to apologise if anyone felt hurt by his recent remarks in a…
Indira Gandhi birth centenary
November 18, 2017The birth centenary of late Prime Minister Indira Gandhi will be celebrated by the City Congress at Congress Bhavan, beside City Railway Station, at 10.30 am tomorrow. District Minister Dr. H.C. Mahadevappa will inaugurate the programme by offering floral tributes to a portrait of the late PM. Primary and Secondary Education Minister Tanveer Sait will…
“I sacked Azharuddin much against the wishes of the Government” – 3
November 18, 2017[Continued from yesterday] By N. Niranjan Nikam SOM: Chettiars have always been wealthy for generations. How do you connect with the vast poor of the country? A.C. Muthiah: (Laughs) Chettiars is a very small and an enterprising community, mostly in Burma, Saigon, South Vietnam and Malaysia. Why we went to Burma and Malaysia? It was…
Kannada Ratna award for Dr. Mohankumar Shastri
November 18, 2017Writer and Vijaya Chetana PU College (Mysuru) Principal Dr. H.P. Mohankumar Shastri will be conferred ‘Kannada Ratna’ award at the ‘Kannada Habba’ programme, jointly organised by Dr. Jeeshampa Sahitya Vedike and ‘Kannambadi’ newspaper, Mandya and Akhila Karnataka Parisara Jagruthi Vedike, Mysuru at Gandhi Bahavan in Mandya at 10.30 am tomorrow (Nov. 19).
Mysore Varsity suspends outreach programmes
November 18, 2017Mysuru: After facing wrath from the University Grant Commission (UGC), the University of Mysore suspended its outreach programme which was extended to institutions located beyond its jurisdiction. Sources said that the University took its decision based on the advice of Governor Vajubhai R. Vala, who is also the Chancellor of the University. It may be…
Corruption at Kannada Sahitya Parishat: Lokayukta complaint filed
November 18, 2017Mysuru: Over 15 members representing various Kannada forums have filed a complaint with Lokayukta Police against Deputy Commissioner D. Randeep, Department of Kannada and Culture Assistant Director H. Chennappa and District Kannada Sahitya Parishat President Dr. Y.D. Rajanna accusing them of dereliction of duty, misuse of office and corruption in organising the forthcoming 83rd Akhila…
Virvidha Dance and Martial Arts Academy
November 18, 2017District-level ‘Bala Sambhrama’ contest as part of Children’s Day and Kannada Rajyotsava, Academy premises, Saraswathipuram, 9.30 am to 5.30 pm.
Konkani Christian Association, Hootagalli
November 18, 2017Special Annual General Body Meeting, Konkani Christian Association President Vincent Crasto presides, Konkan Bhavan, Vijayanagar, 9 am.
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