Yellow Tabebuia is in full bloom at the Mysore Palace, adding a dash of golden sheen to the golden dome of the Amba Vilas Palace. Tabebuia is a genus of flowering plants in the family Bignoniaceae. The common name “roble” is sometimes found in English. Tabebuias have been called “trumpet trees” but this name is…
Nation’s neo-netas
March 6, 2018Leading lights in society of the past, both near and far on time scale, are more to be found in the sleepy pages of the land’s recorded history than remembered by present generation. Even the few among them whose life and exemplary deeds are recalled by some public speakers would have got erased from memory…
Win prizes at IIT Guwahati Annual Fest
March 6, 2018Mysuru, Mar.6- A total of 49 students from Sri Jayachamarajendra College of Engineering (SJCE), JSS Science & Technology University (JSS STU), participated in the recent annual fest conducted by IIT Guwahati-2018 and won eight prizes in various competitions. Total of 90,000 student participated from 450 Colleges and Universities across India. JSS STU was the only…
Federer stays atop ATP Rankings; Simona Halep leads Women’s List
March 6, 2018Switzerland legend Roger Federer remained at the number one spot with 10,060 points, exactly 600 points ahead of World No.2 Rafael Nadal of Spain, in the men’s Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) world singles rankings released yesterday while Simona Halep led the women’s ranking chart. Last month, the 20-time Grand Slam champion reclaimed the top…
Remembering a finest Kho-Kho player
March 6, 2018Sir, I was saddened to hear the news of Sanjay, one of the finest Kho-Kho players of mid-1990s, passing away at a young age of 40 (SOM dated Feb.27). During our student days in mid 1990s, sports events were regularly organised in some of the schools in Mysuru, especially in St. Joseph’s, St. Philomena’s, D….
Bags Overall Championship in IT
March 6, 2018Mysuru: The students of St. Joseph’s First Grade College, Jayalakshmipuram, Mysuru, bagged Overall Championship in IT Gaming Events in the Inter-College Fest organised by Sheshadripuram College on Feb.21. Jeffery Adam and E.D. Ashik of BCA won 2nd place in NFS and Minimilitia respectively. Shannon Crasto of BCA won 2nd place in Photography. Jaikumar and Dhyan…
Dangerous hump on Hunsur Road
March 6, 2018Sir, I thank Ashvini Ranjan for highlighting in this column the dangerous hump on Hunsur Road near B.M. Hospital. I was on my two-wheeler with my brother on the pillion, and were on the way to catch the early morning bus. I was in the belief that the road which was asphalted had smooth riding…
Winners at Gyaan Bytes 2K18
March 6, 2018Mysuru: An inter-college event ‘Gyaan Bytes 2K18’ was organised by the Department of Computer Science and Applications, SBRR Mahajana First Grade College at its premises recently. The event was inaugurated by Dr. Suresha, of DoS in Computer Science and Chairman, BoS (Computer Science), University of Mysore. In his address, Dr. Suresha threw light on the…
12th Sir Nick Faldo Series Asia Grand Final Golf Tourney: Pranavi Urs finishes tied second
March 6, 2018Mysuru’s Pranavi S. Urs, representing India in the 12th Faldo Series Asia Grand Final Golf Tournament played at Laguna Lang Co Golf Course in Vietnam from Mar.1-3, finished tied second in the girls U-16 category with a three-day card of par-213 (71+72+70) on Saturday. results U-16: 1. Arina Hiraki (Japan) 206-70+69+67; 2. Chang Hsin Chiao…
Dedication of Electrolyte Analyser machine to the service of HIV Patients
March 6, 2018Mysuru: Electrolyte Analysers measure electrolyte levels in the human body to detect metabolic imbalances and measure renal and cardiac function. The electrolytes measured include Sodium (Na+), Potassium (K+), Chloride (Cl-) and Bicarbonate (HCO3- or CO2). Dr. Renu Agrawal, Ex-Chief Scientist & Rural Coordinator from CFTRI Mysuru, has donated this machine to Asha Kirana Hospital Lab…
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