South Africa’s Heinrich Klaasen will replace Steve Smith in the Rajasthan Royals’ squad for this season’s Indian Premier League (IPL). Former Australia captain Smith was given a one-year ban by his country’s cricket board following his involvement in the ball-tampering scandal that rocked Australian cricket. Smith was still eligible to play in the IPL, but…
Santosh Trophy: Kerala beat Bengal to win sixth title
April 2, 2018Kerala beat defending champions Bengal 4-2 in the tie-breaker after the final ended 2-2 in extra time to win the 72nd edition of the Santosh Trophy Football Tournament at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan (VYBK) here yesterday. M.S. Jithin scored in the 19th minute for Kerala while Jiten Murmu drew level for Bengal in the…
John Isner upsets Alexander Zverev to win Miami Open Title
April 2, 2018Florida: John Isner finally put an end to his ATP Masters final agony on Sunday, winning the Miami Open for the first time by beating Germany’s Alexander Zverev 6-7 (4/7), 6-4, 6-4. The 14th seed had lost his previous three major tour final appearances in 2012, 2013 and 2016 but came back from a set…
Jayciana Chess Tourney in city on Apr.8
April 2, 2018As a part of Jayciana pre-fest events, Jayciana Chess Tournament will be held on Apr.8 at Table Tennis Court, SJCE, JSS Science & Technology Campus, Manasagangothri. This Tournament is open for all. A total of Rs.7,750 will be awarded to top five players in open category; Three trophy prizes will be given in U-7, U-10…
MDFA ‘A’ Division Football League: Narrow win for Rovers FC
April 2, 2018A match-winning goal by Mohammed Ateeq in the 57th minute helped Rovers FC to register a narrow 1-0 win over Gandhinagar FC in the MDFA ‘A’ Division Football League for the Achutharao Memorial Trophy 2017-18, played at the University Grounds here yesterday. On Saturday, Ashoka FC too registered a narrow 1-0 win over South Western…
M. Krishnappa
April 2, 2018Krishnappa (76), a banana merchant at Devaraja Market and a resident of Kuvempunagar (behind KSRTC bus depot), passed away yesterday at his residence. He leaves behind a son, three daughters and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites were performed at the burial grounds in Jayanagar here today, according to family sources.
Hanumegowda
April 2, 2018Hanumegowda (99), a resident of Kuvempunagar, passed away last night in city. He leaves behind his son Kemparajegowda (retired DDPI), daughter Vijayalakshmi and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites were performed at Hindagoodlu village in Hunsur taluk this afternoon, according to family sources.
Land of Leaks
April 2, 2018Reports in both dailies and television channels highlighting corruption and cases of functionaries in the administration found, read discovered, with wealth in cash and kind disproportionate to their known sources of earnings having emerged on tsunami-like scale seem to have driven the people at large to the point of accepting the features as mere fait…
Helmet Checking Drive: Is the Concern Real?
April 2, 2018Sir, This is with respect to the helmet quality checking drive by the City Police. While the avowed intention of this drive is to protect the riders in case of an accident, several questions arise as to the real reasons and intentions behind such a move. Firstly, these helmets which are also called half-helmets, made…
Silver Jubilee of Women Empowerment
April 2, 2018Rt. Rev. Dr. K.A. William, Bishop of Mysuru, is seen inaugurating the Silver Jubilee celebrations of Women Empowerment organised by Jyothi Social Welfare Society, Bannur Road, as Sr. Rosy, the Indian Delegate of the USS Congregation, Prof. Ruth Shantha Kumari, Principal, St. Philomena’s College, Raju, Finance Manager, NABARD and others look on.
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