The world view of the goings on in the largest (headcount-wise) Democracy globally and its people makes a fascinating read. If one takes the trouble of recording such views, expressed by both persons with opportunity to know first hand the happenings and those who either read reports in the media or hear from others during…
Jayachamarajendra Wadiyar’s birth centenary: Make a beginning
September 12, 2018Sir, Sri Jayachamarajendra Wadiyar, the last king of Mysore, has been dear to all Mysureans because of his royal bearing of dignity, generosity and culture. He was a true heir of his uncle Rajarshi, Nalwadi. It is heartening to know that now is the beginning of Jayachamarajendra Wadiyar’s centenary. He happens to be a people’s…
Excel in Badminton Tourney
September 12, 2018The students of Vijaya Vittala PU College — Boys team (Guru Sameera, Vidyananda, Shamanth, Brugensh) and Girls team (Manaswini, Harshitha, Simran, Harini) — who won the District-level Shuttle Badminton Tournament for Girls and Boys organised by the Department of PU Education, Mysuru, at St. Philomena’s College recently, are seen with College Principal H. Satyaprasad and…
Winners of Hockey Tourney
September 12, 2018Sri Ramakrishna Vidyashala won the recently held District-level Hockey Tournament in city by defeating Cauvery School 3-0 and are now qualified for the Divisional-level Tournament. Also, the Vidyashala team won Maj. Dyanchand Tournament beating Kendria Vidyalaya 6-0. Seen in the picture are (sitting from left) Shaan Somanna, Vikyath Chengappa, B.R. Suhas, Tharun Doddmani, Shivaprasad and…
England comfortably beat India by 118 runs despite tons from K.L. Rahul, Rishabh Pant
September 12, 2018London: India lost the fifth and final Test against England by 118 runs here Tuesday despite heroic resistance from K.L. Rahul and Rishabh Pant, bringing the curtains down on a tour which started as a golden opportunity but ended in a saga of disappointments. A mediocre England team with a fragile batting line-up won the…
James Anderson surpasses Glenn McGrath, becomes the most successful Test fast bowler
September 12, 2018London: England fast bowler James Anderson on Tuesday became the most prolific pacer in Test cricket after taking his 564th wicket. He achieved this feat in the fifth Test against India at The Oval. James Anderson surpassed previous record holder and Australian great Glenn McGrath who had 563 wickets to his name. Anderson knocked out…
Nirmala Ramesh
September 12, 2018Nirmala Ramesh (64), President of Mugur Karnataka Brahmana Sangha and a native of Gundlupet, passed away yesterday afternoon in Bengaluru. She leaves behind her husband, two sons and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites will be held tomorrow (Sept.13) after her son returns from abroad, according to family sources.
Saree Frenzy: Thousands queue up at KSIC showroom to buy Mysore Silk Saree
September 11, 2018Mysuru: Even as Gowri-Ganesha festival is just a day away, the saree frenzy suddenly began this morning as hundreds of women queued up in front of Karnataka Silk Industries Corporation (KSIC) showroom opposite Mysuru Zoo to purchase the highly-discounted silk sarees. This is the only outlet in city where the sale is on and will…
Petrol price had crossed Rs.80 in 2013 under UPA
September 11, 2018Mysuru: Even as Congress staged a nation-wide bandh yesterday in protest against rising prices of petrol, diesel and LPG, it is recalled that the price of petrol had breached Rs.80 mark in 2013 itself, when the Congress-headed UPA Government was in power at the Centre. According to a petrol bill issued by a Fuel Station…
I can make 5 BJP MLAs to quit party: H.D.Kumaraswamy
September 11, 2018Mandya: Even as speculations are rife on whether the Jarakiholi brothers, who are reportedly upset over the happenings going on in the Congress over Belagavi politics, are going to rock the JD(S)-Congress coalition government, Chief Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy has hinted that he can make five BJP MLAs to quit the party. Speaking to press persons…
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