Mysuru: The controversy over the treatment meted out to women and girls by unruly elements at the Open Street Festival on Oct.13 refuses to die down as more and more women have taken to the social media to express their anguish and anger at the arrangements made by the authorities concerned. SOM Office was flooded…
KRS glows with 3D lights
October 17, 2018Mysuru: It was an altogether different world that was marked by colourful lighting explaining the history of Mysuru and Mandya, contributions of Wadiyars and people like Sir Mirza Ismail and Sir M. Visvesvaraya — all through lightings with associated imagery and its verdant colours. The lights were projected on water and concrete structures as people…
Colourful start to three-day Grand Srirangapatna Dasara
October 17, 2018Srirangapatn: The historical three-day Srirangapatna Dasara was celebrated in a grand manner yesterday. Thousands of people, including commuters from Mysuru to Bengaluru, were a witness to the gala event as the Jumboo Savari, accompanied by folk troupes, passed through the main thoroughfares of the Fort Town. Chief Minister H.D. Kuma-raswamy inaugurated the event by offering…
Naveen Sajju and Shirley Setia electrify gathering at Yuva Dasara
October 17, 2018Mysuru: – The incessant rain did not deter the spirit of the gathering on the fifth day of ‘Yuva Dasara’ at Maharaja’s College Grounds here as Shirley Setia electrified the crowd with her golden voice followed by the Mysuru talent Naveen Sajju rendering the popular foot-tapping Kannada numbers. Shirley and her team presented pop music…
Poll code coming in way of Hinkal Flyover inauguration?
October 17, 2018Mysuru: Although the works on Hinkal Flyover is almost complete, it seems that its inauguration may be delayed further because of the model code of conduct that has come into force following the announcement of by-polls schedule for the three Lok Sabha and two Assembly constituencies in the State. Mysuru-Kodagu MP Pratap Simha, in a…
Snake Shyam sets record by rescuing 34,000 snakes
October 17, 2018Mysuru: Snake Shyam, who is popular for catching snakes in city and adjoining districts, has created a record of sorts by successfully rescuing 34,000 snakes and releasing it back to the woods. He caught a rat snake at a hut belonging to watchman Gavirangappa at Vijayanagar Fourth Stage recently, creating this record. Snake Shyam…
Unscientific road widening works posing threat to motorists near Tipu Circle
October 17, 2018Mysuru: The road widening works taken up from Fountain Circle near Jeelani Petrol Bunk up to the Old Toll Gate near Columbia Asia Hospital is going on in a snail’s pace and the construction of road dividers near Tipu Circle is unscientific and has been stopped halfway, inviting accidents. The highway from Mysore- Bengaluru Outer…
Women display culinary skill at Dasara Aahara Mela
October 17, 2018Jain Milan Main, Mysuru bags first prize Mysuru: cooking contest for members of Sthree Shakti Groups of city was organised at ‘Dasara Aahara Mela’ at Scouts and Guides Grounds here yesterday. The task set was to prepare Kayi Holige, Vegetable Pakoda and Rice Pulao, all in just 90 minutes. The winning-team was decided on taste…
Gaadhi, Namdha preparations for Howdah-Elephant in full swing
October 17, 2018As the countdown to the historic Jumboo Savaari (Vijayadashami procession) begins, the Gaadhi (cushion) and Namdha (thick decorative rug) preparations have also begun. The Gaadhi acts as cushion to Arjuna, the lead elephant, who will carry the coveted 750-kilogram Golden Howdah on his back during the Jumboo Savaari procession this Dasara. The Gaadhi will make…
Live up to expectations of your degree: Sudha Murty
October 17, 20189th convocation of JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research held Mysuru: Infosys Foundation Chairperson Dr. Sudha Murty called upon students to live up to the expectations of their degrees besides dedicated service to people. Students should contribute their mite for the development and progress of the nation, she added. She was delivering the…
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