Mysuru: Maintaining that divisive forces opposed Dr. S.L. Bhyrappa’s epic work ‘Aavarana’ unable to digest his growing popularity, linguist and former Kuvempu Bhasha Bharathi Chairman Dr. Pradhan Gurudatta alleged that certain intellectuals from the State stalled Malayalam translation of Bhyrappa’s works. He was speaking after releasing Chintana-Mantana, a collection of interviews of Dr. Bhyrappa on…
‘Meditation can sink differences and promote harmony’
January 20, 2019‘Rajathaarka’ at Arka Dhama Mysuru:Marking the Silver Jubilee celebrations ‘Rajathaarka’ of Arka Dhama, a function was organised at the Dhama premises on Bogadi-Gaddige Road near Kaniyanahundi Gate on Friday. Inaugurating the programme, Sri Ganapathy Sachchidananda Ashrama Junior Pontiff Sri Datta Vijayananda Theertha Swamiji opined that there is a necessity of meditation for everybody to sink…
Two-day ‘Bhavanotsava’ begins at BVB
January 20, 2019Mysuru: Bhavanotsava,’ a two-day festival of music, dance and performing arts marking the 131st birth anniversary of Kulapathi Dr. K.M. Munshi, Founder-President of Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan (BVB), commenced last evening at BVB premises in Vijayanagar here. Inaugurating the programme, Surabhi Gana Kala Mandira Director Vidu. Dr. Sukanya Prabhakar recalled her association with BVB, Bengaluru, since…
NCC cadets for R-Day Camp at Delhi
January 20, 2019Mysuru: Cadet Aryan D. Haritsa and Cadet Satchit N. Prabhu of Sri Ramakrishna Vidyashala, Yadavagiri, representing Karnataka and Goa Directorate, will be attending the Republic Day Parade and the Prestigious Prime Minister NCC Rally at Delhi this month. Swami Yukteshananda, Correspondent, S. Balaji, Principal and NCC Officer K. Shivakumar, congratulating these cadets, said that only…
Unidentified bodies found
January 20, 2019Mysuru: In separate incidents, K.R. Police and Ashokapuram Police have found the bodies of unidentified persons in their respective jurisdictions. In the first incident, K.R. Police have found the body of an unidentified woman in a partially burnt state in Chamundi Hill Forest on Thursday. Forest Guards L. Jagadish and Virupaksha, who were on regular…
Man, woman go missing in separate cases
January 20, 2019Mysuru: In separate cases, a 36-year-old man and a 62-year-old woman have gone missing from city. In the first case, 36-year-old Puttankaiah, a resident of 12th Cross, Ashokapuram here, who left his house for work on Nov.18, 2018 morning, has since gone missing, according to a complaint lodged by his brother-in-law at Ashokapuram Police Station….
Christmas Kalanchoes: The ‘Winter Delight’
January 20, 2019Text & photographs by Dr. Mahadeswara Swamy, Scientist Mob: 97429-91057 e-mail: [email protected] During the late winter, local plant nurseries are flooded with an innumerable variety of foliage and flowering annuals. Among these, Kalanchoes with blooms in multitude of colours stand apart. They are eye-catching and most sought after plants known for their fleshy leaves and…
So much to explore in the World of Tubers
January 20, 2019By Stuti Ravikumar Can there be a revival of interest in tubers, just like millets? The response received by tubers at the two-day ‘Roots and Tuber Mela’ that began at Curzon Park yesterday promised a sort of revival of people’s interest in nutritious crops that are grown under the ground. The Mela is an eye-opener…
Making Mysuru Clean and Beautiful
January 20, 2019Sir, I read with interest the news report on Median Strip Gardens (SOM dated Dec.18). It is a good initiative on the part of the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC). Apart from those plants mentioned in the report, Bougainvilleas could also be planted on a large scale, particularly around trees, as they bloom throughout the year…
Ganjam’s Jewellery expo to conclude this evening
January 20, 2019Member of erstwhile royal family Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar who inaugurated the exhibition of jewellery inspired by birds, organised by ‘Ganjam’ to mark the International Year of Bird, at Hotel Southern Star on Vinoba Road in city yesterday, is seen admiring ‘Sakura’ collection, which is said to be inspired by Japanese Cherry Blossom, on display…
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