Title: Facets of Terrorism Author: R.N. Kulkarni Pages: 418 Price: Rs. 400 Publisher: Kritagnya Publication The word ‘Terrorism’ itself is terrifying as it means killing of innocents, fright, anguish, alarm, fear and panic. Added to this there are many forms of terrorism and one that particularly concerns India, that is Bharat, is the words ‘Saffron…
Real Estate withers Namma Mysuru’s Yelethota
February 16, 2019By Ramesh Kebbehundi Brand crops from Mysuru like Mysore Vilyedele (Chigurele) and Mysore Mallige have brought a special fame to the city. However, unfettered modernisation and expansion of real estate — concrete jungle — in leaps and bounds have literally threatened the existence of these crops. If Mysore Mallige became the first victim of ungirdled…
Durga Das: Journalist Par Excellence
February 16, 2019A Legendary Personality who has carved a niche in his Profession By K. Vijaya Kumar, Former Jt. Director of Information & Publicity He is beyond description. Reporter, Editor, Feature Writer, Political Analyst and more — his close contact with British Heads in India and National leaders from Gandhiji to his close associates. In fact, he…
A Glimpse of the Geisha World
February 16, 2019By Girija Madhavan Images of Mount Fuji, cherry blossoms, bullet trains or electronic devices come to mind when thinking of Japan. Less familiar is another Japanese icon: the Geisha in a kimono, with traditional hairdo, white makeup, scarlet lipstick and an aura of mystery and allure. In Japanese, the word “Gei” stands for art and…
Inspired by Africa: City Artist Explores ZULU ART
February 16, 2019By M.T. Yogesh Kumar The world is full of amazing artists and this is true not only of individual artists but also people belonging to a community, race or region. India itself is home to some of the finest traditional painters, craftsmen and performers. The other continent that attracts attention when it comes to tradition,…
Thousands Pay Homage in Mysuru to Pulwama Martyrs
February 16, 2019Mysuru: The city of Mysuru last evening joined the nation to pay homage to 44 martyred CRPF soldiers who were killed in a car bombing attack in Kashmir’s Pulwama by Pakistan-based terror group Jaish-e-Mohammed. Solemn ceremonies were held across the city where people, cutting across party and religion barriers and holding candlelight vigils, expressed shock…
Revival hopes for Falcon Tyres
February 16, 2019Meeting held in Bengaluru discusses reopening of defunct factory in Mysuru through Employees’ Co-op. Union Bengaluru: Large and Medium Scale Industries Minister K.J. George had convened a meeting in Bengaluru yesterday to explore the revival of Mysuru-based defunct Falcon Tyres Limited. Mysuru District Minister G.T. Devegowda, Tourism Minister S.R. Mahesh, Departmental officials and Employees’ Union…
Kilpauk Medical College Alumni Meet in Mysuru from Feb.18 to 21
February 16, 2019All octogenarian doctors to discuss recent developments in the field of medicine Mysuru: Kilpauk Medical College Alumni Association, belonging to 1952-1957 batches, will be holding their Annual Scientific Conference this year at Mysuru from Feb.18 to 21. All the delegates are above the age of 80 years and ranging from 82-88 years. Though octogenarians, they…
World Women’s Heart Day
February 16, 2019Mysuru: The Mysuru Chapter of Cardiology Society of India will be celebrating World Women’s Heart Day on Feb.17 and as part of it, several contests will be organised at J.K. Grounds here tomorrow. The contests include a spot painting competition for children of fifth to seventh standards. An awareness march will be taken out from…
General President of Epigraphical Congress
February 16, 2019Mysuru: XLIV Annual Congress of the Epigraphical Society of India will be held at Hyderabad, Telangana, from Feb.16 to 18, under the auspices of the Department of Heritage, Hyderabad (Telangana). Dr. D.M. Nagaraju, retired Director (Epigraphy) in-Charge for Sanskirt and Dravidian Inscriptions, Archaeological Survey of India, Mysuru, will be the General President of the Congress.
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