Mysuru: Infosys Foundation, the philanthropic and CSR arm of Infosys, yesterday announced the launch of the second edition of the Aarohan Social Innovation Awards. The Aarohan Social Innovation Awards-2019 seek to recognise and reward individuals, teams or NGOs developing unique solutions that have the potential to positively impact the underprivileged in India. Speaking at the…
Cultural programmes to mark Ashada and Adi Shukravaras
July 16, 2019Musical Discourse by Dr. Srinidhi on Aug.3 Mysuru: Sri Andal Mandiram Trust has organised the following cultural programmes in connection with Ashada and Adi Shukravaras (Fridays) at Sri Andal Mandiram, Temple Road, V.V. Mohalla, from July 19 to Aug.16 from 6 pm to 7.30 pm: July 19: Harikatha duet ‘Krishnavathara’ by Srilalitha Uliyar and Srihari…
Congress moving towards a split?
July 16, 2019By T.J.S. George Rahul Gandhi’s insistence on not continuing as Congress President was the best thing that happened to the Congress in a long time. He must stick to it. Confusion and chaos, perhaps even cracks and crumbling may follow. That, too, would be good for the party which is 134-years-old now. Everything needs renewal,…
Law unto themselves
July 16, 2019Of the four pillars of Democracy (a) Legislature, (b) Executive (c) Judiciary and (d) Media, the Parliament, the bicameral Legislature comprising two Houses, vested with the responsibility for making laws, ostensibly to sub-serve the onerous task of good governance of the country, has landed itself in the eye of a storm, given the daily scene…
Stop film shooting in residential localities please!
July 16, 2019Sir, Yadavagiri used to be one of the quieter residential localities in Mysuru known for its tranquillity and serenity. Of late, Vivekananda Road (once upon a time a boulevard) is being frequented by movie-makers for film-shooting much to the agony of the residents who have to bear the brunt of it. In the last fortnight…
Mysuru girl Arzan wins titles in National AITA Talent Series U-12 Tennis
July 16, 2019Mysuru girl Arzan Khorakiwala, a student of I Can Learning Centre, Vijayanagar and a product of the Raghuveer Tennis Academy, Mysuru, won back-to-back Girls U-12 titles in the National AITA Talent Series Tennis Tournament for U-12 girls at the Top Spin Academy and SAT Tennis Academy in Bengaluru recently. In the Tournament conducted by Top…
Prize winners in Wrestling
July 16, 2019The following students of Citizen Convent, Udayagiri, have bagged prizes in Wrestling at District-level School Sports and Games Championship 2019-20 conducted by the Department of Public Instruction, Mysuru, recently: Under -14 (Boys): Mohammed Zain (38 kg category) – 1st; Mohammed Ifzan (44 kg) – 1st; Mohammed Inzamulla (48 kg) – 2nd; Rehan Shariff (68 kg)…
Shines in International Yoga at Thailand
July 16, 2019City’s youth Kuvalashwa has bagged six awards in the 7th International Yoga competition held at Thailand recently. Kuvalashwa is the son of CAR Head Constable Parashuram and Manjula couple, residents of Bestageri. He is pursuing second year B.Sc in Yuvaraja’s College. Along with studies, he is practising yoga at Agrahara’s SGS Yoga International Foundation College…
Mysuru to host Masters Cycling in August
July 16, 2019The 2nd edition of 2Go Masters Cycling Championship-2019 will be held in city on Aug.10 and 11. There will be two events — ITT on Aug.10 and Road Race on Aug.11. It will have four categories for both Men and Women: 35-39 years; 40-44 years; 45-49 years and 50 years and above. In the Championship,…
City swimmers bag prizes at Thonnur Swimathon
July 16, 2019City swimmers — Sunil Kumar (41 years) and Sundaram Basappa (76 years) — have bagged prizes in the 1-km Yoska Thonnur Swimathon at Thonnur Lake recently. Sunil Kumar, an employee of Murugappa Industries, bagged the second place at the Swimathon and Bassappa, owner of Sri Manjunatha Dish View, Vivekananda Nagar, has secured 16th place at…
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