Mysuru: Marking the 26th anniversary of Abhiruchi Prakashana, a programme titled ‘K.P. Poornachandra Tejaswi Hakki-Pukka’ has been organised in city on Sept.8 and 9, under the joint aegis of Abhiruchi Prakashana, Karnataka Rajya Raitha Sangha (KRRS), Hasiru Sene, Niranthara, Swaraj Abhiyana and Manava Mantapa, Mysuru. Disclosing this at a press meet at Pathrakartara Bhavan here…
Spiritual education is as vital as curriculum: UoM VC
September 7, 2019Mysuru: The question that a student confronts is what to do after completion of studies. This is because not only does he not have an aim but also lacks a spiritual background and it is our duty to encourage and show them the way by imparting spiritual education, said University of Mysore Vice-Chancellor Prof. G….
Leg-spin wizard Abdul Qadir passes away
September 7, 2019Lahore: Former Pakistan spinner Abdul Qadir, credited for reviving the art of leg-spin in 1970s and 80s, died of a heart attack in his hometown Lahore, yesterday. Qadir, who would have turned 64 on Sept.15, was one of favourites of former Pakistan captain Imran Khan, now Pakistan’s Prime Minister. Qadir made his Test debut against…
‘Great contributions from Swami Vivekananada’s Western disciples’
September 7, 2019Mysuru: Along with Swami Vivekananda, his disciples from the West have also contributed greatly to the Indian society, said Sanskrit Scholar Dr. H.V. Nagaraj Rao. He was delivering the valedictory address at the two-day national seminar on “The Contributions of the Eastern and Western Disciples of Swami Vivekananda to Indian Society,” organised by the Department…
Prof. M. Shivappa takes charge as Mysore Varsity Registrar
September 7, 2019Mysuru: Dr. R. Shivappa, Professor, Department of Social Work, University of Mysore (UoM), Manasagangothri, took charge as the new Registrar (Administration) of UoM, here yesterday. The State Government, in a notification issued yesterday, appointed Prof. Shivappa to the post in place of Prof. Lingaraj Gandhi, who has been repatriated to the Department of Studies in…
Hindustani Sitar recital tomorrow
September 7, 2019Raaga Vaibhava Trust, Mysuru, founded fifteen years ago in Mysuru due to the combined efforts of ten classical music-lovers, has been organising four to five programmes every year by top-rate artistes in the field, thus promoting the art in a big way. Added to music programmes, once in a way, a classical dance programme by…
Indefinite protest begins till DKS is released
September 7, 2019Mysuru: Members of D.K. Shivakumar (DKS) Swabhimani Balaga commenced their peaceful indefinite protest at Agrahara Circle here this morning condemning the arrest of D.K. Shivakumar being a very senior Congress leader and former Minister. The protest, to be staged daily from 11 am to 1 pm, is said to be continued till DKS is released….
Vokkaligas to stage massive protest on Sept.9
September 7, 2019Mysuru: Upset over the arrest of former Minister D.K. Shivakumar (DKS) by the ED, Vokkaliga Associations have decided to stage a massive protest in city on Sept.9. At a meeting held at Vokkaliga Samudaya Bhavan in Vidyaranyapuram here yesterday, the community leaders resolved to take out a massive apolitical rally in the heart of the…
An Architect’s View: Aesthetic wooden staircases
September 7, 2019By Prof. D.S. Ramakrishna Rao, Design Chair, Mysore School of Architecture There are many reasons why wooden staircases are still being used today after being in history for such a long time. Apart from being aesthetically pleasing for interiors by providing a warm, earthy ambience by displaying its beautiful wooden grain, it has certain structural…
Stairs of Yore
September 7, 2019By M.B. Pavan Murthy A perfect stair case can transform a space, add value and be a real wow-factor for a building. A set of bespoke wooden stairs is a fantastic option, adding a touch of freshness, functionality and natural beauty. The freshness of a wooden finish is a trend that will never fall out…
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