Month: February, 2020

Illness-illiteracy
Editorial

Illness-illiteracy

February 4, 2020

Literacy rate in the country increased from 18.33 percent in 1951 to 74.04 percent in 2011, while the population expanded from 361 million to 1,210 million. A study carried out a few years ago estimated that it would take until 2060 for India to achieve universal literacy at the current progress. Kerala is reportedly the…

Society in ferment
Voice of The Reader

Society in ferment

February 4, 2020

Sir, What is happening in society today should be viewed in a larger perspective of the restlessness and confusion that has gripped the youth and the chaos in society is due to relieve their pent up energy that is bursting forth without direction. It is bound to exhaust itself before certain normality is established. It…

A seatless bus shelter near RTO (West) Office
Photo News

A seatless bus shelter near RTO (West) Office

February 4, 2020

The bus shelter near RTO (West) Office where office-goers, students and other take buses to various destinations is without seats for commuters to sit and wait for buses. This is causing a lot of inconvenience to the public especially women and senior citizens who are forced to stand and wait for buses. Authorities concerned are…

Plea to clear garbage from drain at Bannimantap
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Plea to clear garbage from drain at Bannimantap

February 4, 2020

Garbage and debris dumped inside the big drain at Bannimantap 3rd Stage (opposite Salafi Masjid road) is hindering the smooth flow of sewage water. Also, the retaining wall is not fully constructed and is posing danger to the public. Authorities concerned are urged to take steps to get the drain cleaned and also construct the…

Office-bearers of Rotary South East
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Office-bearers of Rotary South East

February 4, 2020

A group photo of the new team of Rotary Club of Mysore South East for the year 2020-2021: President – Rtn.M.Rajeev, IPP – Rtn.J.A.Kumar, President-Elect (2021-22) – Rtn.Ramesh Rao, Vice-President – Rtn.Vasudevan, Hon.Secretary – Rtn. Mohan, Joint Secretary – Rtn.Venkateswara Rao, Treasurer – Rtn. K.N. Muralidhar, Club Service Director – Rtn. C.Gopal, Community Service –…

Agarwal replaces Rohit in ODIs
Sports

Agarwal replaces Rohit in ODIs

February 4, 2020

Mayank Agarwal has been named Rohit Sharma’s replacement for the One-Day International (ODI) series in New Zealand after the latter was ruled out of both the ODIs and Tests due to a “left calf muscle strain” that he sustained during the final Twenty20 International (T20I) in Mount Maunganui on Sunday, the BCCI said in a…

India takes on arch-rivals Pakistan  in Marquee semi-final clash
Sports

India takes on arch-rivals Pakistan in Marquee semi-final clash

February 4, 2020

Defending champions India will take on arch-rivals Pakistan in the semi-final of ICC Under-19 World Cup at Senwes Park, Potchefstroom, on today. Match starts at 1.30 pm (IST) India booked their spot in tournament’s last four after defeating last edition’s runners-up Australia by 74 runs, while Pakistan thrashed Asian rivals Afghanistan by six wickets to…

Selected for National Karate Championship
Sports

Selected for National Karate Championship

February 4, 2020

Deia S. Urs, a first year degree student at a private college in city, has secured two gold medals in the female individual kata category in the State Karate Championship conducted by the Akhila Karnataka Sports Karate Association (AKSKA) at V.V. Convention Hall, Uttharahalli Main Road, Bengaluru, recently. In the U-21 category finals, Deia beat…

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