A few days back I received a book titled ‘Random Thoughts of an Oilman,’ by U.B. Acharya, obviously the oilman — one who worked for oil companies. In these days of COVID-19 and the consequential isolation, nay quarantine, specially for aged, the book seemed a relief to pass time. Since the author’s age and mine…
By R. Chandra Prakash In Swachh Survekshan 2020 Indore has been declared as India’s Cleanest City for the fourth consecutive time. Mysuru is now ranked cleanest among the middle category population (3 to 10 lakh) cities. It is matter of great concern for Mysuru. A city which was ranked first among all the big cities…
By Dr. Devdutt Pattanaik – Author, Speaker, Illustrator, Mythologist Some of the oldest and most spectacular images of Shiva are found in Elephanta and Ellora, cave temples built by Chalukyas and Rashtrakutas roughly 1,500 years ago, when a new form of Hinduism, based on Puranas and Hindu trinity began overshadowing the old Vedic and Buddhist…
Sir, I had the good fortune of meeting and sharing the platform with our late President Pranab Mukherjee twice. First time it was at Tirupati when the book ‘Gold Coins in the Srivari Hundi of Lord Sri Venkatesvara’ of which I was one of the authors, was released. At that time I only garlanded him….
The staff of Post Graduate Sports Council (PGCS), Manasagangothri, recently felicitated Dr. Pulikeshi Y. Shetteppanavar, Deputy Director, Physical Education, PGCS, who superannuated from service on Aug. 31. Seen in the picture are Dr. Hemalatha, PGSC President Prof. G. Venkatesh Kumar, Secretary Ravi, Members Prof. Nagaraj, Prof. Sannappa, Prof. Basavarajappa, Prof. Madesh, Devika, Prof. Rangaraj and…
Garbage dumping spot at Kuri Mandi Circle, near the auto stand at Kesare, is emanating foul smell besides attracting disease spreading flies. Residents have urged the authorities concerned to take steps to get the place cleaned at the earliest.
Sewage water is overflowing from a clogged manhole at the 12th Cross in Vijayanagar 1st Stage causing a lot of problems to the residents who allege that this problem exists since several years despite lodging numerous complaints. The overflowing sewage water becomes stagnant at a distance and is emanating foul smell besides becoming a perfect…
Stray dog menace has increased in Gokulam 3rd Stage with a pack of about 12 dogs always found roaming on the 12th Cross and its surroundings. These dogs bark continuously during nights giving sleepless nights to the residents, especially senior citizens and children, besides chasing vehicles very dangerously. The residents have urged the authorities concerned…
Mohammed Samiulla (57), Trustee of Central Tanzeem Ahle Sunnath-wo-Jamath Trust, Mysuru, Secretary of Masjid Khairul Wara at Rajivnagar and a resident of Mother Teresa Colony (Christian Colony) in Rajivnagar, passed away yesterday at a private hospital in city. He leaves behind his father, wife, a son, a daughter and a host of relatives and friends….
Giri Muddappana Puttananjappana Shivanna (85), retired Assistant Controller at the Weights and Measurement Department and a resident of Kuvempunagar here, passed away yesterday in city. He leaves behind his wife Shivakumari, sons Nagendra Swamy (Superintendent of Central Excise and Customs Department), Guruprasada (Businessman) and S. Parashivamurthy (Circle Inspector at Kutta in Kodagu), daughters S. Nagarathna…
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