By N.K.A. Ballal, Retd. Sr. Vice-President, ITDC A legend of music is no more. I really do not know if there is any other adjective to describe someone who has 40,000-plus songs in 14 languages to his credit. Many of these songs were sung free to help a friend in distress too. The pandemic, which…
Sir, The front page headline “No Dormitory for Patients’ attendants at Cheluvamba Hospital” was indeed a sad reading (SOM dated Sept.19). The appalling condition of those who happened to be nearby villagers accompanying the pregnant women (for delivery) is pathetic. On behalf of the welfare of the general public, I request individuals, business houses, corporates…
By Geetha Seetharam Gaana Gandharva Dr. Sripathi Panditaradhyula Balasubrahmanyam, more known as SPB, is no more with us. I was lucky enough to be in his august presence for more than two hours when I was invited by him to be a judge for ‘Ede Thumbi Haaduvenu’ reality show. He began the show with a…
Dubai: Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) defeated Rajasthan Royals (RR) by 37 runs in the 12th match of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 at Dubai International Cricket Stadium yesterday. RR were restricted to 137/9 in 20 overs, after being handed a target of 175. All-rounder Tom Curran (54*) was the highest run-scorer, with none of the…
Dubai: In the IPL match between Rajasthan Royals and Kolkata Knight Riders yesterday, Robin Uthappa was spotted applying saliva on the ball while fielding in the third over. As a precautionary measure against Coronavirus, the International Cricket Council (ICC) has banned using saliva to shine the cricket ball. However, the players are allowed to use…
Halep advances; Williams withdraws with injury Paris: Defending champion Rafael Nadal took another step closer to a 13th Roland Garros title yesterday with a 6-1, 6-0, 6-3 win over Mackenzie McDonald of the United States. Second seed Nadal claimed his 95th career win at the tournament and next faces Italy’s Stefano Travaglia on Oct. 2. …
New Delhi: The Athletics Federation of India (AFI) on Wednesday cancelled this year’s National Championships in view of the COVID-19 pandemic, virtually bringing the season to an end without any competition. The move was on expected lines after the AFI on Aug. 28 decided to defer the season, earlier scheduled to start on Sept. 12…
Alhaj Nisar Ahmed (87) of 808 Soap Agencies and a resident of Eidgah Doodpeer Makan here, passed away on Sept. 29 at his residence. He leaves behind his wife, three sons, a daughter and a host of relatives and friends. Namaz-e-Janaza was held at Eidgah Masjid, followed by the burial at the old Muslim Burial…
P.B. Shiva Prakash Murthy (52), son of Balappa and a resident of Vijayanagar, passed away in the wee hours of today in city. He leaves behind his father, wife, a daughter, a son and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites were performed at his native place Pandithahalli at Malavalli taluk in Mandya district…
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