[Continued from yesterday] I remember in 1960s in the Fiji Island, where there was a majority of Indian immigrants who were businessmen and traders as opposed to the local Fijians (I guess earliest immigrants of African origin) who were landowners, there was a political crisis. An Indian origin man won the democratic election and became…
Opposition of Mars – 2020: Best viewing time of the planet
October 13, 2020By Dr. S.A. Mohan Krishna, Amateur Astronomer Mars, the most celebrated and debated planet, is impeccably detectable with the unaided eye. The features of Mars are encomiastic and have been explored in great detail by the Viking Space Mission. Mars reaches “opposition” on Oct. 13 and so it has its best conspicuousness for a few…
Check stray cattle menace in city
October 13, 2020Sir, Kudos to Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) and V.V. Puram Traffic Police for conducting “Operation stray cattle” (SOM dated Oct.10). The nuisance created by stray cattle is a real menace for the pedestrians and the motorists, especially for the two-wheelers. Apart from V.V. Mohalla Traffic Police jurisdiction, MCC and the respective jurisdictional Traffic Police Stations…
What is IPL’s mid-season transfer window?
October 13, 2020How Rahane can go to CSK or Tahir can move to DC Dubai: The IPL had introduced the mid-season transfer window last season and opened up a five-day window for loan transfers of uncapped players. It’s almost the halfway stage in this IPL, and the tournament’s mid-season transfer window is around the corner. Unlike last…
AB de Villiers’ magical inning helps RCB thrash KKR by 82 runs
October 13, 2020Sharjah: The AB de Villiers show was on full display as Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) beat Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) by 82 runs in Match 28 of the Dream11 Indian Premier League (IPL) here on Monday. After scoring 194/2, RCB had a chance to strike early. But Navdeep Saini could not hold on to a…
DD Urs Road Shopping Festival launched
October 13, 2020D. Devaraj Urs Road Traders Association has organised Namma Dasara – Deepavali Habba, a Shopping Festival on DD Urs Road from Oct. 10 to Nov. 20. In all, 85 plus shops are participating in the Festival where people can shop and win attractive prizes. The Festival was formally launched by MLA L. Nagendra yesterday. He…
The pathetic condition of K.R. Hospital Road
October 13, 2020The concrete cover of the drain on K.R. Hospital Road (from Ashoka Road) is damaged in many places and is posing danger to the public, especially pedestrians and motorists. The problem worsens during rains as one is unable to make out the open drain. This may result in motorists and pedestrians falling into the drain…
Garbage dumped near Bankers’ Colony needs to be cleared
October 13, 2020Garbage such as empty plastic covers, packing materials and also household waste is being dumped on the sides of the Service Road near Bankers’ Colony in Bogadi which remains uncleared for days. Due to rains, the garbage is decaying and emanating foul smell forcing the public to cover their nose while passing by this road…
Dr. A.V. Champaka Malini
October 13, 2020Dr. A.V. Champaka Malini (82), retired lecturer of Yuvaraja’s College and a resident of Saraswathipuram, passed away yesterday in city. She leaves behind her sister Lakshmikantha and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites were performed at Mukthidhama in Vijayanagar 4th Stage this morning, according to family sources.
C.S. Minhaj Ulla
October 13, 2020C.S. Minhaj Ulla (54), son of Sibghat Ulla and a resident of Bannimantap, passed away on Sunday (Oct. 11) at a private hospital in city. He leaves behind his wife, two sons, two daughters and a host of friends and relatives. Namaz-e-Janaza and burial took place at the Muslim Burial Grounds on Mysuru-Nanjangud Road yesterday…
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