Bengaluru: IT, BT, Skill Development and Higher Education Minister Dr. C.N. Ashwathnarayan on Friday said that unemployed youths will be trained under Government skill development programme to provide them jobs in the State. Speaking at a mega job fair in city, he said there was no shortage of jobs in Bengaluru and other parts of…
Two from Mysuru among 31 State-level Best Teacher Awardees
September 5, 2021Mysore/Mysuru: The State Government on Friday announced the list of 31 teachers who have been selected for the State-level Best Teacher Award (2021-22). While 20 teachers are from Primary School section, 11 others, who also include a differently abled teacher, are from High School section. The female teachers, who have bagged the award, will be…
A Nun’s Day Out with a Soothsayer!
September 5, 2021By Dr. K. Javeed Nayeem, MD Last week KBG in a very touching epitaph upon her recent demise, wrote about Sr. Annette, a nun of the order of the Carmelite Sisters of St. Theresa and the former Principal of the Teresian College, whom KBG knew as a very close friend over many years. Sr. Annette…
To Mirle Vishwanath Sir, English teacher, with love
September 5, 2021Teachers make us strong and teach us about all aspects of life and the importance of responsibilities. Teachers’ Day is celebrated in India on Sept. 5 to commemorate the birth anniversary of Bharat Ratna, India’s first Vice-President and second President Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan. On this day, students give special gifts to their teachers. Here is…
Remembering David Syiem, IAS
September 5, 2021Sir, Apropos ‘Tribute to Sr. Annette from a friend’ by Jennifer Bhide (Star of Mysore dated Sept. 1). My father worked under David Syiem, IAS, when he was the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) Commissioner during 1977-79. I had just finished my Post-Graduation then and had taken up a job in Bengaluru. I went to meet…
India registers largest ever medal haul at Paralympics
September 5, 2021Shuttlers shine with more podium finish India registered its largest ever medal haul at the Paralympic Games finishing with five gold, eight silver and six bronze medals in Tokyo. With a total of 19 medals, India went past its previous best tally of four medals at the 2016 Games in Rio de Janeiro. In fact,…
Basavaraju
September 5, 2021C.S. Basavaraju (61), Dalit leader and a resident of Ambedkar Layout, passed away yesterday at Jayadeva Hospital in Mysuru. He leaves behind his wife, two sons and a daughter. The body was donated by family members to the Medical College at Chamarajanagar as per his last wish.
M.S. Rathna
September 5, 2021M.S. Rathna (78), former Principal and Professor of Hindi at University of Mysore Evening College and a resident of Gangothri Layout, passed away on Aug. 29 in city following age-related ailments. She leaves behind her husband S. Bhargava (former Professor of Mathematics) and sons Dileep Bhargava and Anil Bhargava. Last rites were held on Aug….
Events tomorrow – SEPT. 6: Sri Nataraja Pratishtana
September 5, 2021Teachers Day celebrations, Sri Chidananda Swamiji graces the occasion, retd. Assistant Professor of Chemistry Department (SAC College, Nagamangala) Dr. S.D. Yogaraju chief guest, felicitation to Sri Nataraja Women’s PU College V.D. Sunitarani, Vatsalya Education Institution Academic Co-ordinator Dr. M.R. Jayaprakash presides, Sri Nataraja auditorium, 11 am.
Events tomorrow – SEPT. 6: Panache
September 5, 2021Designer Expo, The Quorum Hotel, Vinoba Road, 11 am to 8 pm.
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