Mysore/Mysuru: Scaling heights is what enthrals her most. Jammada Preeth Appaiah, a resident of Bannimantap in Mysuru, has recently climbed Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest mountain peak in Africa. She reached the summit of the highest free-standing mountain in the world at 5,895 metres (19,340 feet). Also called a stratovolcano (a term for a very large…
Bags KSTA Best Book Award
March 16, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: “Vaidyakeeya Kshetrada Nobel Puraskrutaru – Vol. 4” authored by Dr. S.N. Hegde, science writer and former Professor and Chairman of Department of Zoology, University of Mysore, has bagged Best Book Award given by Karnataka Science and Technology Academy (KSTA), Government of Karnataka, for the year 2021-22. The award, which is given once in two…
‘JITO Ahimsa Run’ poster released in city
March 16, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: Jain International Trade Organisation (JITO), a socio-economic global organisation dedicated to Service, Knowledge and Economic Empowerment of the society, has organised ‘IIFL JITO Ahimsa Run,’ to promote peace and non-violence, across 65 cities in India and at 20 international locations simultaneously. The ‘Ahimsa Run’ will take place on April 2 at 5.30 am (IST)….
Again and Again and Again Indian Mythology
March 16, 2023Dr. Devdutt Pattanaik – Author, Speaker, Illustrator, Mythologist In Greek mythology, we hear the story of Sisyphus. The gods condemn him to roll a rock up the mountain all day, only to find the rock rolling down at night. Thus, he is doomed for all eternity, to repeat the task again and again and again….
Countdown for State Assembly Election: Democracy, Elections and Electoral Reforms
March 16, 2023Elections in India are the most corrupt in practice. Voter decides on a corrupt government or a good government. But the first imperative is, voting. So please go to the polling booth. Election time is the spring time of politics. Issues like democracy, elections and electoral reforms, all come to the fore for much discussion,…
FKCCI confers District Women’s Achiever Award
March 16, 2023Rachana Mahesh (centre), Managing Director, Edukare ITES, being awarded the District Women’s Achiever Award-2023 at the International Women’s Day event organised by the Federation of Karnataka Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FKCCI) in Bengaluru on Mar. 9. Adamya Chetana Foundation Chairperson Tejaswini Ananth Kumar, ISRO former Director Dr. T.K. Anuradha, Microsoft India CEO Irina Ghosh,…
Office-bearers of ICAI, Mysuru Branch
March 16, 2023CA Raghunandan Vyasa Rao (seated), who was elected as Chairman of the Mysuru Branch of Southern India Regional Council (SIRC) of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) for the year 2023-24, is seen with the other new office-bearers (standing from left) CA Tejaswi – Committee Member, CA C.S. Raghuveer – Treasurer, CA Uttam…
D.B. Mariswamy
March 16, 2023D.B. Mariswamy (86), retired Railway Department Executive Engineer and a resident of Kuvempunagar, passed away yesterday in city. He leaves behind his wife, five daughters and a host of relatives and friends. Body donated: The body was donated to Mysore Medical College and Research Institute (MMC&RI) as per his wish this afternoon, according to family…
Events Tomorrow – March 17: Akhila Bharata Sharana Sahitya Parishat, Mysuru City Unit and Ganabharathi
March 16, 2023E ndowment Programme, Vachana Sangeethotsava in memory of Ganayogi Panchakshara Gawai, Suttur Seer Sri Shivarathri Deshikendra Swamiji graces the occasion, Vachana Gayana by Prof. Mallanna and Vidu. Geetha Hebbara, accompanied by Prasannakumara on casio, Nagaraja on tabla and Vincent on rhythm pad, Ganabharathi premises, Kuvempunagar, 5 pm.
Events Tomorrow – March 17: Sahara Art and Crafts Shopping Festival
March 16, 2023Handicraft and Handloom expo-cum-sale, Scouts and Guides Grounds, behind DC’s Office, 10.30 am to 9.30 pm.
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