Sir, Infosys Co-Founder Kris Gopalakrishnan’s suggestion (or advice!?) to decentralise investments beyond Bengaluru and divert to Tier II and III cities like Mysuru, Hubballi – Dharwad is a right advice (SOM dated Aug.19). Nobody can deny, Bengaluru is bursting at its seams. Infrastructure is crumbling, civic system pathetically poor, supply of drinking water to the…
On Lansdowne Building
August 21, 2023Sir, This is with reference to the article on Lansdowne Building (SOM dated Aug.13). To my knowledge, shortly after the tragedy, structural expert Dr. C. S. Vishwanath (since deceased) of Torsteel Foundation, Bengaluru, was invited to study the building and offer his expert advice. What happened to his Report is not known. On the other…
BCCI announces India squad for Asia Cup 2023
August 21, 2023Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) today announced the Indian squad for the 50-over Asia Cup 2023, which will be held from Aug. 30 to Sept. 17 in Pakistan and Sri Lanka. Wicket-keeper-batter K.L. Rahul and middle-order batter Shreyas Iyer make a return to the squad, which includes Hyderabad batter Tilak Varma. While…
Mysuru athletes for Asian Muay Thai Championship
August 21, 2023Leela and Rohan, athletes of Genesis MMA, Mysuru, will be representing India in the Asian Muay Thai Championship to be held in Tashkent from Aug. 21 to 28 by World Muaythai Federation (WMF). Both train under Samith Bhat at Genesis MMA. Seen are (from left) Rohan, Team India Assistant Coach Anjali Gupta and Leela.
Ponraju
August 21, 2023Ponraju (73), Proprietor of Gayathri Textiles and a resident of Nandagokula Layout, passed away yesterday evening in the town. He leaves behind his wife, one daughter, son-in-law, two sons, daughter-in-law, grandchildren and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites were held at the burial grounds near the Taluk Office this afternoon.
N. Nataraju
August 21, 2023N. Nataraju (62), son of late B.V. Narayanaiah and a resident of Kodiyala village in Mandya taluk, passed away yesterday at the village. He was the former President of Kodiyala Gram Panchayat. He leaves behind his wife, two sons and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites were held at the village yesterday evening.
Events Tomorrow – august 22: Sanatana Sabha, Mysuru
August 21, 2023‘Ramayana’ Discourse Series, Discourse on ‘Kishkindakanda’ by critic Vid. G.N. Bhatta, Sri Nadabrahma Sangeetha Sabha, JLB Road, 6.30 pm to 8 pm.
Two-day saree expo begins
August 21, 2023A two-day designer exhibition showcasing Shreeda Sarees, an exclusive scoop of Banaras, Kanjeevaram, Cutwork on Soft Silks and Organza, organised by Impressionz at Hotel Southern Star on Vinoba Road in city, was inaugurated this morning. The expo is open between 11 am and 8 pm today and tomorrow. Picture shows organiser Krupa Sumanth (right) with…
Events Tomorrow – august 22: Suttur Mutt
August 21, 2023Shravanamasa discourse; Mass prayers, 6 pm; Retd. Kannada Professor Dr. K. Anantharamu delivers discourse on Lakkanna Dandesha’s ‘Shivatatva Chintamani,’ Suttur Mutt, foot of Chamundi Hill, 6.30 pm.
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