Month: October, 2023

No short cut to success, hard work only mantra: CFTRI Director
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No short cut to success, hard work only mantra: CFTRI Director

October 29, 2023

Mysore/Mysuru: ‘Students have to emphasise the importance of taking career seriously and to acquire potentiality for further education beyond earning a degree. They are to be responsible citizens and should not expect the success as a defined monetary achievement,’ said Dr. Sridevi Annapurna Singh, Director of the CSIR-Central Food Technological Research Institute (CFTRI), Mysuru. She…

Learning requires constant refinement of knowledge
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Learning requires constant refinement of knowledge

October 29, 2023

Former ISRO Chairman A.S. Kiran Kumar at 13th Graduation Day of Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham Mysore/Mysuru: “Learning is an ongoing journey that requires a continuous refinement of knowledge to align with the dynamic landscape of today’s world. Failing to evolve our understanding and adapt leaves us lagging in pursuing progress,” opined Padma Shri A.S. Kiran Kumar,…

Retired KSOU Professor stages protest for pension
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Retired KSOU Professor stages protest for pension

October 29, 2023

Mysore/Mysuru: Accusing the KSOU authorities of showing apathy in resolving his pension issue, Prof. M. Rangaswamy, a retired Kannada  Professor of city-based KSOU, staged a solo stir in the Office of the KSOU Vice-Chancellor here on Friday. Prof. Rangaswamy had retired from KSOU in July 2022. Alleging that he had not been paid pension for…

Rs. 2 lakh accident insurance scheme launched
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Rs. 2 lakh accident insurance scheme launched

October 29, 2023

Mysore/Mysuru: The Labour Department has registered unorganised workers classified under 379 categories for the Rs.2 lakh accident Insurance scheme — Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana — through e-Shram portal. The registration of unorganised workers was done between Aug. 26, 2021 and Mar. 31, 2022. Accordingly, the families of this insurance covered workers who died in…

Ph.D awarded to SDM-IMD research scholars
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Ph.D awarded to SDM-IMD research scholars

October 29, 2023

Mysore/Mysuru: Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara Institute for Management Development (SDM-IMD) is a recognised research centre of the University of Mysore and three research scholars from the centre were awarded the Doctorate at the recently held 103rd Annual Convocation of the University.   Rajeev Kalebar worked under the guidance of Dr. N.R. Parasuraman, Professor of Finance, SDM-IMD and…

AICTE approves 8 engineering colleges for evening classes
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AICTE approves 8 engineering colleges for evening classes

October 29, 2023

Mysore/Mysuru: The All India Council of Technical Education (AICTE) has granted approval to eight engineering colleges in Karnataka to offer engineering courses through evening education, catering to professionals. Among these colleges, five are located in Bengaluru while one each can be found in Gadag, Tumakuru and Mysuru (Vidyavardhaka College of Engineering), and they have been…

‘Kapok’ – The white silk cotton tree
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‘Kapok’ – The white silk cotton tree

October 29, 2023

Text & photographs by Dr. Mahadeswara Swamy, Scientist Kapok’ is a fast growing majestic tree with cantilevered branches and a buttressed trunk with  mature seed pods bursting out cotton-like fluff. It is found wild as well as cultivated. The tree blooms at night and emits a strong odour which attracts nocturnal pollinators. It is an…

Salute to Traffic Cops
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Salute to Traffic Cops

October 29, 2023

Sir, As the curtains came down to yet another year of Mysuru Dasara celebration, I would like to take this opportunity to salute our Traffic Cops. It’s been nearly two decades since the time I have visited Mysuru during Dasara and I was amazed to see a complete changeover in the celebration pattern. Jumboo Savari…

Two-wheelers topple en masse at Dasara Exhibition Grounds
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Two-wheelers topple en masse at Dasara Exhibition Grounds

October 29, 2023

Last evening, over 30 to 35 two-wheelers parked at the Exhibition Grounds tipped over on their sides. The exact cause of this incident remains unknown. The consequences were evident, as many bikes and scooters suffered damages, including scratches, dents and fuel leaks. Late at night, when many vehicle owners returned from the Exhibition, they were…

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