Month: October, 2024

Honour for conserving Mysore Style Bharatanatyam: Lalita Rao
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Honour for conserving Mysore Style Bharatanatyam: Lalita Rao

October 31, 2024

Mysuru: Bharatanatyam danseuse Vidushi Lalita Rao has expressed her gratitude for receiving the Karnataka Rajyotsava Award, describing it as a recognition of her dedication to advancing the traditions and culture of Mysuru in the realms of dance and music. At 78 years old, Lalita Rao shared with Star of Mysore that her journey in dance…

Dr. Padma Shekar has her roots in Kodagu
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Dr. Padma Shekar has her roots in Kodagu

October 31, 2024

Madikeri: Dr. Padma Shekar, a native of Kodagu, a litterateur, education expert, researcher and retired Vice-Chancellor, is among 69 achievers chosen for this year’s Karnataka Rajyotsava Award. Dr. Padma hails from Thorenur village, Kushalnagar taluk in Kodagu district. She has served as the Professor and Chairperson of Department of Studies in Jainology and Prakrit, University…

Ramu, a veteran clarinet artiste
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Ramu, a veteran clarinet artiste

October 31, 2024

Mysuru: Veteran clarinet artist Ramu, with an impressive 45 years of experience, has been honoured with the Rajyotsava Award this year. At 87 years old, Ramu is the son of the late Dasappa and Lakshmamma. He honed his skills under the guidance of esteemed musicians such as A.A. Narayanappa from Akashvani Mysuru and G.G. Pereira,…

69 achievers get District Rajyotsava award
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69 achievers get District Rajyotsava award

October 31, 2024

Mysuru: A total of 69 achievers from different fields  have been selected for the Mysuru District Kannada Rajyotsava award this year. The awardees are as follows: Kannada Activists: K. Tejovathi, Kalappa, C.J. Lokesh, N.G. Girish and Dairy Venkatesh. Social Service: N. Bhaskar, Harish, K. Jayaprakash Rao, S.V. Raghavendra, Dr. T. Thyagaraju, S. Ranganath, Malini R….

Ayodhya lights up for a record with 25 lakh diyas
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Ayodhya lights up for a record with 25 lakh diyas

October 31, 2024

Ayodhya: Ayodhya marked two historic achievements as Lord Ram was enshrined in his Palace after 500 years. During Deepotsava-2024, a record-breaking 25,12,585 diyas lit up the city, surpassing last year’s count of 22.23 lakh, and 1,121 vedacharyas jointly performed the Sarayu Aarti, setting another milestone. Verified by Guinness World Records, the event showcased Uttar Pradesh…

300 KSRTC buses to MM Hills
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300 KSRTC buses to MM Hills

October 31, 2024

Mysuru: The Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) will operate 300 buses from Mysuru to Male Mahadeshwara Hills (MM Hills) for this Deepavali. The service has already commenced and will continue until Nov. 5 (Tuesday), said Mysuru KSRTC Divisional Controller Srinivas. This special service is designed to transport devotees to MM Hills, a revered site…

Congress leaders demand ‘Karnataka Ratna’ for S.M. Krishna
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Congress leaders demand ‘Karnataka Ratna’ for S.M. Krishna

October 31, 2024

Mandya: Even as the State Government on Wednesday announced the Kannada Rajyotsava Award-2024, a couple of Congress leaders of Mandya district have appealed Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Kannada & Culture Minister Shivaraj Tangadagi to honour former Karnataka Chief Minister S.M. Krishna with the prestigious ‘Karnataka Ratna’ Award, at a time when Mandya, the native district…

KEA to link Aadhaar cards of students
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KEA to link Aadhaar cards of students

October 31, 2024

Bengaluru: In a bid to end irregularities and malpractices, the Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) has decided to link the Aadhaar cards of all students during  admission to professional courses. In a press statement, KEA Executive Director H. Prasanna said that the Authority has already sent a proposal in this regard to the e-Administration Department, which…

Elected as Acting-President of Mysore Athletics Club
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Elected as Acting-President of Mysore Athletics Club

October 31, 2024

Mysuru: Dr. C. Krishna, Vice-President of Mysore Athletics Club (MAC), has been elected as Acting-President of the Club, following the demise of Club President and former MLA Vasu, till new President is elected. Other office-bearers of the Club for the year 2024-26 are as follows: Vice Presidents – Dr. C. Krishna and Dr. Chain Singh…

A grand dance festival of hundreds of artistes
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A grand dance festival of hundreds of artistes

October 31, 2024

Mysuru:  Kumar Performing Arts Centre (KPAC), Mysuru, had organised the 45th, 46th and 47th International Kale Mane Festival and 4th International Kalemane Bharatanatyam Competition at its Kalemane Sabhaangana in Hebbal from Oct. 25 to 27. This grand event celebrated artistes from various fields, including Bharatanatyam, Mohiniyattam and classical music and conferred the Annual Kalemane Kalashree…

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