By Dr. K. Javeed Nayeem The announcement by our Forest Minister a few days ago, that the State Government is seriously thinking of establishing a ‘Soft Release Centre’ for elephants that stray out of our forests and aggravate the man-animal conflict, has made some very interesting front page news. And, it comes as a whiff…
A rare touch of divinity
October 14, 2024The Natya Sabha of Mysuru had organised a beautiful Bharatanatyam ‘Marga’ recital at the Veene Seshanna Bhavana on the 28th of September. The artiste was Vidushi Kathyayini Shringari, who was groomed by Guru Dr. Kripa Phadke (Mysuru) and currently under the guidance of Vidwan Vijaykumar from Chennai. Vijaykumar, a rare and gifted artiste, is committed…
Vasundhara Bhavan, new stage for artistes
October 14, 2024Vasundhara Bhavan of Kalandika Academy of Arts was inaugurated at Saraswathipuram in city recently. The Academy is founded by acclaimed dancer Vidu. Premita Govind, a senior disciple of Danseuse Dr. Vasundhara Doraswamy. Suttur Seer Sri Shivarathri Deshikendra Swamiji and Sri Ramakrishna Ashram Adhyaksha Swami Muktidanandaji inaugurated Vasundhara Bhavan. Vidu. Premita Govind, an engineer by profession,…
Stray dogs at Kukkarahalli Lake are a peaceful lot
October 14, 2024Sir, This refers to the news report on stray dogs at Kukkarahalli Lake in SOM dated Sept 24. As a senior citizen and regular morning walker at Kukkarahalli Lake for many years, I see stray dogs there every day. I must say my morning walks are completely peaceful, despite the presence of the dogs. They…
ITF Mysore Open Women’s World Tennis Tour: Jessie Aney stuns top-seed Rashmikaa to clinch title
October 14, 2024Mysuru: Second-seeded American Jessie Aney delivered a stunning comeback to defeat top-seed Indian Shrivalli Rashmikaa Bhamidipaty in the final, clinching the USD 15,000 ITF Mysore Open Women’s World Tennis Tour title on Sunday. In front of a packed crowd at the Mysore Tennis Club (MTC) courts, Aney, fresh off her doubles victory the previous day,…
Excels in athletics
October 14, 2024Mysuru: C. Kailash, a Grade 10 student of JSS Public School, J.P. Nagar, has bagged Silver Medal in 800 mts and 1500 mts Athletic event of CBSE Cluster and has been selected for Nationals to be held later this month at Varanasi.
Hubballi riots: BJP stages dharna, condemns withdrawal of criminal cases
October 14, 2024Hundreds of party leaders and members of the Opposition BJP staged a massive demonstration at Freedom Park in Bengaluru this morning strongly condemning the State Government’s decision to withdraw criminal cases registered in connection with Hubballi riots. Opposition Leader R. Ashok, State BJP President B.Y. Vijayendra, Yelahanka MLA S.R. Vishwanath, former Deputy Chief Minister Dr….
Ex-Corporator SBM Manju feted
October 14, 2024Former Corporator SBM Manju, who donated hot water and drinking water purifying machine to the Old Age Home run by Shree Kaveri Kodagu Mahila Sangha, Mysuru, at Shakthi Layout in Lingambudhi Palya, being felicitated by Sangha members. Sangha President Ponjanda Lovely Appaiah, Hon. Secretary Chendanda Nirmala Subramani, Joint Secretaries Padeyanda Sumi Gopal and Ittira Jyothi…
M.N. Nagaraja Rao
October 14, 2024M.N. Nagaraja Rao (96), retired teacher and a resident of Chamarajapuram, passed away in city recently. He leaves behind his wife, two sons and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites were held at the foot of Chamundi Hill on Saturday.
Jabeer
October 14, 2024Jabeer (61), Proprietor of Diamond Watch Co. at Shivarampet and a resident of No. 132, Umarkhyam Road in Tilaknagar, passed away at a private hospital in city on Saturday. He leaves behind his wife, one son, one daughter and a host of relatives and friends. Namaz-e-Janaza was performed yesterday at Masjid-e-Hayath Saheb after Zohar (1.30…
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