Month: February, 2025

Prof. R.N. Achyutha passes away
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Prof. R.N. Achyutha passes away

February 27, 2025

Mysuru: Prof. R.N. Achyutha (75), retired Professor, Regional Planning, Institute of Development Studies, University of Mysore, passed away following prolonged illness at a private hospital in city yesterday. A bachelor, he is survived by his cousin sister and a host of relatives and friends. His body was donated to JSS Medical College and Hospital in…

Student among three go missing from city
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Student among three go missing from city

February 27, 2025

Mysuru: In separate cases, three persons including a student have gone missing from city. In the first case, a 44-year-old man, has been reported missing since Feb. 22 from city. The missing man is Mysuru Satish Chandra. He is 5.3 ft. tall, well built, light brown complexioned, has a mole near his right eye, speaks…

Weekend veena concerts
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Weekend veena concerts

February 27, 2025

Mysuru: Ganabharathi is hosting “Veena Gaana Navollasa” on Feb. 28 and Mar. 1 at Veene Seshanna Bhavan in Kuvempunagar, in memory of Vid. M.J. Sreenivasa Iyengar (MJS), the legendary Veena exponent. The veena concerts are sponsored by the family members and disciples of MJS. Vidu. Mysore S. Rajalakshmi, a senior and renowned musician from city,…

23rd Annual Celebrations of Sri Krishna Ganasabha
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23rd Annual Celebrations of Sri Krishna Ganasabha

February 27, 2025

Mysuru: As part of its 23rd Annual Celebrations, Sri Krishna Ganasabha, Mysuru, has organised the following programmes at Alwar Kala Bhavan, Gokulam 3rd Stage, from Feb. 28 to Mar. 2 at 6 pm: Feb. 28: Chamaraja Wadiyar X Jayanti. Kavya Vachana-Vyakyana programme (Topic: ‘Bheeshma Parva’ from Kumara Vyasa Bharata). Karnataka State Open University (KSOU) Vice-Chancellor…

Kumbha Mela: Beyond the Holy Dip
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Kumbha Mela: Beyond the Holy Dip

February 27, 2025

By Ashvini Ranjan The line for taxis at the Prayagraj airport stretched endlessly, filled with weary travellers eager to reach the Kumbha Mela. The distance to the city was a mere fifteen kilometres, yet the taxi fare stood stiff at Rs. 2,500. “No guarantee you will reach Prayagraj, Sir,” cautioned the man at the counter,…

The turtle in Shiva’s Temple
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The turtle in Shiva’s Temple

February 27, 2025

By Dr. Devdutt Pattanaik – Author, Speaker, Illustrator, Mythologist In the month of Shravan, many people visit Shiva temples, especially on Mondays. Pouring water on the Shivalinga is seen as an act of piety. Water is carried from rivers. The pot with the water is never placed on the ground until water has been poured…

Slanting tree needs immediate attention
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Slanting tree needs immediate attention

February 27, 2025

Sir, This is to bring to the notice of MCC authorities concerned about a huge tree slanting to one side (as in the photo) and posing a danger to the residents of Second Cross West of Vishwamanava Double Road. This tree, which is about 35 years old, has grown up to a huge size of…

Celebrity Cricket League in city
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Celebrity Cricket League in city

February 27, 2025

Mysuru: Mysuru will play host to the semi-finals and finals of the 11th edition of Celebrity Cricket League (CCL). The matches will be played at SDNR Wadiyar Stadium in Manasagangothri on Mar. 1 and 2. Semi-finals will feature top four teams on the points table — Bengal Tigers led actor Jisshu Sengupta, Karnataka Bulldozers led…

MCICT Badminton Tournament for men and women held in city
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MCICT Badminton Tournament for men and women held in city

February 27, 2025

Mysuru: Sapient College and Vidhyaashram First Grade College (FGC) won the MCICT men’s and women’s Badminton Tournament respectively. The tournament was organised by the Department of Physical Education, University of Mysore (UoM) and Teresian College in association with Prof. Basavalingu and his family, at PGSC Indoor Hall in Manasagangothri,  here recently. In men’s final, Sapient…

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