Hunsur: A student died of brain haemorrhage at Nagapura Girijana Ashram School in the taluk on Mar. 4. The deceased student is Surya (14), son of Jagannath and Lakshmamma couple of Dongri Gerasiya community and residing at Shankarapura Tribal Hamlet near Kallurappa Betta close to Hanagod in the taluk. On Mar. 4, students were having…
Elderly man goes missing
March 8, 2025Mysuru: A 68-year-old man has gone missing since Feb. 21 from Bannur. The missing man is Bettegowda. He is 6 ft. tall, thin built and was wearing a white shirt and white dhoti at the time of going missing. Those having any information about the missing man may contact Bannur Police Station on Ph: 08227-275632…
Research Day-2025 at Amrita School of Dentistry Call for integrating research into clinical practice
March 8, 2025Mysuru: Amrita School of Dentistry marked its third Annual Research Day, centring around the theme ‘Oral Health: Bench to Chair – Evidence Matters.’ The event brought together faculty members, students and distinguished guests to emphasise the role of research in advancing oral healthcare. Dr. P.R. Harikrishna Varma, Acting Director of Biomedical Wing, Sree Chitra Tirunal…
Empowering Women: The Path to a Stronger India
March 8, 2025On this International Women’s Day, while women’s safety remains a pressing issue, there’s no denying the significant progress in women’s empowerment and financial independence. Though these changes are more visible in urban India, they will inevitably trickle down to rural areas, transforming society as a whole. For true liberation, women — like everyone else —…
Women at the helm: Nurturing academics and administration
March 8, 2025By Shadan Muneer On the occasion of International Women’s Day, it is essential to acknowledge the growing influence of women in leadership, particularly in administrative and decision-making roles. Across various sectors, women are not just breaking barriers but also occupying the actual seat of power — shaping policies, driving change and leading institutions. One such…
Will marriage as an institution survive the test of times ?
March 8, 2025Family as a single unit is breaking up both in urban and rural areas due to the compulsion of individual profession, career-building efforts and his or her own family. This has given birth to what is now called a ‘nuclear family’ where parents are separated. In this article Prof. K.V. Satyan takes a look at…
Ambition should be… Expected not Excused
March 8, 2025A heartfelt letter from the first Woman Chairperson of CII, Mysuru, who is moving cities to pursue her ambitions… Hey, I have some news — I’m relocating to Luxembourg!” I say it again, still getting used to the weight of those words. A new country, a new role, a new adventure — a whirlwind of…
Waste management Vs public apathy
March 8, 2025Sir, Recently, while walking through the streets of Mysuru, I have noticed a growing amount of plastic waste and other litter. Mysuru, once renowned for its cleanliness, is gradually losing its charm and turning into a city plagued by trash. Previously, every Ward within the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) limits had designated garbage containers placed…
Quick and prompt response from MCC Zone 3 Engineer
March 8, 2025Sir, I would like to thank MCC Zone 3 Engineer Akshata for her prompt response to my request to get the vacant site cleaned beside my residence at Dattagalli. Within an hour of my request, she sent an earthmover to the spot and the work was done. We are indeed fortunate to have officers like…
Youth Exchange Programme: City NCC girl Cadet selected for foreign tour
March 8, 2025Mysuru: City’s NCC girl Cadet M.S. Harshitha, who bagged a Gold Medal after coming first in cultural programmes at the Republic Day celebrations held at New Delhi in January this year, has been selected for a foreign tour under the Youth Exchange Programme (YEP). She is the only NCC Cadet to have been selected from…















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