Mysuru: Karnataka Energy Minister K.J. George has strongly refuted the BJP’s allegations of kickbacks in the State’s smart meter installation project, terming them “baseless and politically motivated.” Addressing reporters in Mysuru, George said, “The BJP has neither proof nor a valid basis for its claims. If they have evidence, let them present it in Court….
‘I gave everything to RCB for 18 years,’ says Kohli
June 4, 2025Ahmedabad: “I have given this team my youth, my prime. I gave it everything I have. I never thought this day would come,” Virat Kohli’s voice trembled, his eyes welled up and an 18-year-long weight lifted off his shoulders as Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) finally lifted their maiden IPL trophy after a dramatic six-run win…
Grand procession marks Nalwadi’s 141st birth anniversary in city
June 4, 2025Mysuru: The 141st birth anniversary of Rajarshi Nalwadi Krishnaraja Wadiyar, the visionary ruler of the erstwhile Mysore Wadiyar Dynasty, was celebrated with grandeur in the heart of the city this morning, marked by a vibrant cultural procession. Krishnaraja Wadiyar IV, who ascended the throne at the age of 18 in 1902 and ruled until 1940,…
Minister Satish Jarkiholi declines Honorary Doctorate from KSOU
June 4, 2025Bengaluru: Karnataka Public Works Department Minister Satish Jarkiholi has requested the Karnataka State Open University (KSOU) in Mysuru to withdraw the Honorary Doctorate (D Litt) conferred on him in March this year. In a letter addressed to the KSOU Vice-Chancellor, the Minister wrote, “I request you to withdraw the Honorary Doctorate your University has conferred…
Kumble is Karnataka Forest Department’s Brand Ambassador
June 4, 2025Bengaluru: Former India captain and cricketing icon Anil Kumble has been appointed as the Brand Ambassador of the Karnataka Forest Department, a move aimed at boosting public awareness and engagement in forest and wildlife conservation. Kumble, renowned not just for his sporting excellence but also for his environmental commitment, pledged to do everything within his…
Noble Kannadiga Intl. Award presented to Daksha Chairman
June 4, 2025Mysuru: P. Jayachandra Raju, Chairman of Daksha College, Mysuru, was conferred with ‘Noble Kannadiga International Award’ in recognition of his exemplary contributions to the field of education and social service. The award ceremony was jointly organised by Kannadambe Samajika Samskrutika Sangha, Bengaluru, and Atmashree Kannada Samskrutika Pratishtana. The award was announced in April 2024, originally…
Retired Akashvani Announcer Prabhuswamy Malimath feted
June 4, 2025Mysuru: Senior Akashvani announcer Prabhuswamy Malimath, who retired from service following superannuation, was felicitated at the farewell programme organised under the joint aegis of Samudyata Shrotru Sangha, Mysuru Akashvani Kelugara Balaga and Akashvani Nataka Kalavidara Sangha, at Vijaya Vittala Vidyashala premises in Saraswathipuram here recently. Speaking on the occasion, senior theatre personality Rajashekar Kadamba said…
Balancing Work, Life, and Education: Strategies for Completing Online Courses Successfully
June 4, 2025Taking an online course while managing your job and personal life might seem overwhelming, but with the right approach, it’s entirely doable. In this blog, we will discuss a few strategies you can adapt to when juggling upskilling and work. How to Upskill With Full-Time Job? Here are some strategies to juggle upskilling and working…
More Than Just Soap…
June 4, 2025The Sacred, Sensory and Strategic Story of Mysore Sandalwood By Prof. Shalini R. Urs Mysore Sandal Soap is making headlines — but not for the best reasons. A heated debate has broken out over the choice of its new Brand Ambassador. But perhaps this is a good moment to take a step back and revisit…
From Literary Dreams to Festival Realities: An Author’s Tale
June 4, 2025By Dr. R. Balasubramaniam Ah, the literature festival circuit — where authors go to be celebrated, debated, occasionally mistaken for someone else, and ultimately left questioning their life choices. When you first get an invitation, the excitement is real. You imagine engaging conversations, adoring readers and intellectual stimulation. You now feel like you’ve ‘officially’ arrived….















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