By Dr. Devdutt Pattanaik – Author, Speaker, Illustrator, Mythologist The elephant and the horse have played a major role in shaping Indian culture. The elephant is native to India; the horse is not. The elephant loves the hot tropical climate in India and thrives in the rich tropical forests, where it grazes for up to…
From rainwater to ruin: Urban planning needs a rethink
June 12, 2025Sir, The city of Mysuru has been experiencing continuous and intense rainfall over the past several days, and what should be a season of relief and renewal has instead become a period of disruption, concern and hardship for its residents. The recurring scenes of flooded streets, floating plastic waste, clogged drains and failing infrastructure are…
Sultan Taj Mohammed
June 12, 2025Sultan Taj Mohammed (85), President of Tipu Masjid Management Committee and a resident of Rajivnagar, passed away this morning in city. He leaves behind his wife, three sons, two daughters, grandchildren and a host of relatives and friends. Namaz-e-Janaza will be performed today (June 12) at Tipu Masjid in Bannimantap 2nd Stage after Isha prayers…
K.V. Umesh Kashyap
June 12, 2025K.V. Umesh Kashyap (60), a resident of Jayanagar, passed away yesterday in city. Brother of renowned Sugama Sangeetha singer Indrani Anantharam, he leaves behind his daughter, elder sister, brother-in-law, three younger brothers and a host of students, relatives and friends. Last rites were held at Chirashantidhama in Gokulam yesterday evening.
Events tomorrow – JUNE 13: Sanchalana
June 12, 2025Staging of play ‘Harakeya Kuri,’ written by Dr. Chandrashekhara Kambara, directed by Deepak Mysore, Mini Theatre, Kalamandira, 6.30 pm.
Events tomorrow – JUNE 13: Ganabharathi
June 12, 2025Sri Vasudeva Udupa Memorial Programme, vocal concert by Vid. T.S. Pattabhirama Pandit, accompanied by Vidu. Charulatha Ramanujam on violin, Vid. Bangalore V. Praveen on mridanga and Vid. G.S. Ramanujam on ghata, Ganabharathi, Kuvempunagar, 6 pm.
Events tomorrow – JUNE 13: Sri Basaveshwara Samskrutika Pratishtana, Mysuru
June 12, 2025Nalwadi Krishnaraja Wadiyar’s 141st birth anniversary and award ceremony, Sri Chidananda Swamiji graces the occasion, MLA T.S. Srivatsa inaugurates, social worker Raghuram Vajpayee offers floral tributes, Sri Nataraja Pratishtana Special Officer Dr. S. Shivarajappa delivers keynote address, Zilla Brahmana Mahasabha District President Dr. B.R. Nataraj Jois guest of honour, Ursu Jagruti Academy Charitable Trust Hon….
Events today – JUNE 12: Raasavrunda
June 12, 2025Nartana Samarpana Rangapravesha of Chinmayee Bharadwaj, disciple of Vidu. Nandini Eswer and Dr. Rohitha Eswer, accompanied by Dr. Rohitha Eswer on natuvanga, Vidu. Ashwini Satish, Bengaluru, on vocal, Vid. H.L. Shvashankar Swamy on mridanga, Vid. Gopal Venkatraman, Bengaluru, on veena and Vid. A.N. Raghu Simha, Bengaluru, on flute; Choreography by Guru Lalitha Dora and Vidu….
Events today – JUNE 12:Sri Ramakrishna Ashram, Mysuru
June 12, 2025Swami Jnanayoganandaji speaks on ‘Srimad Bhagavad Gita’ in Kannada, Ashram premises, Yadavagiri, 6 pm to 6.50 pm.
Events today – JUNE 12:Dr. Jayappa Honnali Abhimanigala Balaga, Mysuru
June 12, 2025Jayakavi 60 – Ganabhinandana, MLC Dr. D. Thimmaiah inaugurates, orater Prof. M. Krishnegowda delivers felicitation address, District Kannada Sahitya Parishat President Maddikere Gopal presides, Dr. Sri Shivarathri Rajendra Bhavan, JSS Hospital premises, 5.30 pm.








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