From left: M. Javaraj, Vidyarashmi Pellathadka, Mahantesh Patil, Bharat Diwakar and Dr. Madhu Biradar with moderator Chaitra Shivayogimutt during a panel discussion on ‘Manada Bhavagalige Padagalinda Rangu Thumbi Chelluva Kavithegalu’ (Delightful poems that paint the colourful moods of the heart) organised as part of the 9th Mysuru Literature Festival held at Hotel Southern Star in…
Mysuru Book Clubs’ logo launched
July 7, 2025Marking the 15th anniversary of Mysuru Book Clubs Charitable Trust, the Book Clubs’ logo was launched at the 9th edition of Mysuru Literature Festival at Hotel Southern Star in city yesterday. Picture shows the Book Clubs’ members with film-maker Nagathihalli Chandrashekar, actress Sudha Belawadi, orator Prof. M. Krishnegowda, industrialist Aroon Raman and Mysuru Literary Forum…
Abdul Rasheed
July 7, 2025Abdul Rasheed (71), a resident of Shanthinagar, near Macca Masjid, passed away in the wee hours of today at K.R. Hospital in city. He leaves behind his wife, one son, two daughters and a host of relatives and friends. Namaz-e-Janaza was held today at Nimra Masjid in Rajivnagar after Asar prayers (5 pm), followed by…
Events tomorrow – July 8: Sri Chandramouleshwara Swamy Devasthanam Charitable Trust, V.V. Mohalla
July 7, 202583rd Jayanthyuthsava-2025, Shathakalashabhisheka, Sri Anjaneya Homa and Sri Dattatreya Homa, Temple premises, 9 am.
Events today – July 7: Elder Citizens Council, Jayalakshmipuram
July 7, 2025Monthly Health Talk Series, lecture on ‘Imparting spirituality and meditation for senior citizens for a healthy life’ by BK Sandhya of Prajapita Brahma Kumaris Ishwariya Vishwa Vidyalaya, Mysuru; Council President Dr. H.M. Nagaraju presides, Saraswathi Samudaya Bhavana, Council premises, 5 pm.
Ph.D awardee
July 7, 2025J. Parashiva has been awarded Ph.D in Microbiology by the University of Mysore (UoM), Mysuru, for his thesis ‘L-asparaginase Production From Endophytic Fungi Associated With Grewia Hirsuta Vahl’ submitted under the guidance of Dr. S. Satish.
Death track: Late-night racing claims two lives
July 6, 2025Mysuru: In a horrific road accident in the early hours of today, two people were killed when a high-speed Hayabusa sports bike rammed into a two-wheeler near Bal Bhavan on Nelson Mandela Road. The impact of the accident and the subsequent fire reduced the high-end sports bike to ashes within minutes. The deceased have been…
Mysuru Literature Festival – 2025: People obsessed with religion, politics: Mani Shankar Aiyar
July 6, 2025Emergency was wrong; it should never have happened: Veteran Congress leader Mysuru: Veteran Congress leader Mani Shankar Aiyar expressed concern that today’s citizens are overly consumed by religion, political ideology and faiths, while paying little attention to pressing local issues such as basic infrastructure and civic amenities. “This is a sad development and I’m not…
‘Media plays a key role in securing justice for women’
July 6, 2025Mysuru: Journalist and writer Dr. Ammasandra Suresh stated that the media plays a crucial role in securing justice for marginalised communities, particularly women who are victims of atrocities. He was speaking during a panel discussion titled ‘Sadhruda-Susthira Samajadalli Samaanathe Mattu Mahila Sabaleekaranagalannu Sadhisuvalli Madhyamagala Paatra’ (Role of Media in Achieving Equality and Women’s Empowerment in…
‘AI-generated literature is weak against the real’
July 6, 2025Mysuru: A panel discussion in Kannada on the topic ‘Artificial Intelligence (AI) Yugadalli Kavithegala Prastutate’ (Relevance of poetry in an era of Artificial Intelligence) was held at Mysuru Literature Festival yesterday at Hotel Southern Star in city. Writers Kallacchu Mahesh R. Nayak, Kiran Bhat and M.D. Guru participated in the discussion, which was moderated by…












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