Month: July, 2025

History is not just about wars, says historian Anirudh Kanisetti
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History is not just about wars, says historian Anirudh Kanisetti

July 6, 2025

Mysuru: History is not merely a chronicle of wars and imperial expansions. It is also the study of cultural traditions, agriculture, trade and the rhythms of everyday life, said historian and columnist Anirudh Kanisetti. He was speaking at a session titled ‘Battles and Bloodbaths of Yore, Mystical Magic of Historical Fictions’ during the Mysuru Literature…

A super elite class?
Columns, Over A Cup of Evening Tea

A super elite class?

July 6, 2025

By Dr. K. Javeed Nayeem, MD In a move which is perhaps the first-of-its-kind in our country, a Judge of the Allahabad High Court is on the verge of being impeached and the process of collecting the signatures of our legislators, necessary for the purpose, is already underway. This has been necessitated because of the…

Tulu, Kodava and Are Bhashe have enriched Kannada
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Tulu, Kodava and Are Bhashe have enriched Kannada

July 6, 2025

Mysuru: The fusion of Tulu, Kodava and Are Bhashe has added richness and depth to Kannada, underscoring the idea that within the Dravidian language family, there exists no hierarchy. Rather, only native expressions are rooted in their own soil. This sentiment was at the heart of a panel discussion titled ‘Tulu-Kodava-Are Bhashe Kavithegala Sammilana,’ held…

Childhood friend fatally stabs girl over marriage rejection
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Childhood friend fatally stabs girl over marriage rejection

July 6, 2025

Mysuru: A 37-year-old youth allegedly stabbed his childhood friend after she refused to marry him. The injured girl later succumbed to injuries at a private hospital and the Police have arrested the accused. The deceased girl is Shubha (name changed), a resident of Yelekere village in Pandavapura taluk, who was working at Vanitha Sadana in…

Hidden hunger threatens nation’s health, economy
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Hidden hunger threatens nation’s health, economy

July 6, 2025

Mysuru: The inability of weaker and marginalised sections of society to afford and consume enriched, nutritious food poses a serious threat to the country’s economic well-being, said Dr. Sesikeran Boindala, former Director of the ICMR-National Institute of Nutrition, in Mysuru on Friday. He was speaking after inaugurating a national workshop on ‘Initiatives and Progress to…

Fill faculty posts to boost Ph.D admissions: Former UoM VC
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Fill faculty posts to boost Ph.D admissions: Former UoM VC

July 6, 2025

Mysuru: Former Vice-Chancellor (VC) of the University of Mysore (UoM), Prof. G. Hemanth Kumar, has stated that appointing permanent teaching staff in accordance with UGC norms is the only viable solution to increase Ph.D admissions at the University. Reacting to recent media reports highlighting the difficulties faced by students seeking admission to Ph.D programmes due…

ODP celebrates World Environment Day
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ODP celebrates World Environment Day

July 6, 2025

Mysuru: World Environment Day was celebrated by The Organisation for the Development of People (ODP), Bannimantap, with the theme ‘Beat Plastic Pollution’ at St. Philomena’s Church in city recently. Archbishop Emeritus and Apostolic Administrator of the Diocese of Mysore Most Rev. Dr. Bernard Moras, who addressed the gathering emphasised that every individual has a shared…

Graduation Day held at St. Philomena’s College
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Graduation Day held at St. Philomena’s College

July 6, 2025

Develop skills to suit present day job needs: UoM Registrar M.K. Savitha Mysuru: A total of 239 students of 2023-25 batch  from St. Philomena’s College received Post Graduation degrees in Arts, Science and Commerce, during the Graduation Day celebrations held recently. M.K. Savitha, Registrar (Administration), University of Mysore (UoM), who delivered the Graduation Day address,…

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Deadline extended to July 10

July 6, 2025

The Social Welfare Department has extended the deadline for eligible SC community students studying Post-Matric courses in various Educational Institutions of Mysuru taluk, to apply for the State Government’s student scholarship, to July 10. The annual income of the parents of applicant students should not exceed Rs. 2.5 lakh. The students can apply through the…

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