Mysore/Mysuru: As part of the TiE Mysuru Founder Series, a thought-provoking fireside chat was held at a private hotel recently, bringing together two dynamic second-generation entrepreneurs for a candid conversation on leadership, legacy and navigating the evolving landscape of family-run businesses. The featured speakers were Sumukh Narendra, Director of Vinyas Innovative Technologies and M. Ashwin…
Auto driver assaulted over trivial issue
July 2, 2025Complaint lodged against four persons with City Police Commissioner Mysore/Mysuru: An autorickshaw driver has lodged a complaint against four persons with City Police Commissioner. He has accused four persons of restraining him from picking up passengers near St. Philomena’s Church and assaulting him. The auto driver Zameer Khan, is a resident of Sathagalli in the…
Brandishing machete in public place: One arrested, search on for another accused
July 2, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: Krishnaraja (KR) Police have arrested one person for allegedly brandishing a machete (long) in a broad daylight and have launched a search for another person. The KR Police, who came across a video of the incident on social media, traced the accused and arrested one of the two accused. The incident is said to…
Former Corporator K.M. Shankar passes away
July 2, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: K.M. Shankar (63), former Corporator and a resident of K.G. Koppal, passed away last evening at a private hospital in city. He had served as the Corporator of Sharadadevinagar (previously Ward No. 22) from 2007 to 2012. He leaves behind his wife, two sons, brothers and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites…
Over 10 passengers injured as tyre of KSRTC bus blasts
July 2, 2025Nanjangud: Over 10 passengers sustained injuries after a tyre of a KSRTC bus burst near Hediyala in the taluk. The tyre of the KSRTC bus plying on Begur-Hediyala-Saragur route blast and the impact was such that a passenger seat also was badly damaged. One Shahida Banu, who was sitting on the seat sustained serious injuries…
Vedic Wellness University, Florida hosts Vibrance’25: An Art and Wellness Symposium in city on July 12, 13
July 2, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: Vedic Wellness University, Florida, USA, has organised Vibrance 2024-25 — Art & Wellness Symposium — at Vijnana Bhavan in Manasagangothri, University of Mysore (UoM), on July 12 and 13 from 10 am to 3.30 pm. This celebration will include the awarding of Grand Finale Artistes and a Felicitation Ceremony to honour eminent artistes, scholars,…
Udyoga Mela, Free Health Camp in city on July 24
July 2, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: Marking the birthday of Chamaraja MLA K. Harishgowda, Congress leaders and fans of the MLA, will be holding a Udyoga Mela and free Health Check-up Camp in the city on July 24. Addressing a meeting at a Community Hall here on Monday, Indira Gandhi Block Congress President Ravi Manchegowdanakoppal said that the Udyoga Mela…
Cancer awareness event held
July 2, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: A cancer awareness programme was organised by The Organisation for the Development of People (ODP) at its premises in Bannimantap recently. Dr. Nishchal Raj, Surgical Oncologist from Narayana Health, spoke on common cancers, stressing early detection and regular screening. Pointing out that breast and cervical cancers are most common among women, Dr. Nishchal recommended…
Why I gave up solving the world’s problems and took up satire instead
July 2, 2025By Dr. R. Balasubramaniam Once upon a time, I believed words could change the world. I wrote about policy reform, development models, corruption crackdowns and governance frameworks. I thought if I kept at it — data in one hand, righteous rage in the other — I would eventually tip the balance. The world would read,…
A commendable step towards safer roads
July 2, 2025Sir, Extending the length of road dividers at certain traffic signal junctions is a commendable initiative by the Department concerned. This measure is expected to help curb the dangerous practice of driving on the wrong side of the road dividers and jumping traffic signals. However, despite the installation of longer dividers, some habitual traffic violators…















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