By Dr. Devdutt Pattanaik – Author, Speaker, Illustrator, Mythologist Narada said he had a mango for whoever was first to go around the world. Kartikeya immediately jumped on his peacock and flew around the earth. Ganesha simply walked around his parents and declared himself the winner. Ganesha argued his parents were his world and so…
Mysore University’s finances, reputation in dire straits
September 25, 2025Sir, As a citizen of Namma Mysuru, I feel it is my duty to inform you — if you are not already aware — that Mysore University’s finances and reputation are in dire straits. The latest confirmed news indicates that pension payments for nearly 1,900 retired academics and administrative staff have been delayed this month,…
Pedalling through heritage lanes of Mysuru
September 25, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: The Department of Archaeology, Museums and Heritage, in association with the Department of Tourism, organised a heritage Dasara cycle ride this morning to raise public awareness about Mysuru’s rich architectural and cultural heritage. The ride was flagged off from the historic Town Hall, with participants cycling through a specially curated route that highlighted some…
Dasara CM Cup Sports Meet-2025: Records continue to tumble on Day-2
September 25, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: Athletes continued their dominance in track and field events creating five new meet records on Day-2 of Dasara CM Cup Sports Meet-2025 being organised at Chamundi Vihar Stadium in city yesterday. In the women’s 100 mts hurdles, Bengaluru’s Shreya Rajesh set a new meet record by clocking 14.31 sec beating the previous record timing…
Cyclists speed through city in thrilling State-level race
September 25, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: Mysuru witnessed an impressive display of grit and endurance yesterday as the spirit of Dasara came alive with a State-level cycling competition, organised as part of the Dasara Sports Festival. Cyclists from across Karnataka raced along the scenic Outer Ring Road stretch near Uttanahalli, cheered on by enthusiastic spectators who lined the route. The…
Wheelchair Cricket Tournament Dasara Cup-2025 tomorrow
September 25, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: Karnataka Wheelchair Cricket Association (KWCA) along with Suraksha Foundation, Nesara Swayam Seva Samsthe, Abhyudaya Seva Samsthe and Rotary Jayaprakash Nagar, has organised a State-level Wheelchair Cricket Tournament Dasara Cup-2025 tomorrow (Sept. 26) at 10 am at MUDA Grounds in Vijayanagar 2nd Stage in the city. M. Prabhuswamy, Secretary of KWCA, said the tournament will…
Saree Walkathon by Women
September 25, 2025Women sporting Mysore Silk saree and Mysore Mallige flower, danced to the tune of native drums, at the ‘Walkathon by women to portray the heritage of Mysore,’ organised by Women and Children’s Dasara Sub-Committee, taken out from Kote Anjaneyaswamy temple to J.K. Grounds in city this morning. Chairperson of Karnataka State Commission for Women Dr….
Memory Walk marks Pharmacists Day
September 25, 2025City Pharmacist N. Raghavan of Raghulal and Co., Sayyaji Rao Road, who was the chief guest at the World Pharmacists Day celebration organised by Sarada Vilas College of Pharmacy, Mysuru, in association with Alzheimer’s and Related Disorders Society of India, Mysuru Chapter, seen flagging off the Memory Walk on the theme ‘Ask about Dementia. Ask…
Events tomorrow – SEPT. 26: Rangayana, Mysuru
September 25, 2025Navaratri Rangotsava – Theatre Fest, folk dance by inter-State art troupes, Vanaranga, 5.30 pm; Staging of play ‘Sri Thimmarpanamastu’ (based on Beechi’s writings) by MMK&SDM Mahila Vidyalaya, Mysuru, directed by Ramesh K. Benakal, Bhoomigeeta, Rangayana premises, 6.30 pm.
Events tomorrow – SEPT. 26: Mysuru Photo Journalist Association (MPJA)
September 25, 2025Dasara Photo Exhibition-2025, Suchitra Art Gallery, Kalamandira premises, 11 am to 9 pm.













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