Date: December 14th, 2025

India International Science Fest Curtain Raiser held at CFTRI
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India International Science Fest Curtain Raiser held at CFTRI

December 14, 2025

Mysore/Mysuru: India International Science Festival (IISF) 2025 Curtain Raiser event was held at CSIR-Central Food Technological Research Institute (CFTRI) in city on Nov. 27 featuring Prof. Utpal S. Tatu, Chair of Biochemistry at IISc Bengaluru, as chief guest. Dr. A.M. Sudhakara, Vice- President of VIBHA, Karnataka, was the guest of honour. Dr. Giridhar Parvatam, Director…

A Heritage Challenge for parents and children
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A Heritage Challenge for parents and children

December 14, 2025

Mysore/Mysuru: Purna Chetana School has taken a unique initiative to reconnect children and parents with Mysuru’s cultural legacy by organising the ‘Mysuru Heritage Treasure Hunt’ for the first time. School children will also present Mysuru’s first-ever Heritage Flash Mob, celebrating the city’s culture and traditions through creative expression. The initiative aims to instil cultural awareness…

National Puppetry Festival in city from Dec. 16
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National Puppetry Festival in city from Dec. 16

December 14, 2025

Mysore/Mysuru: The Indian Institute of Educational Theatre (IIET), Mysuru, in collaboration with Astikya Foundation, has organised National Puppetry Festival – Mysore 2025 from Dec. 16 to 21 at Hardwicke School campus on JLB Road in city. The Festival aims to celebrate, revive and promote the diverse heritage of Indian puppetry through performances, workshops and scholarly…

VVS Kala Kalarava on Dec. 18
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VVS Kala Kalarava on Dec. 18

December 14, 2025

Mysore/Mysuru: VVS Kala Kalarava, the Cultural Fest of Vidyavardhaka Sangha (VVS) — B.M. Sri Educational Institutions CBSE, VVS Pandit Nehru High School and VVT Saptharshi Public School, Mysuru — will be held at Kalamandira on Hunsur Road in city on Dec. 18 at 10.30 am. D. Udayakumar, Deputy Director of Public Instruction (Administration), Mysuru Division,…

Bharatanatyam Rangapravesha of Apoorva Joshi this evening
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Bharatanatyam Rangapravesha of Apoorva Joshi this evening

December 14, 2025

Mysore/Mysuru: The Bharatanatyam Rangapravesha of Apoorva Joshi (daughter of Pradeep Joshi & late Rajashree Joshi), disciple of Guru Vidushi Dr. Kripa Phadke, will be held at Ganabharathi’s Ramagovinda Kalavedike in Kuvempunagar today (Dec. 14) at 6 pm. Dr. K.V. Sreenivasa Prasad, former HoD, SJCE and H. Satyaprasad, Principal, Vijaya Vittala PU College, will be the…

Ramakrishnan Murthy’s Concert at JSS Music Conference: A recital of poise, imagination and bhava
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Ramakrishnan Murthy’s Concert at JSS Music Conference: A recital of poise, imagination and bhava

December 14, 2025

On Dec. 3, which was the second day of the 30th JSS Music Conference held at Navajyoti Sabhangana, Saraswathipuram, Ramakrishnan Murthy from Chennai delivered an evening that balanced tradition with thoughtful invention. His voice, warm, steady and unforced-acted as the thought-line: never showy, always musical. He chose repertoire that showcased both lyrical depth and improvisational…

Selected for National-level Shooting Championship
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Selected for National-level Shooting Championship

December 14, 2025

The shooters of Jai Chamundi Target Shooting Academy, Mysuru, who excelled at the recently concluded Pre-National Shooting Competition, are representing Karnataka at the ongoing 68th National Shooting Championship organised by National Rifle Association of India (NFRI).  Seen are (standing from left) Anushree Jakkanatti, T.T. Naren Aiyappa, H. Prem, Preetham Jevoor, D. Chiranth, Rushank R. Bhat,…

L. Venkatakrishna Shastri
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L. Venkatakrishna Shastri

December 14, 2025

L. Venkatakrishna Shastri (86), retd. employee of Government Text Books Press, former Vice-President of The Mysore City Co-Operative Housing Society, who was serving as its present Director and a resident of Vidyaranyapuram, passed away on Friday in city. He had also served as the Director of Khadar Co-operative Society and Brahmana Mahasabha. He leaves behind…

Excels in MMA
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Excels in MMA

December 14, 2025

Mysuru: City’s Maseeha Khan won gold medal in the recently held 4th Indian Open MMA (Mixed Martial Arts) Championship at Jaipur, Rajasthan. She is the daughter of Asad Khan and Sumaiyya Khan, residents of Subhash Nagar. A 10th std. student at Future Foundation School in city, Maseeha is coached by Ayan of Rajivnagar.

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