Month: January, 2026

Sadvidya student excels in Kannada essay contest
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Sadvidya student excels in Kannada essay contest

January 1, 2026

Mysore/Mysuru: B.N. Druthi, a student of Sadvidya Semi-Residential PU College, Vijayanagar, has secured second place in Divisional-level Kannada essay competition held in Udupi recently. The competition, organised by the Pre-University Education Department, featured participants from across the division. Druthi wrote her essay on the topic “The Role of Teachers in the Digital Era” and was…

The two faces of Varuna
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The two faces of Varuna

January 1, 2026

By Dr. Devdutt Pattanaik – Author, Speaker, Illustrator, Mythologist Varuna is one of the most ancient gods of the Vedic pantheon. In the Rig Veda, he is majestic, distant and terrifying. He sits above the world, ruler of the sky and the ocean, guardian of the cosmic law called rta. He sees everything. Nothing escapes…

Train announcements through FM radio
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Train announcements through FM radio

January 1, 2026

Sir, The South Western Railway (SWR) is no doubt doing a good job through constant upgradation to meet the growing requirements of the public and, of course, to enhance comfort and travel experience — especially in the Mysuru Division. I would suggest that SWR Mysuru consider broadcasting train announcements through FM radio. This could help…

City Physician honoured by API Karnataka Chapter
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City Physician honoured by API Karnataka Chapter

January 1, 2026

City’s noted Physician Dr. V. Lakshminarayan, who was honoured during Physicians Day celebrations organised by Association of Physicians of India (API), Karnataka Chapter, at API Bhavan, Bengaluru, on Dec. 23, is seen with Dr. Mohan Kumar Mahadevaiah,  Hon.  Secretary of API Karnataka Chapter;  Dr. Pratima Murthy, Director, NIMHANS; Justice B.S. Patil, Karnataka Lokayukta, Dr. B….

R. Shivashankaraswamy
Obituary

R. Shivashankaraswamy

January 1, 2026

R. Shivashankaraswamy (68), a senior journalist, Editor of ‘Vaarada Mithra’ and a resident of Vidyaranyapuram, passed away yesterday in city. He leaves behind his wife Hema, children Pradeep and Deepika and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites were held at the foot of Chamundi Hill this afternoon.

Rukmini
Obituary

Rukmini

January 1, 2026

Rukmini (85), wife of retired Post-Master Kempaiah and a resident of Saraswathipuram, passed away yesterday in city. She leaves behind her husband, one son, two daughters and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites were held at Mamballi village in Yalandur taluk this morning, according to family sources.

Raju
Obituary

Raju

January 1, 2026

Raju (Basha), a resident of K.G. Koppal, passed away yesterday in city. He was 46. He leaves  behind a host of relatives  and friends. Last rites were held at K.G. Koppal Burial Grounds this morning, according to family sources.

Events Tomorrow

Events tomorrow – Jan. 2: Sadhana Mandira

January 1, 2026

Special training sessions to perform simple and diligent Saraswati Puja by Swami Hamsananda, Sri Venkateshwara Devasthanam, Siddartha Layout, 4 pm to 4.45 pm; Balamuri Vinayaka Devasthanam, Siddartha Layout, 5.15 pm to 6 pm; Geetha Shishu Shikshana Sangha (GSSS), T. Narasipur Road, Siddartha Layout, 6.30 pm to 7.15 pm.

Events Tomorrow

Events tomorrow – Jan. 2: Nrityagiri, Mysuru

January 1, 2026

Monthly Series of Dance Performances, Bharatanatyam performances by Ashwini Manjunath from the USA, senior disciple of Nrityagiri and Anveshha Madhusudan from Mysuru, disciple of Vidu. Lakshmi Shavanth (senior disciple of Nrityagiri), Nrityagiri premises, #16/1, Preethi Layout, Srirampura, 6 pm.

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