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
January 1, 2026By 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
January 1, 2026Sir, 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
January 1, 2026City’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
January 1, 2026R. 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
January 1, 2026Rukmini (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.
Events tomorrow – Jan. 2: Sri Mahalakshmi Temple, Kanakadasaranagar (Dattagalli)
January 1, 2026Satyanarayana Puja, Temple premises, 6.30 pm.
Events tomorrow – Jan. 2: Sadhana Mandira
January 1, 2026Special 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 – Jan. 2: Nrityagiri, Mysuru
January 1, 2026Monthly 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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