Mysore/Mysuru: A grand vocal concert by Vid. Kunnakudi M. Balamuralikrishna will be held on Jan. 24 from 6 pm at Ganavisharada Bidaram Krishnappa’s Sri Prasanna Seetharama Mandira, Narayana Shastry Road, Mysuru, in memory of the illustrious Parur School of Violin, headed by Parur Sundaram Iyer, M.S. Anantharaman and Sangeetha Kalanidhi, Padma Bhushan M.S. Gopalakrishnan, organised…
Unidentified bodies found
January 22, 2026Mysore/Mysuru: In separate cases, Mysuru Railway Police have found bodies of two unidentified persons in their jurisdiction and registered cases. On Jan. 20, Railway Police found a body of an unidentified man between Mysuru City and Ashokapuram Railway Stations and shifted it to MMC&RI mortuary besides registering a case. The deceased is aged between 65…
Demon King of Brahmaputra
January 22, 2026By Dr. Devdutt Pattanaik – Author, Speaker, Illustrator, Mythologist Once upon a time, the earth-goddess Bhumi was dragged under the sea by an asura called Hiranayaksha. Vishnu took the form of Varaha, killed Hiranayaksha, placed Bhumi on his snout, raised her up and thus rescued the earth-goddess. Bhumi decided to bear Varaha a son called…
Suttur Jathra: Splendid celebration of faith, service
January 22, 2026Sir, Suttur Jathra Mahotsava-2026, held from 15th to 20th January at Suttur Srikshetra, was a magnificent six-day spiritual and cultural festival commemorating Adi Jagadguru Sri Shivarathreeshwara Shivayogi. Lakhs of devotees participated with deep devotion and enthusiasm. The flawless conduct of religious rituals, cultural programmes, krishi mela, health camps, rural games, mass marriages and the inspiring…
Kho Kho players from Mysuru shine at National-level
January 22, 2026Mysuru: Three kho kho players from Mysuru represented Karnataka team at the 44th Sub Junior National Kho Kho Championship (Boys and Girls) organised by the Kho Kho Federation of India at Surat in Gujarat recently. The students who took part in the championship are J. Nithesh, R. Shivaraj and Dakshashree, all students of Annayappa Bhyraveshwara…
IKA 4K Combat Academy students excel in karate championship
January 22, 2026The students of IKA 4K Combat Academy, Rajendranagar, Mysuru, have excelled in the 32nd National Karate Championship organised by AKSKA Karnataka Chairman Hanshi N.G. Shivdas at Teresian Indoor Auditorium recently. Seen in the picture are (sitting from left) Leon Sherwin (bronze in Kata and Kumite), Yohan (gold in Kata), Arman Ali (bronze in Kata and…
De Paul students win gold
January 22, 2026Mysuru: R. Rohan and K.P. Shreyas, both students of De Paul International Residential School, have won gold medals at National-level championships held recently. Rohan (II ISC) clinched a gold medal in the 13th AITWPF National Championship 2025-26 held in Mapusa, Goa and qualified for the international championship to be held at Vietnam while Shreyas (Class…
Bags prize in Intl. Yoga
January 22, 2026Mysuru: Adya S. Nayak, an 8th std. student of Acharya Vidya Kula (AVK), Mysuru, has secured 2nd place in International Yogasana Competition (10-14 age group) conducted by the Department of Tourism, Government of Puducherry, recently. Adya is the disciple of Yogacharya Dr. Ganesh Kumar, Mysore Vivekananda Yoga Education and Research Centre.
Chess Trophy
January 22, 2026Mysuru: Nivaan Raghavendra, a 9th std. student of St. Joseph’s Central School, Yelwal, has won the U-17 Tri-Memorial Chess Tournament organised by The Learning Curve International School in association with Jyothi Umesh Chess Academy (JUCA) in city recently. Nivaan secured 5 points out of 5 rounds in the U-17 category to lift the trophy.
Wins two gold in swimming
January 22, 2026Mysuru: City’s swimming coach V. Jagadish, taking part in the All India Masters Swimming Championship organised by All India Masters Sports Federation at Telangana recently, has won two gold medals in 50 mts butterfly and 50 mts freestyle events.















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