Mysore/Mysuru: Swarasankula Sangeeta Sabha, Mysuru, has organised a Hindustani Classical Vocal Concert by Samarth Nagarkar at Ganabharathi Veene Seshanna Bhavana in Kuvempunagar tomorrow (Jan. 12) at 6 pm. He will be accompanied by Veerabhadraiah Hiremath on harmonium and Sagar Bharatraj on tabla. Entry is free. Profile: Samarth Nagarkar has performed both as a soloist in…
MRM Prakashana Award presentation tomorrow
January 11, 2026Mysore/Mysuru: Publisher Ganesh Amingad of Kavitha Prakashana, Mysuru, has been selected for MRM Prakashana Award and Poet K.P. Mruthyunjaya of Mandya has been selected for MRM Sahitya Award, given by MRM Prakashana, Mandya. Both the awards, carrying a cash reward of Rs. 10,000, will be presented during the first anniversary celebrations of MRM Prakashana to…
Himalayan high-fliers touch down at Hadinaru Lake
January 11, 2026First batch of 253 bar-headed geese arrives to roost; T-34-tagged bird among them As many as 253 bar-headed geese from Mongolia, having crossed the formidable Himalayan ranges, have arrived at Hadinaru Lake on the Mysuru-Nanjangud border, a favoured winter roosting site for the bird species. Among the first batch is a T-34 tagged goose, whose…
Madhav D. Gadgil A lone walker, walks no more!
January 11, 2026By Dr. K. Javeed Nayeem, MD Let alone knowing him personally, I never had an occasion even to meet him or hear him speak, although I have read almost everything that he has written, especially by way of his half a dozen books, the best of which according to me is, ‘A walk up the…
Brindavan Garden’s neglect hard to ignore
January 11, 2026Sir, I recently visited Brindavan Gardens at Krishna Raja Sagar (KRS) Dam and was appalled at the state of this once-beautiful tourist attraction. It is disheartening to see a place with so much potential receive so little attention in terms of cleanliness, upkeep and overall maintenance. The neglect is visible right from the parking lot,…
Thousands take part in ‘Fit Mysuru Walkathon’
January 11, 2026Mysuru: Braving biting cold and drizzles, thousands of Mysureans participated in the ‘Fit Mysuru Walkathon’ in city this morning, spreading awareness about cleanliness and healthy living. The five-kilometre walkathon was organised by University of Mysore (UoM) in association with Mysuru City Corporation (MCC), Mysuru District Journalists Association (MDJA), GSS CSR, Gym Association and other organisations….
Karnatak Classical Vocal Concert marks Day-6 of Chamundi Hill Kotharotsava
January 11, 2026Dr. Veena Ravikumar presenting Karnatak Classical Vocal Concert at Chamundi Hill Temple premises last evening as part of ‘Kotharotsava Vaibhava’ music programme. She is accompanied by Vid. Narahari on violin and Vid. Shridhar on mridanga. Today (Jan. 11), Vani and troupe, Mysuru, will give a Flute Concert between 6 pm and 9 pm.
State-level Senior Men’s Kho-Kho Championship begins in city
January 11, 2026Mysuru: Sports is one activity that develops discipline and patience in one’s life, said MLA T.S. Srivatsa here yesterday. He was speaking after inaugurating the State-level Senior Kho-Kho Championship-2026 for Men jointly organised by Karnataka Amateur Kho-Kho Association and Mysuru District Amateur Kho-Kho Association in memory of late N. Prakash, former President of Karnataka Amateur…
Mustafa Kamal Pasha
January 11, 2026Moulvi Munshi-o-Fazil Mustafa Kamal Pasha (76), retired Police Department employee and a resident of Alimiyan Road, behind Al Badar Circle in Rajivnagar, passed away following brief illness on Jan. 9 in city. He leaves behind his mother, one son, sisters, brothers including former Chairman of Mysore District Wakf Advisory Committee Shabir Ahmed Khan and a…
Saifulla Shariff
January 11, 2026Saifulla Shariff (64), retired Southern Railways employee and a resident of Udayagiri 2nd Stage, passed away following a heart attack yesterday in city. He leaves behind his wife, one son, one daughter, brothers, sister and a host of relatives and friends. Namaz-e-Janaza was performed yesterday after Asar prayers (5 pm) at Masjid-e-Azam on Ashoka Road…















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