By Dr. R. Balasubramaniam Petty corruption is one of those experiences that does not arrive with drama. It slips in quietly, usually at a traffic signal or a government counter and leaves behind a familiar mix of irritation, resignation and reluctant participation. It is almost apologetic in its entry, as though saying sorry for the…
Do not crush silencers and damage roads
February 25, 2026Sir, I recently witnessed Mysuru City Police crushing unauthorised motorcycle silencers directly on the road. While the enforcement action against illegal modifications is welcome, the manner in which it is being carried out raises concerns. Crushing metal objects on public roads can damage the road surface, which is ultimately public property. Authorities could instead shift…
Excel in National Sports Dance Championship
February 25, 2026Mysore/Mysuru: Students of Silicon City International School have won in the Hip Hop dance competition at the 11th National Sports Dance Championship 2025-26 held at Kamban Kalai Arangam Indoor Auditorium in Pondicherry recently. The event saw participation from dancers across various States competing in categories such as classical, folk, freestyle, hip hop and battle. The…
ASMITA Swimming League on Feb. 28
February 25, 2026Mysore/Mysuru: The Association of Integrated Mysore Swimmers, in collaboration with Marlin Aquatic Centre, Mysuru, will be organising ASMITA Swimming League, a dedicated competition for young girls. The primary objective of the league is to encourage girl swimmers at both grassroots and competitive levels, provide structured competitive exposure and strengthen women’s aquatics across the State. The…
Events TOMORROW – Feb. 26: Abhiyenthararu – A Theatre for Engineers, Mysuru
February 25, 2026Abhiyenthararu National Theatre Festival, Kannada Play ‘Shunashyepa’ by Oddolaga Rangaparyatana, Uttara Kannada. Written by Nisargapriya. Directed by Manjunath L. Badiger, Mini Theatre, Kalamandira premises, 7 pm.
Events TOMORROW – Feb. 26: Indian Dastkaar Handloom & Handicraft Haat
February 25, 2026Exclusive exhibition on Handlooms, Handicrafts & Lifestyle products, Scouts & Guides Ground, behind Old DC’s Office, 10.30 am to 9.30 pm.
Events TOMORROW – Feb. 26: Raasavrunda
February 25, 2026Dance for Pancharatna Kritis of Thyagara by students of Raasavrunda in memory of late Saraswathamma and Dr. Radha Nanjundaswamy, dance direction by Vidu. Nandini Eswer and Rohitha Eswer, music by Dr. Suknya Prabhakar, Ganabharathi, Kuvempunagar, 6.30 pm.
Events TOMORROW – Feb. 26: The Institution of Engineers-India (IEI), Mysuru Local Centre
February 25, 2026India’s Energy Security — March towards Viksit Bharat @ 2047, Dr. Suresh H. Jangamashetti, Vice-Chancellor, Haveri University, Senior Member IEEE and Fulbright Alumnus, distinguished speaker, S.P. Bhat Hall, IEI premises, JLB Road, 6 pm.
Events today – Feb. 25: Jagannatha Centre for Art and Culture (JCAC)
February 25, 2026‘Kala Saptami,’weekly cultural programme, Tala-Maddale ‘Bhakta Shiromani Sudhanva’ by Dinesh Bhat, Narayan Hebbar, Ga.Na. Bhat, Dr. G.L. Hegde and Prashant Benkatavalli, Jagannatha Centre for Art and Culture (JCAC), Vijayanagar, 6 pm to 8 pm.
Events today – Feb. 25: Abhiyenthararu – A Theatre for Engineers, Mysuru
February 25, 2026Abhiyenthararu National Theatre Festival, Dr. H.C. Boralingaiah, Chairman, Karnataka Janapada Parishat and former Vice-Chancellor, Hampi Kannada University, inaugurates the Festival, Shashidhar Bharighat, Member, Ranga Samaja, V.N. Mallikarjunaswamy, Joint Director, Kannada & Culture Department and Dr. M.D. Sudarshan, Assistant Director, Kannada & Culture Department, chief guests, 6.30 pm; Staging of Kannada play ‘Rama Krishna Shiva’ based…









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