Month: February, 2026

Veteran journalist, ex-MLC P. Ramaiah no more
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Veteran journalist, ex-MLC P. Ramaiah no more

February 11, 2026

Mysore/Mysuru: Veteran journalist and former MLC P. Ramaiah, who was popularly known as ‘Hindu Ramaiah,’ passed away at a private hospital in Bengaluru last night. He was 93. He leaves behind two sons, a daughter, daughters-in-law, grandchildren and host of relatives and friends. Born on Sept. 12, 1933, Ramaiah was a native of Bindenahalli in…

Hi Life bridal fashion showcase opens in city
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Hi Life bridal fashion showcase opens in city

February 11, 2026

Mysore/Mysuru:  Hi Life Brides, one of India’s most premium wedding and luxury fashion exhibitions, was inaugurated this morning, marking the beginning of a grand two-day bridal fashion showcase at the Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel in Mysuru. The exhibition, which will be open today and tomorrow (Feb. 11 and 12) from 10 am to 9 pm,…

CII-Yi’s educational tour for speech & hearing impaired students
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CII-Yi’s educational tour for speech & hearing impaired students

February 11, 2026

Mysore/Mysuru: CII-Young Indians (Yi), Mysuru Chapter, had recently organised an educational and cultural exposure tour for students of the Government School for Speech and Hearing Impaired, reaffirming its commitment to inclusion, accessibility and experiential learning. The day-long programme included visits to Chamundi Hill, the Regional Museum of Natural History (RMNH), an industrial visit to Karnataka…

Former State Election Commr. C. Chikkanna passes away
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Former State Election Commr. C. Chikkanna passes away

February 11, 2026

Bengaluru: C. Chikkanna (84), former State Election Commissioner, Founder-Trustee of Krishik Sarvodaya Foundation and a resident of Vijayanagar in Bengaluru, passed away following age-related ailments at a private hospital here yesterday. A 1981 batch IAS Officer, Chikkanna was appointed as the State Election Commissioner in 2002. He leaves behind his wife Kanthamma, children, grandchildren and…

Kannada writer selected for Ratnakaravarni-Muddanna Award
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Kannada writer selected for Ratnakaravarni-Muddanna Award

February 11, 2026

Mysore/Mysuru: Kannada writer Dr. Ne. Gu. Ramesh has been selected for the Ratnakaravarni-Muddanna Award (2024-25) instituted by Kannada Sahitya Parishat for his poetry work ‘Gandhimara.’ The selection was made during the two-day meeting of the Award Selection Committee held on Jan. 21 and 22 at the Central Office of Kannada Sahitya Parishat. The Committee, chaired…

Intl. Conference on ‘Entrepreneurship for a Sustainable Future’
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Intl. Conference on ‘Entrepreneurship for a Sustainable Future’

February 11, 2026

Mysore/Mysuru: The Department of Commerce (UG & PG) and IQAC, Teresian College, Mysuru, in collaboration with St. Joseph’s College (Autonomous), Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu, has organised 3rd International Conference on ‘Entrepreneurship for a Sustainable Future’ at Teresian College premises in Siddarthanagar on Feb. 12 and 13. The Conference will be inaugurated at 9.30 am tomorrow by…

Woman goes missing
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Woman goes missing

February 11, 2026

Mysore/Mysuru: A 35-year-old woman, who left her house at about 12 noon on Dec. 31, has since gone missing. The missing woman Sunanda is 4.5 ft. tall, oval faced, normal built, oily red complexioned, speaks Kannada and was wearing a blue coloured saree and blouse at the time of going missing. Those having any information…

Unidentified man dies at hospital
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Unidentified man dies at hospital

February 11, 2026

Mysore/Mysuru: An unidentified man, aged about 57 years, who was found lying sick in K.R. Hospital premises on Jan. 31 and admitted to the Hospital for treatment, has breathed his last at the hospital on Feb. 7. The deceased is 5.2 ft. tall, fair complexioned, oval faced, normal built and has the name ‘Kavitha’ tattooed…

The Struggle to be Ordinary
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The Struggle to be Ordinary

February 11, 2026

By Dr. R. Balasubramaniam By all accounts, I should have been celebrating. A senior government position in Delhi, the sort of achievement that gets your name embossed in gold on invitation cards and mentioned in reverent tones in drawing rooms. Instead, here I am, clinging to my ordinariness like a child gripping a security blanket,…

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