By Dr. Devdutt Pattanaik – Author, Speaker, Illustrator, Mythologist Across India, the most familiar image of prosperity is Lakshmi flanked by two elephants pouring water over her. We see this in homes, shops, banks and even in modern advertising. But few pause to ask why elephants stand beside the goddess of wealth. Why not cows,…
Sir, I welcome the installation of traffic signals at various junctions around Mysuru city. Though the signals have been installed and are functioning properly, many vehicle owners, especially the two-wheelers, are not following the traffic rules at these junctions and are creating confusion for the public at large by skipping the signals. I request the…
Sir, We the elderly members of Gokulam Nagarika Abhivrudhi Sangha urge the MCC Commissioner and the Police authorities concerned to take action against vandals who damaged the stone bench at Kuvempu Park in Gokulam 2nd Stage a few days back. The vandals have smashed the bench with a huge boulder and have discarded empty liquor…
Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) N.P. Nanjundaswamy, who had served for 32 years at various Police Stations and retired from service on Feb. 28, was honoured along with his wife and accorded a send-off by City Police Commissioner Seema Latkar and other Police Officers. The retired ASI is seen with his wife Nagarathna, son Yashwanth, DCP (Crime…
Students of Sri Ganesh Sangeetha Nrithyalaya Charitable Trust, Mysuru, under the direction of Dance Guru Aarthi Arun, performing during the 69th International Nirantara Kalemane Festival organised by Kumar Performing Arts Centre (KPAC), Mysuru, at its Kalemane Sabhaangana in Hebbal 2nd Stage on Feb. 22. Picture right shows performance by Dr. K. Kumar, K.M. Nidhi and…
Sri Ravi Shankar Guruji seen felicitating Dr. K.B. Lingaraju (3rd from right), President of Mysore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MCCI) and recipient of Honorary Doctorate Degree from Karnataka State open University (KSOU), during his recent visit to the Art of Living International Centre in Bengaluru. A.K. Shivaji Rao, Honorary Secretary of MCCI, was also…
A day-long Fashion Expo, showcasing hand-picked designers, elegant collections and trend-forward styles, organised by Panache Styles, was inaugurated this morning at Grand Mercure on New Sayyaji Rao Road in city. Seen are (from left) Surya Suresh, Sara George, Reshma Biju from ‘Tamara Tales,’ Nishat Mohsin & Misba Umrean of ‘Panache Styles,’ Shreyasi from ‘House of…
S.S. Shakunthalamma (83), wife of retired Superintending Engineer late M.S. Shankar and a resident of Metagalli, passed away this morning at a private hospital in city. She leaves behind one daughter, son-in-law, daughter-in-law, grandchildren and a host of relatives and friends. A son had predeceased her sometime ago. Last rites were held at Chirashantidhama in…
Rathnamma (86), a resident of Ramanuja Road 12th Cross, passed away yesterday in city. She leaves behind two sons including BJP leader Rajkumar, one daughter and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites were held at the foot of Chamundi Hill this noon, according to family sources.
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