Date: March 14th, 2026

‘Mysuru Saṃvāda’ dialogue series to begin tomorrow with Dr. Gururaj Karajagi
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‘Mysuru Saṃvāda’ dialogue series to begin tomorrow with Dr. Gururaj Karajagi

March 14, 2026

Mysore/Mysuru: A new initiative titled ‘Mysuru Saṃvāda,’ aimed at reviving the tradition of thoughtful public dialogue on culture, knowledge and contemporary issues, will be inaugurated at BSS Vidyodaya in Krishnamurthypuram here tomorrow  (Mar. 15) at 10 am. Vijaya Vittala Educational Institutions Chairman R. Vasudeva Bhat and SVYM Chief Executive S. Savitha will be the chief…

Telugu Samskruthika Samithi to celebrate Ugadi on Mar. 19
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Telugu Samskruthika Samithi to celebrate Ugadi on Mar. 19

March 14, 2026

Mysore/Mysuru: The Telugu Samskruthika Samithi, Mysuru, will be celebrating New Year Ugadi with its members at its premises, CA 03, 2nd Cross, I-Block Ramakrishnanagar, on Mar. 19 from 6 pm onwards as follows: Panchanga Shravanam for the new year ‘Parabhava nama samvathsara.’ Various cultural programmes will be conducted by members. Conferring of the title ‘Telugu…

Disciples host memorial music programme for Mridanga Guru
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Disciples host memorial music programme for Mridanga Guru

March 14, 2026

Mysore/Mysuru: The disciples and admirers of Vid. Nagabhushanachar (1934 – 2020), a renowned mridanga artiste and teacher of yesteryears in the city, are organising a music programme in memory of their Guru at the residence of Mysore Vasudevacharya in city on Mar. 15. The programme is being held on the occasion of the 6th death…

Universal Tribute to Bannanje Govindacharya on Mar.15
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Universal Tribute to Bannanje Govindacharya on Mar.15

March 14, 2026

Mysore/Mysuru: This year (2026) marks what would have been the 90th birth year of Philosopher and Sanskrit scholar Bannanje Govindacharya. Had he been with us physically, the grandeur of the celebration would have been of a different magnitude. As thousands continue to live their lives through his teachings even today, Parampare, Mysuru and  Bannanje Govindacharya…

Award Presentation and Music Fest
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Award Presentation and Music Fest

March 14, 2026

Mysore/Mysuru: Sri Ganayogi Kala Trust, Mysuru, has organised Sri Ganayogi Pt. Panchakshari Gawai’s 135th and Padma Bhushan Dr. Pt. Puttaraja Kavi Gawai’s 112th Jayantyotsava, Award Presentation and Music Festival at Navajyothi Auditorium, JSS College for Women, Saraswathipuram, tomorrow (Mar. 15) at 10 am. Suttur Seer Sri Shivarathri Deshikendra Swamiji will grace the occasion. Gadag’s Sri…

Karnataka BJP… Wake Up !
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Karnataka BJP… Wake Up !

March 14, 2026

One of the tragedies of Indian democracy is the repeated failure of the Opposition Party to perform its primary duty — which is to question, expose and challenge the Government of the day. Unfortunately, this failure is visible even in Karnataka. For long stretches, the BJP in Karnataka appears disengaged. There are no sustained protests,…

Mobile phone mania and public safety
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Mobile phone mania and public safety

March 14, 2026

Sir, The excessive use of mobile phones has become a common sight among both the younger and older generations. Whether it is Police personnel on duty, medical professionals, office-goers, shopkeepers or commuters, many are frequently seen engaged with their phones even while performing their duties or moving in public places. A particularly dangerous practice is…

M. Gangadhara
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M. Gangadhara

March 14, 2026

M. Gangadhara (58), an employee of Health Department and Joint Secretary of Ashokapuram Vinayaka Kreeda haagu Samaja Seva Samsthe, passed away at his residence in Ashokapuram 13th Cross this morning. He leaves behind his wife Jayalakshmi, two daughters (Pooja and Lavanya) and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites were held at Ashokapuram crematorium…

R.P. Sundararaja Shetty
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R.P. Sundararaja Shetty

March 14, 2026

R.P. Sundararaja Shetty (97), former Proprietor of Raghavendra Medicals, K.R. Circle and Kannika Trading Company, Old Santhepet, passed away at his residence this morning. A resident of Kuvempunagar, he leaves behind his wife Padmavathi, two sons (R.S. Srinivasa Shetty and R.S. Satyanarayana Shetty), daughters-in-law, grandchildren and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites will…

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