Passion for wildlife drives Zoo Director P. Anusha to break barriers in Forest Service Anusha, Deputy Conservator of Forests (DCF) and the Executive Director of Sri Chamarajendra Zoological Gardens, popular as Mysuru Zoo, has carved a niche for herself in the challenging world of forest and wildlife conservation, a field long dominated by men. She…
Runaway reminiscences of rail travel and rail travel reading!
March 15, 2026By Dr. K. Javeed Nayeem, MD In this fourth episode of the reminiscences of my rail journeys from the past, I would like to point out that I am finding it rather difficult to stop my ramblings on this topic, for the simple reason that many readers have kept urging me to write more on…
Eiffel Tower in Hebbal?
March 15, 2026Sir, As a resident of Hebbal 2nd Stage in Mysuru, it is a matter of concern to see a structure resembling a replica of the Eiffel Tower coming up suddenly in a residential area surrounded by a school, two colleges and several houses. As a tax-paying citizen, I am worried about the safety of residents…
Ramzan get-together held
March 15, 2026Narasimharaja (NR) MLA Tanveer Sait, who was felicitated for organising a get-together as part of Ramzan fasting at Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel in city on Friday, is seen with District in-Charge Minister Dr. H.C. Mahadevappa, MLAs T.S. Srivatsa, Ramesh Babu Bandi Siddegowda & D. Ravishankar, former MLC Siddaraju, District Congress President Dr. B.J. Vijaykumar, BJP…
Ahalya Vadiraj
March 15, 2026Ahalya Vadiraj (68), wife of retired KPTCL employee Vadiraj and a resident of Kuvempunagar ‘K’ Block, passed away following brief illness on her birthday yesterday. She leaves behind her husband, one daughter, two sons and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites were held at the foot of Chamundi Hill this morning.
Shaheda Banu
March 15, 2026Shaheda Banu (66), wife of businessman Mohammed Zaheerulla and a resident of Siddique Nagar, passed away following brief illness yesterday in city. She leaves behind her husband, one son, two daughters and a host of relatives and friends. Namaz-e-Janaza was held yesterday at 10.30 pm at Masjid-e-Khudadad in Siddique Nagar followed by the burial at…
Events TOMORROW – march 16: University of Mysore, Consortium for Educational Communication, New Delhi & EMRC, Manasagangothri
March 15, 2026Inauguration of 2-Day National Seminar on ‘Transforming Education for the Future Intelligent, Inclusive & Immersive Learning,’ Bahadur Institute of Management Studies (BIMS), Hunsur Road, 10.30 am.
Events today – march 15: Avadhoota Datta Peetham
March 15, 20264k Projection Mapping on 45-ft tall Karya Siddhi Hanuman statue, Sri Ganapathy Sachchidananda (SGS) Ashram, Dattanagar, Nanjangud Road, (3 Shows) 7.10 pm, 7.40 pm and 8.10 pm.
Events today – march 15: Rangayana
March 15, 2026Staging of play ‘Handi-Mandi’ (based on ‘Animal Farm’ of George Orwell), directed by Shakeel Ahmed, Bhoomigeeta auditorium, Rangayana premises, 6.30 pm.
Events today – march 15: Rangavalli, Mysuru
March 15, 2026Staging of comedy play ‘Parameshi Prema Prasanga,’ written by Srinivas Prabhu and directed by Raviprasad, Mini Theatre, Kalamandira premises, 6.30 pm.











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