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
March 14, 2026Mysore/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 !
March 14, 2026One 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
March 14, 2026Sir, 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
March 14, 2026M. 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
March 14, 2026R.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…
Events TOMORROW – mar. 15: Avadhoota Datta Peetham
March 14, 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 TOMORROW – mar. 15: Rangayana
March 14, 2026Staging of play ‘Handi-Mandi’ (based on ‘Animal Farm’ of George Orwell), directed by Shakeel Ahmed, Bhoomigeeta auditorium, Rangayana premises, 6.30 pm.
Reel Legacy Lives On…
March 14, 2026INTERNATIONAL Women’s Day Special… Vaishali of Padaki family continues Mysuru’s cinema exhibition legacy through city’s first multiplex DRC Cinemas, balancing films & expanding multiplex brand. The Padaki family is among the well-known families of Mysuru. For many Mysureans born in the late 1970s, 1980s, 1990s and even the 2000s, Shanthala Talkies on Narayana Shastri Road…
Events TOMORROW – mar. 15: Rangavalli, Mysuru
March 14, 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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