Mysore/Mysuru: The Kannada Odugara Okkoota of Mysuru Book Clubs Charitable Trust, in collaboration with Vani Vilas Ladies’ Club, organised a quiz competition for women recently. A total of 38 teams, each comprising two women, participated in the quiz, which was conducted in four rounds. Seven teams qualified for the fourth round and, after a spirited…
De Paul College hosts two-day National Conference on Women-led Development
March 17, 2026Mysore/Mysuru: De Paul College, Mysuru, in association with the Centre for Women Studies and Research, hosted a National Conference on “Women-led Development: Pathways to Inclusive, Sustainable & Equitable Growth” on Mar. 14 and 15. Srirangapatna MLA Ramesh Babu Bandisiddegowda was the chief guest at the inaugural session. Prof. K. Shivachithappa, Vice-Chancellor of Mandya University, was…
Breaking stereotypes with… Dead-lifts & Designs
March 17, 2026Her power, her story: Alifiya Vagh lifts weights, runs business and nurtures family with grace… By Sujata Rajpal At an age when most women begin to scale back their fitness ambitions (if they had any to begin with), Alifiya Vagh chose to start hers. At 40, she stepped into the world of powerlifting. Most mornings,…
Autos turn Sub-Urban Bus Stand into a bottleneck
March 17, 2026Sir, The chaotic movement of autorickshaws at the Sub-Urban Bus Stand has become a major concern. The number of autos operating here has increased significantly, but the lack of proper regulation has led to confusion and inconvenience for commuters. Passengers are finding it difficult to even cross the road safely. The absence of a proper…
Mysore Sports Club felicitates women achievers
March 17, 2026Sri Kanteerava Narasimharaja Sports Club, popularly known as Mysore Sports Club, felicitated women achievers during International Women’s Day celebrations titled ‘An Ode to Women’ held at the Club premises in city recently. The Management Committee honoured (sitting from left) Mountaineer and Ultra-distance Cyclist Veena Ashok, Founder-Director of Mysuru Literature Festival Shubha Sanjay Urs and Cyclist…
H.K. Govindaraju
March 17, 2026H.K. Govindaraju (65), a resident of Kalkunike Housing Board, passed away yesterday in the town. He leaves behind his wife, one son, one daughter, daughter-in-law, son-in-law and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites were held at the family’s farm land in Haranahalli village in Periyapatna taluk yesterday, according to family sources.
Lakshmamma
March 17, 2026Lakshmamma (80), a resident of Dasanakoppal village in the taluk, passed away yesterday at the village. She leaves behind four sons including former Gram Panchayat Member D. Devaraju, one daughter and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites were held at the village this afternoon.
EVENTS TOMORROW – MARCH 18: Kala Saptami
March 17, 2026‘Kala Saptami,’ weekly cultural programme, Karnatak and Hindustani Jugalbandi by Vid. Manasa Nayana & Vid. Veerabhadraiah Hiremath, accompanied by Vidu. C.V. Shruthi on violin, Vid. A. Radhesh on mridanga, Vid. Ramesh Dhannur on tabla and Vid. Hari Krishna Purohit on harmonium, Jagannatha Centre for Art and Culture (JCAC), Vijayanagar, 6 pm to 8 pm.
Events TOMORROW – march 18: Andal Mandiram
March 17, 2026Guided introduction to the timeless wisdom of Srimad Bhagavad Gita by Sri Eswaran, Founder-Acharya, Vedanta Institute Bangalore, Andal Mandiram, Temple Road, V.V. Mohalla, 6 pm to 7 pm. [Mob: 90358-96665]
Events TOMORROW – march 18: Sri Hosmutt, Mysuru
March 17, 2026Allamaprabhu Jayanti, releasing of ‘Allamaprabhu Chitrakatha Malike’ English book and Art Exhibition, Asthana Vidwan Sri Basavalinga Mahaswamiji’s 75th Punyaradhana Mahotsava, Sri Hosmutt President Sri Chidananda Swamiji graces the occasion, Sri Gowrishankara Swamiji presides, Sri Gurushantha Swamiji and Sri Nandikeshwara Swamiji will deliver talks, Journalist Amshi Prasanna Kumar inaugurates the expo, Centre of Excellence for Studies…












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