Month: March, 2026

Vintage Vignettes … from a Princely State
Feature Articles

Vintage Vignettes … from a Princely State

March 2, 2026

By R.G. Singh, Secretary, Ramsons Kala Pratishtana This official group photograph of the smartly dressed Ursu noblemen in traditional court attire was taken in the forecourt of the Mysore Palace to celebrate the conferral of the GCSI honours on the then Maharaja of Mysore, H.H. Jayachamarajendra Wadiyar Bahadur, who is seen seated at the centre…

Mysuru is growing: Plan it or just let it happen?
Feature Articles

Mysuru is growing: Plan it or just let it happen?

March 2, 2026

By Anirudh Badarinath For decades, Mysuru was admired as a city where growth felt measured and well thought out. But now, we are now at a point where Mysuru’s reality seems to be irreversibly changing and it is certainly a good idea for the city to be sufficiently prepared.   For starters, it is about time…

Traffic signals, lighting standards: Suggestions
Voice of The Reader

Traffic signals, lighting standards: Suggestions

March 2, 2026

Sir, I am writing as a concerned citizen to share a few observations and suggestions on traffic efficiency and road safety in our city. At many intersections, traffic signals operate in a strictly sequential manner. This often leads to unnecessary waiting, even when traffic is light or when vehicles on opposite sides of the same…

Veteran athlete felicitated
Sports

Veteran athlete felicitated

March 2, 2026

Veteran athlete and former student of Sarada Vilas College M. Yogendra, who was felicitated by Sarada Vilas Alumni Association for his outstanding performance in the field of athletics, at an event held at the College’s Centenary Hall recently, is seen with former University of Mysore Vice-Chancellor Prof. K.S. Rangappa, former Adichunchanagiri University Vice-Chancellor Dr. M.A….

Sports Meet held for differently abled children
Sports

Sports Meet held for differently abled children

March 2, 2026

Mysore/Mysuru: Baandhavya 2026, a Sports Meet for differently abled children, organised by Rotary Mysore Midtown was held at Oval Grounds, opposite to Crawford Hall in city yesterday. Over 500 differently abled children from 23 special schools in city, along with their teachers and parents, took part and engaged themselves in various sporting activities. While children…

Susheelamma
Obituary

Susheelamma

March 2, 2026

Susheelamma (84), a resident of Nivedithanagar, passed away on Saturday in city. She leaves behind son Lokesh Reddy, a BJP leader and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites were held at Mukthidhama in Vijayanagar 4th Stage yesterday.

Odiyanda Sumithra
Obituary

Odiyanda Sumithra

March 2, 2026

Odiyanda Sumithra (Kodengada), wife of Thammaiah and a resident of No. 940, Kaveri Nilaya, Sathgalli ‘B’ Zone in Hanchya, passed away yesterday in city. She was 67. She leaves behind her husband, sons Machaiah and Lithin, daughters-in-law Shrunda and Trupthi and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites were held at the foot of…

Mangala
Obituary

Mangala

March 2, 2026

Mangala (60), a resident of Devaraja Mohalla, passed away this morning in city. She leaves behind one son, two daughters and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites were held at the foot of Chamundi Hill this afternoon, according to family sources.

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