Month: May, 2026

When Hanuman took initiative
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When Hanuman took initiative

May 21, 2026

By Dr. Devdutt Pattanaik – Author, Speaker, Illustrator, Mythologist There are two forms of Hanuman. In one he sits at the feet of Ram, an obedient assistant. This is Ram-dasa Hanuman. In the other, he stands alone, displaying ten hands and four extra heads: that of a lion, an eagle, a wild boar and a…

Cheluvamba Park in an awful state
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Cheluvamba Park in an awful state

May 21, 2026

Sir, The Cheluvamba Park, opposite Akashvani and one of the oldest parks in the city, is in an awful condition. It is pathetic to see patches of the so-called lawns dried up, while the hedge plants along the pathways are either withered or missing in several places. Hardly anybody is seen watering the plants regularly,…

Panachee’s Fashion & Lifestyle Expo begins
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Panachee’s Fashion & Lifestyle Expo begins

May 21, 2026

Namrata Shenoy, MD, Diya Groups, inaugurating the Panachee Fashion & Lifestyle Exhibition-cum-Sale (Festive Edit) at Hotel Southern Star in city this morning in the presence of Organisers Sahanaa Sumanth and Sindu Vikram. The expo-cum-sale will be open today and tomorrow between 10.30 am and 8 pm.

Sabira Khanum
Obituary

Sabira Khanum

May 21, 2026

Sabira Khanum (62), wife of Aslam Pasha and a resident of Bannimantap C-Layout, passed away following a heart attack in city this morning. He leaves behind one son, four daughters, grandchildren and a host of relatives and friends. Namaz-e-Janaza will be held today at Tipu Masjid in Bannimantap 2nd Stage after Isha Salath prayers (8.30…

K. Prem Kumar
Obituary

K. Prem Kumar

May 21, 2026

K. Prem Kumar (63), Proprietor of Temptations Fast Food on Kalidasa Road and a resident of Vijayanagar 1st Stage, passed away yesterday in city. He leaves behind his wife, one son and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites were held at Chirashantidhama in Gokulam this afternoon.

S. Rajalakshmi
Obituary

S. Rajalakshmi

May 21, 2026

S. Rajalakshmi (92), wife of late Prabhashankar and a resident of Chamundipuram, passed away yesterday in city. She leaves behind one son, one daughter, daughter-in-law Vidushi Sharadamba, grandchildren and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites were held at the foot of Chamundi Hill this morning, according to family sources.

A.J. Balanna
Obituary

A.J. Balanna

May 21, 2026

A.J. Balanna (58), brother of former Deputy Mayor A.J. Arjun Kumar, passed away yesterday in city. He leaves behind his wife, one son, one daughter and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites were held at his farm land in Nanjangud this morning.

Renukamma
Obituary

Renukamma

May 21, 2026

Pandavapura: Renukamma (57), wife of late Rajanna and a resident of Kadatanalu village in Pandavapura taluk, passed away on Tuesday morning at the village. She leaves behind one son, one daughter, daughter-in-law, son-in-law, grandchildren and a host of relatives & friends. Last rites were held at the village on Tuesday.

Balasubramanya
Obituary

Balasubramanya

May 21, 2026

 Balasubramanya (58), a contractor and a resident of Nanjangud Extension 15th Cross, passed away following brief illness at a hospital in Mysuru yesterday. He leaves behind his wife Anitha, one son, one daughter and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites were held at the family’s farm land at Uppinahalli village in the taluk…

Events Tomorrow

Events TOMORROW – MAY 22: Udbhava Kalavidaru, Bengaluru and Sanchalana Mysuru and Tasmi, Mysuru

May 21, 2026

Inauguration of Greeshma Rangotsava, MLA K. Harishgowda, MCCI President Dr. K.B. Lingaraju, CAVA Administrative Officer Nirmala Mathapati, Journalist Rashmi Koti and Udbhava Kalavidaru Treasurer Shantha will be present, Deepak Mysore of Sanchalana Mysuru delivers keynote address; Staging of play ‘Nansiri’ by Natya Vaibhava, Hassan Central Commerce College, directed by Dhananjay Diyan, Mini Theatre, Kalamandira premises,…

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