Date: July 1st, 2026

Music Concert 
Culture

Music Concert 

July 1, 2026

Mysuru: Sri Thyagaraja Sangeetha Sabha Charitable Trust, Mysuru, has organised a Karnatak classical vocal concert by Vidu. G. Usha Somashekar at Sri Lakshminarasimhaswamy Temple, SBM Colony, Sriramapura 2nd Stage, Mysuru,  on July 4 at 6 pm.  Vidu. Usha Somashekar will be accompanied by Vid. Thandavamurthy on violin, Vid. P. Nataraj on mridanga and Vid. M.R. Mohan on morching.  Artiste’s Profile   Vidu. Usha Somashekar was trained in Karnatak classical music under the guidance of eminent senior guru; vocalist and veena player; Karnataka Kalashree M.K. Saraswathi.   She is a ‘B-High’ graded artiste of Akashavani and Dooradarshan. She has…

Parampare to host Lectures & Dance-Drama 
Culture

Parampare to host Lectures & Dance-Drama 

July 1, 2026

Mysuru: Parampare, Mysuru, has organised ‘Devudu avara Mahabrahmana Vaachana-Vyakhyana / Lecture’ programme at Sri Nadabrahma Sangeetha Sabha on JLB Road in city from July 5 to 11:   Senior writer and retd. Kannada Professor Nadoja Prof. T.V. Venkatachala Sastry will inaugurate the programme at Sri Nadabrahma Sangeetha Sabha on July 5 at 5.45 pm.  July 5: ‘Koushikana Solu’ by Vid. N. Shashank; July 6: ‘Kalipurushanige Vasishtara Ashwasane, Trishankuvina Bayake’ by Vidu. M.S. Keerthana; July 7: ‘Trishankuvina Swargarohana Vasishtara Shokavanaanta Vishwamitra’ by R. Tanushree; July 8: ‘Menaka Parinaya – Parashuramaagamana’ by N. Dhanya; July…

A musician’s home-coming… 
Culture

A musician’s home-coming… 

July 1, 2026

G.K. Manamohan presenting a vocal concert, along with Keshav Mohankumar on violin, Sunaadha Krishna Amai on mridanga and Sharat Kaushik on ghata, at Sri Nadabrahma Sangeetha Sabha on June 20.  G.K. Manamohan gave a vocal concert accompanied by Keshav Mohankumar on violin, Sunaadha Krishna Amai on mridanga and Sharat Kaushik on ghata. The concert was organised by Sri Nadabrahma Sangeetha Sabha on June 20, in memory of M.H. Rajarao.  Having spent a decade in the United States pursuing higher studies and working, young Manamohan chose to return to Mysore, driven not by professional ambition but by an…

A captivating musical evening 
Culture, Top Stories

A captivating musical evening 

July 1, 2026

It is amazing to see that the Jagannatha Centre for Art and Culture (JCAC), inaugurated only a year ago, continues to buzz with a variety of activities. Apart from regular music, dance and drama performances, it has hosted stand-up comedy shows, art workshops, architectural exhibitions, Kala Sapthami — a regular Wednesday treat featuring music, dance and drama — summer camps for children and adventure-based experiences….

New public toilet at Town Hall
Photo News

New public toilet at Town Hall

July 1, 2026

The newly constructed public toilet at Town Hall premises was inaugurated by Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) Commissioner Shaikh Tanveer Asif this morning. The public toilet, located near Gandhi Square entrance, has been jointly constructed by B.K. Chandankumar Jain and Ardhanarishwara Kalabhivrudhi Trust President G.N. Nagaraju (Swapna). The newly opened public toilet has been handed over…

Civet cat found dead near Chamundi Hill steps
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Civet cat found dead near Chamundi Hill steps

July 1, 2026

Civet Cat, legally classified as a protected animal under Schedule II of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, was found dead near the steps of Chamundi Hill this morning. City’s Wildlife Photographer B. Chidambaram, who found the dead animal during his morning walk, said that the carcass was found near the 920th step, approximately 20 steps…

Feature Articles, The Lighter Side

The Great Busyness Epidemic 

July 1, 2026

The Lighter Side By Dr. R. Balasubramaniam  There is a peculiar affliction sweeping through humanity with a virulence that would have alarmed even the most seasoned epidemiologist and I speak not of any virus that a laboratory has yet catalogued. I speak of Chronic Busyness Syndrome, a condition in which the sufferer is perpetually occupied, permanently rushed and constitutionally unavailable,…

Electric pole obstruction
Voice of The Reader

Electric pole obstruction

July 1, 2026

Sir, Some ten years ago, on the road going to Vivekananda Circle from Udayaravi Road, traffic was not as dense and the junction posed no issues while taking a left turn. Another issue is that immediately after taking the left turn, the road bends nearly 90 degrees to the right within a few feet, leaving…

Events Tomorrow

Akhila Bharata Sharana Sahitya Parishat, Mysuru City Unit

July 1, 2026

Endowment Programme, ‘Vachana Pitamaha’ Dr. Pha.Gu. Halakatti’s Birth Anniversary and Vachana Sahitya Conservation Day Celebrations, Vachana Gayana by Uma Mahadevaswamy’s troupe (Naada Hamsini Bhajans Troupe), 5 pm; Retd. Professor and writer Dr. S.P. Umadevi inaugurates the programme and delivers lecture on ‘Life and achievements of Dr. Pha.Gu. Halakatti,’ Parishat Mysuru City Unit President Dr. Jayappa…

Events Tomorrow

Basava Balagagala Okkuta, District Administration and Kannada & Culture Department, Mysuru

July 1, 2026

‘Vachana Pitamaha’ Dr. Phakirappa Gurubasappa (Pha.Gu.) Halakatti’s Birth Anniversary Celebrations, book release and documentary screening, Sri Nataraja Swamiji of Gavadagere graces the occasion, poet K.C. Shivappa releases the book ‘Vachana Pitamaha Dr. Pha.Gu. Halakatti’ (authored by Dr. Mahendramurthy Devanur), Mysuru Division Regional Commissioner Nitesh Patel inaugurates screening of documentary, Basava Balagagala Okkuta President M. Chandrashekar…

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