Month: August, 2026

Only 70 Khadi f lags sold ahead of 80th I-Day
News, Top Stories

Only 70 Khadi f lags sold ahead of 80th I-Day

August 13, 2026

Mysuru: Sales of authentic ISI-marked Khadi National flags have dipped noticeably in Mysuru ahead of the 80th Independence Day, with Khadi India outlets reporting a subdued response compared to previous years. The Khadi India outlets on Dhanvanthri Road and near Ballal Circle have witnessed a subdued response, with the Dhanvanthri Road showroom selling only 70…

Cabinet berth: Supporters end protest on Tanveer Sait’s appeal
News

Cabinet berth: Supporters end protest on Tanveer Sait’s appeal

August 13, 2026

Mysuru: Relay protest staged by hundreds of supporters of NR Constituency MLA Tanveer Sait, demanding Cabinet berth for their leader in the city for the past one week, was called off yesterday. Azeez Sait Block Congress Committee President Syed Iqbal, who was leading the sit-in demonstration at FTS Circe in N.R. Mohalla, announced that the…

Dr. P.D. Ekaambaram
Obituary

Dr. P.D. Ekaambaram

August 13, 2026

Nanjangud: Dr. P.D. Ekaambaram (82), a resident of Housing Board Colony, passed away yesterday in the town. He leaves behind his wife, two sons and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites were held on the banks of Kapila River.

S. Krishnappa
Obituary

S. Krishnappa

August 13, 2026

T. Narasipur: Former Bannur MLA S. Krishnappa (85) passed away yesterday in the taluk. He leaves behind two sons, one daughter and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites were held at his farm land in Doddabaagilu village in the taluk this afternoon.

The Chandala in the Vedas
Decoding Mythology, Feature Articles

The Chandala in the Vedas

August 13, 2026

By Dr. Devdutt Pattanaik – Author, Speaker, Illustrator, Mythologist The term Chandala, referring to the “lowest of the low” in Brahmin lore, appears a few times in the Vedic literature itself. It is essentially absent from the Rigveda Samhita and emerges only in the later strata of the corpus — the later Samhitas, Brahmanas and…

Vid. R.K. Padmanabha’s veena recital on Aug. 15
Culture

Vid. R.K. Padmanabha’s veena recital on Aug. 15

August 13, 2026

Mysuru: On the occasion of India’s 80th Independence Day, BSS Vidyodaya and Raaga Music Academy, Mysuru, supported by Samskara Bharathi, will present a grand veena recital by renowned Vainika Vidwan R.K. Padmanabha at BSS Vidyodaya in Krishnamurthypuram on Aug. 15 at 6 pm. He will be accompanied by Vid. P.S. Sridhar on mridanga and Vid….

Jal Tarang: A rare music concert at Ganabharathi
Culture

Jal Tarang: A rare music concert at Ganabharathi

August 13, 2026

Mysuru: Ganabharathi has organised a rare Hindustani Jal Tarang music concert at its Veene Seshanna Bhavan in  Kuvempunagar tomorrow (Aug. 14) at 6 pm by renowned artiste Vidu. Shashikala Dani. She will be accompanied by Pt. Bhimashankar Bidanur on tabla. Jal Tarang is a traditional melodic percussion instrument from the Indian subcontinent consisting of ceramic…

Voice of The Reader

Lansdowne, Devaraja Market: MCC must walk the talk now

August 13, 2026

Sir, For decades, the question of whether to demolish or reconstruct two important heritage structures, Lansdowne Building and Devaraja Market, in Mysuru has been debated, with each technical assessment advancing arguments to justify its contention. Both Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage (INTACH) and IIT Roorkee had found that the two heritage structures…

Events Tomorrow

Ganabharathi

August 13, 2026

Hindustani Jal Tarang Music Concert by Vidu. Shashikala Dani, accompanied by Pt. Bhimashankar Bidanur on tabla, Ganabharathi auditorium, Kuvempunagar, 6 pm.

Events Tomorrow

Abhiruchi Prakashana, Mysuru

August 13, 2026

Releasing of Kannada book ‘Alkebulanada Hrudayadinda – Dakshina Sudanina Anubhava Kathana,’ authored by IPS Officer S.L. Chennabasavanna, retd. DIGP Dr. D.C. Rajappa releases the book, writer Dr. Krishnamurthy Hanur speaks about the book, Department of Public Libraries Deputy Director Manjunath will be present, City Central Library auditorium, Nazarbad, 5.30 pm.

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