Month: August, 2026

Devotional songs this evening
Culture

Devotional songs this evening

August 24, 2026

As part of Chaturmasya of Sri Vidyavallabha Teertha Sripadaru, devotional songs by Vidu. Spoorthi Rao has been organised at Sri Krishnadhama in Saraswathipuram at 7 pm today (Aug. 24), under the aegis of Sri Krishna Trust, Sri Krishna Mithra Mandali.

‘Kalemane Kalashree’ Award conferred
Culture

‘Kalemane Kalashree’ Award conferred

August 24, 2026

Journalists C.K. Mahendra (right) and M.R. Satyanarayana, who were conferred with ‘Kalemane Kalashree’ Award during the 76th International Nirantara Kale-mane Utsava organised by Kumar Performing Arts Centre (KPAC), Mysuru, at its Kalemane Sabhaangana in Hebbal on Aug. 16, are seen with Journalist Amshi Prasanna Kumar and other dignitaries. The festival featured scholarly and captivating Bharatanatyam…

Two memorable concerts at JCAC
Culture

Two memorable concerts at JCAC

August 24, 2026

B. Jayashree is one of Karnataka’s most distinguished theatre personalities. A recipient of the Padma Shri and the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award, she belongs to the illustrious family of the legendary Gubbi Veeranna, the doyen of professional theatre in Karnataka. Theatre runs in her blood. A graduate of the National School of Drama, Jayashree has…

Vintage Vignettes … from a Princely State
Feature Articles

Vintage Vignettes … from a Princely State

August 24, 2026

By R.G. Singh, Secretary, Ramsons Kala Pratishtana The genealogical chart of the Mysore Royal House right from the reign of H.H. Chamarajendra Wadiyar X until the present day indicates marriage alliances were being forged with Kshatriya kingdoms from the North. These exogamous marriages were increasing since the end of the 19th Century. In the book,…

Bags National Best Librarian Award
Photo News

Bags National Best Librarian Award

August 24, 2026

Dr. B. Nandeesha, Assistant Library and Information Officer (ALIO), All India Institute of Speech and Hearing (AIISH), Mysuru, receiving the National Best Librarian Award-2026 from the Madras Library Association (MALA) at the awards function held at Anna Centenary Library, Chennai, on Aug.16, in recognition of his contributions and dedicated service to library and information services.

Kariyappa
Obituary

Kariyappa

August 24, 2026

Kariyappa (77), retired Mysore University employee and a resident of T.K. Layout, passed away on Saturday in city. He leaves behind his wife, son Hemanth Kumar, daughter Pankaja and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites were held at Janata Nagar Burial Grounds on Saturday evening.

Y.G. Satyanarayan
Obituary

Y.G. Satyanarayan

August 24, 2026

Y.G. Satyanarayan (91), retired Joint Director of the Department of Public Instruction and a resident of Kuvempunagar, passed away yesterday in city. He leaves behind his son lecturer S. Harish, three daughters, sons-in-law retired Professor Shankaregowda, former Corporator Girish Prasad and retired Principal Jagadish Kumar and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites were…

Divya
Obituary

Divya

August 24, 2026

Divya (44), wife of Dr. Satish Aloor, Professor at JSS Medical College and a resident of Siddarthanagar, passed away following a heart attack at her sister’s place in Austria yesterday night. She leaves behind her husband, one son and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites will be held in city after the mortal…

Siddaiah
Obituary

Siddaiah

August 24, 2026

Mysuru: Siddaiah (82), a resident of Ganagarahundi village at Yelwal hobli in the taluk, passed away this morning at the village. He leaves behind his wife Sannamma, sons Somesh and Siddapaji, daughter Susheela and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites were held at the village today.

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