Mysuru: A family of farmer at Yeshwanthapur in Saragur taluk in the district, has fulfilled the wish of the family head by donating his organs after the latter was declared brain dead following a road accident. Rajaiah (60) had suffered severe injuries when a goods vehicle knocked him down near Gonthagalahundi lake, when he was…
30 rare manuscripts donated to Oriental Research Institute
August 20, 2026Mysuru: Prof. Rajamohan, a native of Huttukola in Kolar district, has donated 30 highly rare and valuable manuscripts to the prestigious Oriental Research Institute (ORI) in Mysuru. Currently serving as a guest lecturer at the MBA Department in Mangaluru, Prof. Rajamohan hails from a family with a lineage of priesthood. By handing over this rare…
Surabhi Ganakalamandira’s ‘Yuva Sourabha’ Classical vocal duet
August 20, 2026Mysuru: Surabhi Ganakalamandira will be presenting a classical vocal duet by Vidwans R.V. Akshay and R.V. Abhishek (TRK Brothers) on the theme, ‘Compositions of Shyama Sastri,’ under the ‘Yuva Sourabha’ series at BSS Vidyodaya School on Aug. 23 at 11 am. The vocalists will be accompanied by Vid. B.R. Kushal on violin, Vid. Pranav S….
Enthralling Bharatanatyam Rangavidhipraveshika
August 20, 2026Nruthyathi Kalaashaale, Mysuru, along with Ushaveni and Purushothama, presented the Bharatanatya Rangavidhipraveshika of Nithyashree, disciple of Guru Anusha Varun, at RamaGovinda Rangamandira in city recently. The programme witnessed an enthusiastic gathering of rasikas, artistes, scholars and well-wishers, who appreciated the dancer’s graceful and accomplished performance. The evening was blessed by eminent gurus and dignitaries including…
Weekend concerts at Nadabrahma Sabha
August 20, 2026Mysuru: Sri Nadabrahma Sangeetha Sabha is presenting a Karnatak Vocal-cum-Sankeerthana and a Veena concert this weekend at Mysore K. Vasudevacharya Bhavana on JLB Road in city. Aug. 22 (5.30 pm): Vocal and Sankeerthana by Vid. Dr. R. Ganesan of Chennai. He will be accompanied by Vid. R. Achyutha Rao on violin, Vid. H.L. Shivashankar Swamy…
The Rise of Nava-grahas
August 20, 2026Dr. Devdutt Pattanaik – Author, Speaker, Illustrator, Mythologist In Vedic times, graha meant malevolent spirits who hurt mothers and babies. It had nothing to do with planets. The 3,000-year-old Vedic Jyotisha had nothing to do with predicting the future. It was a practical science of time-keeping — fixing solstices, calibrating the lunar calendar, scheduling sacrifices….
D. Devaraj Urs remembered
August 20, 2026The Mysuru District Administration, Zilla Panchayat and Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) celebrated the 111th birth anniversary of late former Chief Minister D. Devaraj Urs in city this morning. Picture shows Deputy Commissioner G. Lakshmikanth Reddy, Zilla Panchayat Chief Executive Officer S. Ukesh Kumar, MCC Commissioner M.K. Savitha and others offering floral tributes to the portrait…
Reshmi Devi
August 20, 2026Reshmi Devi (74), wife of late Ashok Kumar Chopra and a resident of Vontikoppal, passed away on Aug. 18 in city. She leaves behind her children, grandchildren and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites were held on the same day at the foot of Chamundi Hill.
Mundachadira S. Thangamma
August 20, 2026Mysuru: Mundachadira S. Thangamma (Ammatanda), wife of ex-serviceman late Mundachadira Somaiah and a resident of J.P. Nagar 2nd Stage, passed away yesterday in city. She was 80. A native of Mythadi village in Virajpet taluk of Kodagu district, she leaves behind her children M.S. Praveen and Napanda Leena and a host of relatives and friends….
Install streetlights in dark areas of Bogadi
August 20, 2026Sir, I am a resident of Trendz Whispering Woods, opposite Dasanakoppal main gate. I would like to share my concerns regarding the lack of streetlights beyond Brigade Palm Grove, Bogadi. This issue has been affecting residents for a long period of time. There are many situations where auto drivers are refusing to come to this…














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