The Dasara Cultural Sub-Committee has invited applications from artistes and art and cultural troupes for presenting cultural programmes during Dasara festival scheduled to take place at different venues across the city including the Mysore Palace, from Oct.15 to 23. Interested artists and art troupes can apply at the Office of the Assistant Director of Kannada and Culture Department, Kalamandira premises, before Sept. 25. For details, call Ph: 0821- 2513225, according to a press release.