Former State Safai Karmachari Commission Chairman Narayan highlights the problem within MCC Mysuru, once celebrated for earning the country’s cleanest city tag in both 2015 and 2016, has experienced a notable decline, now ranking at a disappointing 27th position. This downturn has left the city residents disheartened, with both the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) and…
Maargashira Edition of Champaka Rashtreeya Kalaa Utsava held
February 6, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: The 8th (Maargashira) edition of Champaka Rashtreeya Kalaa Utsava was held on Pushya Shuddha Ekadashi (Jan. 21) at Champaka Sabhangana in the Champaka Academy premises, Ramakrishnanagar, showcasing Bharatanatyam performances by accomplished artistes from Bengaluru and Mysuru. To celebrate the Prana Pratishtapana of Lord Baala Rama at Rama Janmabhoomi, Ayodhya, the evening started with a…
“Death’s Gift of Life”
February 5, 2024First cadaver kidney donor in Karnataka was an alumnus of MMC&RI The year 2024 is the centenary year of Mysore Medical College and Research Institute (MMC&RI). As part of the celebrations, MMC&RI Alumni Association (MAA) hosted the Global Alumni Meet at the Platinum Jubilee Auditorium in JK Grounds, Mysuru, on Jan. 20. On the occasion,…
Suttur prepares for six-day Jathra Mahotsava from Feb. 6
February 4, 2024Preparations for this year’s annual Suttur Jatra Mahotsava, scheduled to take place from Feb. 6 to Feb. 11 in Suttur, are in full swing, announced Jatra Mahotsava Committee Secretary S.P. Manjunath during a press conference held at the Mutt premises in Suttur, Nanjangud taluk yesterday. Manjunath highlighted that the Jatra Mahotsava attracts a massive participation…
2024: Old order changeth yielding place to new
February 3, 2024By U.B. Acharya Regarding Australian Open 2024 which concluded last week, I need to discuss four issues. First one is about India’s Sumit Nagal. He came through gruelling qualifying rounds (because his ATP ranking was below 128) and capped it with a win in the first round of the main draw. For a qualifier, winning…
‘Excessive use of social media leads to mental health issues’
February 2, 2024Dr. Geeta Patil, Chairperson-2024 of Adolescent Health Academy (AHA) — a Subspeciality Chapter of Indian Academy of Paediatrics (IAP) — and a Senior Consultant Paediatrician, Adolescent Health Care Specialist and Counsellor from Bengaluru, was in Mysuru recently to install the new team of Mysuru Adolescent Health Academy-2024. Dr. Geeta Patil, trainer for various National IAP…
Love, Attraction & First Encounter
February 2, 2024From the Balcony By Sunita Menon, Psychotherapist – Specialised in CBT & Sex Therapy Whether its boy meets girl, girl meets girl or boy meets boy, that first encounter in flesh and blood can make or break the alliance or relationship desired. Our Indian context is so unique and fascinating that both dating apps and…
Mysuru’s own Chikkanna from Kiraathaka to Upadhyaksha
February 1, 2024By S.N. Venkatnag Sobers Having emerged from a humble background, Chikkanna has now risen to prominence as one of the most sought-after actors in the Kannada Film Industry. He stands out as one of the few actors to have shared the screen with almost every lead actor, from ‘Rocking Star’ Yash to ‘Kiccha’ Sudeep. With…
Sita’s three sons
February 1, 2024By Dr. Devdutt Pattanaik – Author, Speaker, Illustrator, Mythologist In the popular understanding of Ramayana, Sita gave birth to twins Luv and Kush who challenged their father and defeated him in battle and restored the dignity of Sita. However, in the many re-tellings of Ramayana found across the world, we learn Sita delivered only one…
A recall of the mid 1960s
January 31, 2024By Girija Madhavan A visit to the newly-widened Irwin Road in Mysore city, brought back in contrast, memories of the same road in 1965. Old landmarks, the Mosque, Temple, Post Office, Bank and Police Station are still there; but the old chaotic bustle has given way to modern sophistication. The road is named after Henry…
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