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Saga of ‘road hump’
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Saga of ‘road hump’

February 8, 2024

South Gate of Manasagangothri, injuries, loss of precious lives, damages  to vehicles, trauma et al. By V.N. Prasad At the outset, my heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families and sympathies to the injured ones. Don’t worry. No one will be brought to books, much less punished. However, high time a strong ‘engineering jurisprudence’ was put…

Traditional start to Suttur Jathra Mahotsava
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Traditional start to Suttur Jathra Mahotsava

February 7, 2024

The   six-day Adi Jagadguru Sri Shivarathri Shivayogigala Jathra Mahotsava, popularly known as Suttur Jathra Mahotsava, got off to a colourful and traditional start at Suttur Srikshetra in Nanjangud taluk yesterday. The Jathra Mahotsava, being held under the supervision of Sri Shivarathri Deshikendra Swamiji of Suttur Mutt, was graced by Sri Adrushya Kadasiddheshwara Swamiji of Sri…

City’s cleanliness activities lack proper coordination
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City’s cleanliness activities lack proper coordination

February 6, 2024

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
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Maargashira Edition of Champaka Rashtreeya Kalaa Utsava held

February 6, 2024

Mysore/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”
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“Death’s Gift of Life”

February 5, 2024

First 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,…

2024: Old order changeth yielding place to new
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2024: Old order changeth yielding place to new

February 3, 2024

By 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’
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‘Excessive use of social media leads to mental health issues’

February 2, 2024

Dr. 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
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Love, Attraction & First Encounter

February 2, 2024

From 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…

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