Makara Sankranti was celebrated yesterday which marked the shift of the Sun into ever-lengthening days. At Siddalingapura, the festival was celebrated through the age-old tradition of ‘kichchuhaisuvudu’ (jumping over the fire) carried out near Eshwara Temple on the Highway. As part of the ritual, caparisoned cattle and sheep are made to jump over the fire…
Surya Namaskar performed globally
January 16, 2022The Ayush Ministry observed ‘Surya Namaskar for Vitality’ on Friday in which more than one crore people from across the world, including India, performed the ‘yogasanas’ to keep themselves safe during the COVID-19 pandemic. On the occasion, Department of Youth Empowerment and Sports (DYES)- Mysuru Assistant Director K. Suresh launched the Mass Surya Namaskar event…
Heavy rush for mutton, chicken and fish at KRS Santhe
January 16, 2022COVID precautionary guidelines such as wearing of face mask and maintaining social distancing went for a toss at KRS Santhe this morning as hundreds of people thronged the Santhe venue (right in front of KRS Police Station) for purchase of mutton, chicken and fish. Ironically, weekend curfew is in force since Friday night till Monday…
Corporator distributes pension certificates
January 16, 2022MCC Ward No. 6 Corporator S.B.M. Manju, who got the old age and widow pensions approved, is seen distributing the pension certificates to the beneficiaries at his Office in Gokulam recently. Residents Arun, Spatika, Hanumanthu, Ganesh and others were present.
Sand-laden tipper topples on Ring Road
January 16, 2022A M-sand-laden tipper (KA-11-B-4905) from Mandya, which was proceeding on the Ring Road near J.P. Nagar, toppled last night spilling the sand on the road. The tipper driver, who summoned a crane and an earth excavating machine to the spot, got the vehicle removed from the road this morning, it is learnt. As weekend curfew…
Vidwan Sandeep Narayan sings at Heritage Music Festival
January 14, 2022Vid. Sandeep Narayan presenting a vocal concert at 8th Cross, V.V. Mohalla, last evening as part of the 60th Heritage Music Festival organised by Sri Prasanna Vidya Ganapathi Mandali Charitable (SPVGMC) Trust. He is accompanied Vid. V.S. Gokul on violin, Vid. K.V. Prasad on mridanga, Vid. G.S. Ramanujam on ghata and Amogh on tambura. Today…
Pt. Venkatesh Kumar performs in city
January 13, 2022Pt. Venkatesh Kumar presenting a vocal concert at 8th Cross, V.V. Mohalla, last evening as part of the 60th Heritage Music Festival organised by Sri Prasanna Vidya Ganapathi Mandali Charitable (SPVGMC) Trust. He is accompanied Pt. Keshav Joshi on tabla, Pt. Satish Kolli on harmonium, Pt. Ramesh Kumar Kolkunda and Pt. Niranjan on Tambura. Picture…
Actor ‘Pranayaraja’ Srinath couple visits ‘Necklace Mela’ in city
January 12, 2022Legendary movie star ‘Pranayaraja’ Srinath and his wife Geetha Srinath visited Necklace Mela at A. Shankara Chetty and Sons, known as the “Jeweller to the Royals” having a dazzling history of more than 9 decades, in city recently. Seen are (from left) A.G. Krishna Murthy (Partner, A. Shankara Chetty and Sons); M.S. Deepak (son-in-law of…
Office-bearers of Mugur Karnataka Brahmin Association
January 12, 2022The new team of office-bearers for Mugur Karnataka Brahmin Association, Chamundipuram, JLB Road, was elected unopposed for the year 2021-22. M. Vishwanathaiah – President, H.S. Mahesh – Vice-President, Jayaram – Hon. Secretary, Rao Somashekar – Joint Secretary and K.S. Mallesh – Treasurer.
Excel in Muay Thai
January 12, 2022Falkia Khan, a 9th standard student of Presentation Public School, has won gold and Mohammed Hasen Khan, studying in 3rd standard, won bronze in the 22nd MTI Muay Thai National Championship (Senior, Junior and Sub-Junior) held from Dec. 15 to 19, 2021 at Sheen Sports Alliance, Bengaluru. They are trained under Syed Tanveer of Smite…















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