Mysuru: Even if a Dasara visitor misses a couple of music concerts and cultural programmes, he or she will not risk missing the Aahara Mela and this year, it is being organised at two places — Scouts and Guides Grounds and at MUDA Ground near the Lalitha Mahal Palace Hotel. For foodies, Aahara Mela is…
280 additional cleaning staff deployed for Dasara in city
September 25, 2017Mysuru: To maintain cleanliness of the city during Dasara festivities, 280 additional cleaning staff are rendering their services, said President of Dasara Cleaning Sub-Committee Narayanaswamy. Disclosing this at a press meet here on Saturday, Narayanaswamy said that lakhs of people visit the city to view Dasara cultural programmes which would result in them throwing waste…
Braving rain, art buffs enjoy Dasara cultural programmes in city
September 25, 2017Mysuru: Though incessant rain played spoilsport at Dasara cultural programme at Palace premises here last evening, a temporary small stage was created near Anebagilu for the performers who presented Odissi Dance, Sarod recital and Sufi music. The discerning music lovers, braving the inclement weather, taking shelter here and there, enjoyed the music and encouraged the…
Papon’s folk-fusion band entertains gathering at Yuva Dasara
September 25, 2017Mysuru: A folk-fusion band, led by popular music composer from Assam Angarag Mahanta, popularly known as Papon, presented a music programme as part of Yuva Dasara at Maharaja’s College Grounds here last evening. The event was organised by Coke Studio. Despite the continuous rain, hundreds of people at the ground were entertained with lilting melodies….
Book readers’ strength dwindling day by day
September 25, 2017Mysuru: The number of people who read books are dwindling by the day. The reason for this dismal conclusion is the scene at the Dasara Book Exhibition organised as part of the Dasara celebrations. Since the last four days hardly any books have been sold at the exhibition. The many programmes like Aaahara Mela, Yuva…
After a gap of two years…: Golden Throne kept for public viewing at Palace
September 24, 2017Mysuru: The gems-and-diamond-studded Golden Throne of the erstwhile rulers of Mysore Kingdom, safeguarded by the royal family is now open for public viewing and will be on display until the conclusion of Dasara festivities. The throne, a symbol of power, majesty and prestige, was covered with a white cloth after it was assembled on Sept….
Jawa bikes vroom on city roads
September 24, 2017Mysuru: In a bid to create awareness about heritage buildings, their importance, its conservation and on the events that took place in these buildings, Dasara Jawa Heritage Bike rally was taken out in city this morning. The Heritage Rally was organised jointly by the District Administration and the Department of Archaeology, Museums and Heritage. About…
My mother-in-law is the best !
September 24, 2017Mysuru: The single most radioactive topic among families is the tension between mothers-in-law and daughters-in-law. Their constant bickerings and fights for dominance irks the menfolks no end. If this is a common scene inside most of the households, a rare bonhomie was witnessed between many mothers-in-law and daughters-in-law where their creativity and love for each…
Sound and Light at KRS
September 24, 2017Mysuru: For the first time as part of Dasara, a sound and light show and cultural programmes have been organised at the illuminated Brindavan Gardens at KRS for ten days from this evening. The show, organised jointly by Department of Water Resources and Cauvery Neeravari Nigama will be inaugurated today at 6.30 pm by Mandya…
Good response for Heritage Walk
September 24, 2017Mysuru: The District Administration and Department of Heritage, Archaeology and Museums had organised a Dasara Heritage Walk in city yesterday morning. More than 200 people including students of local colleges wearing T-shirts and caps provided by the organisers participated in the event. They commenced their walk from Town Hall premises here at 7am which covered…
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