In Mysuru district, out of 16,69,813 RTCs, 4,82,449 have been Aadhaar-linked Mysore/Mysuru: In a major move to combat land grabbing and illegal transactions, the Mysuru District Administration has integrated 4.82 lakh RTCs (Record of Rights, Tenancy and Crops), commonly known as ‘Pahani’ in Kannada with Aadhaar card numbers of legitimate landowners under the ‘Bhu Aadhaar’…
Mysuru Literature Festival-2024: Book on PM Modi’s leadership launched
July 7, 2024Authored by Dr. R. Balasubramaniam and released by historian Dr. Vikram Sampath Mysore/Mysuru: Renowned author and historian Dr. Vikram Sampath released the book ‘Power Within: The Leadership Legacy of Narendra Modi’, authored by Dr. R. Balasubramaniam of Swami Vivekananda Youth Movement (SVYM), on day two of the Eighth Edition of the Mysuru Literature Festival 2024…
An Indian perspective amidst prevalent Western influences
July 7, 2024Dr. R. Balasubramaniam recounts the experience of writing about PM Modi, an icon with millions of followers Mysore/Mysuru: Dr. R. Balasubramaniam, a multifaceted personality encompassing roles as a development scholar, author, public policy advocate, and leadership trainer, embarked on a rare journey of studying the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. This made him earn…
Kalamandira needs urgent repairs
July 7, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: Karnataka Kalamandira auditorium, the hotbed of cultural activities, on Hunsur road in the city needs urgent repair. The imposing building standing above the ground level marvels onlookers from outside, but one has a pathetic experience, upon exploring the nook and corner inside the building. Kalamandira is the permanent venue for hosting majority of the…
Nirmala Sitharaman to present Budget 2024-25 on July 23
July 7, 2024New Delhi: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the highly anticipated Union Budget on July 23. President Droupadi Murmu approved a proposal on Saturday to summon both houses of Parliament between July 22 and August 12. This will be the first budget presented by Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led Government since it was re-elected for a…
Fake news for TRPs damaging credibility
July 7, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: Senior journalists Amshi Prasannakumar and Ravindra Bhat expressed their views that there would be no threat to print media as long as people do not place faith in electronic and social media, which they criticised for disseminating fake news in pursuit of higher TRPs. They spoke at the session on the responsibilities of media…
Mysore Palace most photographed after Taj Mahal, says Ashvini Ranjan
July 7, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: The majestic Mysore Palace is the most photographed structure and the most visited place after the Taj Mahal, said city-based entrepreneur, Founder-Trustee of Pratham Mysore, and author Ashvini Ranjan. He was speaking at a panel discussion on the topic ‘In True Colours,’ a compilation of black and white photographs and Ashvini’s favourite memories and…
K.R. Hospital renovation work to be completed by August end
July 7, 2024A three-day mega event in September to mark culmination of year-long centenary celebrations Mysore/Mysuru: The K.R. Hospital, Mysuru’s largest Government Hospital, along with Cheluvamba Children’s Hospital in the heart of the city and PKTB (Princess Krishnajammanni Tuberculosis Hospital) Sanatorium on KRS Road, is undergoing extensive renovation of its heritage buildings. The work is progressing rapidly…
‘Bimba-Bimbana’ key to making movie: Girish Kasaravalli
July 7, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: Noted film director Girish Kasaravalli emphasised that film roles and shooting locations do not come about by chance but require extensive exploration. He made these remarks during a panel discussion on film production this morning, the concluding day of the Mysuru Literature Festival. Kasaravalli highlighted the importance of ‘Bimba’ (image) and ‘Bimbana’ (similar image),…
‘Health lost in kitchen will not be regained in hospital’
July 7, 2024Padma Shri awardee Dr. Khadar Valli Dudekula advocates a return to traditional dietary practices Mysore/Mysuru: Dr. Khadar Valli Dudekula, a Padma Shri awardee known for promoting millets, delivered a thought-provoking message at the Mysuru Literature Festival, asserting that “health lost in the kitchen won’t be regained in the hospital.” Speaking on achieving a healthy life…















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