Mysore/Mysuru: The posters of Yuva Dasara, one of the key attractions of Dasara, which will be held from Oct. 18 to 21 at Maharaja’s College Grounds, were released by Distrcit Minister Dr. H.C. Mahadevappa in city yesterday. Sandalwood actor Shiva Rajkumar, who is popular as ‘Hat-trick Hero’ will be inaugurating Yuva Dasara tomorrow at 6…
Lyricist Jayant Kaikini inaugurates Dasara Kavya Sambhrama
October 17, 2023Literature must bring changes in society: District Minister Mysore/Mysuru: Mysuru District Minister Dr. H.C. Mahadevappa has said “Literature is one of the prominent fields with a strong influence on the society, with its roots in folklore that stems from the life and travails of the people.” He was speaking during the inauguration of Poets Meet…
70 vie for Dasara Water Sports CM Cup at Varuna Lake
October 17, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: Dasara Water Sports have made a comeback this year at the picturesque Varuna Lake on T. Narasipur Road. The State Government, which had previously unveiled the ambitious plans to establish water sports at Varuna Lake as a permanent fixture, has organised the prestigious CM’s Cup this year and the State-level competitions are being held…
Wrestlers’ show of strength on Akhada
October 17, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: The second-day of Dasara Nada Kusti (traditional wrestling) tournament saw 34 bouts. In six other bouts, the wrestlers present got a walk over and were declared winners due to the absence of rival contestants, at the akhada (arena) of D. Devaraj Urs Multi-purpose Stadium, adjacent to Dasara Exhibition Grounds in city last evening. Of…
Pramoda Devi flags off Srirangapatna Dasara
October 17, 2023Srirangapattana: Member of the Erstwhile Mysore Royal Family Pramoda Devi Wadiyar inaugurated the grand three day Dasara celebrations at historic Srirangapatna town yesterday, by showering flowers on the idol of Goddess Chamundeshwari Devi. The Jumboo Savari procession was flagged off at the auspicious Abhijin Muhurat (3 pm to 4 pm). Elephant Mahendra, accompanied by Elephants…
CM admits to power shortage in State
October 17, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: Admitting that the State is facing power crisis due to poor monsoon, Chief Minister Siddharamaiah said that he has directed the authorities to purchase power from other States. Speaking to presspersons at his residence in T.K. Layout here yesterday, he said the State needs nearly 3,000 MW power to meet the current demand. Blaming…
Supreme Court says no to same-sex marriage
October 17, 2023New Delhi: The Supreme Court, in a unanimous verdict this morning, rejected petitions seeking same-sex marriage in India and refused to tweak provisions of the Special Marriage Act. The judges were also unanimous in giving a go ahead to a high-powered committee proposed by the Centre in May to examine the concerns of same-sex couples…
Yoga dance-drama enthrals gathering
October 17, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: The Yoga Dance-Drama contest organised by Dasara Yoga Sub-Committee at Senate Bhavan in Manasagangothri campus enthralled the gathering on Sunday. More than 25 Yoga teams from across the State took part in the event. They performed various ‘Asanas’ such as Padmasana, Shavaasana, Pranayama, Vajrasana, Vakrasana, Bhujangasana, Yekapada Shalabhasana, Dhanurasana, Ardha Halasana, Trikonasana, Makarasana etc….
Screening of documentary film on Mysuru’s own Sarod Maestro Pt. Rajeev Taranath on Oct. 21
October 17, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: The documentary titled ‘Pandit Rajeev Taranath – A Life in Music’ will be screened in Mysuru on Saturday (Oct. 21) at 4.30 pm as part of Dasara Festival. The venue is INOX Mall on M.G. Road. The film is a tribute to the musical genius of Pt. Rajeev Taranath, the renowned Hindustani Sarod Maestro…
Dual Convocation ceremony of Music Varsity tomorrow
October 17, 202383 students from 2019-20 and 2020-21 batches to be conferred various degrees Mysore/Mysuru: The Fifth and Sixth Convocation ceremonies of Karnataka State Dr. Gangubai Hangal Music and Performing Arts University (Music Varsity), Mysuru, for the academic years 2019-20 and 2020-21 respectively are scheduled to be held tomorrow (Oct. 18) at Vijnana Bhavan in Manasagangothri here…















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