Engineer from Kodagu was returning home after discharge from hospital in Bengaluru Mysore/Mysuru: After a break, criminals are back to rob travellers on the Mysuru-Bengaluru Expressway. The latest robbing incident was reported on Friday night just hours after the visit of senior Police officers on the Expressway amidst a raging debate on the lack of…
NCP splits, Ajit Pawar takes over as Maharashtra Deputy CM
July 2, 2023Mumbai: Nationalist Congress Party leader Ajit Pawar, backed by 24 MLAs, is expected to join the Maharashtra government as the deputy chief minister on Sunday. The move comes days after Ajit Pawar expressed his desire to step down as Leader of Opposition in the Maharashtra Assembly. The oath taking ceremony will take place in Raj…
Religion has nothing to do with cricket: V.V.S. Laxman
July 2, 2023Former international cricketer’s session, book a big draw at Mysuru Literature Festival Mysore/Mysuru: Former international cricketer and head of the National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Bengaluru, V.V.S. Laxman, asserted that the Indian cricket team comprises talented individuals from various parts of the country who share a common commitment to playing for the nation. He was…
Release of five books marks a grand opening
July 2, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: The seventh edition of the two-day Mysuru Literature Festival took off to a colourful start at Hotel Southern Star in city yesterday afternoon. The Mysuru Literary Forum Charitable Trust and Mysuru Book Clubs -2015 brought together a stellar gathering of authors and notable figures from diverse backgrounds, all converging to share their insights on…
History’s governance lessons still relevant: Dr. Bibek Debroy
July 2, 2023Role of Lord Krishna in Mahabharata was not different than what Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel did, says Chairman of Economic Advisory Council to PM Mysore/Mysuru: Chairman of Economic Advisory Council to the PM Dr. Bibek Debroy delineated on ‘Governance lessons from Itihasa-Puranas’ during a panel discussion that followed the inauguration of the two-day Mysuru Literature Festival…
Kodagu couple killed as KSRTC bus rams into car near Bilikere
July 2, 2023They were on their way to pick their daughter from Mysore Airport Hunsur: A couple from Kodagu, who were on their way to pick up their daughter from Mysore Airport at Mandakalli, were killed when a KSRTC bus rammed into their car on NH-275 near Rangaiahnakoppal close to Bilikere yesterday. The deceased are H.B. Belliappa…
NDRF leads mock drill on flood response in Kodagu
July 2, 2023Kushalnagar: A mock drill on flood rescue operations was conducted by the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) rescue team and personnel from Government Departments at Hebbatageri village in Kodagu yesterday. Ironically, the drill was held at a time when Kodagu is facing an acute shortage of rainfall which is much below normal. NDRF personnel, as…
Distance education has gained prominence in country: Justice Ashok Kinagi
July 2, 202318th Convocation of KSOU held, Prez Murmu to be conferred Hon. Doctorate at Bengaluru tomorrow Mysore/Mysuru: Observing that India is anticipated to become a hub of distance education in the future, with distance education gaining prominence in the country in the last few decades, Karnataka High Court Judge Justice Ashok S. Kinagi said that Open…
Youngsters buy coffee for Rs. 180 but shun books priced at Rs. 300
July 2, 2023Author Jerry Pinto stresses significance of encouraging widespread reading habits at Lit Fest Mysore/Mysuru: Author Jerry Pinto delivered an engrossing talk at the Mysuru Literature Festival last evening, shedding light on the theme of ‘Bridging the Cultural Gap: Publishing, Folklore, Historic Legends.’ He delved into the captivating stories of historic legends while addressing the concerning…
Is pen mightier? Author Perumal Murugan debates
July 2, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: Renowned Tamil author Perumal Murugan captivated the audience at Mysuru Literature Festival yesterday with his fascinating anecdotes and challenges. During a panel discussion ‘Is the Pen Mightier? Politics of Culture and Defiance,’ Perumal Murugan revealed that he faced similar threats to those encountered by writers Gauri Lankesh and Prof. M.M. Kalburgi in Karnataka. These…















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