Mysore/Mysuru: The Vidyavardhaka First Grade College, located on Seshadri Iyer Road in city, will be holding ‘Kala Sambhrama-2025’, a State-level Cultural Fest at its premises at 10 am tomorrow. The event features a State- level debate contest and folk songs rendition competition. The topic of the debate is ‘The media has become a political glove,…
Dr. S.L. Bhyrappa to be cremated with full State honours in city tomorrow
September 25, 2025Mortal remains to be kept at Kalamandira till 6 pm today Mysore/Mysuru: The mortal remains of celebrated Kannada novelist Dr. S.L. Bhyrappa (94), who passed away in Bengaluru yesterday afternoon, is likely to be brought to Mysuru at 3 pm today. The last rites of Dr. Bhyrappa, scheduled for tomorrow (Sept. 26) at 11 am…
President Murmu condoles Dr. Bhyrappa’s demise
September 25, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: President Droupadi Murmu has expressed grief over the demise of Dr. Bhyrappa. In a social media post, the President said: “Bhyrappa made remarkable contributions in the fields of literature, philosophy, culture and intellectual inquiry. Dr. Bhyrappa brought Kannada literature to national and global prominence through his works while staying true to its cultural roots….
Bhyrappa’s novels ‘Vamshavruksha’ and ‘Daatu’ were dear to me: Prof. K.S. Bhagawan
September 25, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: Stating that the residence of Saraswathi Samman awardee writer Dr.S.L.Bhyrappa was located right opposite his house at Kuvempunagar, writer Prof.K.S.Bhagawan said that Dr.S.L.Bhyrappa’s novels – ‘Vamshavruksha’ and ‘Daatu’ impressed him the most. Speaking to presspersons at his residence in Kuvempunagar here yesterday after the news of Dr.S.L.Bhyrappa’s death broke out in the afternoon, Prof….
Dy.CM Shivakumar inspects KRS ahead of Cauvery Aarti
September 25, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar conducted an on-site inspection at Brindavan Gardens, Krishna Raja Sagar (KRS) Dam, last evening, ahead of the symbolic Cauvery Aarti scheduled to begin tomorrow (Sept. 26). During the visit, Shivakumar reviewed preparations, including the stage setup, the designated Aarti area, and seating arrangements for spectators. He directed officials to…
Dr. S.L. Bhyrappa’s death creates a void in Kannada literary world
September 25, 2025Bengaluru/Mysuru: A pall of gloom has engulfed Kannada literary world, with the passing of renowned novelist Padma Bhushan Dr. S.L. Bhyrappa on Wednesday. At the age of 94, Dr. Bhyrappa left for heavenly abode, after suffering cardiac arrest at 2.38 pm at Jayadev Memorial Rashtrotthana Hospital and Research Centre, Rajarajeshwari Nagar in Bengaluru, according to…
Dr. Bhyrappa’s works were factual in nature: Ex-MP Prathap Simha
September 25, 2025Bengaluru: Expressing sorrow over the demise of Saraswathi Samman awardee writer Dr. S.L. Bhyrappa, former Mysuru-Kodagu MP Prathap Simha said that Bhyrappa’s novels were factual in nature and not illusionary like many others. Speaking to presspersons here yesterday after expressing condolences to the veteran writer, Simha said that though Dr. Bhyrappa may have departed us…
MP Yaduveer condoles demise of Dr.S.L.Bhyrappa
September 25, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: his deep condolence over the demise of Saraswathi Samman awardee Writer Dr.S.L.Bhyrappa, Mysuru-Kodagu MP Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar said that with deep sorrow, he joins the people of Karnataka in mourning the passing away of Padma Bhushan and Saraswathi Samman awardee Dr. S. L. Bhyrappa. In a condolence message issued yesterday, Yaduveer said Dr….
Classical & Folk Treat enthral music enthusiasts
September 25, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: Music lovers in city were treated with some of the best classical and folk music presented by various artistes on Day-3 of Dasara Cultural Programmes being organised at Mysore Palace premises here yesterday. At first, city’s Vidwan R.S. Nandakumar presented classical vocal concert with artist Ganjifa Raghupathi Bhat drawing ‘Vishwaroopa Darshana’ of Lord Vishnu…
Yuva Dasara 2025: Pritam Chakraborty takes audience on Musical Ride
September 25, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: Bollywood composer Pritam Chakraborty, known for his hit numbers ‘Deva Deva…’ from the movie ‘Brahmastra’, ‘Ae Dil Hai Mushkil’, ‘Dangal’, ‘Kalank’ among others took the audience on a musical ride with some of its best compositions on Day-2 of Yuva Dasara at the sprawling 100-acre land near Uttanahalli on city outskirts, yesterday. Youngsters from…















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