Former wrestler Vinesh Phogat keen to train local talents Mysore/Mysuru: Former freestyle wrestler Vinesh Phogat has exuded confidence that the sporting talents of the State may bag medals in forthcoming Olympics, considering their keen interest in sports and the due encouragement by Congress Government in Karnataka. Phogat, also a Congress MLA of Julana Constituency in…
High Court stays order capping movie ticket prices at Rs. 200
September 23, 2025Bengaluru: The Karnataka High Court has stayed, until further orders, the implementation of the Karnataka Cinemas (Regulation) (Amendment) Rules, 2025, which capped movie ticket prices at Rs. 200. Justice Ravi V. Hosmani passed the interim order on petitions filed by multiplex owners and movie producers challenging the State Government’s decision. During hearings, the Multiplex Association…
Rangoli art wins hearts
September 23, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: K.R. MLA T.S. Srivatsa inaugurated Dasara Rangoli contest organised by the Women and Children’s Dasara Sub-Committee, in front of Mysore Palace this morning. Speaking after inaugurating the event, MLA Srivatsa welcomed about 150 women participants hailing from different parts of the State, who were enthusiastic to showcase their talent. “A variety of cultural programmes…
Mall of Mysore unveils Grand Dasara Shopping Festival
September 23, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: The festive spirit of Dasara comes alive at Mall of Mysore, as the city’s most vibrant shopping destination announces its Dasara Shopping Festival from Sept.17 to Oct. 19. With a series of exciting activities, cultural attractions and exclusive rewards, the festival promises to bring together shopping, celebration and entertainment for families across Mysuru. Shoppers…
Star Pups: Adopt us…
September 23, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: Tara and Maya, both 1.5-month-old pups, which are de-wormed and vaccinated at People For Animals (PFA) in city, are up for adoption. Tara and Maya, which were found abandoned by the roadside, frightened and helpless were rescued and brought to PFA Mysuru, where they are now safe and cared for. They are playful, gentle,…
Bharatanatyam Rangapravesha of Kanta Sarkar on Sept. 27
September 23, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: Kumar Performing Arts Centre, Mysuru, will present its 37th Bharatanatyam Rangapravesha event on Sept.27 at 4 pm at Kalemane Sabhaangana, Mysuru. Kanta Sarkar, originally from Bangladesh and a dedicated disciple of internationally acclaimed Bharatanatyam Guru, Karnataka Kalashree Dr. K. Kumar, will be presenting her Rangapravesha. Balakrishnaiah, Mysore Ranganath, Prof. Anita Braggs, Vidushi Dr. Jamuna…
Malgudi Heritage Trail
September 23, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: Swami Vivekananda Youth Movement (SVYM) has organised Malgudi Heritage Trail, a Heritage and Literary Walk on Sept. 27 in city. More than a conventional heritage walk, this trail is an exploration of art, memory and narrative, through three spaces across the city to recreate the world of late Writer R.K. Narayan. The event will…
Joyalukkas announces ‘Biggest Jewellery Sale of the Year’
September 23, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: Joyalukkas, world’s favourite jeweller, has announced the return of its most anticipated shopping event, “The Biggest Jewellery Sale of the Year.” For a limited period until Oct.5, customers will get to enjoy an exceptional flat 50% off on making charges across a spectacular range of gold, cut and uncut diamonds, platinum, silver and precious…
Dasara begins
September 22, 2025Mysuru: International Booker Prize-2025 winner Banu Mushtaq inaugurated the 415th Nada Habba Mysuru Dasara this morning by paying obeisance to Goddess Chamundeshwari and offering floral tributes to the deity atop Chamundi Hill, marking the start of the 11-day festival that will conclude with the Jumboo Savari on Oct. 2 (Vijayadashami day). The idol of Goddess…
Festive Elegance: Mysuru Mallige, Mysore Silk saree lift spirit of tradition at inaugural event
September 22, 2025Mysuru: The highlight of this morning’s Dasara inauguration atop Chamundi Hill was the graceful sight of Dasara inaugurator Banu Mushtaq and several women officers adorning their hair bun with fragrant Mysuru Mallige (Jasmine) strings. In South Indian tradition, these circular jasmine garlands, known as ‘gajra’ or ‘veni,’ are delicately wound into intricate patterns and pinned…















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