Mysore/Mysuru: JSS Academy of Higher Education & Research (JSS AHER) has achieved another major milestone in public health and genetic research. A pioneering study co-authored by Dr. Deepa Bhat, Professor of Anatomy and Certified Genetic Counsellor at JSS Medical College, has been published in The Lancet Regional Health — Southeast Asia, marking a national breakthrough…
By M.T. Yogesh Kumar Reckless visitors play loud music, drink alcohol, leave broken bottles, throw garbage and urinate into pristine waters Mysore/Mysuru: The once- serene KRS backwaters near Meenakshipura in Yelwal Hobli, a popular getaway in the Old Mysuru region, are now facing rampant environmental degradation, driven by unchecked tourism and brazenly irresponsible visitor behaviour….
Railway track works underway Mysore/Mysuru: The level crossing on the busy KRS Road has been temporarily closed for three days beginning today (July 7), as the South Western Railway, Mysuru Division, is undertaking complete track renewal works using Plasser Quick Relaying System (PQRS) machines. The works, which include sleeper and rail renewal, commenced at 8…
Mysore/Mysuru: With continuous rains in Cauvery basin leading to heavy inflow, the authorities have ramped up discharge from KRS Dam, releasing over 50,000 cusecs of water into the Cauvery River, which is now flowing in full spate. Officials have raised concerns over public safety as tourists and local residents, tourists and visitors are seen dangerously…
Mysore/Mysuru: “Villages are not resorts for relaxation. Visiting them with such a mindset makes the experience feel static and disconnected. One must mingle with rural people and understand their realities,” said renowned Kannada writer, filmmaker and director Nagathihalli Chandrashekar. He was speaking at a Kannada symposium titled ‘Sahitya-Cinema-Halli Hambalada Tekkeyalli’ (literature and cinema in the…
Ila Arun mesmerises with song, dance and stories of folk roots Mysore/Mysuru: The two-day Mysuru Literature Festival concluded on a high note last evening, bringing together over 100 writers, subject experts, artists and cultural enthusiasts under one roof. Organised by the Mysuru Literary Forum Charitable Trust and the Mysuru Book Clubs Charitable Trust, the ninth…
Mysore/Mysuru: Maintaining both physical and mental health is essential for those aspiring to build a career in cinema, said actors Bala Rajwadi, Sudha Belawadi and Shankar Ashwath during the last Kannada panel discussion at the 9th Mysuru Literature Festival held at Gardenia, by the pool, Hotel Southern Star, last evening. Session titled ‘Cinemarangada Kashta-Nastagala Karmodagala…
Mysore/Mysuru: “Accounting and financial awareness are crucial for entrepreneurs,” said businesswoman and social worker Revathi Kamath, speaking at the Mysuru Literature Festival yesterday. She was addressing a session titled ‘An inspiring journey from floral beginnings to an established enterprise — growing, thriving and shaping a meaningful life. The session was moderated by the Founder-Director and…
Mysore/Mysuru: “I consider my disability to be my unique strength,” said Padma Shri awardee Dr. Deepa Malik, India’s first female Paralympic medallist, during an inspiring session at the Mysuru Literature Festival last evening. Speaking at the last English session titled ‘Unstoppable: Breaking Limits, Building Dreams, ’ Dr. Malik was in conversation with Dr. Usha Hegde,…
Mysore/Mysuru: “Language is fundamentally born to speak — writing came much later. One can only truly learn a language by speaking it, not by writing,” said noted humorist and columnist Prof. M. Krishnegowda. He was delivering a talk in his trademark humorous tone on the topic ‘Bhasheyemba Sojiga’ (The wonder called language) at the Kannada…
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