By Dr. Rama V. Bennur Ganabharathi of Mysuru has a unique way of creating opportunities to young and upcoming artistes. Apart from providing stage regularly in its monthly concerts, it celebrates ‘Taruna Bharathi’ exclusively for youngsters during its Tyagaraja and Purandara Dasa Aradhana celebrations. It has also recently introduced a special programme called ‘Chiguru.’ Taruna…
Nudi Namana for late Siddaganga Seer
February 12, 2019Mysuru: Kuvempu Institute of Kannada Studies (KIKS) and University of Mysore (UoM) Alumni Association had organised a Nudi Namana programme in memory of late Sri Shivakumara Swamiji of Siddaganga Mutt in Tumakuru, at Rani Bahadur auditorium in city yesterday. Speaking on the occasion, writer Dr. G.R. Channabasappa opined that youth who have migrated from villages…
A.K. Gurudutt to present Hindustani Music Concert on Saturday
February 12, 2019Mysuru: Gayana Sabha, Mysuru, has organised a Hindustani Classical Music Concert by A.K. Gurudutt, disciple of Pt. Ajoy Chakrabarty, on Feb.16 at 6.15 pm at ‘Kalpa Kshetra,’ 581/1, Vijayanagar 4th Stage, 1st Phase here. He will be accompanied on tabla by Pt. Ramesh Dhannur and on harmonium by Vighnesh Bhagwat. Profile: Born in a traditional…
Maid accused of stealing jewellery from house
February 12, 2019Mysuru: Accusing the maid of stealing jewellery from the house, a house owner has lodged a complaint at Jayalakshmipuram Police Station in this regard. M.S. Revathi, a resident of Jayalakshmipuram had hired 60-year-old Mangalamma of Manjunathapura as a maid about a year ago to look after her daughter Sriranjini who had delivered a child. Mangalamma…
Miniature Park to attract tourists
February 11, 2019To be set up on Mysuru-Bengaluru Highway before tourists reach city To inform visitors what awaits them on their Mysuru itinerary Mysuru: The Karnataka State Tourism Development Corporation (KSTDC) has plans to set up a Miniature Park to attract more visitors to tourist spots in Mysuru. The walk-through park of minuscule models has been planned…
Uproar in LS over BJP’s bid to topple coalition Government
February 11, 2019Controversial audio clip debated in Assembly; Speaker suggests formation of SIT New Delhi: The Lok Sabha this morning witnessed uproar over Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) alleged bid to topple the coalition Government of Congress and Janata Dal-Secular (JD-S) in Karnataka. As soon as the Lok Sabha assembled for the day, Congress MP K.C. Venugopal sought…
Season’s first rainy spell surprises Mysuru
February 11, 2019Mysuru: Heavy rain accompanied by thunder and lightning lashed Mysuru and surrounding areas last night in what was the first spell of rain of the year. The downpour continued for about half-an-hour and in some areas, it rained for more than one-and-a-half hours. Heavy rain was witnessed in the heart of the city like Mysore…
Curtains come down on SOM Edu Fair
February 11, 2019Over 35,000 attend three-day mega event Mysuru: Curtains came down yesterday evening on the three-day Star of Mysore Education Fair which was organised at Maharaja’s College Grounds from Feb. 8. The Edu Fair was a grand success with overwhelming response from students, parents, public, teachers and representatives of various educational institutions. Over 85 educational institutions…
AICC seeks opinion on Congress candidate for Mysuru-Kodagu LS seat
February 11, 2019Mysuru:With the Lok Sabha polls just a couple of months away, AICC leaders on Sunday met Congress leaders of Mysuru to discuss the choice of party candidate from Mysuru-Kodagu Lok Sabha seat. AICC General Secretaries in-charge of Karnataka, Manik Thakur and Vishnunadhan visited the Congress office near the City Railway Station and met party office-bearers,…
Riot of colours at SOM Edu Fair painting competition
February 11, 2019Mysuru: In one of the largest events of its kind in city, a large number of children from different schools in city participated in the Drawing and Painting Contest, organised on the last day of Star of Mysore Education Fair at Maharaja’s College Grounds here yesterday which was held in an atmosphere filled with extreme…
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