Madikeri: The sacred ‘Kalasha’ on the ‘Praveshadwara’ (welcome arch) of the famous Sri Bhagandeshwara Temple in Bhagamandala was damaged after a lightning struck it on Thursday night. Out of the five Kalashas on the temple’s entrance Gopura, the Kalasha on the extreme right side was damaged by the lightning. Due to the impact, the Kalasha…
Divinity, devotion mark observance of Good Friday
April 20, 2019Mysuru: Mysureans observed Good Friday, the day Jesus Christ was crucified, with great devotion and feeling yesterday. The main tourist attraction, St. Philomena’s Church, as also other Catholic and Protestant Churches in city, saw the Christians attending Mass and Service where the Bishop and the clergy read the messages of Christ’s sacrifice, peace and love…
Three killed as bus topples
April 20, 2019Shivamogga: Three persons, including a mother and daughter duo, were killed on-the-spot and more than eight passengers were injured when the private bus in which they were travelling toppled near Ullur Cross in Sagar taluk here on Thursday. The deceased have been identified as Sujata (40), a resident of Karki of Honnavara taluk, her daughter…
Petrol Bunk owner, staff assaulted
April 20, 2019Hunsur: The driver of a mini goods van (KA-55/4516) allegedly assaulted a woman petrol bunk owner and her staff over the issue of not filling diesel to his vehicle. The incident occurred at Chayadevi Petrol Bunk near Court Circle in the town on Thursday morning. The accused driver picked up a fight with Petrol Bunk…
Farmer dies before voting
April 20, 2019Kikkeri (Mandya): A farmer and a Congress activist, who had extensively canvassed in favour of Mandya Independent LS Candidate Sumalatha Ambarish, could not exercise his franchise as fate snatched his life before voting on Thursday. The farmer was Annegowda (60), a resident of Madihalli in the hobli, who was also the village leader. He is…
129th Ramotsava by Ramabhyudaya Sabha – 2: Awesome music from a handsome vocalist
April 20, 2019On the second day of Ramotsava music concert at Alamma’s Choultry in Srirampet, Vid. Sikkil Gurucharan performed for Sri Ramabhyudaya Sabha. He was accompanied by Vittal Rangan on violin, mridanga legend Umayalapuram Sivaraman and Giridhar Udupa on ghata. Grandson of Sikkil Kunjumani, Gurucharan has music in his gene. While almost every second member in his…
Amrita to host Cinerama on Apr.24
April 20, 2019Mysuru: Movie lovers in city will be treated to some creative and original short films at Cinerama-2019, the National-level Short Film Festival hosted by the Department of Visual Communications, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Mysuru Campus in Bogadi 2nd Stage, on Apr.24. Announcing this at a press meet at Pathrakartara Bhavan in city this morning, Dr. Ramya…
‘Bharatanatyam is serious dance form’
April 20, 2019Mysuru: Bharatanatyam is not a leisure activity but is a serious dance form for development of mind and body, said Natyacharya Prof. K. Ramamurthy Rao, Director of Nupura Kalavidaru, Mysuru. He was speaking at the Rangapravesha of R. Varshini organised by Nrityagiri Academy of Performing Arts and Research Centre at Jaganmohan Palace here yesterday and…
‘Oral health integral part of general health’
April 20, 2019Mysuru: “Oral health is an integral part of general health. As the mouth is the gateway of the body, all the infections in the mouth can get carried into the body increasing the risk of many systemic problems,” said Dr. Pratibha Garla, Joint Secretary of Indian Dental Association (IDA), Mysuru Branch. She was delivering a…
Articulate Fest-35 to feature Bharatanatyam, Odissi & Kathak
April 20, 2019Mysuru: The Articulate Festival-35 will be held at Veene Seshanna Bhavan in Ganabharathi on Adichunchanagiri Road in Kuvempunagar here on Apr.21 (Sunday) at 6 pm. The following artistes will be performing at the Fest: Kshitija Barve, established Bharatanatyam exponent from Kolhapur, Maharashtra, who has been groomed by Dr. Kanak Rele, Tangamani Nagarajan and Dr. Ambika…















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