Mysuru: Water is the worst enemy of roads, say road experts and with the relentless pounding of rains in the city since the past several days, there are gaping holes which is causing a nightmare for the motorists to drive on these dangerous craters. As the elections were nearing the concentration of the people’s representatives…
By Bhamy V. Shenoy, Oil Industry Expert It was a pleasant surprise when I got a call from CNBC-Noida inviting me to participate in a panel discussion on “Unleashing of India’s oil and gas potential.” How did they happen to know about me when I am a perfect example of modern day untouchable in Mysuru?…
Mandya: Even as the Congress-JD(S) coalition Government Ministry is yet to take shape, newly elected Srirangapatna JD(S) MLA Ravindra Srikantaiah has expressed displeasure over the attitude of the Congress party which had extended unconditional support to the JD(S) in Government formation when Assembly poll results started pouring in on May 12. Speaking to press persons…
Kushalnagar: The mega repair works of Harangi dam across Cauvery river at Hulugunda near here is all set to be complete in a month. The Harangi Dam, one of the major dams in Cauvery valley, was built over three decades ago. The Irrigation Department with a purpose of plugging leakages and further strengthening of the…
Bengaluru: Lobbying in the opposition BJP, which emerged as the single largest party in the just concluded Assembly polls, has begun with many aspirants vying with each other to get the party ticket for Legislative Council seats from the Legislative Assembly. The BJP, which has 104 members in the Lower House (Legislative Assembly) can win…
Mysuru: The Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) has continued its operation of clearing dried and dead trees and overhanging branches, following heavy rains in which many trees have been uprooted and branches fallen. However, it is learnt that due to lack of coordination with the Forest Department, the operation is slowing down. If it continues to…
Mysuru: TED is a non-profit devoted to spreading ideas, usually in the form of short, powerful talks (18 minutes or less). The TEDx programme is designed by TED to help communities, organisations and individuals to spark conversation and connection through local TED-like experiences. TEDx events are organised by individuals belonging to a city, area or…
Mysuru: “Of late, the number of people listening to classical music is on the decline probably owing to change in outlook of them,” opined writer Dr. S.L. Bhyrappa. He was speaking at the special Jugalbandi programme organised as part of 200th Moonlight music programme at Suttur Mutt at the foot of Chamundi Hill here last…
By Alice Barron, violinist, BA (Hons) LRAM MMus It was a pleasure to welcome Dr. Mysore Manjunath to Oxford to perform in Europe’s oldest purpose-built concert hall, the Holywell Music Hall. This special building first opened in 1748 in the centre of the University City of Oxford, and has hosted prestigious musicians including the Baroque…
Melukote: A youth, who was pestering a girl student to marry him, allegedly kidnapped the girl with the help of his friends and the girl, who escaped from her captors has lodged a complaint with Melukote Police with the help of her parents. The girl, who is pursuing her final year B.Sc course at a…
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