Shivamogga: Veteran theatre artiste and writer S. Malathi (66), passed away at a private hospital in Manipal yesterday. Malathi, an alumnus of National School of Drama (NSD), New Delhi, has translated many English plays and has acted in over 100 plays. She had also directed several plays including Kerege Hara, Yayathi and Hayavadana. She had…
‘Scores of books are released everyday but who will buy and read them?’
April 2, 2019Questions veteran writer Dr. C.P. Krishna Kumar Mysuru: “Just like mass wedding happening these days, scores of books are being released everyday in Mysuru, but the most important question is who will buy and read them?,” asked veteran writer Dr. C.P. Krishna Kumar (CPK). He was speaking on the occasion of releasing four books of…
‘There is sacrifice and efforts of many in India’s freedom struggle’
April 2, 2019Former Vice-Chancellor Prof. B. Sheik Ali Mysuru: “The Salt Satyagraha launched by Mahatma Gandhi created a revolution in the country. Gandhi who eschewed violence and chose the path of non-violence did it because he had the vision of a secular country,” said former Vice-Chancellor of Mangalore and Goa Universities Prof. B. Sheik Ali. He was speaking…
‘Health is Wealth’ on Apr.5
April 2, 2019Mysuru: Mysore University in association with Soukya Foundation has organised a 3-day International Science Conference ‘Health is Wealth’ from Apr.5 at Hotel Rio Meridian, said Srihari of GSS Foundation. About 400 reps from Australia, Malaysia, Indonesia and other countries are participating, he said. This time Mysuru is hosting the conference whereas earlier Cochin used to…
Azim Premji Foundation provides career opportunities
April 2, 2019Mysuru: Azim Premji Foundation, a not-for-profit organisation, provides opportunities for those with a passion for social change and deep interest in education. Opportunities exist for candidates to join the Foundation as Associates, School Teachers or Teacher Educators. Larger work of the Foundation is around capacity enhancement of Government School teachers. Graduates or Post-Graduates with good…
Book on CPK to be released on Apr. 8
April 2, 2019Mysuru: Marking the 80th birthday of veteran writer Dr. C.P. Krishna Kumar, two books on CPK, titled ‘CPK Chutuku Thorana’ and ‘Kavyakke Guru’ will be released by Adichunchanagiri Mysuru Shakha Mutt’s Sri Someshwaranatha Swamiji at a programme to be organised by Ursu Jagruthi Academy at Nadabrahma Sangeetha Sabha on JLB Road at 4pm on Apr….
Upendra campaigns for Uttama Prajakeeya Party candidate
April 2, 2019Pandavapura: “Persons who get remuneration for working for people should come to politics, so please vote for Uttama Prajakeeya Party (UPP) candidate,” requested Party President and cine actor Upendra. He was addressing the crowd in town yesterday, while campaigning for C.P. Divakar, Prajakeeya Party candidate for Lok Sabha elections. “Persons who are getting wages for…
Two arrested for attempting to rape minor girls
April 2, 2019Mysuru: N.R. Police, on Sunday, have arrested two persons on charges of attempt to rape minor girls. The arrested are 30-year-old Kaizer and 53-year-old Jaishivamadeva, both residents of Subashnagar in city. It is alleged that, Jaishivamadeva, on Saturday lured two minor girls, who were playing in front of the house, to a park, where he…
World Water Day, Women’s Day celebrated
April 2, 2019Mysuru: Senior Civil Judge and Member-Secretary of District Legal Services Authority (DLSA) B.P. Devamane, highlighting the importance of water and planting sapling, said that the community participation in protection of environment is very important. He was speaking after inaugurating the “Legal Awareness Support” programme organised by the Department of Social Work, Pooja Bhagavath Memorial Mahajana…
Man found hanging
April 2, 2019Hunsur: A body of a 40-year-old man was found hanging at Kodi Malleshwaraswamy Temple premises in Bilikere in a suspicious manner. The deceased is Mahadeva (40), son of Mahadevanayaka and a resident of Kumarabeedu, Yelwal hobli in the taluk. Mahadeva, who had left his house 10 years ago, had married a Dalit girl from Kammarahalli…















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