Mysuru: A man from city, who had deposited money to the account of the Rajasthan-based finance company, which had promised him to provide loan, has been cheated after depositing a total of Rs. 1.72 lakh to the account of the finance company. The man, who was cheated, has been identified as Yogesh Gowda, a resident…
Two novels by Indian-American author released in city
July 31, 2017Mysuru: It was an evening of banter, bonhomie and intellectual stimulation. The gathering of bibliophiles and a couple of authors and writers added to the free atmosphere with lot of self-deprecating humour. The occasion was the book-release function organised by Book Clubs-2015, last evening at a private hotel in Vontikoppal here. Medical Practitioner and…
Like in Assam, theatre artistes in State should get better remuneration: Rangayana Director
July 31, 2017Mysuru: “Artistes associated with mobile theatre in Assam are getting a very good remuneration which should be replicated in Karnataka also,” opined Rangayana Director Bhagirathi Bai Kadam. She was speaking at a programme ‘Ranga Sanje’ organised by Kadamba Ranga Vedike in association with Kannada Sahitya Parishat at its premises near Palace North Gate here on…
KSIC to start new Silk Weaving Unit in city
July 31, 2017Mysuru: Karnataka Silk Industries Corporation (KSIC) will soon commence works for the construction of a new Silk Weaving Unit, said KSIC Chairman and MLA M.K. Somashekar, here this morning. Addressing press persons at Hotel Siddharta, he said that the demand for Mysuru silk sarees had increased over the past few years, which had prompted the…
Condemning NDA Government policies BSP activists take out protest rally
July 31, 2017Mysuru: Condemning the ineffective governance of the BJP-led NDA Government at Centre in not asserting rampant atrocities on Dalits, minorities and women in the country, over 500 activists of Bahujana Samja Party (BSP), Mysuru division, took out a protest rally from Ramaswamy Circle to Kote Anjaneyaswamy Temple here this morning where a stage programme was…
A Memorable Hindustani Vocal Concert
July 31, 2017Raaga Vaibhava, a consortium of music-lovers, presented a Hindustani Classical Music Concert by Pt. Dr. Ram Deshpande, a renowned vocalist from Mumbai, at Nadabrahma Sangeetha Sabha on JLB Road in city on July 23. Dr. Deshpande, ‘A’ grade artiste of AIR and Television, has presented recitals at several prestigious venues in India and abroad. He…
Daasa Namana: An enchanting Musical Evening
July 31, 2017On July 23, Nadavidyalaya Academy of Music and Dance had organised its third monthly musical evening at Hootagalli where the Vidwat grade students of Guru Vid. M.S. Naveen performed. They were accompanied by Vid. Jagadeesh on tabla and Vid. Purushottam on keyboard. This musical evening was dedicated to the Saint-Poets (Daasa) and their compositions, hence…
Pratibha Puraskar presentation marks JC Wadiyar’s 98th birth anniversary
July 31, 2017Mysuru: Marking the 98th birth anniversary of Jayachamaraja Wadiyar, Ursu Chintakara Chavadi had organised a function at Sarada Vilas Centenary Hall in Krishnamurthypuram here yesterday. Pratibha Puraskar was presented to 34 children of Ursu community who had excelled in SSLC and PUC examinations. Scholarships were given away to 53 students. Senior members and achievers of…
Veerashaiva-Lingayat Dharma is Basavanna’s Samskara: Bidari
July 31, 2017Mysuru: Observing that Veerashaiva-Lingayat Dharma is a result of 12th century social reformer Basavanna’s Samskara, former DGP Shankar M. Bidari has said that such ‘Samskara’ cannot be found in any other religion. He was speaking after inaugurating Siddaganga Mutt Seer Sri Shivakumara Swamiji’s 110th birthday celebration and Pratibha Puraskar presentation programme organised by Mysuru taluk…
Sri Ramakrishna Ashrama continues cleanliness campaign in city
July 31, 2017Mysuru: The 25th week ‘Swachha Mysuru – Swastha Jeevana’ programme, which was launched by Sri Ramakrishna Ashrama for 40 weeks to bring public awareness about cleanliness and environmental protection, was held in Tilaknagar yesterday covering Tilaknagar, Highway Circle, C.V. Road and Telugu Reddy Choultry surroundings. Swami Nityasthanandaji, Senior Monk, Sri Ramakrishna Ashrama, Mysuru, D. Madegowda,…















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