Knowledge of languages is the doorway to wisdom, say the wise. It is also a doorway to job opportunities in the changed world where job-seekers go places all over the world. However, the language always played a disruptive role in many countries. In our country, it was first ignited in 1937 when Chakravarti Rajagopalachari (Rajaji)…
DKS’ CM bid gains steam; seniors say it’s inevitable
March 3, 2025Karnataka poised for high-stakes leadership showdown, marking a major shift in political landscape Bengaluru: As speculation swirls over a possible leadership change in Karnataka, senior Congress leaders M. Veerappa Moily and Basavaraju V. Shivaganga have thrown their weight behind Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar (DKS), making a strong case for his elevation to the State’s…
Food Safety Officers crack down on plastic use in idli making
March 3, 2025Mysuru: Days after the Karnataka Food Safety Department banned the use of plastic sheets in idli preparation at hotels, roadside eateries and food stalls, officials have launched a crackdown to enforce the ban. Led by Dr. Ravindra and Kantharaju, the city and district Food Safety Officers have formed a 20-member team to conduct inspections and…
World Wildlife Day Today… Guarding the Wild
March 3, 2025By Shadan Muneer March 3 is designated as World Wildlife Day by the UN General Assembly. On this occasion, we celebrate the extraordinary diversity of life on our planet and acknowledge the urgent need for its protection. Wildlife plays a crucial role in maintaining our ecosystems’ health and our communities’ well-being. However, many species face…
100 e-buses in Mysuru city by end of 2025
March 2, 2025Mysuru: The KSRTC plans to roll out 100 e-buses in Mysuru city by the end of this year under the PM e-Bus Sewa project, aimed at promoting eco-friendly public transport and enhancing urban mobility. The initiative is part of the Green Urban Mobility Initiative (GUMI) and is being implemented under the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model…
Police scan social media posts to curb wheelie menace on roads
March 2, 2025Mysuru: In a bid to curb the menace of reckless stunt riding on public roads, the Mysuru District Police have intensified their crackdown on bikers performing dangerous wheelies and stunts. The offenders, who post videos of their acts on social media, are being tracked and arrested by a dedicated social media monitoring team. With the…
16th Bangalore International Film Festival: CM reiterates Film City plan in Mysuru
March 2, 2025Bengaluru: Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has reiterated that, the world class Film City will be built in Mysuru, with 150 acres of land allotted to execute the plan. He was addressing the gathering after inaugurating 16th Bangalore International Film Festival (BIFFes), at grand steps of Vidhana Soudha, here yesterday. The BIFFes is being held from Mar….
II PU exam begins under tight security
March 1, 2025Mysuru: The annual second PU exams (2024-25) of State Board, a key qualifying exam for students to pursue professional and other courses, began at 50 centres across the district, including 27 centres in Mysuru city alone, this morning. Kannada and Arabic papers were held on the first day today (10 am to 1 pm). On…
Centre withdraws GST on black pepper
March 1, 2025Mysuru: Thanks to the efforts of Mysuru-Kodagu MP Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar, the Centre has withdrawn the 5 percent GST (Goods and Service Tax) on black pepper. Based on the recommendations of GST Council, the Centre had recently imposed 5 percent GST on pepper of Genus Piper, whether green (fresh), white or black. Taking note…
The Congress Party’s Obsession with Western Validation: A Threat to Indian Democracy ?
March 1, 2025Indian Overseas Congress Chairman Sam Pitroda recently claimed that while speaking at IIT Ranchi, someone hacked into the system and began broadcasting pornography. He then questioned, “Now, is that democracy? Is that fair?” One must ask: Is that even a reasonable question? If a senior Congress leader like Sam Pitroda is fabricating incidents to paint…















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