Jayachamaraja Wadiyar had desired to see the monoliths but could not as the area was marooned under water Mysore: Villagers of Arasinakere in Jayapura Hobli of Mysuru taluk have unearthed two giant statues of Nandi (bulls) in a nondescript field that was so far marooned in water. The idols are monolithic and so far were…
B.L. Santosh appointed as BJP National General Secretary
July 15, 2019Bengaluru: Senior RSS leader B.L. Santosh, who is known for his organizational skills, has been appointed as BJP National General Secretary with immediate effect. Santosh who played a keyrole in the success of BJP candidates in the just concluded Lok Sabha polls, has been elevated to the past as a reward for his outstanding organisational…
KSOU students can soon watch lectures on YouTube
July 15, 2019Mysuru: Very soon, students of Karnataka State Open University (KSOU)can watch videos of study materials and lectures at the comforts of their homes and need not depend on any other source for learning. Learning through audio-visual medium will enhance their knowledge in a speedy manner. The Open University has been recognised by the University Grants…
Kids’ curiosity marks conclusion of Mysuru Literature Festival
July 15, 2019Mysuru: Literature Festivals are not only about authors presenting their views and ideas but it is also about engaging the audience in a lively interaction. This was very much in evidence as the two-day third edition of the Mysuru Literature Festival organised by Mysuru Literary Forum and Charitable Trust and Mysuru Book Clubs (2015) came…
Problem of Newspapers is ‘Trust Deficit’
July 15, 2019Mysuru: On Saturday at the session on media titled “Is the Fourth Pillar of Democracy still strong?” Sreenivasan Jain of NDTV and Shanth Kumar, Director of The Printers Mysore Private Limited, which runs the Deccan Herald and Prajavani newspapers, participated. The session was moderated by Vikram Muthanna, Managing Editor, Star of Mysore and it was…
School vehicle drivers begin indefinite stir
July 15, 2019Mysuru: Protesting against the transport rules rolled out by the Traffic Police following Supreme Court order, restricting the number of children that school autos and vans can ferry, school vehicle drivers, under the banner Mysuru City Private Schools Autos and Vans Union, began an indefinite stir today. As a result of the stir, the drivers…
Experts ask students to question teachers
July 15, 2019Hunsur: Students must dream about achieving great heights in their fields of interests without worrying much about the available resources and family background and they must ask interesting questions to the teachers in the class, said Bhaskar Kalale, CII Mysuru Chairman and President, India Operation of Theorem. He was speaking at the academic interaction for…
‘Co-curricular activities develop personality of students’
July 15, 2019Mysuru: “Co-curricular activities help a student to develop personality which should be put to practice,” opined Dr. Y.S. Siddegowda, Vice-Chancellor, Tumkur University. He was speaking after inaugurating the co-curricular activities of Vidyavardhaka First Grade College at the College premises here yesterday. Siddegowda said that a great amount of responsibility lies with lecturers today to empower…
Retired Medical Officer Dr. Somashekar passes away
July 15, 2019Mysuru: Dr. M.C. Somashekar, retired Medical Officer at the Primary Health Centre in Bellur, Nagamangala and a resident of Brindavan Layout here, passed away on July 14 at a private hospital here following heart attack. He leaves behind his mother, wife, two children, brother, sister and a host of relatives and friends. The body has…
Six-day Silk India-2019 Expo in city from July 17
July 15, 2019Mysuru: On the occasion of Varamahalakshmi festival, Hastashilpi has organised a six-day Silk India- 2019 expo from July 17 to 22 at Hotel Southern Star in city. “Various Silk saree weavers, handloom clusters and Silk Co-operative Societies will be showcasing their products at the expo. The aim of the organisation is to make the products…















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