Mysore/Mysuru: Pujitha Ganapathi Chottemada of Mysuru was conferred Ph.D in Civil Engineering by BITS Pilani, Hyderabad, during the convocation held on Aug.3, 2025, for her thesis titled ‘Evaluations of mechanical, chemical and long-term characteristics of fiber-reinforced alkali activated concrete.’ Pujitha is the daughter of Chottemada Ganapathi (Ravi) and Anita (Chekkera), residents of CFTRI Layout in…
The glorious art of CV padding Tales from the frontlines of hiring
August 20, 2025By Dr. R. Balasubramaniam There are few joys in professional life as pure as reading the CVs of young professionals trying very hard to sound like CEOs disguised as interns. It is a roller-coaster of ambition, creativity, and pure linguistic acrobatics. Reviewing their applications feels less like recruitment and more like reading a fantasy novel…
Are unscientific road bumps and barriers the best we can do?
August 20, 2025Sir, In an age where nations are building smart cities, designing roads with decades-long lifespans, and using advanced traffic management systems, one must ask: Are unscientific road bumps and haphazard barriers really the best solutions our authorities can come up with to manage traffic? Across several parts of our city, these bumps and barriers seem…
KSCA Maharaja Trophy 2025: Mangaluru Dragons go down to Hubli Tigers
August 20, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: Hubli Tigers were clinical and produced a fine all-round display, as they defeated the Mangaluru Dragons by 23 runs in the ongoing KSCA Maharaja Trophy T20 Tournament at the SDNR Wadiyar Stadium at Manasagangothri, here yesterday. The win takes the Hubli Tigers to the top of the points table and the Mangaluru Dragons drop…
Prasidh Krishna adds muscle to Mysore Warriors
August 20, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: Indian pacer Prasidh Krishna, who played a crucial role by picking up eight wickets at The Oval Test to help the Indian team square the series against England recently, joined Mysore Warriors team after taking small break from cricket. He will be seen in action at the ongoing KSCA Maharaja Cup T20 Tournament at…
City’s Shanvi wins Bronze
August 20, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: Shanvi, a 9th std. student of Christ the King Convent (CKC) Public School in city, won a bronze medal at the International Wushu Martial Arts Championship held at Batumi, Georgia, recently. Shanvi also secured gold medal in the Khelo India State-level Wushu Championship and will be participating at the National-level to be held soon….
D. Devaraj Urs’ birth anniversary celebrated
August 20, 2025Deputy Commissioner (DC) G. Lakshmikanth Reddy offering floral tributes to the portrait of former Chief Minister D. Devaraj Urs during the 110th birth anniversary celebrations of the ‘Champion of Backward Classes’ at Kalamandira in city this morning as Kannada Sahitya Kalakoota President M. Chandrashekar and other dignitaries look on.
Nanjangud’s new Traffic Inspector
August 20, 2025Krishnakanth Koli (right), who was serving as the Sub-Inspector at Kavalande Police Station, has been promoted and transferred as the Inspector of Nanjangud Traffic Police Station. He is seen being greeted after taking charge from Inspector Siddaraju, who has been transferred to Madikeri.
R. Ashwatha Rao Kadam
August 20, 2025R. Ashwatha Rao Kadam (61), a resident of Gayathripuram here, passed away yesterday. He leaves behind his wife, a son and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites were held at the foot of Chamundi Hill this morning.
Events tomorrow – AUGUST 21: Sri Ramakrishna Ashram
August 20, 2025Swami Jnanayoganandaji speaks on ‘Srimad Bhagavad Gita’ in Kannada, Ashram premises, Yadavagiri, 6 pm to 6.50 pm.














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