Bus shelter turns into nap-pad
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Bus shelter turns into nap-pad

August 7, 2019

Our photographer captured this candid picture at the bus shelter just outside K.R. Hospital on Irwin Road (opposite Mysore Medical College) which is providing shelter for five persons who are sleeping peacefully in the morning, oblivious to the noise pollution. One wonders are these people homeless or just waiting for their relatives to get well…

City Police honoured with President’s Medal
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City Police honoured with President’s Medal

August 7, 2019

Mysuru District Armed Reserve (DAR) Assistant Reserve Sub-Inspector Sharavana is seen receiving President’s Distinguished Service Seva Medal by Governor Vajubhai R. Vala at a ceremony held in Bengaluru recently. Also seen are Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa and State DG and IGP Neelamani N. Raju.

Winners of District-level Handball Tourney
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Winners of District-level Handball Tourney

August 7, 2019

The High School students of St. Thomas School, Vishweshwaranagar, Mysuru, have bagged prizes in District-level Handball Tournament conducted by Education Department, Mysuru, recently at Chamundi Vihar Stadium in city. The team will be representing the Divisional-level Tournament to be held shortly, according a press release from the School. The winning students — Under 14 Boys:…

Society in a shambles
Editorial

Society in a shambles

August 7, 2019

The term shambles originally is said to be a word for slaughterhouse, now meaning “one heck of a mess.” On taking even a cursory look at our present day society in particular and the country, if not the world, in general, one cannot but recall the scene in which a parent would be telling his…

Barricade this trench near NIE
Voice of The Reader

Barricade this trench near NIE

August 7, 2019

Sir, An opening near a small culvert next to NIE on the busy H.D. Kote Road is posing danger to motorists and other road-users. Though there is a protection wall over the culvert, the area before the culvert is not flat and the entire trench is very close to the road. It is more dangerous…

Dr. Rudramma
Obituary

Dr. Rudramma

August 7, 2019

Dr. Rudramma (76), a retired Professor of Food Science and Nutrition Department, University of Mysore (UoM), passed away yesterday in city. She leaves behind her husband Nagendra Ravanikar, children, daughters-in-law, grandchildren and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites will be performed later this evening at Chirashantidhama in Gokulam.

Pet Talk: August 7, 2019
Columns, Pet Talk

Pet Talk: August 7, 2019

August 7, 2019

In this week’s Pet Talk, Maneka explains about the effects of alcohol on dogs and moths’ reaction to light By Maneka Gandhi Recently a dog became famous all over social media for his antics after drinking alcohol. Should I let my pet consume alcohol? Dogs should never have any type of alcohol — or even…

India completes a 3-0 series whitewash
Sports

India completes a 3-0 series whitewash

August 7, 2019

Riding on Virat Kohli’s 59 runs off 45 balls and Rishabh Pant’s 65 runs off 42 balls, India defeated West Indies by eight wickets in the final T20I to clinch the three-match series 3-0 here at Providence Stadium yesterday. After opting to field first, Men in Blue’s bowler, Deepak Chahar took three wickets and wrecked…

Karnataka State Shooting Championship: MDRA shooters excel
Sports

Karnataka State Shooting Championship: MDRA shooters excel

August 7, 2019

Shooters from Mysuru — Rakshith Shastry and M.S. Nagendra (Para) — fared well in the Karnataka State Rile Association’s State Ranking Shooting Championship-2019 held at SAI Centre Shooting Range in Bengaluru recently. Rakshith Shastry, an employee of Ranga Rao and Sons Group of Companies, Mysuru, is one of the top shooters in the State. He…

Dr. (Capt.) K. Thimmappiah Memorial Tournament: Andhra emerges champions
Sports

Dr. (Capt.) K. Thimmappiah Memorial Tournament: Andhra emerges champions

August 7, 2019

Andhra Cricket Association emerged champions of the Dr. (Capt.) K. Thimmappiah Memorial Tournament 2019, after their final against Chhattisgarh State Cricket Association ended in a draw at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium here yesterday. Andhra won on the basis of the first innings lead. Resuming at their overnight score of 139 for seven, Andhra Cricket Association posted…

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