By Dr. Rama V. Bennur The percussion instruments have come a long way from a crude shell tala to the unbelievable electronic equipments like Rhythm pad that can produce the sound of any number of percussive instruments. The traditional membranophones have survived the tough battle of time and are still an inseparable part of classical…
Pet Talk
July 24, 2019In this week’s Pet Talk, Maneka speaks about the spider-ant relation and explains how a species can be one’s predator and other’s prey By Maneka Gandhi Why does my dog shed hair? Shedding a small amount is normal for every mammal including you. But any more means that the dog is not well and you…
Favouring female fraternity
July 24, 2019The males have outnumbered females in the land’s total headcount and one of the reasons for that to happen is said to be the unlawful practice of female foeticide which the authorities are finding it tricky to detect and unable to stop completely. Even catchy slogans created some years ago and flashed across the country…
Co-ordination needed between Ministries of Roadways, Railways, Civil Aviation and Environment
July 24, 2019Sir, This refers to the recent news item that the cost of Rail Line between Mysuru-Belagola and then on to Kushalnagar has entered the “pink book”. This would mean that it is practically ready for execution. Considering that Railways are building a huge office in Madikeri, it is clear that their immediate aim is to…
Hunsur boys excel at State-level Wushu Championship
July 24, 2019Syed Shajil (7th std.) and Sathwik (6th std.), students of Christa Krupa Mission Convent, Rathnapuri in Hunsur taluk, have secured bronze medals respectively in the Sub-Junior 48-kg and 42-kg categories of the State-level Wushu Championship held in Mysuru recently. Also, Alman Sharif and Ravikumar of the School have fared well in the Championship. They are…
Medal-winners at Junior Muaythai Nationals
July 24, 2019Sixteen Junior Muaythai Kicboxers of Academy of Martial Science (AMS), affiliated to Mysore District Muaythai Trust, won five gold, eight silver and three bronze medals respectively for the State at the recently concluded Junior Muaythai National Championships organised by MTI in Bengaluru between July 12 and 14. They were part of participating Karnataka contingent. Seen…
Sunitha Hiremath presents Moonlight Music Concert
July 24, 2019Sunitha Hiremath presenting a Hindustani Music Concert at Suttur Mutt premises at the foot of Chamundi Hill in city on July 16 as part of the Mutt’s Monthly Moonlight Music programme coinciding with Guru Purnima. She was accompanied by Pt. Veerabhadraiah Hiremath on harmonium and Pt. Ramesh Dhannur on tabla. Earlier to the music concert,…
KSCA Mysuru Zonal League: Swaroop excels in Mysore Gymkhana’s win
July 24, 2019A well-compiled 94 by M.S. Swaroop helped The Mysore Gymkhana to register a 15-run win over Mysore Underwriters in the KSCA Mysuru Zone 2nd Division League tie played at the PET Grounds in Mandya recently. Scores 2nd Division — The Mysore Gymkhana: 265 for 8 in 50 overs (M.S. Swaroop 94, Hemanth Kumar 60, V.S….
KSCA Mysuru Zone U-19 Inter-Club Tourney: Dhanush Gowda shines for Jawahar’s CC
July 24, 2019A seven wicket haul by leg-spinner Dhanush Gowda (4.4-3-2-7) enabled Jawahar’s CC to register a three-wicket win over Sri Ganesh Kreeda Mandali (SGKM) in the KSCA Mysuru Zone U-19 Inter-Club Tournament-2019 played at PET Grounds, Mandya, recently. Scores SGKM: 82 in 27.4 overs (N. Chandan 35, Dhanush Gowda 7 for 2) lost to Jawahar’s CC:…
Dr. Capt. K. Thimmappiah Memorial Tournament: MPCA strikes back
July 24, 2019On a rain-hit day, Madhya Pradesh Cricket Association (MPCA), helped by a fighting knock of 50 by Rahul Batham, posted a total of 219 in 89.4 overs and had reduced Andhra CA to 4 for two in 3.1 overs before intermittent rain halted the second day’s play in the Group-D tie of the Dr. Capt….















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