The land’s people seem to be sandwiched between its armed forces and rogue elements, euphemistically identified as terrorists or militants preoccupied with terrorism, a term that has tended to be understood as an activity motivated mainly by religion. Not being a 21st century phenomenon, according to chroniclers, it has its roots dating back to several…
Man consumes pesticide, ends life
May 27, 2019Mysuru: A man committed suicide by consuming pesticide. The unfortunate person, who ended his life, is Achyut (50), a resident of Bengaluru. Achyut visited his brother’s house in Saraswathipuram on Saturday. After having his food he went to the bedroom where he reportedly consumed the pesticide that he had brought in his bag. He fell…
The open bar and its results!
May 27, 2019Sir, It is sad to see the remnants of the previous evening’s party littered in the streets. The liquor manufacturers seem to have made things so easy for the bibbers. I see that the liquor comes in cans, in packs and small plastic bottles. The water bottles come in plastic too. The snack packets for…
Kumbhabhisheka Mahotsava events to conclude this evening
May 27, 2019Vid. Shashidhara Kote and troupe from Bengaluru presenting Devotional Songs at Sri Yoganarasimhaswamy Temple in Vijayanagar 1st Stage last evening as part of the Kumbhabhisheka Mahotsava of Sri Yoganarasimhaswamy and Srivari. Picture below shows a dance troupe from Sri Nritya Niketana, Mysuru, presenting Bharatanatyam programme titled ‘Krishna Leele’ on the occasion. Today, the Kumbhabhisheka Mahotsava…
Retro-fitted vehicle damaged
May 27, 2019Many vehicles were damaged in Thursday’s heavy rain near Jaganmohan Palace in city. It is a matter of concern as a vehicle of a differently-abled person, parked next to my friend’s Activa, was also damaged when tree branches fell on them. Life must be really difficult for that person without the vehicle which helps him…
Flooding at Rly. under-bridge
May 27, 2019There are some Railway under-bridges near BM Sri Nagar, Mysuru, which connect Bengaluru-Mysuru Bypass Ring Road but the under-bridges get flooded during rains thus inconveniencing the motorists, especially two-wheeler riders. In spite of repeated complaints, no government official has turned up to hear the woes of tax-paying motorists or set right the problem. – A…
Overflowing drainage
May 27, 2019Since the past one month, there is immense overflow of drainage water from a pothole in Rajivnagar (Ward 10). This is a main road connecting many residential areas and in spite of many complaints to local authorities, no action has been taken. Will the MCC do the needful? – Muzakkir Ali Khan
Indo International Premier Kabaddi League: Chennai defeats Pune Pride
May 27, 2019An excellent performance by attacker Elayaraja who excelled with his raiding for Chennai Challengers, enabled them to register a upset 39-35 win over Zone-A leaders Pune Pride 39-35 in a absorbing league match on Sunday night at Chamundi Vihar Indoor Stadium in the Indo International Premier Kabaddi League (IIPKL)-2019. Elayaraja scored 17 points in his…
Karnataka State U-17 Girls Chess Championship 2019: Mysuru’s Prasiddhi Bhat triumphs
May 27, 2019Mysuru girl, Prasiddhi Bhat, taking part in the Karnataka State U-17 Girls Chess Championship-2019 held at Bengaluru from May 24 to 26, won the title with 6.5 points from seven rounds. Prasiddhi Bhat, coached by GM M.S. Thejkumar at the Mysore Professional Chess Academy, Mysuru, won her final round match against A. Harshini and clinched…
Roland Garros: Federer marks return to Paris with win
May 27, 2019Roger Federer made a stylish comeback to the French Open after a three-year hiatus as the revamped, widely-acclaimed Roland Garros burst into life on Sunday. The 20-time Grand Slam champion, back on the Paris clay 10 years after his only title here, swept aside Italian Lorenzo Sonego 6-2 6-4 6-4 in a graceful performance on…















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