Mysore/Mysuru: The Mahabharata is the greatest and most profound epic in the world. The great war that took place 5,000 years ago, the exciting events surrounding it and the unique characters who participated in it still fascinate us. The main reason for this is the uniqueness of the characters, the insight into human nature and…
Mysore/Mysuru: Kumar Performing Arts Centre (KPAC) is organising the ‘72nd International Nirantara Kalemane Festival’ on May 31 at 3 pm at its Kalemane Sabhaangana. The chief guest for the festival will be Dr. Jai Shree Prasad. The programme will feature: A Bharatanatyam performance by Shwetha Sunil; Kuchipudi dance performance by Dr. Saraswathi and her disciples…
Mysore/Mysuru: As part of its Moonlight Music-292 programme, Suttur Mutt, Mysuru, has organised at vocal concert by Vidu. Archana L. Rao at its premises, foot of Chamundi Hill, tomorrow (May 31) at 6 pm. She will be accompanied by Vidu. C.V. Shruthi on violin, Vid. Sunil Subramanyam on mridanga and Vid. Rajapuram R. Karthik on…
For years, D.K. Shivakumar was the eternal bridesmaid of Karnataka politics. He was always close to power, always indispensable to the Congress party, but never quite the chosen one. Now, at last, he has arrived at the altar and is set to become the Chief Minister of Karnataka. But… The question is not whether Shivakumar…
Work to help protect breeding grounds for migratory birds from recurring flood damage The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has taken up protective works at the Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary in Srirangapatna taluk of Mandya district, reinforcing key mid-river islands with gabion structures to prevent recurring flood damage caused by the Cauvery River, especially when…
Sir, Mysuru, once celebrated as a ‘pensioner’s paradise’ known for its wide, tree-lined roads, is rapidly becoming a nightmare for pedestrians. This is largely due to rampant footpath encroachment by commercial buildings and street vendors. Having resided near Akshay Bhandar in Kuvempunagar for the past two decades, I have witnessed this decline first-hand. Before 2020,…
Avadhoota Datta Peetham Seer Sri Ganapathy Sachchidananda Swamiji and Junior Pontiff Sri Datta Vijayananda Teertha Swamiji seen during the distribution of charities to differently abled persons including children at Sri Ganapathy Sachchidananda Ashram premises this morning, as part of the 84th birthday celebrations of Sri Ganapathy Sachchidananda Swamiji, 27th Brahmotsava of Sri Datta Venkateshwara Kshetra…
Alice Joseph, wife of late Prof. K.V. Joseph, passed away in city this morning. She was 93. She leaves behind one son, three daughters, daughter-in-law, sons-in-law, grandchildren and a host of relatives and friends. Her mortal remains will be kept at her residence ‘Ann Villa’ in N.R. Mohalla on Monday (June 1) for relatives to…
Pattacheruvanda Gowru (Iychettira), wife of late Pattacheruvanda P. Chengappa and a resident of #E-226, Brigade Mountain View Apartments, Nanjangud Road, Mysuru, passed away in city at yesterday evening. She was 89. Originally from Chelavara village in Cheyyandane, Kodagu, she leaves behind her son Lieutenant General P.C. Thimayya, daughters Sannuvanda Asha Muthanna & Kalamada Rekha Cariappa…
Mathanda Suresh Chengappa, former President of Kodava Samaja, Madikeri, passed away at a hospital in Mysuru early this morning following a brief illness. He was 74 years. A resident of Gowli Street in Madikeri town and originally from Bollumad Village in Parane, Kodagu, he leaves behind his wife Jaya Damayanthi (Konganda), sons Nickhil Nanjappa &…
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