By T.J.S. George Politicians big and small have commented variously on democracy. But the most perceptive observation came from an Anglican priest-turned-Cambridge-professor named W.R. Inge. “Democracy,” he said, “is only an experiment in government, and it has the obvious disadvantage of merely counting the votes instead of weighing them.” What a world of difference there…
Paramesh, the Messiah who manages last rites of your loved ones
April 2, 2019By Rajkumar Bhavasar Do you need a helping hand to manage the last rites of your loved ones? Every relative gives different suggestions about rituals, which leaves your family confused at the hour of grief. Don’t worry, give a call to Paramesh, the messiah of our city — he will arrive within minutes and make…
Heart of the matter Emotion stumps action
April 2, 2019Readers of newspapers, both broadsheets and tabloids, publishing informative and illuminating articles on health issues and also valuable guidelines in capsule form hinting which diet protects wellness of the body and what hurts the proper functioning of its different organs are beholden to the periodicals. If only a minuscule fraction of the reader mass take…
More on ‘Artificial Intelligence’ as subject in Schools, Colleges
April 2, 2019Sir, This has reference to the news item ‘Introduce Artificial Intelligence in Schools and Colleges’ (SOM dated Mar.24), a suggestion given by Prof. Sargur N. Srihari. His opinion was that ‘New kinds of work force would emerge in the market, hence there is an urgent need to introduce AI in Schools and Colleges in India…
Bags Gold Medal
April 2, 2019Archana C. Gajbhiye, wife of Vinay Shinde, Rbi Note Press, seen receiving two Gold Medals from Prof. G. Hemantha Kumar, Vice-Chancellor, University of Mysore (UoM), for securing highest marks in M.A. Hindi at the recently held 99th Annual Convocation of UoM.
Artz Gallery
April 2, 2019March Group Show (an art expo), Gallery premises, Gokulam, 11 am to 7 pm.
DoS in Zoology, University of Mysore (UoM)
April 2, 2019Farewell to Dr. H.N. Yajurvedi, who retired as Department Chairman, Department premises, 4 pm.
Edin Synergy Global, Mysuru
April 2, 2019Discussion on ‘One Vote for a better India,’ Yaduveer Wadiyar speaks, keynote address by SVYM Founder Dr. R. Balasubramaniam, retd. Joint Labour Commissioner V.N. Hittanagi and SANRIA Engineering Global Head HR A.W. Haris resource persons, Hotel Sadesh The Prince, Nazarbad, 4.30 pm.
Retired Cops feted
April 2, 2019Three Policemen in city attained superannuation in March. A send off function was organised for the trio at the City Police Commissioner’s office on Mar.30. DCP (Law and Order) M. Mutturaj is seen honouring the three officers — (pic.1) CAR Assistant Head Constable Papanna and his wife, (pic.2) Lashkar Police Station Assistant Sub-Inspector K.V. Srinivas…
Haridasa Sangeetha Sahityotsava Samiti
April 2, 2019Ganasiri Vedanta Lahari Part-5 programme entitled ‘Ugadi Dasa Sambhrama,’ Srimad Uttaradi Mutt Seer 1008 Sri Sathyathma Thirtha Sripadangalu inaugurates, 5.30 pm; Dr. Vid. Be.Na. Vijayendracharya of Mysuru presents an innovative programme ‘Sri Krishna Yenabarade,’ Kalaburagi-based Vidwan Anantharaj Misthtri presents musical programme, 6 pm; Sri Sathyatma Thirtha Sripadangalu delivers divine message, Sarada Vilas Centenary Hall, 7.30…











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