Bengaluru: In a midnight announcement, the BJP top brass on late Monday night announced the candidature of 28-year-old young firebrand leader Tejasvi Surya from Bengaluru (South) and Ashwath Narayan from Bengaluru (Rural). Ashwath is a BJP spokesperson and a former MLC who has been associated with the party for years.Like Tejasvi Surya, Ashwath Narayan too…
Eye-catching art works on display at Artz Gallery in Gokulam
March 26, 2019Mysuru: “This ‘March Group Show’ is a perfect platform for the young artists to learn from all the great artists,” said Star of Mysore Editor-in-Chief K.B. Ganapathy. He was speaking after inaugurating the Art Show organised by Artz Gallery at Gokulam, here yesterday and said, “The famous singer Lata Mangeshkar practised for seven to eight…
Bangalore Kodava Samaja distributes cheques to Kodagu flood victims
March 26, 2019Bengaluru: In a noble gesture, Kodava Samaja Bangalore had organised an event yesterday where relief cheques were disbursed to victims of floods and landslides whose lives were torn apart in the natural disaster that ravaged some parts of Kodagu last year. In all, cheques worth Rs. 2.65 crore were distributed to 355 flood victims. Speaking…
Jaya Prada joins BJP
March 26, 2019New Delhi: Actor-turned-politician and close associate of former Samajwadi Party leader Amar Singh, Jaya Prada joined BJP today and is likely to contest from Rampur LS seat in UP.
Peaceful eco-protest against MUDA this evening
March 26, 2019Mysuru: A peaceful eco-protest against MUDA will be staged by the children aged 3 to 14 years of Gokulam, today at 5.30 pm in Gokulam 2nd Stage (Small Park by the Sweeper’s Colony). The event is an exhibition of children’s artwork themed: Park Life, Nature, Rangoli and free drawing and peaceful eco- demonstration. Reason: It…
TiE Talk for Women Entrepreneurs
March 26, 2019Mysuru: In a bid to further entrepreneurship, The Indus Entrepreneurs (TiE), Mysuru Chapter, hosted its monthly TiE Talk recently at Silicon Road Ideation Labs, Mysuru. Pavithra (Pavi) Ratnakar, a Digital Marketing Strategist and Online Branding and Social Media Professional, specialising in Government to Business (G2B) functions, was the guest speaker for the event. Commemorating Women’s…
Ammathi Kodava Samaja bans liquor during ‘Ganga Puja’
March 26, 2019Madikeri: The Ammathi Kodava Samaja in Kodagu district has taken a decision to ban serving liquor during Ganga Puja ceremony, held as part of Kodava weddings. And those breaking this rule will have to pay a fine of Rs. 25,000 to the Samaja. This decision has been taken during the annual meeting of the Samaja…
Mysuru Travels Association Founder-President passes away
March 26, 2019Mysuru: S.P. Shanthinath (68), Founder-President, Mysuru Travels Association and a resident of Gokulam 9th Cross, passed away yesterday following a heart attack. He leaves behind his wife, a son, a daughter and a host of relatives and friends. Proprietor of Aries Tours & Travels, Jayalakshmipuram, Shanthinath was a Director of Bhoruka Aluminium in Metagalli. Last…
Mata Amritanandamayi receives Hon. Doctorate from University of Mysore
March 26, 2019Mysuru: Humanitarian and spiritual leader Mata Amritanandamayi Devi, fondly called Amma. was awarded the Honorary Doctorate of Letters (D.Litt. Honoris Causa) by the University of Mysore (UoM) for her rich contributions to the field of spiritual education and social work. This is the second Honorary Doctorate for Amma after having received an Honorary Doctorate in…
Excise nod must before serving liquor during weddings
March 26, 2019Madikeri: It is marriage season in Kodagu and this time as the season has coincided with the elections, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has kept an eye on lavish programmes where liquor is served to guests. Though serving liquor to guests during family functions is common in Kodagu, the Model Code of Conduct forbids…














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