Mysuru: The Mysuru District Journalists Association (MDJA) has invited entries from scribes for conferring its annual award in four categories — Kannada article, English article, electronic media and photography. The articles or photograph must have been published in newspapers in the period between June 1, 2017 and May 31, 2018. A journalist can send only…
Pet Talk
June 13, 2018By Maneka Gandhi In this week’s Pet Talk, Maneka speaks about parrot lice, horse shoe and lifespan of a pet rabbit. What do I need to know about parrot lice? Lice are one of the most common parasites found on pet birds like parrots. Often an infestation is not visible until the bird is in…
Sharing is Caring!
June 13, 2018Like charity begins at home, sharing too begins at home. These primates seem to understand this very well and the family head — Mother — shares a Thotapuri mango as other members of the family wait patiently for their turn as they are very sure of getting a bite or two. This family moment was…
Midnight Souq Market at Forum Centre
June 13, 2018As part of Eid, Forum Centre City on Hyder Ali Road, Nazarbad, has organised Midnight Souq Market from June 14 to 17. Mysureans can have the unique opportunity of shopping at the Mall from 10 am to 12 midnight during this period, says Khuteja Afzal, Sr Executive – Marketing & Communication, Forum Centre City.
FIFA World Cup to kick off tomorrow
June 13, 2018Moscow: FIFA World Cup 2018 is scheduled to be held in Russia this year, and will kick off on June 14 with hosts Russia taking on Saudi Arabia in a Group A encounter at the Luzhniki Stadium, Moscow. The FIFA World Cup 2018 final will be held on July 15 at the same Stadium as…
Virat Kohli receives Polly Umrigar Award
June 13, 2018Bengaluru: India cricket captain Virat Kohli yesterday received the Polly Umrigar Award (Best International Cricketer) for his stupendous performances in the 2016-17 and 2017-18 seasons. The Board Of Control For Cricket In India (BCCI) bestowed the award on the skipper at their annual BCCI Awards Ceremony in Bengaluru. In the other category, India women cricket…
Sri Lanka F1 Futures Men’s Tennis: Prajwal Dev advances
June 13, 2018Colombo: Mysuru lad S.D. Prajwal Dev, representing India in the $15,000 ITF Sri Lanka F1 Futures Men’s Tennis Tournament held at Colombo from June 11, on Tuesday won his first round in Men’s Singles and entered pre-quarterfinals. In the Men’s Singles first round, Prajwal Dev beat Diego Matos 6-2, 6-0 to progress further. In the…
Food as business Business as food
June 13, 2018Portrayed as a predominantly agrarian country for long, India has lately been transformed into a global industrial power, considering its leading position in the production of steel, cement, textiles, pharmaceuticals, automobiles and many other manufacturing sectors, not to forget the land’s advances in computer software and space-related achievements, particularly production and launching of satellites including…
Some thoughts on traffic accidents
June 13, 2018Sir, The recent deaths of at least 23 children and many others in a school bus crash in Kangra, Himachal Pradesh, death of 18 labourers in a lorry accident in Maharashtra and 9 in a truck mishap at Utttar Pradesh must shear the conscience of the nation. The Supreme Court constituted a Committee of Road…
Lakshmamma
June 13, 2018Lakshmamma (98), wife of late H.V. Venkatagiri Gowda and a resident of Hinkal, passed away yesterday at her residence. She leaves behind five sons, three daughters and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites were performed at Muktidhama in Vijayanagar 4th Stage this morning.











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