By TJS George The reactions to the Gujarat election results were as boastful as the campaign rhetoric was hypocritical, proving yet again that politicians never learn anything. The BJP’s leaders were full of exaggerated claims. Congress voices were similar though the exaggerations were more modest. The khachra parties that should not have been in the…
Mysuru Winter Festival: Lull in tourist flow after long weekend, likely to pick up for New Year
December 26, 2017Mysuru: The three-day weekend holiday rush that had gripped the city is slowly returning to normalcy, which is likely to pick up again as tourists from other parts of the State and country will descend in droves to ring in the new year. Mysuru Zoo, one of the major attractions is open today though it…
Residents oppose Open Street Festival
December 26, 2017Mysuru: Over 50 residents of Devaraja Mohalla staged a protest this morning opposing the move of the District Administration to organise an ‘Open Street Festival’ on Dec. 30 at Devaraj Urs Road. The residents contended that they were yet to get over the inconvenience faced by them during similar festival held during Dasara-2017. They said…
International delegates interact with city industrialists
December 26, 2017Mysuru: A 62-member International team from twenty backward and developing countries like Egypt, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, Jordan, Tajikistan, Ethiopia, Oman, Syria, Sudan, Tanzania, Philippines, interacted with city industrialists at a seminar organised by Mysore Industries Association (MIA) at the Seminar Hall of J.K. Tyres & Industries on KRS Road in city this morning. J.K. Tyres Vice-President…
Baba Ramdev’s 52nd birthday celebrated at Suttur Kshetra
December 26, 2017Suttur: The 52nd birthday of yoga guru Baba Ramdev, Founder of Patanjali Group of Institutions, was celebrated in a grand manner in the presence of a large gathering at Suttur Sri Kshetra in Nanjangud taluk yesterday. The birthday celebrations was organised in the presence of Suttur Seer Sri Shivarathri Deshikendra Swamiji on the last day…
Doctors: More sinned against than sinning
December 26, 2017The Bard of Stratford Upon Avon, Shakespeare wrote the words in italics chosen for the caption of today’s column, while presenting the character Shylock, the uncompromising money-lender in Merchant of Venice. Demanding his pound of flesh from his truant borrower made Shylock the sinner in the verdict of some critics while some others felt he…
Annual Day celebrations
December 26, 2017Chaitra PU College and High School: ‘Chaitrotsava-2017,’ the Annual Day celebrations of Chaitra PU College and High School, was held recently. Manjula, DDPI (Administration), Mysuru, was the chief guest. In her speech, she praised the Institution’s sedulous effort in the all-round development of students. She also opined that literary activities enhances the student’s academic performance….
Mysuru Winter Festival: Rajesh Krishnan and Anuradha Bhat mesmerise gathering at Palace
December 26, 2017Mysuru: As part of Mysuru Winter Festival, the third day (Dec.25) of cultural programme at Palace premises featured a musical nite by Rajesh Krishnan and troupe last evening which enthralled the gathering. The song ‘Usire usire ee usira kolla beda’ rendered by Rajesh Krishnan mesmerised the large number of visitors. Singer Anuradha Bhat rendered ‘Naanu…
Permanent augmentation of Yesvantpur – Kannur Express
December 26, 2017Mysuru: South Western Railway (SWR) has decided for permanent augmentation with one second class sleeper coach for Train No. 16527 Yesvantpur – Kannur Express with effect from Dec.20 and Train No. 16528 Kannur – Yesvantpur Express with effect from Dec.21. Train No. 16527/16528 Yesvantpur – Kannur – Yesvantpur Express will have the revised composition of…
Kunnakudi’s concert: A performance combined with precision and passion
December 26, 2017By Dr. Padmavathi Narasimhan The evening programme on 5th December began with Surabhi’s concert. Surabhi is a confident and accomplished vocalist with a bold voice. Her rendition of ‘Raksha Maam SharaNagatam’ Of Chembai fame by Bangalore Nagaraj decorated with brisk swaras at madhyama kala sahitya made a grand beginning. Her main selection for the evening…















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