Global rating of India’s public health scenario continues to be at the lower rung of the scale being regularly published by different agencies, including the World Health Organisation. One is at a loss to match the low rating of the land’s performance in healthcare with the other two reported facts namely a) India is on…
City artist wins National Award
February 17, 2017Suresh (in pic), an alumnus of Ravivarma Art Institute, Mysuru, has been selected for the National Award instituted by Lalitha Kala Academy, New Delhi. Suresh’s painting titled ‘Civil War-2’ has been selected to be exhibited at the 58th National Exhibition of Art at the National Gallery of Modern Art in Bengaluru. The award carrying Rs….
Col. C.K. Nayudu Tournament: Mysuru Zone to host Karnataka, UP match
February 17, 2017The KSCA Mysuru Zone will host U-23 Col. C.K. Nayudu Tournament four-day match between hosts Karnataka and Uttar Pradesh in the Plate group SDNR Wadiyar Stadium at Manasagangothri from Feb.19. teams: Karnataka Nischal (Captain), Naga Bharath, Shreyas Gopal, Milind V. Ramesh, J. Suchith, M.G. Naveen, Anurag Bajpai (WK), Prasidh M. Krishna, Prateek Jain, Samarth Ooty, Sujith…
Bengaluru to play host to Davis Cup tie
February 17, 2017The IT capital of India, Bengaluru will host the Davis Cup tie between India and Uzbekistan from Apr. 7-9 at the Karnataka State Lawn Tennis Association (KSLTA) Courts at Cubbon Park. This would be the 2nd round of the Asia Oceania zone. India defeated New Zealand in the first round at Pune early this month….
Woes of Rajdhani Express traveller
February 17, 2017Sir, I travelled in Train No. 22694 Rajdhani Express from Secunderabad to Bengaluru by 2AC sleeper on 3rd February in A5 compartment. After clearing the casseroles in which the food had been served, it was seen that the catering staff dumped them in a drum. The drum had been kept near the toilet door with…
Physically fit Indians, Olympic fit India
February 17, 2017By Dr. K.B. Chinnappa, Retired Professor of Physical Education, Bangalore University The dismal performance of India in the Rio Olympics-2016 has prompted one to coin a new motto, ‘Physically fit Indians, Olympic fit India’ — May be as a long-term remedial measure to raise the standards of Indian sports to the medal-winning level. India, even…
Mysuru calling, why are you not going?
February 17, 2017Last Tuesday the Deputy Commissioner D. Randeep invited about 30 persons, each with some knowledge of or connection to tourism, for a friendly, informal discussion and to receive suggestions to improve tourism in Mysuru city and district. In a way, it was like reinventing the wheel; rediscovering Mysuru as a tourist destination. I was also…
3-day Moot Court contest from today
February 17, 2017JSS Law College, Mysuru, will host a 3-day National Moot Court contest starting from today. Addressing a press meet here yesterday, College Principal Prof. K.S. Suresh said former High Court Judge Ajit Gunjal will inaugurate the event at 6 pm today. Principal District and Sessions Judge P.G.M. Patil will preside. The valedictory will take place…
Workshop on critical thinking and good clinical practice
February 17, 2017The workshop on ‘Critical Thinking and Good Clinical Practice,’ jointly organised by JSS University (JSSU) and Clinical Development Service Agency (CDSA- DBT), Government of India, was inaugurated at Sri Rajendra Centenary Auditorium, JSS Hospital, Mysuru, yesterday. Dr. T. S. Rao, Senior Advisor to CDSA and Dr. Y. K. Gupta, Head, Department of Pharmacology, AIIMS, New…
‘Bigg Boss’ contestants to enthrall Mysureans tomorrow
February 17, 2017For all those who wish to catch a glimpse of the Bigg Boss Season-4 contestants here is an opportunity. The contestants will be taking part in a cultural show organised by a Kannada TV Channel at Torchlight Parade Grounds in Bannimantap from 6 pm tomorrow. The four-hour event will feature dance performance and comedy shows…
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