Chinmaya Mission is conducting a discourse on ramcharitamanas in Kannada by swamini Kashikananda at its premises, Gokulam 3rd Stage from 6 to 7 pm from Apr. 21 to 27. For more details, contact Mob: 79753-98211, according to a press release from the Chinmaya Mission Secretary Ramprasad.
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Nidhi Aapke Nikat 2.0
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Groundwater levels in Mysuru steadily rise
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CCB to probe retired DGP Om Prakash murder case
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Residents air grievances at Chamaraja MLA’s padayatra in Tilaknagar
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Food safety team raids paneer shops, collect samples for test
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200-metre Dr. Rajkumar Road stretch a commuter nightmare
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