The artistes of Prajna Trust (Mysuru) are seen staging the play ‘Prajaraja’ at Bhoomigeeta auditorium in Rangayana premises last evening as part of the ongoing weekend CGK Amateur Theatre Festival. The play, authored by Dr. Sujata Akki, was directed by Dinesh Chammalige. Next Sunday (June 4), The play ‘Obbalu,’ based on Dario Fo and Franca…
Sagar Kashyap to officiate in US Open 2017
May 29, 2017Sagar G. Kashyap of Mysuru along with two other officials from India, Abhishek Mukharjee and Saibal Banerjee have been selected to officiate in the upcoming US Open 2017 Grand Slam Tennis championships. Incidentally, Sagar Kashyap had officiated during last year’s Wimbledon championships and Australian Open tennis championships.
Nalwadi Krishnaraja Wadiyar Inter-District Open Rapid Chess Tournament: Augustin emerges victorious
May 29, 2017Madikeri’s A. Augustin with 8.5 points from nine rounds clinched the title in the Nalawadi Krishnaraja Wadiyar Inter-District Open Rapid Chess Tournament conducted by Samyuktha Kreeda Sangha at Manasagangothri here yesterday. Rakesh of Mandya with 8 points finished second while K. Ravikumar of Hassan with 7.5 points secured the third place. A total of 253…
French Open 2017: Makarova shock for Kerber
May 29, 2017Germany’s Angelique Kerber became the first women’s top seed to lose in the opening round of the French Open. Kerber went down to Ekaterina Makarova (Russia) 6-2, 6-2 in one hour and 22 minutes. Both Simona Halep and Karolina Pliskova have the chance to take top spot for the first time with good runs in…
RK Ashrama’s Swachha Mysuru drive enters 17th week
May 29, 2017Mysuru: The 17th week of “Swachha Mysuru Swastha Jeevana,” launched by Sri Ramakrishna Ashrama for 40 weeks to create public awareness about cleanliness and environmental protection, was held in and around Hebbal, Lakshmikanthanagar and Subramanyanagar here yesterday. Swami Atmajnanandaji Maharaj, Adhyaksha, Sri Ramakrishna Ashrama, Yadavagiri, D. Madegowda, former MLC and Shivanna, local Corporator, jointly inaugurated…
UoM Ph.D awardees
May 29, 2017Mysuru: The University of Mysore (UoM) has awarded Ph.D in Sociology to J.S. Dayananda for his thesis ‘Tamilnadige Kannadigara Valase: Kapiliyan Samudayada Samajashatriya Adhyayana’ submitted under the guidance of Dr. R. Indira. The UoM has awarded Ph.D in Kannada to C. Mahendra for his thesis ‘Dalitha – Bandaya Kathegalu: Pradeshikate’ submitted under the guidance of…
Champions Trophy 2017: India wins warm-up match against Kiwis
May 29, 2017Defending champions India had a good start for their Champions Trophy campaign with a 45-run victory against New Zealand via Duckworth-Lewis method in a rain- curtailed warm-up game here yesterday. Mohammed Shami (3 for 47 in 8 overs), who is making a comeback, along with Bhuvneshwar Kumar (3 for 28 in 6.4 overs) shared bulk…
Mysuru Diocese Priest appointed as Goodwill Ambassador for France
May 29, 2017Mysuru: International Human Rights and Peace Commission (an inter-government body) has appointed Mysuru Diocese Priest Rev. Fr. S.D. Joseph as Goodwill Ambassador for France. International Human Rights and Peace Commission is jointly working with United Nations, European Commission, United Kingdom and other countries for the cause of humanity since decades. Rev. Fr. S.D. Joseph was…
Sebastian wins Monaco Grand Prix
May 29, 2017Sebastian Vettel secured a memorable one-two for Ferrari in yesterday’s Monaco Grand Prix to extend his world championship lead to a luxurious 25 points over Lewis Hamilton. Taking full advantage of generous support from his team-mate Kimi Raikkonen, who led from pole position to the start of the pit-stops, the four-time champion came home 3.1…
JSS Varsity ties up with Quinnipiac University
May 29, 2017Mysuru: Quinnipiac University situated in Hamden, Connecticut, USA, a premier private sector University in the United States, has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Jagadguru Sri Shivarathreeshwara (JSS) University, Mysuru. The MoU was signed on May 26 in the presence of Dr. David Hill, Director, Institute for Global Public Health, Quinnipiac University; Dr….















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