Wants to continue as KPCC President KPCC President and Home Minister Dr. G. Parameshwara, who seems to be more inclined to cling on to KPCC Chief’s post, is mulling on quitting the Siddharamaiah Cabinet. Dr. Parameshwara is said to have made known his mind to AICC President Sonia Gandhi and Congress Party in-charge of Karnataka…
Sexual offenders to be booked under Goonda Act
February 8, 2017Home Minister Dr. G. Parameshwara has said that the Government will book those accused of sexually assaulting women and children under the Goonda Act. Replying to JD(S) MLA K. Gopalaiah in the State Assembly on Tuesday, he said the sexual offenders will be booked under the Goonda Act and stringent action will be taken against…
Five-day Niranthara Ranga Utsava begins
February 8, 2017Jayanth Kaikini likens life to snake and ladder “Two variants of life are snake and ladder. While snake represents caste, community, cheating, betrayal and animosity, ladder represents literature, art, wisdom and knowledge,” opined Jayanth Kaikini, noted poet and lyricist working in Kannada cinema. He was speaking after inaugurating the five-day Niranthara Ranga Utsava organised by…
Session on Integrative Medicine & Effects of Music on the Brain
February 8, 2017A day-long session on Integrative Medicine and Neuromusicology was conducted by SRIAN ENVISIONS at Ganabharathi recently. In the morning session, the usage of Hand Gestures in the form of Mudras known as Mudra Therapy was explained by 91-year-old Prof. D. V. S. Iyer. While the benefits of Cow Products (Panchagavyaa) was demonstrated by Dr. K….
Appointed as Special Officer to Housing Minister
February 8, 2017D. Ravikumar, KES, has been appointed as Special Officer to Housing Minister and Mandya District in- charge Minister M. Krishnappa. Ravikumar had earlier served as Special Officer to Panchayat Raj Minister, Mysuru District Minister, Deputy Chief Minister, Home Minister, Transport Minister and Forest Minister too. He has also served as the Member- Secretary of Dasara…
Star cultural scene: The changing trends…
February 8, 2017By Dr. Rama V. Bennur The rasikas of Mysuru were treated with a number of Bharatanatyam performances during the 20th year celebrations of ‘Nrityagiri’ Academy of Performing Arts and Research Centre, recently. The grand three days event that was held at the Open Air Theatre of Ganabharathi gave an opportunity to many dance schools of…
Luxury cinema’s adultery bed seats
February 8, 2017Indonesian cinema chain CGV has been forced to shut down their Velvet Class venue in the city of Palembang because the ultra-comfortable seats made local authorities uncomfortable. CGV Velvet Class cinemas seats featuring leather beds complete with pillows and blankets, for a ridiculously comfortable movie experience. Deputy Mayor Fitrianti Agustinda visited the CGV Velvet Class…
Poets the gifted citizens!
February 8, 2017Poets as gifted citizens enjoy poetic license. That some of them are licentious is a different pint of chilled lager. A credited one to anonymous runs thus: Some kiss hot, some kiss cold, Some don’t kiss, until they are told. Some kiss fast, some kiss slow, Those that don’t kiss, I don’t know. Who would…
Mumbai scores over Mysore
February 8, 2017Mumbai University scored a 9-7 and a innings win over University of Mysore in their league tie in the All-India Inter-University Women’s Kho Kho Championships 2016-17 being held at Keelambakkam, Chennai yesterday. In the first league match, Mysore beat Vidyasagar University 6-2. Mysore University will play their third match in their group today against Punjab …
City’s Kaviraj excels in ice-skating
February 8, 2017Kaviraj Prithvi of Mysuru recently participated in the Junior World Ice-skating Championship held in Innsburck, Austria between Jan. 26 and. 29. The qualification criteria to participate at any ISU (International Skating Union) World Championships are based on the personal best timings in 500 mtrs. The cut-off is 51 seconds. This is the first time any…















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