‘Sahitya Chavadi’ at Suruchi Rangamane
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‘Sahitya Chavadi’ at Suruchi Rangamane

February 22, 2025

Mysuru: As part of its ‘Sahitya Chavadi’ programme, Kalasuruchi has organised a talk on Russian author Fyodor Dostoevsky’s novel ‘Crime and Punishment’ by writer O.L. Nagabhushana Swamy (OLN) at Suruchi Rangamane in Kuvempunagar tomorrow (Feb. 23) at 10.30 am. O.L. Nagabhushana Swamy, popularly known as OLN, is a well-known expert on Vachanas, an orator par…

‘Kalemane Kalashree’ Awards to be presented tomorrow
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‘Kalemane Kalashree’ Awards to be presented tomorrow

February 22, 2025

Mysuru: Kumar Performing Arts Centre (KPAC), Mysuru, has organised the 53rd International Nirantara Kalemane Festival at its Kalemane Sabhaangana in Hebbal 2nd Stage on Feb. 23 at 4 pm. Also, 3rd Annual Sri Purandara Tyagaraja Sangeeta Mahotsava will be held tomorrow. On this occasion, four distinguished artistes who have made significant contributions to the field…

Talk on ‘The Universe and Us’ by Dr. H.S. Shivanna tomorrow
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Talk on ‘The Universe and Us’ by Dr. H.S. Shivanna tomorrow

February 22, 2025

Mysuru: Mysore Literary Association (MLA) has organised a talk on ‘The Universe and Us’ by Dr. H.S. Shivanna, Academician, at 11 am on Feb. 23 (Sunday) at Rotary West Hall in Saraswathipuram here. Dr. Shivanna, a former member of the post-graduate Department of English Teaching Faculty at Manasagangothri, obtained his Doctorate from the University of…

Kuvempu Sahityotsava in city on Feb. 23
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Kuvempu Sahityotsava in city on Feb. 23

February 22, 2025

Mysuru: Marking its 40th anniversary, Gramantara Buddhijeevigala Balaga, K.R. Nagar, will be organising a State-level ‘Rashtrakavi Kuvempu Sahityotsava’ at the Institution of Engineers-India (IEI) in city on Feb. 23. Kannada Sahitya Parishat President Dr. Mahesh Joshi will inaugurate at 10.30 am. Balaga President Dr. Bherya Ramakumar will preside. Journalist Amshi Prasannakumar, writer Dr. Soujanya Sharath…

God cannot save Bengaluru, but… Mysuru can
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God cannot save Bengaluru, but… Mysuru can

February 22, 2025

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar (DKS) on Wednesday, speaking of Bengaluru’s traffic nightmare, sparked a controversy when he said, “Bengaluru can’t be changed in two or three years. Even God can’t do that. It can be changed only when proper planning is done and executed well.” DKS is correct, God cannot fix Bengaluru’s traffic…

Barricades on Highway are against road safety
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Barricades on Highway are against road safety

February 22, 2025

Sir, With reference to the recent road accident on the Bengaluru-Mysuru Highway near Channapatna (Car lands atop another car, SOM dated Feb. 18, 2025), placing barricades on highways is unacceptable from a road safety perspective. I had highlighted this concern in my letter published in this column (Why barricades on Highways?, Dec. 2, 2024). While…

Senior music patron feted
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Senior music patron feted

February 22, 2025

B.S. Sridhara Raj Urs, senior music patron and President of Sri Krishna Gana Sabha, Gokulam, being felicitated during Sri Purandaradasa and Sri Thyagaraja Aradhana and the 38th Annual Day of Sri Thyagaraja Sangeetha Sabha Charitable Trust, Mysuru, at Sri Prasanna Parvathi Kalyana Mantapa in V.V. Mohalla recently. Others seen are (from left) Vid. Ramanujam, Pt….

New office-bearers of Shroff Varthakara Sangha
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New office-bearers of Shroff Varthakara Sangha

February 22, 2025

The Annual General Meeting of Shroff Varthakara Sangha, a prestigious Association of Jewellers in Mysuru since 1944, with its Office located in Lashkar Mohalla, was held recently. On the occasion, Adarsh K. Murthy of A. Shankara Chetty and Sons was elected as 23rd President of the Sangha. Seen are (from left) Jewellers Venkatesh (Director), T.A….

Mohammed Aslam
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Mohammed Aslam

February 22, 2025

Mohammed Aslam (62), Proprietor, Madeeha Transport and a resident of Hanumanthnagar in city, passed away yesterday afternoon. He is survived by his wife, a son, two daughters and a host of relatives and friends. Namaz-e-Janaza was held at Masjid-e-Eidgah in Mandi Mohalla this morning followed by burial at Muslim Burial Grounds near Tipu Circle.

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