Mysore/Mysuru: The Indian Institute of Educational Theatre (IIET), Mysuru, in collaboration with Astikya Foundation, has organised National Puppetry Festival – Mysore 2025 from Dec. 16 to 21 at Hardwicke School campus on JLB Road in city. The Festival aims to celebrate, revive and promote the diverse heritage of Indian puppetry through performances, workshops and scholarly…
VVS Kala Kalarava on Dec. 18
December 14, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: VVS Kala Kalarava, the Cultural Fest of Vidyavardhaka Sangha (VVS) — B.M. Sri Educational Institutions CBSE, VVS Pandit Nehru High School and VVT Saptharshi Public School, Mysuru — will be held at Kalamandira on Hunsur Road in city on Dec. 18 at 10.30 am. D. Udayakumar, Deputy Director of Public Instruction (Administration), Mysuru Division,…
Bharatanatyam Rangapravesha of Apoorva Joshi this evening
December 14, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: The Bharatanatyam Rangapravesha of Apoorva Joshi (daughter of Pradeep Joshi & late Rajashree Joshi), disciple of Guru Vidushi Dr. Kripa Phadke, will be held at Ganabharathi’s Ramagovinda Kalavedike in Kuvempunagar today (Dec. 14) at 6 pm. Dr. K.V. Sreenivasa Prasad, former HoD, SJCE and H. Satyaprasad, Principal, Vijaya Vittala PU College, will be the…
Ramakrishnan Murthy’s Concert at JSS Music Conference: A recital of poise, imagination and bhava
December 14, 2025On Dec. 3, which was the second day of the 30th JSS Music Conference held at Navajyoti Sabhangana, Saraswathipuram, Ramakrishnan Murthy from Chennai delivered an evening that balanced tradition with thoughtful invention. His voice, warm, steady and unforced-acted as the thought-line: never showy, always musical. He chose repertoire that showcased both lyrical depth and improvisational…
Will Lalitha Mahal remain the ‘Jewel of Mysuru’?
December 14, 2025Sir, I read with keen interest a news report about plans to privatise Lalitha Mahal Palace Hotel and hand it over on a 30-year lease (“Lalitha Mahal set for major revival” in SOM dated Dec. 3). Long-awaited, yes — but the moot question is whether JLR is truly willing to let go of its goose…
Selected for National-level Shooting Championship
December 14, 2025The shooters of Jai Chamundi Target Shooting Academy, Mysuru, who excelled at the recently concluded Pre-National Shooting Competition, are representing Karnataka at the ongoing 68th National Shooting Championship organised by National Rifle Association of India (NFRI). Seen are (standing from left) Anushree Jakkanatti, T.T. Naren Aiyappa, H. Prem, Preetham Jevoor, D. Chiranth, Rushank R. Bhat,…
L. Venkatakrishna Shastri
December 14, 2025L. Venkatakrishna Shastri (86), retd. employee of Government Text Books Press, former Vice-President of The Mysore City Co-Operative Housing Society, who was serving as its present Director and a resident of Vidyaranyapuram, passed away on Friday in city. He had also served as the Director of Khadar Co-operative Society and Brahmana Mahasabha. He leaves behind…
Excels in MMA
December 14, 2025Mysuru: City’s Maseeha Khan won gold medal in the recently held 4th Indian Open MMA (Mixed Martial Arts) Championship at Jaipur, Rajasthan. She is the daughter of Asad Khan and Sumaiyya Khan, residents of Subhash Nagar. A 10th std. student at Future Foundation School in city, Maseeha is coached by Ayan of Rajivnagar.
Events tomorrow – DEC. 15: Nruthya Eesha, Mysuru
December 14, 2025Eesha Nrutyotsava, 3rd anniversary celebrations, Raghuleela School of Music Director Sunitha Chandrakumar inaugurates, Orthopaedic Surgeon Dr. R. Girish Chandra guest of honour, Government PU College retd. Principal Naviluru Prakash presides, Nruthya Eesha Founder-Director Harish Kumar will be present, Ganabharathi’s Ramagovinda Kalavedike, Kuvempunagar, 5.30 pm.
Events tomorrow – DEC. 15: Kote Anjaneyaswamy Temple, Palace North Gate
December 14, 2025Sri Hanuma Jayanti, Devaranama by R. Krishnan and troupe, 5.30 pm; Sri Sita Rama Lakshmana Hanumanta Devara Uyyalotsava, 7 pm onwards; Violin recital by Malavi Manjunath and troupe, Temple premises, 7 pm to 9.30 pm.













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