Sir, Reading the news item titled ‘Auto drivers assault bike taxi passenger’ in SOM dated Jan.24 reminded me of my childhood days in the 1960s and early 1970s. In those days, the very Railway Station, where the above incident happened, used to be full of horse-drawn tongas. We would bargain with the tongawallah for a…
South Zone Inter-University Women’s Cricket Tournamen: University of Mysore storms into finals
February 1, 2026Mysuru: University of Mysore women’s cricket team entered the finals of South Zone Inter-University Women’s Cricket Tournament defeating SRM University, Chennai, by 31 runs at Tiruchengode in Tamil Nadu yesterday. This will be the first ever time that University of Mysore women’s team would be playing in the finals. The tournament organised by Anna University,…
Elena Rybakina wins Australian Open
February 1, 2026Elena Rybakina of Kazakhstan (left) won the Australian Open 2026 women’s title defeating world number one Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus 6-4, 4-6, 6-4 at Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne yesterday to win her second Grand Slam title. Seeded fifth in the tournament, Rybakina held her nerve despite losing the second set and came back strongly…
Sanchalana Mysuru’s week-long Decennial Celebrations begin
February 1, 2026Former Rangayana Director H. Janardhan is seen inaugurating Decennial Celebrations of Sanchalana Mysuru at Mini Theatre in Kalamandira premises last evening as Social Activist Shivalingaiah, Shaktidhama Vidyashala Head Usha, DIET Mysuru Lecturer B.N. Nalinakshi and Deepak Mysore of Sanchalana look on. Picture right shows Sachchidananda Acharya presenting a flute recital.
Hajira Banu
February 1, 2026Hajira Banu (55), wife of Afsar Pasha and a resident of Bannimatap, passed away following brief illness this morning in city. She leaves behind her husband, one daughter, three sons, brothers and a host of relatives and friends. Namaz-e-Janaza will be performed today after Magrib prayers (6.30 pm) at Tipu Masjid in Bannimantap 2nd Stage…
Abdul Rehman
February 1, 2026Abdul Rehman (66), electrical contractor and a resident of Udayagiri, passed away following cardiac arrest this morning in city. He leaves behind his wife, one son, two daughters, brothers, sisters and a host of relatives and friends. Namaz-e-Janaza will be performed at 10.30 am tomorrow (Feb. 2) at the Muslim Burial Grounds Prayer Hall near…
T.S. Chandrashekar
February 1, 2026T.S. Chandrashekar (82), retired Manager of State Bank of Mysore and a resident of Kuvempunagar, passed away following brief illness this morning in city. He leaves behind his wife Sharadha, daughters Dr. Deepa Shekar & Mangala Shekar, sons-in-law & a host of relatives and friends. Last rites will be held tomorrow (Feb. 2) at 11…
Hazrath Hafiz Muhammed Jalaluddin
February 1, 2026Hazrath Hafiz Muhammed Jalaluddin (66), former Khateeb-o-Imam of Masjid Fazil on Akbar Road, passed away following brief illness this morning in city. He leaves behind his wife, one son, three daughters and a host of relatives and friends. Namaz-e-Janaza will be held today after Magrib prayers (6.30 pm) followed by the burial at the Muslim…
J.B. Sudarshan
February 1, 2026J.B. Sudarshan (77), a resident of Brindavan Extension, passed away this morning in city. He leaves behind his wife J.S. Chandrika, son J.S. Kiran and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites were held at the foot of Chamundi Hill today, according to family sources.
Events tomorrow – FEB. 2: Sri Rajarajeshwari Nilaya, K.R. Mohalla
February 1, 2026Sri Yellamma Thayi Ammanavara 22nd Puja Mahotsava, Special Puja, Prasada Viniyoga, Sri Ammanavara Sri Rajarajeshwari Nilaya, K.R. Mohalla, 6 pm.













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