Mysore/Mysuru: Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara Institute for Management Development (SDM-IMD) is a recognised research centre of the University of Mysore and three research scholars from the centre were awarded the Doctorate at the recently held 103rd Annual Convocation of the University. Rajeev Kalebar worked under the guidance of Dr. N.R. Parasuraman, Professor of Finance, SDM-IMD and…
AICTE approves 8 engineering colleges for evening classes
October 29, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: The All India Council of Technical Education (AICTE) has granted approval to eight engineering colleges in Karnataka to offer engineering courses through evening education, catering to professionals. Among these colleges, five are located in Bengaluru while one each can be found in Gadag, Tumakuru and Mysuru (Vidyavardhaka College of Engineering), and they have been…
Musings on a much-muted Dasara
October 29, 2023By Dr. K. Javeed Nayeem, MD Our expectantly awaited annual Nada Habba has come and gone for this year. Our State Government had announced, well in advance, that in view of the very anaemic monsoon that we are all going through right now, this year’s Dasara would be a much-muted and simpler version of what…
‘Kapok’ – The white silk cotton tree
October 29, 2023Text & photographs by Dr. Mahadeswara Swamy, Scientist Kapok’ is a fast growing majestic tree with cantilevered branches and a buttressed trunk with mature seed pods bursting out cotton-like fluff. It is found wild as well as cultivated. The tree blooms at night and emits a strong odour which attracts nocturnal pollinators. It is an…
Salute to Traffic Cops
October 29, 2023Sir, As the curtains came down to yet another year of Mysuru Dasara celebration, I would like to take this opportunity to salute our Traffic Cops. It’s been nearly two decades since the time I have visited Mysuru during Dasara and I was amazed to see a complete changeover in the celebration pattern. Jumboo Savari…
Two-wheelers topple en masse at Dasara Exhibition Grounds
October 29, 2023Last evening, over 30 to 35 two-wheelers parked at the Exhibition Grounds tipped over on their sides. The exact cause of this incident remains unknown. The consequences were evident, as many bikes and scooters suffered damages, including scratches, dents and fuel leaks. Late at night, when many vehicle owners returned from the Exhibition, they were…
Gajanana Sripada Bhide
October 29, 2023Gajanana Sripada Bhide (80), retired General Manager of Ideal Jawa, passed away following brief illness yesterday in city. Last rites were held at the foot of Chamundi Hill this morning.
T.R. Ramaiah
October 29, 2023T.R. Ramaiah (93), Founder of Sukrutha Educational Institutions and retired Principal, passed away yesterday in city. He had served as the Principal of PU Colleges at Mirle, Madhugiri and Tumkur besides serving as DDPI in Bengaluru. He leaves behind his wife Indiramma, son Shamanth, daughter Dr. Sujatha, son-in-law Dr. Halappa and a host of relatives…
Dr. M.V. Shanthakumar
October 29, 2023Dr. M.V. Shanthakumar (78), senior ophthalmologist and a resident of Deewan’s Road, passed away yesterday evening in city. He had also served as the President of Gommatagiri Kshetra Samithi and Mahaveer Vidya Samsthe, former President of Mysuru Ophthalmologists Association, Vice-President of Vachakanahalli Brahmadeva Samithi, member of Pinjrapole and Immediate Past President of Jain Milan. He…















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