Mysore/Mysuru: Rev. Dr. Dayananda Prabhu’s book titled ‘Miracle Worker: St. Antony of Padua’ was released by Most Rev. Dr. Francis Serrao SJ, Bishop of Mysore, at a large gathering at the Catholic Centre in Bannimantap on Dec. 3. This book in Kannada deals with the saint’s life, preaching, missionary work and miracles. St. Antony has…
Two go missing in city
December 11, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: In separate cases, two persons have gone missing from Devaraja and Hebbal Police limits in city. In the first case, a 53-year-old man has gone missing from Golden Comfort Hotel in Devaraja Mohalla since 7.30 am on Dec. 6. The missing man is B. Devaraju, according to the complaint lodged by his son with…
Selected for Endowment Book Award
December 11, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: City’s writer Ammasandra Suresh, who is serving as Marketing Manager at Postal Department, Mysuru, has been selected for ‘Sarangi Venkataramaiah Puttachamma Endowment Book’ Award for his Kannada novel ‘Agnikundadinda Banda Chetana.’ The award, given by Bengaluru-based B.M. Shri Pratishtana, will be presented to him at a programme in Bengaluru on Dec. 23.
Samathentho Ranga Sambhrama: Prasanna to inaugurate 3-day theatre fest
December 11, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: The three-day Samathentho Ranga Sambhrama will be held from Dec. 12 to 14 at Kiru Rangamandira (Mini Theatre) in Kalamandira premises here. The theatre fest will be inaugurated by well-known theatre person Prasanna Heggodu at 6.30 pm tomorrow. He will also release two books ‘Kuntila’ and ‘Duddina Devaru’ authored by Prof. H.S. Umesh. Theatre…
Ranga Rathna Award ceremony and release of English play
December 11, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: Ranga Rathna Mysuru has organised Ranga Rathna – 2025 Award ceremony and release of the English play ‘Ayaan Shanti Kuteera’ authored by late Dr. Na. Rathna on Dec. 12 at Kiru Rangamandira in Kalamandira premises at 11 am. The award, instituted by Tarneiv, a Canada-based Belly Meditation Master and N.S. Anand, an engineer, will…
Umashree-starrer ‘Sharmiste’ to be staged at Natana
December 11, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: ‘Sharmiste,’ a Kannada play featuring former Minister and renowned actress Umashree will be staged on Dec. 13 (Saturday) at Natana Rangashaale in city at 6.30 pm. The one-woman play, written by Belur Raghunandan and directed by former Rangayana Director Chidambara Rao Jambe, will be presented by Ranga Sampada Theatre Group, Bengaluru. Addressing mediapersons at…
D.A.V. School hosts ‘Shishirotsava’
December 11, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: D.A.V. Public School, Mysuru, celebrated its 22nd Annual day ‘Shishirotsava’ on Dec.6 at the Open Air Theatre in Manasagangothri. Students from II std to X std showcased their talents. Senior Journalist Amshi Prasannakumar, who was the chief guest, inaugurated the function by lighting the traditional lamp. President of Mysore Chamber of Commerce and Industry…
Partial cancellation of train services
December 11, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: Due to yard remodelling work at Milavittan and Tuticorin in Southern Railway’s Madurai Division, the following train services will be partially cancelled: 1. Train No. 16235 Tuticorin – Mysuru Express journey commencing on Dec.21, 22 and 23 will be partially cancelled between Tuticorin and Vanchi Maniyachchi Junction and short originated from Vanchi Maniyachchi instead…
The Advice of Vidur
December 11, 2025By Dr. Devdutt Pattanaik – Author, Speaker, Illustrator, Mythologist Vidur-niti is a set of about 600 verses, split into eight chapters, found in the Udyoga Parva of the Hindu epic, Mahabharata. It is counsel of Vidur to King Dhritarashtra, whose sons, the Kauravas are in the midst of negotiations with their cousins the Pandavas to…
Attention dog lovers: Humans need safety to
December 11, 2025Hypocrisy unmasked: Pedigrees at home, strays for society? Sir, Dr. Javeed Nayeem’s recent column asking, rather bluntly, “Where are the real dog-lovers?” is a rarity in public debate: honest, unfashionable and deeply necessary (SOM dated Nov.23). For all the passionate noise generated after the Supreme Court’s latest order on strays, there remains a striking reluctance…















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