Mysore/Mysuru: Pooja Sugam, daughter of Danseuse Dr. Kripa Phadke (Director of Nrityagiri Academy of Performing Arts, Mysuru) along with her friend K.M. Samiksha, will be presenting Bharatanatyam recital for Ilamayil Thiramai Dance Festival at Krishna Gana Sabha, Chennai, on Jan. 11. Disciples of S. Vijay Kumar, Chennai, they both had performed at Tapas Natyotsava at…
Two-wheeler rider killed as tipper runs over
January 8, 2024Nanjangud: A two- wheeler rider was killed on the spot when a tipper vehicle ran over him near Kasuvinahalli village in the taluk yesterday. The deceased has been identified as Abdul Salam (55), a resident of Hallare village. Abdul, after completing the work at the agricultural field, was proceeding on his bike for lunch when…
Two lady teachers killed as car-scooter collide head-on
January 8, 2024Srirangapatna: Two lady teachers were killed when a car collided head-on with the scooter they were riding near Palahalli yesterday. The deceased are Nagarathna (50), a teacher at Basthipura Government Higher Primary School and Manjula (45), Associate Teacher at P. Hosahalli Govt. Higher Primary School. Nagarathna, a native of K.R. Nagar, was residing in Basthipura…
Vibrant ‘Veena Utsava’ held in memory of Veene Seshanna & Vidu. Chokkamma
January 8, 2024Ganabharathi had arranged a grand Veena Utsava in memory of Vainika Shikhamani Veene Seshanna and Veena Vidushi Chokkamma on the 17th of December, 2023 at Veene Seshanna Bhavana in Kuvempunagar, Mysuru. The festival exclusively highlighted the legacy of Mysuru Vainikas, who were also very good composers. The one-day programme included three lecture-demonstrations along with veena…
Why is Novak Djokovic hated so much?
January 8, 2024By U.B. Acharya Despite possessing all important records in tennis, Novak Djokovic is disliked by most tennis fans and experts. In fact, he is hated by many, who are mostly Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal’s fans. Recently some experts have analysed this situation and come up with a few reasons. These are summarised below: 1….
My salute to Major General C.K. Karumbaya, SM
January 8, 2024Sir, My heartfelt salute to Maj. Gen. C.K. Karumbaya, SM, who passed away on Jan. 4 at the age of 87. We were fortunate to meet and greet him during Dhvanyaloka Intergenerational Monthly Meet which took place over several years past at Dhvanyaloka, Mysuru. Besides delivering special lectures on matters of security and defence, Maj….
N. Saraswathi
January 8, 2024N. Saraswathi (64), wife of late Basavaraju and a resident of Vijayanagar 3rd Stage, passed away yesterday night following heart attack. She leaves behind daughter Dr. Deepa, son Anand, son-in-law Prakash, grandson Samrudh and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites were held at the foot of Chamundi Hill this afternoon.
Shankaranarayanarao
January 8, 2024Shankaranarayanarao (96), retired Social Welfare Department Superintendent and a resident of Adichunchanagiri Road in Kuvempunagar, passed away following age-related ailments in city yesterday morning. He leaves behind two sons, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, great grandchildren and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites were held at the foot of Chamundi Hill yesterday.
Events tomorrow – Jan. 9: Sri Uttaradi Mutt – Rogamochana Sri Dhanvantari Sannidhana
January 8, 2024Sri Bhagavad Gita Abhiyana, discourse on ‘Bhagavad Gita – 14’ by Pt. Kallapura Pavamanacharya, Sannidhana premises, Agrahara, 6.30 pm to 7.30 pm.
Events tomorrow – Jan. 9: Hebbar Sri Vaishnava Sabha, Bengaluru – Hebbar Sri Vaishnava Upasabha, Mysuru
January 8, 2024Tirupavai Kalakshepa (discourse) by Vid. M.K. Shelvanarayana, Sri Rama Mandira, Krishnamurthypuram, 6.15 pm to 7.30 pm.













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