Dhaka: Bangladesh interim Government on Monday decided to ban the broadcast of the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) season, set to begin on Mar. 26, following the exclusion of Bangladesh pacer Mustafizur Rahman from the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) squad. In a press release issued by the TV-2 wing of the Ministry of Information and…
Australian Open announces record prize money for 2026
January 6, 2026Melbourne: Players at the Australian Open will compete for their share of a record A$111.5 million (US$ 74.9 million) prize pool this year, after Tennis Australia announced a 16% bump in the total prize money for 2026. Winners will take home A$4.15 million (US$2.79 million) in an increase of 19% on last year’s amount of…
Bharatanatyam recitals and Bombeyata enthral audience at Kalemane
January 6, 2026CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: The students of Shakti School of Bharatanatyam, Los Angeles, USA, founded by senior dance guru Viji Prakash, presenting a special Bharatanatyam dance programme titled ‘Samarpan’ at Kumar Performing Arts Centre (KPAC) in Hebbal 2nd Stage on Dec. 28, 2025, as part of the 67th International Special Nirantara Kalemane Festival. ‘Salake Sutrada…
M.S. Narayan Rao
January 6, 2026M.S. Narayan Rao (85), former Mentor and Chief Advisor of city’s Sri Ramana Gnana Kendra and a resident of Jayanagar, passed away on Dec. 29. He leaves behind his wife, one daughter, son-in-law, grandson, brothers, sisters and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites were held at the foot of Chamundi Hill on Dec….
Saraswathi
January 6, 2026Saraswathi, wife of BJP leader S.B. Krishna and a resident of Hootagalli, passed away following a heart attack on Saturday in city. She leaves behind her husband, two children and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites were held at Hootagalli Burial Grounds yesterday, according to family sources.
Prameela Rajashekar
January 6, 2026Prameela Rajashekar (82), a resident of Mathuranagar in Metagalli, passed away on Jan. 4 in city. She leaves behind son C.R. Dinesh, Principal of Government Boys PU College in Nanjangud, one daughter, daughter-in-law, son-in-law, grandchildren and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites were held at Gokulam Burial Grounds yesterday, according to family sources.
Events tomorrow – Jan. 7: Directorate of Students Welfare, University of Mysore (UoM)
January 6, 2026Valedictory of 2-day University level Inter-Collegiate Literature and Cultural Competitions, and prize distribution ceremony, UoM Registrar (Evaluation) Prof. N. Nagaraja presides, Manasagangothri Administrative Officer Prof. S.T. Ramachandra guest of honour, EMRC Auditorium, Manasagangothri, 5 pm.
Events tomorrow – Jan. 7: Sadhana Mandira
January 6, 2026Special training sessions to perform simple and diligent Saraswati Puja by Swami Hamsananda, Sri Venkateshwara Devasthanam, Siddartha Layout, 4 pm to 4.45 pm; Balamuri Vinayaka Devasthanam, Siddartha Layout, 5.15 pm to 6 pm; Geetha Shishu Shikshana Sangha (GSSS), T. Narasipur Road, Siddartha Layout, 6.30 pm to 7.15 pm.
N.V. Gopal
January 6, 2026N.V. Gopal (85), Proprietor of SLV Textiles and Balaji Comfort Home and a resident of Gowrigatta Street in the town, passed away in the early hours of today. He leaves behind his wife, one son, one daughter, daughter-in-law, son-in-law, grandchildren and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites were held at Hadinaaru Kaalu Mantapa…
Events tomorrow – Jan. 7: Sri Lakshminarasimhaswamy Temple of Melukote Yadugiri Yatiraj Mutt, Mysuru Branch
January 6, 2026Dhanurmasa Puja, Temple premises, Jayalakshmipuram, 5.30 am to 10 am and 5.30 pm to 7.30 pm.












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