Mysore/Mysuru: A decomposed body of a man has been found in a drain at Hootagalli in city yesterday. The deceased has been identified as Sanjay Gowda (32), a resident of Somanahalli village, Bilikere Hobli in Hunsur taluk. Following stench emanating from the drain, public informed the Vijayanagar Police, who reached the spot and conducted preliminary…
The Art of Growing Old Disgracefully
April 15, 2026By Dr. R. Balasubramaniam A friend called last week. He was breathless. Not because of age, but because he had just returned from bungee jumping. He is sixty-two. I made the appropriate sounds of admiration. Inside, I was mostly wondering whether his life insurance was updated. Another friend went surfing in Sri Lanka. A third…
National workshop at St. Philos
April 15, 2026A two-day National-level Workshop on ‘Tool-Assisted Impactful Academic Writing: Crafting Multidisciplinary, Publish-Ready Papers for Indexed Journals,’ organised by the Department of Physics and the Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) of St. Philomena’s College, in association with Jyoti Nivas College, Bengaluru, will begin tomorrow (Apr. 16) from 10 am at St. Philomena’s College MBA, MCA Conference…
Fond memories of ‘Red Beauty’
April 15, 2026Sir, When I read the news about KSRTC’s red Volvo buses being retired from service on Mysuru roads, I suddenly felt nostalgic about the rides I enjoyed travelling in them especially during Dasara season. I would walk up to Vontikoppal from Yadavagiri, hop on to any Volvo going to City Bus Station and enjoy looking…
Belliyamma
April 15, 2026Belliyamma (89), a resident of Hunsur town, passed away yesterday. She leaves behind three sons including retired employee of CDPO Department Sachin Prakash and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites were held in the town this morning, according to family sources.
Events TOMORROW – April 16: Ashoka Youth Association, Krishnamurthypuram
April 15, 2026Dr. B.R. Ambedkar’s birth anniversary, cultural events, ‘Milan Musical Celebrities Stars Night’ event comprising Live in Concert by Alok, Shivani Naveen and Mimicry Shyam and a dance programme by Darshan Shrefa and troupe, Ashoka Circle (Ballal Circle), 7 pm.
Events TOMORROW – April 16: Sri Prasanna Sundara Rama Mandira Seva Samiti Trust, Mysuru
April 15, 202690th Year Sri Ramotsava, Hanumantotsava, Veda Gosha by Sri Venugopal & Sri Srinivasan and group, Sri Rama Mandira, Jayanagar II Main Road, 16th Cross, 6 pm.
Events TOMORROW – April 16: BSS Vidyodaya
April 15, 2026Bhagini Sangeethotsava-2026, flute recital by Vidu. Smitha Kiran, accompanied by Vidu. Aditi Krishnaprakash on violin, Vid. Anoor Anantha Krishna Sharma on mridanga and Vid. M.R. Manjunath on ghata, Padmaja Srinivas Auditorium, BSS Vidyodaya premises, Krishnamurthypuram, 6 pm to 9 pm.
Events TOMORROW – April 16: Pali Institute, Kalaburagi
April 15, 2026Releasing of 5th volume of Pali Kannada Dictionary and handing over of dictionaries to PU Colleges, Suttur Mutt Seer Sri Shivarathri Deshikendra Swamiji graces the occasion; Dr. Wooday P Krishna, Honorary General Secretary, Seshadripuram Educational Institute, Bengaluru, release the volume, Dr. Shivaji Jois, Professor and Buddha Scholar, Mysuru, chief guest; Rahul M. Kharge, President, Pali…










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