Mysore/Mysuru: Udayagiri Police have arrested three persons on charges of stabbing a youth to death on Wednesday night. They were arrested from a hideout near Rammanahalli on city outskirts. The deceased youth is Venkatesh alias Kariya (23) of Kyathamaranahalli in city. It is learnt that Venkatesh was running feud with one Chandru and Chandu Shetty…
Minor girl sexually assaulted in V. V. Mohalla
September 2, 2022V.V. Puram Police register case under POCSO Act Mysore/Mysuru: A nine-year-old girl being allegedly sexually assaulted has come to light lately at V.V. Mohalla in city and based on the complaint from the girl’s mother, the Police, who have registered a case under Protection Of Children from Sexual Offenses (POCSO) Act are investigating. The minor…
Chain snatched in city
September 2, 2022Mysore/Mysuru: Miscreants have snatched a gold chain from a woman, who had gone to fetch mango leaves on Aug. 29 night. The woman, who lost her gold chain is H.M. Manjula, a resident of Kuvempunagar in city. She had come near Kuvempunagar Complex at about 10.15 pm to fetch mango leaves and was on her…
Bhima Jewels launches “Parinaya” wedding collection
September 2, 2022Mysore/Mysuru: Bhima Jewels, the leading retailer in gold and diamond jewellery, with over 50 stores across India and UAE, has announced its signature wedding collection “Parinaya”. With its rich 97-year legacy, purity and craftmanship, Bhima Jewels has been enjoying the trust of millions across generations. This season Bhima Jewels has introduced exclusive collections ranging from…
“The Jewellery Show” comes to Mysuru
September 2, 2022Mysore/Mysuru: “The Jewellery Show,” an exclusive jewellery exhibition, has come to Mysuru with reputed brands from across India under one single roof. The Show will be held at Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel in city from Sept.3 to Sept.5 between 10 am and 8 pm. This Show is not only getting the best of 20 reputed…
A tale of two scandalous news items: Stray thoughts
September 2, 2022Once upon a time there was a wandering monk, obviously in the ancient land of Bharath. Just as the Hindu holy scripture Veda has no name of its author or authors, this monk, the Holy Man, too did not have a personal name but had fame. As a wandering monk, he was moving from place…
Reminiscences of Mysore City and Dasara Celebrations – 2
September 2, 2022By H.K. Shivananda, IAS (Retd.) [Continued from yesterday] Student hostels Apart from well-known college hostels like Maharaja’s, Maharani’s and Medical College Hostels, there were several community-based free or concessional-rated hostels like Muslim Hostel at Saraswathipuram, Madhwa Boys Hostel at Chamarajapuram, well-known Anathalaya started by Thathayya, Suttur Hostel on Vanivilas Road (open to all communities), Bettadapura…
61st Heritage Music Festival at 8th Cross V.V. Mohalla from Aug. 31 to Sept. 11: Judicious balance of aesthetics and grammar
September 2, 2022By Dr. Padmavathi Narasimhan Akkarai Sisters Subhalakshmi and Swarnalatha are among India’s most distinguished musicians today. Their soulful music won the hearts of the music lovers on the second day of 8th Cross Ganapathi music festival. The Sisters’ rich music background and the rigorous training under renowned gurus such as Sri Janakiraman, Padma Bhushan P.S….
Tips to make ‘Grand Dasara’ a memorable one
September 2, 2022Sir, This is regarding KBG’s Abracadabra titled “Welcome to Grand Dasara” in SOM dated Aug. 28. I have been in Mysuru for the last 25 years of my life, and I have come to love the beautiful city that it is. Mysuru, today, for me, is an emotion in more ways than one and the…
First-aid training for industrial workers held
September 2, 2022Nanjangud Industries Association (NIA) in association with the Department of Factories and Boilers, Industrial Safety and Health, Government of Karnataka, Mysuru Division, conducted the 75th Amrit Mahotsav first-Aid training programme for industrial skilled workers and supervisors at Hotel Shree Guru Residency on JLB Road Cross in city recently. Picture shows (from left) NIA Secretary B.S….















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