Mysore/Mysuru: Seeking a fixed pension, ex-lecturers and employees of the now scrapped JOC (Job Oriented Courses) colleges coming Dept. of the then PUE and Vocational Courses Department, have urged the Govt. to consider their pre-regularisation employment period while deciding their pension. More than 100 members of the Association of ex-JOC lecturers employees merged with other…
Loaders to stage protest tomorrow
July 9, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: Seeking fulfilment of their demands, the Karnataka State Loading and Unloading Workers (Hamaalis) Federation will strike work and stage a demonstration in front of Deputy Commissioner’s Office in Siddarthanagar tomorrow (July 10). Announcing this at a press meet here yesterday, Federation’s District President Karinayaka said that loaders have been doing loading and unloading of…
Artistes demand revival of Chamarajanagar Dasara
July 9, 2025Chamarajanagar: The Federation of District Artistes staged a protest rally in Chamarajanagar, urging the Government to continue the tradition of celebrating Chamarajanagar Dasara this year as well. The annual festival, known for its cultural grandeur, has been observed uninterrupted for the past 13 years. On Monday, folk artistes, Federation members and leaders of various organisations…
Calling street play and folk music troupes
July 9, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: To promote various Government Schemes, the Department of Information and Public Relations has invited applications from street play and Folk Music troupes. Last date to submit application is July 25. Applications should be submitted to the Office of the Deputy Director, Department of Information and Public Relations, Mysuru. To facilitate the organisation of street…
CogniSENSE+ 2025: 2-day Global Interdisciplinary Conference at JSS AHER
July 9, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: Mysuru is set to host CogniSENSE+ 2025, a global interdisciplinary conference that aims to promote cognitive health, hearing access and purposeful longevity among aging and diverse populations. The event is organised by the School of Public Health at JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research (JSS AHER) on July 10 and 11, in collaboration…
City Gynaecologist honoured
July 9, 2025New Delhi: In a prestigious celebration of excellence in Indian healthcare, Dr. Jyothi Umesh of Dr. Jyothi’s Fertility & IVF Centre, Dattagalli 3rd Stage, Mysuru, was conferred the title “Inspiring Gynaecologist (IVF) of India” at the 8th Edition of the Times Now Doctor’s Day Conclave held in Delhi on June 28. This honour recognises her…
How a compound interest calculator can maximise your mutual fund returns
July 9, 2025Investing in mutual funds is an excellent way to grow your money over time, all thanks to the power of compounding. But before you make an investment, it is important to check out how much your money can grow. Wondering how to do that? You can easily do this using an online compound interest calculator….
Cauvery Aarti at KRS Dam is a misplaced priority
July 9, 2025By K.V. Chandramouli, Deputy Director of Boilers (Retd.) The Karnataka Government plans to organise a Cauvery Aarti at the Krishna Raja Sagar (KRS) Dam, a ritual modelled after the Ganga Aarti, by the time Dasara-2025 arrives. For this initiative, Rs. 92.30 crore has been allocated, and facilities are being developed to accommodate approximately 10,000 attendees….
The perils of being a ‘Committee Chairman’
July 9, 2025By Dr. R. Balasubramaniam It all started with a phone call. A distinguished voice on the other end said, “We are putting together a high-powered committee and we want you to chair it.” Chairman. The word had a certain ring to it. A title that exuded authority, wisdom and — let us be honest —…
‘We need more Kalams’
July 9, 2025Says Padma Shri Dr. Prahlada Rama Rao, Architect of Akash Missile Systems Akash, the surface-to-air missile used in Operation Sindoor, is a true epitome of Atmanirbhar Bharat. Dr. Prahlada Rama Rao, the Architect of Akash Missile Systems, was in Mysuru recently as the guest of honour at Mysuru Literature Festival-2025. Padma Shri Dr. Rao recounted…















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