Mysore/Mysuru: A three-day international virtual workshop on ‘The Ideology Inherent in the Tradition of Vedic Recitation and Practices – An exposure’ is jointly organised by Amrita Darshanam – International Centre for Spiritual Studies, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Mysuru Campus and South Zone Cultural Centre, Thanjavur (Ministry of Culture, Government of India) from Feb.25 to 27 at…
Is India’s steel frame rusting ?
February 22, 2021By Dr. R. Balasubramaniam A question that I’ve been repeatedly asked is why I chose Heggadadevanakote (H.D. Kote) taluk to begin my social development work in 1987. Very few know that I did not choose H.D. Kote, but that it was chosen for me by two extraordinary bureaucrats. One was Nanjunda Rao, a retired special…
Set up Passport Seva Kendra at Madikeri Head Post Office
February 22, 2021Sir, The Ministry of External Affairs has established Post Office Passport Seva Kendras (POPSKs) across several District Headquarters in Karnataka since 2017. Mysuru POPSK at Metagalli Post Office serves for the benefit of Mysuru Urban, Mysuru Rural, and to the applicants of neighbouring Kodagu district. Applicants can now avail the normal category passports at Metagalli…
Novak Djokovic wins 18th Grand Slam title
February 22, 2021Peerless World No. 1 Novak Djokovic demolished Russia’s Daniil Medvedev in straight sets to win his ninth Australian Open title and extend his record-breaking reign at Melbourne Park yesterday. Djokovic overpowered the fourth seed 7-5, 6-2, 6-2. In winning a third straight Australian Open for the second time, the Serb claimed his 18th Grand Slam…
Sports Meet on Feb. 25, 26
February 22, 2021The Department of Youth Empowerment and Sports (DYES), under the Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) Sub-Plan, has organised special sports and cultural activities for Kadu Kuruba and Jenu Kuruba community members of Mysuru for the year 2020-2021 at Chamundi Vihar Stadium in Nazarbad here on Feb. 25 and 26. Interested may participate in…
Manigowdara Siddanna
February 22, 2021Yajaman Manigowdara Siddanna (90), a resident of K.G. Koppal in the city, passed away here yesterday. He leaves behind his wife Gowramma, son S. Balu, a former Corporator and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites were performed at K.G. Koppal burial grounds this afternoon.
Events tomorrow – FEB. 23: G.M. Tandani Samskrutika Trust
February 22, 2021‘Janapada Jenkara’ – 5th anniversary celebrations, Akashvani Tamburi Artiste late Malavalli Gurubasavaiah Memorial Programme, Srikanta Siddalingaraje Urs Swamiji, MLA G.T. Devegowda, former MP R. Dhruvanarayan, Kannada & Culture Asst. Director H. Chennappa, senior theatre artiste Srinivas G. Kapanna, KIKS Professor Nanjaiah Honganur, folk scholar Dr. P.K. Rajashekar, actors Jaggappa, Sushmita, Manju Pavagada and Chillar Manju…
Events tomorrow – FEB. 23: Lions Clubs International, District 317A
February 22, 2021Regional Convention (Region V), Sri Bandantamma Kalamma Samudaya Bhavana, K.G. Koppal, New Kantharaj Urs Road, Kuvempunagar, 8.30 am onwards. [Mob: 99003-36699]
Events today – FEB. 22: Desiranga Samskrutika Samsthe, Mysuru
February 22, 2021Inauguration of Theatre and Dance Festival, senior socialist P. Mallesh inaugurates, Rangayana Mysuru Joint Director V.N. Mallikarjunaswamy presides, Maharaja’s College folklore Department Head Dr. H.R. Chethan and camp convenor B.S. Dinamani guests, Mini Theatre, Kalamandira, 6 pm.
Events today – FEB. 22: Sri Krishna Gana Sabha
February 22, 2021Music Concert by Vid. Mysore N. Srinath, accompanied by Vid. C.N. Tyagarajan on violin, Vid. P.S. Sridhar on mridanga and Vid. V.S. Ramesh on morching, [Concert is sponsored by Dr. Muniramappa and family in association with Kannada and Culture Dept., Bengaluru], Alwar Kalabhavan, Gokulam 3rd Stage, 6 pm.











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