Mysuru: The following achievers from various fields have been selected for the prestigious State-level Hoysala Awards (2019) given by Hoysala Kannada Sangha and Savigannada Patrika Balaga: Dr. Pradhan Gurudatta (Literature and Translation), Padma Shri awardee couple K. Sampath Kumar and Jayalakshmi (Editors of ‘Sudharma’ Sanskrit daily for Sanskrit Journalism), H.R. Chandravadana Rao (Translation), Prof. Morabada…
ADC inaugurates ‘Yuva Sourabha’ in city
December 24, 2020Mysuru: ‘Yuva Sourabha,’ cultural programmes by young artistes, organised by the Department of Kannada and Culture, which began from Dec. 20 in the district, was inaugurated at Kiru Rangamandira in Rangayana premises yesterday. The programme was inaugurated by Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) Dr. B.S. Manjunatha Swamy. Rangayana Director Addanda C. Cariappa presided. Rangayana Joint Director…
Of Journalism and Journalists !
December 24, 2020Is Indian media divided ideologically, like political parties? Newspapers, magazines, TV channels and social media have all come under the scrutiny not so much of the users of these news sources as from those so-called intellectuals and ideologues who are per se classified as Right Liberals and Left Liberals. While the Left Liberals call …
Online Veena concert by Vid. Balu Masthi tomorrow
December 24, 2020Mysuru: Ganabharathi has organised a Veena concert by Vidwan Balu Masthi on Dec. 25 at 6 pm. He will be accompanied by Vidwan Sunil Subrahmanya on mridanga. The programme is not a public performance but will only be live on both Ganabharathi Facebook page and Youtube. Profile: Balu Masthi is a performing Karnatak Veena artiste…
Vidu. Archana Rao to perform in “Yuva Sangeetha Sambhrama”
December 24, 2020Mysuru: A vocal concert by Vidu. Archana L. Rao will be presented online by Sri Thyagaraja Sangeetha Sabha Charitable Trust, Mysuru, as the next episode of its “Yuva Sangeetha Sambhrama – 2020” series. The concert showcasing young talents will be premiered on its YouTube channel at 5 pm on Saturday (Dec. 26). Profile: Hailing from…
Malayalam Director Shanavas passes away
December 24, 2020Kochi: Naranipuzha Shanavas, a noted Malayalam film director, died at a private hospital last night following brief illness. He was 37. According to sources, he suffered a heart attack on Dec.21 on the sets of his upcoming film Gandhirajan. He was admitted to KG Hospital in Coimbatore where he went into cardiogenic shock and was…
FASTag and electric scooter: Some thoughts
December 24, 2020Sir, Apropos the letter “Toll Plaza-free India: Why make FASTag mandatory?” (SOM dated Dec.21), Prof. B.S. Shankara (retd.) has very clearly highlighted the lacuna in Government policies. When a car owner has voluntarily limited the use of his vehicle to local travel only, why should the owner be burdened with FAStag? It should be the…
N. Ravindranath
December 24, 2020N. Ravindranath (36), driver at Mysuru City Corporation and a resident of Vinayakanagar (Paduvarahalli), passed away yesterday afternoon in city following brief illness. He leaves behind his wife Punyavathi, daughter Kavana, son Adyanta and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites were performed at Chirashanthidhama in Gokulam this morning, according to family sources.
Events tomorrow – DEC. 25: Gruha Shobhe
December 24, 2020International Living Style Exhibition, special attraction – Ayodhya Ram Mandir, Dasara Exhibition Ground, 10 am to 9 pm.
Events tomorrow – DEC. 25: Janahita Sangha
December 24, 20202021 Calendar release and lecture to mark Crime Prevention Month, Saraswathipuram Police Inspector C. Thimmaraju chief guest, Sangha Executive Member M. Kannan presides, Sangha premises, 6.30 pm.













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