Slam Dunk Showdown: Who Really Rules College Hoops History? College Hoops Legends We’ll Never Forget! College basketball is a world of unforgettable moments—buzzer-beaters, Cinderella runs, and dynasties that define generations. But beyond the games themselves, the debate over the top college basketball players of all time never gets old. Whether it’s about stats, championships, or pure…
Tribal settlement sparks row in Nagarahole wildlife zone
June 16, 2025Deadlock in Athuru Kolli settlement: Forest Dept. says illegal; tribals say ancestral By M.T. Yogesh Kumar Fifty-two tribal families have recently settled deep inside the Athuru Kolli forest, a dense and wildlife-rich area within the Balekovu Division of Nagarahole Tiger Reserve, under the Kutta Range in Kodagu district. Despite the dangers posed by elephants, tigers, leopards…
Darkness on Bannur Road: A growing threat to safety
June 16, 2025Sir, State Highway 33, popularly known as Bannur Road (Vidya Vikas College of Engineering Road), particularly near the Nadanahalli Junction, has become a cause for serious concern among residents and commuters. Despite the road being recently developed and widened for better connectivity, it remains concealed in darkness due to the complete absence of street lighting…
Pune wrestler Vishal Segale bags ‘Yaduveer Wadiyar’ Cup
June 16, 2025Mysuru: Pune-based wrestler Vishal Segale won the ‘Maharaja Yaduveer Wadiyar’ Cup in the National-level Traditional Wrestling tournament organised by Prakruti Foundation as part of its first anniversary at D. Devaraj Urs Multi-Purpose Stadium next Dasara Exhibition Grounds yesterday. Vishal Segal won by pinning Belagavi wrestler Pailwan Manju at the evaporated soil (Aave Mannu) wrestling arena….
Mahadevamma
June 16, 2025Mahadevamma (80), wife of retired ASI late B. Madegowda and a resident of Vijayanagar 2nd Stage, passed away yesterday in city. She leaves behind her sons (Mysuru Mithra News Editor N.M. Mahadeva and senior journalist N.M. Basavaraju), daughters (N.M. Kamala, N.M. Shantha and N.M. Gayathri), sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren and a host of relatives and friends….
Naveen Kumar Kaje
June 16, 2025Naveen Kumar Kaje (58), a photographer and a resident of Yaraganahalli, passed away following a heart attack yesterday in city. He leaves behind his wife, one son, one daughter and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites were held at his native place Panja, Puttur taluk in Dakshina Kannada district. Naveen Kumar, who began…
Prasanna
June 16, 2025Prasanna (28), son of late Hanumaiah and a resident of Sadashivanagar in the town, passed away yesterday. He leaves behind his mother, two sisters and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites were held at Sadashivanagar Burial Grounds behind the Forest Department Office today.
Events tomorrow – JUNE 17: Sabarimala Sree Ayyappa Pooja Samithi – Sree Ayyappa Swamy and Sree Guruvayurappan Temple, foot of Chamundi Hill, Mysuru
June 16, 2025Pratishtapana anniversary, Ganapati Homa, Chatushuddhi, Bima Shuddhi for Guruvayurappan, Panchagavyam, Panchagam, Astra Kalasha Puja, Kalashabhishekam, Ucha Puja, 5.30 am to 11.30 am; Annadanam, 12 noon; Deeparadhana, Special Pujas with Vadyam and Athazha Puja, Temple premises, 5.30 pm to 8 pm.
Events today – JUNE 16: Sabarimala Sree Ayyappa Pooja Samithi – Sree Ayyappa Swamy and Sree Guruvayurappan Temple, foot of Chamundi Hill, Mysuru
June 16, 2025Pratishtapana anniversary, Prasada Shuddhi of Sri Guruvayurappan, Astra Kalasha Puja, Vaastu Homa, Vaastu Kalasha Puja, Vastu Kalashabhisheka, Vaastu Bali, Rakshogna Homa and Athazha Puja, Temple premises, 5.30 pm to 8 pm.
Justice, Oh, So Miserably Misplaced!
June 15, 2025By Dr. K. Javed Nayeem, MD Some time ago, I had an occasion to write an article about how a petty thief who had stolen a pair of buffaloes and a calf in Karnataka, was nabbed far away in Maharashtra, a full fifty-seven years after he had committed the crime. The man, who had indulged…













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