Mysore/Mysuru: Just two days after a terrified senior citizen fell victim to extortionists faking a grievous ac cident at Dattagalli on Sept. 18 — where he was coerced into paying Rs. 85,000 — another elderly man narrowly escaped a similar scam in Vijayanagar 3rd Stage on Sept. 20. This second incident demonstrates that these criminals…
25,000 Voices… One Chorus
September 23, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: ‘Kannada Nadageethe,’ scripted by Poet Laureate Kuvempu, rented the air at Open Air Theatre in Manasagangothri campus this morning, as nearly 25,000 college students and staff from various Departments sang ‘Nadageethe’ (Jaya Bharata Jananiya Tanujathe, Jayahe Karnataka Mathe…) in chorus in celebration of ‘Nadageethe-100 — Savira Swaragala Sambhrama.’ The event was organised by University…
‘Rajya Sangeetha Vidwan’ award conferred on Pt. M. Venkatesh Kumar
September 23, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: Chief Minister Siddaramaiah conferred the prestigious ‘Rajya Sangeetha Vidwan’ award on renowned Hindustani Singer Pandit M. Venkatesh Kumar after inaugurating the Dasara Cultural Programmes at Mysore Palace here last evening. Speaking on the occasion, CM Siddaramaiah said that Dasara is being celebrated for over 400 years. Stating that he feels blessed for having inaugurated…
Dasara Sports CM’s Cup begins
September 23, 2025Former wrestler Vinesh Phogat keen to train local talents Mysore/Mysuru: Former freestyle wrestler Vinesh Phogat has exuded confidence that the sporting talents of the State may bag medals in forthcoming Olympics, considering their keen interest in sports and the due encouragement by Congress Government in Karnataka. Phogat, also a Congress MLA of Julana Constituency in…
High Court stays order capping movie ticket prices at Rs. 200
September 23, 2025Bengaluru: The Karnataka High Court has stayed, until further orders, the implementation of the Karnataka Cinemas (Regulation) (Amendment) Rules, 2025, which capped movie ticket prices at Rs. 200. Justice Ravi V. Hosmani passed the interim order on petitions filed by multiplex owners and movie producers challenging the State Government’s decision. During hearings, the Multiplex Association…
Rangoli art wins hearts
September 23, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: K.R. MLA T.S. Srivatsa inaugurated Dasara Rangoli contest organised by the Women and Children’s Dasara Sub-Committee, in front of Mysore Palace this morning. Speaking after inaugurating the event, MLA Srivatsa welcomed about 150 women participants hailing from different parts of the State, who were enthusiastic to showcase their talent. “A variety of cultural programmes…
Mall of Mysore unveils Grand Dasara Shopping Festival
September 23, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: The festive spirit of Dasara comes alive at Mall of Mysore, as the city’s most vibrant shopping destination announces its Dasara Shopping Festival from Sept.17 to Oct. 19. With a series of exciting activities, cultural attractions and exclusive rewards, the festival promises to bring together shopping, celebration and entertainment for families across Mysuru. Shoppers…
Star Pups: Adopt us…
September 23, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: Tara and Maya, both 1.5-month-old pups, which are de-wormed and vaccinated at People For Animals (PFA) in city, are up for adoption. Tara and Maya, which were found abandoned by the roadside, frightened and helpless were rescued and brought to PFA Mysuru, where they are now safe and cared for. They are playful, gentle,…
Bharatanatyam Rangapravesha of Kanta Sarkar on Sept. 27
September 23, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: Kumar Performing Arts Centre, Mysuru, will present its 37th Bharatanatyam Rangapravesha event on Sept.27 at 4 pm at Kalemane Sabhaangana, Mysuru. Kanta Sarkar, originally from Bangladesh and a dedicated disciple of internationally acclaimed Bharatanatyam Guru, Karnataka Kalashree Dr. K. Kumar, will be presenting her Rangapravesha. Balakrishnaiah, Mysore Ranganath, Prof. Anita Braggs, Vidushi Dr. Jamuna…
Malgudi Heritage Trail
September 23, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: Swami Vivekananda Youth Movement (SVYM) has organised Malgudi Heritage Trail, a Heritage and Literary Walk on Sept. 27 in city. More than a conventional heritage walk, this trail is an exploration of art, memory and narrative, through three spaces across the city to recreate the world of late Writer R.K. Narayan. The event will…















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