By Girija Madhavan A new diplomatic posting, though eagerly awaited, brings with it some trepidation and qualms. So it was for me when, from Tokyo, Japan, my husband was posted to the Indian Embassy in Bonn in the Federal Republic of Germany in 1988. Though both Japan and Germany, along with Italy, were Axis Powers…
Open Gangothri campus for elderly walkers: An appeal to VC
November 8, 2020Sir, Many elderly people including me are a disappointed lot as we are unable to go on our regular walk in Manasagangothri campus following its closure after COVID outbreak. Our regular walk used to keep us fit avoiding medical care. Suffice it to say this habit was GREAT MEDICINE for most of us. Now that…
Supernovas defeat Trailblazers in a last-ball thriller, enters final
November 8, 2020Supernovas held their nerve in a last-ball thriller to beat Trailblazers by two runs in the third match in Sharjah yesterday and with it, sealed a place in the Women’s T20 Challenge final, where they will face Trailblazers. Trailblazers, needing 147 runs to win, made a solid start in the chase as Deandra Dottin and…
Zverev to take on Medvedev in Paris Masters final
November 8, 2020Alexander Zverev produced a brilliant display on Saturday to end Rafael Nadal’s hopes of a first Paris Masters title and set up a final against Daniil Medvedev. The German fourth seed dominated Nadal at Bercy Arena to win their semi-final 6-4, 7-5 and claim his second straight victory over the 20-time Grand Slam champion after…
Events TOMORROW – NOV. 9: KSOU Competitive Exams Coaching Centre, Mysuru
November 8, 2020Valedictory of 50-day online coaching classes, City Police Commissioner Dr. Chandragupta guest of honour, KSOU VC Prof. S. Vidyashankar releases ‘Mukta Bhandara,’ Yelandur Tahsildar B.K. Sudarshan speaks on ‘Final preparations for exams,’ Canara Bank, Mysuru Zone Deputy General Manager I. Panduranga Mitantaya and KSOU Registrar Prof. Lingaraj Gandhi chief guests, 11 am. [Ph: 0821-2515944]
Bettegowda
November 8, 2020Bettegowda (92), a retired Forest Department employee and a resident of Paduvarahalli, passed away yesterday in city. He leaves behind his wife Ningamma, seven daughters, three sons including Vontikoppal newspaper distributor Sundaresh, sons-in-law, grandchildren and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites were performed at Chirashantidhama in Gokulam this noon.
Events TOMORROW – NOV. 9: Kannada Sahitya Parishat, Bengaluru City and District Unit and Ravi Santu Balaga
November 8, 2020‘Geetha Namana’ programme titled ‘101 Kalavidara Noorondu Geethegalu’ in memory of late singer Dr. S.P. Balasubrahmanyam (SPB) and music director Rajan, Music Director V. Manohar, Kannada Sahitya Parishat Bengaluru City District President Mayanna, writer K. Kalyan and playback singer Manasa Holla will be among the attendees, Kalamandira, 8 am to 8.30 pm.
Events Today – NOV. 8: Natana Rangashale
November 8, 2020Staging of play ‘Ushaharana,’ written by Shantakavi (Sakkari Balacharya), directed by Dr. Sripada Bhat, Natana Rangashale premises, Ramakrishnanagar, 6.30 pm.
Events Today – NOV. 8: Rangayana
November 8, 2020Staging of play ‘Door No. 8,’ written by Kavya Kadame Nagarakatte, directed by R.C. Dhananjay, Rangayana premises, 6.30 pm.
Events Today – NOV. 8: Mysore Grahakara Parishat (MGP)
November 8, 2020Online Meeting on ‘Yoga for Health,’ Ayurveda Physician and Yogacharya Dr. T.N. Manjunath will interact with public, [Visit: https://www.mygrapa.org/mgp-meeting-on-yoga-for-health/], 4 pm. [Ph: 0821-2515150 or Mob: 98804-93867]






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