Mysore/Mysuru: The 14-day Dasara Aahara Mela or Food festival, which is intrinsic to the famed Mysuru Dasara, will feature about 140 stalls, selling a variety of food, dishes, cuisines and delicacies. The Dasara Aahara Mela is scheduled to be held from Sept. 22 to Oct. 5 at the vast Maharaja’s College grounds. There will be…
Dist. Minister launches continued works of Ambedkar Bhavan
September 21, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: Social Welfare and District In-charge Minister Dr. H.C. Mahadevappa yesterday unveiled the plaque marking the resumption of continued works on the construction of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Bhavan on Dewan’s Road in the city, taken up at an estimated cost of Rs. 23.83 crore. Addressing the gathering on the occasion, Dr. Mahadevappa said, the State…
Thousands offer Pitru Tarpana at Srirangapatna
September 21, 2025Srirangapatna: Thousands of people thronged Srirangapatna to offer ‘Pitru Tarpana’ to their ancestors on the banks of River Cauvery as part of Mahalaya Amavasya rituals, this morning. Several spots in Srirangapatna like Paschima Vahini, Gosai Ghat, Cauvery Sangama among others witnessed people performing the ritual after taking a holy dip in the River Cauvery. Pitru…
Dasara: Special illumination at Mysuru Rail Museum
September 21, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: South Western Railway (SWR), Mysuru Division, has announced that the Mysuru Rail Museum will host a special illumination programme as part of Dasara celebrations from Sept. 22 to Oct. 2 (both days inclusive). To allow more visitors to experience this event, the Museum’s working hours will be extended until 8 pm during this period….
Dasara: Lakumi awarded first Best Short Film
September 21, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: Lakumi, a short film directed by Sutan Dileep was adjudged as First Best Short Film, in a contest organised as part of Dasara Film Festival-2025 at Inox Multiplex, Mall of Mysore on M.G. Road in the city recently. Dileep was presented with a memento and cash prize of Rs. 20,000. Himbalisu directed by Manikanta…
Actor Mohanlal selected for Dadasaheb Phalke Award
September 21, 2025New Delhi: Renowned Malayalam actor Mohanlal has been selected for the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award-2023. The Award will be presented to him on Sept. 23 during the 71st National Film Awards ceremony. Ministry of Information and Broadcasting posted on X, “On the recommendation of the Dadasaheb Phalke Award Selection Committee, the Government of India is…
An Evening with Jagjit Singh !
September 21, 2025By Dr. K. Javeed Nayeem, MD Ghazals have always been an integral source of relaxation and enjoyment for everyone in my family and although our favourites include legends like K.L. Saigal, Mehdi Hasan and Ghulam Ali, our most favourite Ghazal singer of all time has always been Jagjit Singh, who bid adieu to all his…
Selective road repairs by MCC before Dasara
September 21, 2025Sir, I wish to bring to the attention of the authorities of the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) an important issue regarding road repairs in our city. Finally, after a harrowing past few months of facing the brunt of potholes in our city roads, ahead of Dasara, MCC has taken up the work of filling some…
Kids to slug it out this Dasara
September 21, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: In a first, the upcoming Dasara Wrestling Tournament will witness young boys and girls showcasing their wrestling skills at D. Devaraja Urs Multipurpose Stadium, located in Doddakere Maidan, the venue for wrestling tournament. The organisers, in an effort to encourage young boys and girls to take up wrestling as a sports of their interest,…
3,230 athletes to participate in Dasara CM Cup Sports Meet
September 21, 2025Intl. Wrestler Vinesh Phogat special invitee at the inauguration tomorrow Mysore/Mysuru: The four-day State-level Dasara CM Cup Sports Meet will be held from Sept. 22 to 25 at various venues across the city including Chamundi Vihar Stadium, said Department of Youth Empowerment and Sports (DYES) Commissioner R. Chethan. Addressing media persons recently at Chamundi Vihar…















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