By Dr. S.A. Mohan Krishna, Observational Astronomer ‘Astronomy’ is an incredible field of study for many reasons, not least of which is its accessibility to anyone who wanders out on a clear night and gazes skywards to the stars. Man has evolved on a planet from which he could witness celestial phenomena like the motions…
A Family in a Temple
April 30, 2020By Dr. Devdutt Pattanaik – Author, Speaker, Illustrator, Mythologist In a typical Hindu temple, we do not find just one image. We find multiple images. For many people, unfamiliar with Hindu tradition, this looks like polytheism. But for Hindus, these are various manifestations or expressions of the same divine principle, different facets of divinity expressed…
Extension of Work From Home for ITians till July 31: A welcome move
April 30, 2020Sir, The recent move by the Government to extend Work From Home (WFH) for the employees of IT companies till July 31 is a welcome reprieve. The move will prevent further spread of the pandemic as most of the employees will be restricted to stay-at-home and work. The WFH extension otherwise for IT industry will…
YHAI Mysuru Unit serves breakfast to Pourakarmikas
April 30, 2020The Mysuru unit of Youth Hostels Association of India (YHAI) distributed breakfast (ghee rice and chicken curry) to Pourakarmikas at work in Vontikoppal and Paduvarahalli (Vinayakanagar) in Mysuru on Tuesday. Last week, they had served breakfast (ghee rice and egg curry) to Pourakarmikas at Jayalakshmipuram and Gokulam. Next Tuesday, they will be serving breakfast to…
Replica of COVID-19 virus
April 30, 2020City artist Seema Sultan, who is working as art teacher in SVEI Public School, has created replica of COVID-19 virus using tomato and match stick to create awareness in people of Mysuru.
Mysuru’s COVID Medical Warriors go home after 24 days
April 29, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: Doctors and nursing staff drenched in sweat after wearing critical care Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for long hours personify the heroism of Coronavirus pandemic. They put themselves in harm’s way to treat their patients. These doctors and medical staff have gone through a tough time during the fight against the pandemic and they have…
Catch of the Day! 38-kg fish caught from Harangi backwaters
April 29, 2020Kushalnagar: A group of youths who were fishing at Harangi backwaters in Kodagu District this morning were in for a pleasant surprise as they caught a giant fish that weighed 38 kgs. The fish was caught with the traditional method of fishing rod and angler. The fish, Catla variety, was caught at Nakoor village along…
Ten COVID-19 Mobile Clinics launched in Mysuru
April 29, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: The Mysuru District Administration, which has already launched ten Fever Clinics in city to tackle Coronavirus, has now launched ten COVID-19 Mobile Clinics with a motto ‘Doctors at your doorstep’ to facilitate everyday medical check up and other medical facility. The Mobile Clinics were launched at the premises of Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) Office…
District Minister hands over Rs. 73.16 lakh for Zoo maintenance
April 29, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: District Minister S.T. Somashekar, who had assured the Mysuru Zoo authorities of mobilising funds for the maintenance of the Zoo during his visit last week, displayed his love for the animals and birds of Mysuru Zoo by handing over a total sum of Rs. 73.16 lakh to the Zoo authorities this morning which was…
Mysuru’s ‘Pad Woman’ comes to the help of needy women
April 29, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: Noting that the poor and middle class women are finding it difficult to purchase sanitary pads, especially during the COVID-19 lockdown, Karnataka State Mahila Congress President Dr. Pushpa Amarnath, who is also the former Mysuru ZP President, distributed sanitary pads to women Pourakarmikas behind Mannar’s Market in city on Tuesday. Also, the Mahila Congress…















Recent Comments