By N.K.A. Ballal, Retd. Sr. Vice-President, ITDC My friend Sarasa sent me this story which I thought of sharing with ‘SOM’ readers as it fits in with the current times: Once a man got lost in a desert. The water in his flask had run out two days ago and he was on his last…
By 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. Broadly there are three categories…
Sir, It is appreciable that Governments and many philanthropists are providing food in their own ways to the needy at the time of crisis. As far as free milk distribution is concerned, it may not reach the needy and might be misused also. Immaterial of caste or creed, all daily wage earners and those from…
Sir, It is disheartening to read that online payment of property tax has not been implemented, in spite of the software being available to the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC). The plea that Government of Karnataka has not approved it as yet is no excuse. This is the ideal time, when there is a lockdown due…
The Number of COVID-19 positive cases are increasing each day so also the barricades on roads to restrict people movement with an aim to contain the deadly virus spread. But no matter how many ways Police and the District Administration find to stop people from moving around, people make their way out. This scene of…
Teresian Institute and CSST Associate, joined hands with Edu Synergy Force, to provide meals for hungry people in various slums in Mysuru. Apart from providing a week provision, they helped Edu Synergy Force in packing and distribution.
S. Padmavathi Bai, a senior citizen residing at Krishnamurthypuram in Mysuru, handing over her one month pension cheque to MLA S.A. Ramdas, towards PM CARES Fund.
S.K. Pushpalatha (56), wife of Devaraju, a retired Professor at the University of Mysore and a resident of Vijayanagar 3rd Stage, passed away on Tuesday following a heart attack. She leaves behind her husband, two sons, daughters-in-law and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites were performed at the burial grounds in Vijayanagar 4th…
Shalini Anantrao Kulkarni (96), wife of late Anantrao Kulkarni and mother of music critic, author and Star of Mysore contributor Dr. Manik Bengeri, passed away due to old age on Apr. 11 in Pune. She leaves behind three daughters, son-in-law, grandchildren, great grandchildren and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites were performed in…
M.B. Gayathri (72), daughter of late C. Basavaraje Urs and a resident of city passed away on Apr. 14. A spinster, she leaves behind a host of relatives and friends. Last rites were performed at the foot of Chamundi Hill, according to sources.
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