Shivaji surrenders. All set to Aurangzeb’s invite to his Court [Continued from Mar. 15] There was a unique feature of war with Shivaji, nay Marathas. With other enemies, where once the enemy was defeated, all the Forts of the enemy would fall and its garrison surrenders. But, in case of war with Shivaji even when…
By Dr. R. Balasubramaniam The COVID-19 pandemic is now a household word. Whether it is the television or the newspapers, the drawing room conversations or WhatsApp chats, the topic revolves around this and how it is affecting our lives. We are constantly bombarded with information from all sides and updates on the crisis and how…
Contagions, the diseases that spread from one person or animal to another through touch or through the air have currently aroused the world like never before, thanks to the virus that has been lately titled Covid-19 after a few weeks of being talked about as Coronavirus originating from China. Unlike its many predecessor pathogenic organisms…
Sir, This is with regard to the letter by N. Bhaskar in SOM dated Mar.7 titled “Two-wheeler riding: Indiscipline and lawlessness on city roads” which is very true and really at peak in some areas. It is very sad to see the disrespect shown to the Police and traffic laws in this city. Triple riding…
Sir, We would like to state that there is no proper supply of water from past one week in Ward 14, 3rd Cross, near P&T Quarters, Udayagiri, Mysuru. This happens every now and then. There is no fixed hour for the supply of water. The water when supplied is only for 10 minutes with very…
The ever-busy Ramakrishna Paramahamsa Circle in city which resembles K.R. Circle wore a deserted look yesterday, as people embraced Janata Curfew in solidarity to fight against the deadly COVID-19 pandemic.
Amidst ‘Janata Curfew’ that highlighted the importance of maintaining social distancing yesterday, two souls came together as the couple entered into wedlock at a choultry in city with countable relatives as can be seen in the picture. The historical St. Philomena’s Church, which is thronged by n-number of devotees and tourists on a regular basis,…
Alhaj Mohammed Maqbool (72), Proprietor of M.M. Industries and a resident of N.R. Mohalla, passed away on Saturday. He leaves behind his wife, three sons and a daughter. Namaz-e-Janaza was held at Rabbani Masjid in N.R. Mohalla after Isha prayer yesterday, followed by burial at Muslim Burial Grounds near Tipu Circle.
Gangadhara Phadke (75), father of danseuse Dr. Kripa Phadke and a resident of Srirampura here, passed away on Saturday. A native of Belthangady, he leaves behind his wife Uma G. Phadke, son hotelier Divakar Phadke, daughters Dr. Kripa Phadke, Dr. Deepa Phadke and Roopa Marathe and grandchildren. Gangadhara Phadke had served as Secretary of Belalu…
H. Hanumanthu (86), retired Supervisor, Vani Vilas Water Works (VVWW) and a resident of Vontikoppal here, passed away on Sunday. He leaves behind his wife, two sons, a daughter and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites were performed at Chirashantidhama in Gokulam this morning.
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