Mysuru/Mysore: Indian Dietetic Association (IDA), Mysore chapter and University of Trans-Disciplinary Health Sciences and Technology (TDU), Bengaluru, conducted a one-day workshop titled “Introduction to Ayurveda-based Holistic Nutrition” recently in city. Dr. Sushma Appaiah, Convener, IDA, Mysore chapter, highlighted that goodness of Ayurveda should not be ignored by nutrition professionals as neutraceuticals industries are already using…
‘No need to fear’
March 20, 2020Mysuru/Mysore: Backward Classes Social Welfare Department District Officer H.S. Bindya has assured that there is no need to fear Coronavirus if students take all necessary precautionary measures. Addressing a meeting with Extension Officers and Hostel Wardens at the department’s girls hostel at Raghavendranagar in city on Mar. 18, she said, “If any student is having…
Wakf Board’s Advisory to Mosques
March 20, 2020Bengaluru: In a bid to prevent COVID-19, the Karnataka State Board of Auqaf, Bengaluru, has issued a press note recommending precautionary steps to be taken at all Mosques, Dargahs and other religious institutions to contain the pandemic. A meeting, attended by Government officials, Auqaf officials and doctors on Wednesday, has decided on a series of…
Combating Coronavirus with some Common Sense
March 20, 2020By Dr. K. Javeed Nayeem, MD Thanks to modern technology, for the first time in the history of mankind after the Deadly Plague of 1918, we are staring into the eyes of a pestilence which can perhaps prove to be deadlier, if we do not tackle it on a war-footing. I say this because today…
Concern for social good
March 20, 2020Socially responsible companies are noted for their initiatives on using resources to engage with a sense of responsibility towards ensuring social welfare. The process of Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) getting financial and other support from the corporate sector to be used for social good has been expressed by the expression Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). India is…
Minor driving – A serious road safety violation
March 20, 2020Sir, Underage children driving vehicles is one of the serious road safety violations. Minors riding two-wheelers is rampant in Mysuru city and it is being regularly noticed not only in residential localities but also on major roads and Highways. Minors of too young age (12-16 years) driving with one or even two pillions (triple riding)…
Unscientific road humps on Highway
March 20, 2020Sir, There are numerous road humps on Mysuru – Bengaluru Highway. It is may be due to the ongoing road widening works. But these humps are not scientific and neither painted with white stripes nor there is any warning board. Since it is a Highway and many vehicles will be at a high speed, these…
City R-Day Contingent felicitated
March 20, 2020The NCC Cadets of Mysuru NCC Group, who were part of the Karnataka & Goa NCC Contingent during Republic Day (R-Day) Parade 2020 at New Delhi, were felicitated at the NCC Group HQ, Mysuru, recently. Seen are (kneeling from left) Cadet Senior Under Officer (CSUO) Monish N. Aradhya, Cadets M. Shashank, S. Shreyas, Pragyan Sharma,…
Sports injuries and rehabilitation
March 20, 2020Sports injuries are injuries that occur when engaging in sports activities and exercising. Injuries like bruises, strains, tears, broken bones, sprains can be a result of sports injuries. Soft tissues like muscles, ligaments, tendons, fascia may be affected. Common sports Injuries The top ten most common sports injuries are tennis elbow or golf elbow, Hamstring…
Virat Kohli urges public to follow PM Modi’s safety measures
March 20, 2020Virat Kohli, the Indian cricket team captain, has requested all the citizens of the country to follow the safety measures announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday. In his tweet last night, Virat Kohli wrote “we need to be alert, attentive and aware” in the wake of the novel coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic. “Be alert,…















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