Come election season in India, especially State Assembly elections, one ugly truth inevitably rises to the surface: Caste politics. With the Bihar polls looming, the conversation has turned unexpectedly revealing. A long-held myth is being shattered, the myth that caste is a ‘Hindu problem’. For decades, Left-leaning intellectuals, secularists and vote-bank politicians have projected caste…
Concert at Vasudevacharya’s house
September 13, 2025Mysuru: Vid. K. Ramesh, a senior vocalist and a reputed music educator, will be presenting a vocal concert at the residence of Mysore Vasudevacharya near Agrahara on Sept. 14 at 10.30 am. He will be accompanied by Vid. Rupanagudi Ratna Teja on violin and Vid. Pranav Subrahmanya on mridanga. Vid. K. Ramesh initially learnt music…
Celebrating Jagjit Singh: Tajurba of melodies, memories & magic of ghazals at JCAC
September 13, 2025Mysuru: Sunpure Homes celebrates ‘Jagjit Singh – A tajurba of melodies, memories and magic of ghazals’ in the voice of Kaamod Subhash from Mumbai, at Jagannatha Centre for Art and Culture (JCAC) in Vijayanagar, Mysuru, at 6.30 pm today (Sept. 13). He will be accompanied by Vishal Dhumal on keyboard, Sanchit Chaudhary on violin, Rupak…
Dasara lightings on trees: MGP to hold ‘appiko chaluvali’ near DC’s residence tomorrow
September 13, 2025Mysuru: Mysore Grahakara Parishat (MGP) has announced plans to hold a silent ‘appiko chaluvali’ (protest by hugging trees) on Sept. 14 at 9.30 am in front of the Deputy Commissioner’s (DC) residence on Hunsur Road, protesting the practice of wrapping decorative illumination wires around trees during the Dasara festivities. Environmentalists and green activists have strongly…
Photo, video documentation to restore damaged Palace roof
September 13, 2025A crane being used to capture photographs and video footage of the damaged roof section of the Mysore Palace (right side). The visuals will guide restoration efforts to ensure the broken parts are rebuilt in line with the original design. The repair work is being undertaken by the Mysore Royal Family.
ORI showcases original manuscripts of Kautilya’s Arthashastra in Delhi
September 13, 2025Prime Minister Narendra Modi looks at the original manuscripts of Kautilya’s Arthashastra and a nano script of the Sundarkanda preserved at the Oriental Research Institute (ORI), Mysuru, which are now being showcased for the first time at India’s first-ever ‘Gyan Bharatam International Conference 2025,’ from Sept. 11 to 13 at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi. ORI…
Jumboo Savari inauguration rehearsal held at Palace
September 13, 2025The Jumboo Savari inauguration rehearsal was held at Mysore Palace premises yesterday by showering flower petals on howdah-elephant Abhimanyu, who was accompanied by Kumki elephant Lakshmi. City Police Commissioner Seema Latkar, DCPs R.N. Bindu Mani (Law and Order) and K.S. Sundar Raj (Crime and Traffic), DCF (Wildlife) Dr. I.B. Prabhu Gowda, Mysore Palace Board Dy….
Winners of Basketball tournament
September 13, 2025A group photo of men’s basketball team of The Protec Association, Mysuru, which won the District-level Dasara Basketball tournament held at Chamundi Vihar Stadium in city on Sept. 10. Seen are (standing from left) Srivatsa, Rohith, Rakshith, Samitinjai, Rohith Urs, Sethuram (coach), Divyanand, Gagan, Likith, Ranjith Urs, Pradhan and Rahul; (kneeling from left) Ranen Rajesh,…
Takes part in NCC All India Thal Sainik Camp
September 13, 2025Mysuru: N.T. Mahim Muddaiah, a Grade 9 student of Manasarowar Pushkarini Vidyashrama, took part in the NCC All India Thal Sainik Camp (AITSC)-2025 held at New Delhi from Sept. 1 to 12. Mahim was selected in the .22 Rifle Shooting – Grouping Category, showcasing exceptional precision, discipline and marksmanship. The Secretary of Manasarowar Pushkarini Vidyashrama,…
Regional Cricket Champion Trophy on Sept. 14
September 13, 2025Mysuru: International Lions Clubs, District 317 G, Region–9 will be organising Regional Cricket Champion Trophy tomorrow (Sept. 14) at SJCE Grounds in city. Senior cricketer and coach M.S. Ravindra and Lions District Governor Ln K.L. Rajashekar will inaugurate the tournament. Mysuru-Kodagu MP Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar, MLA G.T. Devegowda, Immediate Multiple Council Chairman Ln N….















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