Mysuru: Even as the Forest Department is making efforts to ensure that wild animals do not stray into human habitats, a Leopard cub was trapped at a poultry farm at Someshwarapura in the taluk on Friday. Soon as the cub was spotted by the villagers, the Forest Department officials rushed to the spot and trapped…
Killing of rapists: NHRC team arrives in Hyderabad
December 7, 2019Hyderabad: A team from the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) landed at the Rajiv Gandhi International Airport here this morning. The seven-member team first visited the place at Chatanpally village near Shadnagar, where the four accused in the rape and murder case of the 26-year-old veterinarian Disha were killed in an encounter with Police early…
When Darkness Falls, Wonder Rises
December 7, 2019By Dr. S. A. Mohan Krishna, Observational Astronomer Humans have always been fascinated by the effect of solar eclipse. Before they were predictable, such events caused excitement, bemusement or fear while they were in progress. As soon as they could be predicted, they have prompted even greater anticipation, provoked a visceral sense of wonder, discussion,…
When Gavel Breaks, Gun Fires
December 7, 2019Yesterday at an ungodly hour, four ungodly men were shot dead by the Telangana Police. All hailed it as justice served. A justice of biblical proportions in modern times, as the line from the Old Testament reads, “Eye for eye, tooth for tooth.” So yes, ancient style of justice was delivered in modern times and…
Reining in rural poverty
December 7, 2019Story-tellers of yesteryears, in engaging the minds of children often began their narratives with the expression “once upon a time there lived a poor brahmin (bada brahmana)…” virtually clouding the young minds about poverty bugging other sections of the populace. In our times, the country’s farming fraternity are in full glare, given the regular flashes…
Pathetic condition of Kalidasa and Vijayanagar Roads
December 7, 2019Sir, Your news item on the condition of Kalidasa road leading to Vijayanagar (SOM dated Dec. 2) and the apathy shown by the elected representatives, former and current, couldn’t have come at a more appropriate time. The condition of the roads not only slows down the traffic, but also leads to usage of the cross…
Plea to clear garbage dumped in JP Nagar
December 7, 2019Garbage which is dumped near JP Nagar last bus stop (next to the Railway line) is not cleared since many days. Residents said that the civic workers come once in three months to clear the garbage or only when someone complains. Authorities concerned are urged to get the garbage cleared regularly.
CV Road in Bannimantap crying for attention
December 7, 2019This is the pathetic state of the CV Road in Bannimantap where hundreds of vehicles including heavy motor vehicles ply. Residents said that despite appealing the authorities concerned and also the elected representatives to get the road asphalted, nothing has been done so far. The residents have once again urged the authorities concerned to get…
South Zone Inter-University Cricket for Men 2019-20: All-round performance by Vishal leads SRM Varsity to quarterfinals
December 7, 2019A skipper’s all-round performance by U. Vishal (84 & two for 31), helped SRM University, Chennai, to storm into the quarter-finals in the South Zone Inter-University Men’s Cricket Tournament 2019-20, by beating JNTU, Kakinada, by 63-runs in the pre-quarterfinal match played at the Maharaja’s College Grounds here yesterday. Winning the toss and electing to bat,…
India Vs West Indies: Kohli’s batting masterclass helps India win first T20I
December 7, 2019Virat Kohli remained unbeaten on 94, his highest score in T20I, as India outclassed the West Indies by six wickets in a run-fest in Hyderabad in the first T20I on Friday. Virat Kohli struggled to get going in the initial part of his innings but once he got a few boundaries under his belt, the…















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