Mysuru/Mysore: Mathru Mandali Shishu Vikasa Kendra, commemorating its 25th anniversary, has organised ‘Belli Habba – 2020’ on Feb.10 at 11 am at the Kendra premises in Gokulam here. Disclosing this at a press meet at Pathrakartara Bhavan here yesterday, Mathru Mandali Vidya Samsthe President Vijayalakshmi Urs recalled that the Kendra was commenced exclusively for specially-abled…
Dr. H.S. Krishnaswamy Iyengar: A master chronicler of our times
February 4, 2020An ace biographer, columnist, critic, poet, master essayist, novelist and editor of many works — H. S. Krishnaswamy Iyengar (HSK) was a gentle giant in the realm of literature and journalism. Always wearing a warm and endearing smile, this affable and humble soul chronicled the life and times of personalities, both at home and abroad…
Illness-illiteracy
February 4, 2020Literacy rate in the country increased from 18.33 percent in 1951 to 74.04 percent in 2011, while the population expanded from 361 million to 1,210 million. A study carried out a few years ago estimated that it would take until 2060 for India to achieve universal literacy at the current progress. Kerala is reportedly the…
Society in ferment
February 4, 2020Sir, What is happening in society today should be viewed in a larger perspective of the restlessness and confusion that has gripped the youth and the chaos in society is due to relieve their pent up energy that is bursting forth without direction. It is bound to exhaust itself before certain normality is established. It…
A seatless bus shelter near RTO (West) Office
February 4, 2020The bus shelter near RTO (West) Office where office-goers, students and other take buses to various destinations is without seats for commuters to sit and wait for buses. This is causing a lot of inconvenience to the public especially women and senior citizens who are forced to stand and wait for buses. Authorities concerned are…
Garbage dumped near Vidyavardhaka College needs to be cleared
February 4, 2020Uncleared garbage on Kannada Sahitya Parishat Road near Vidyavardhaka College of Engineering in Vijayanagar has become an eyesore. This busy stretch of the road has several such garbage dumping places which is attracting dogs and other animals. Authorities concerned are urged to get the garbage cleared at the earliest.
Plea to clear garbage from drain at Bannimantap
February 4, 2020Garbage and debris dumped inside the big drain at Bannimantap 3rd Stage (opposite Salafi Masjid road) is hindering the smooth flow of sewage water. Also, the retaining wall is not fully constructed and is posing danger to the public. Authorities concerned are urged to take steps to get the drain cleaned and also construct the…
Office-bearers of Rotary South East
February 4, 2020A group photo of the new team of Rotary Club of Mysore South East for the year 2020-2021: President – Rtn.M.Rajeev, IPP – Rtn.J.A.Kumar, President-Elect (2021-22) – Rtn.Ramesh Rao, Vice-President – Rtn.Vasudevan, Hon.Secretary – Rtn. Mohan, Joint Secretary – Rtn.Venkateswara Rao, Treasurer – Rtn. K.N. Muralidhar, Club Service Director – Rtn. C.Gopal, Community Service –…
Agarwal replaces Rohit in ODIs
February 4, 2020Mayank Agarwal has been named Rohit Sharma’s replacement for the One-Day International (ODI) series in New Zealand after the latter was ruled out of both the ODIs and Tests due to a “left calf muscle strain” that he sustained during the final Twenty20 International (T20I) in Mount Maunganui on Sunday, the BCCI said in a…
India takes on arch-rivals Pakistan in Marquee semi-final clash
February 4, 2020Defending champions India will take on arch-rivals Pakistan in the semi-final of ICC Under-19 World Cup at Senwes Park, Potchefstroom, on today. Match starts at 1.30 pm (IST) India booked their spot in tournament’s last four after defeating last edition’s runners-up Australia by 74 runs, while Pakistan thrashed Asian rivals Afghanistan by six wickets to…















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