Mysuru: Dr. R. Shivappa, Professor, Department of Social Work, University of Mysore (UoM), Manasagangothri, took charge as the new Registrar (Administration) of UoM, here yesterday. The State Government, in a notification issued yesterday, appointed Prof. Shivappa to the post in place of Prof. Lingaraj Gandhi, who has been repatriated to the Department of Studies in…
Hindustani Sitar recital tomorrow
September 7, 2019Raaga Vaibhava Trust, Mysuru, founded fifteen years ago in Mysuru due to the combined efforts of ten classical music-lovers, has been organising four to five programmes every year by top-rate artistes in the field, thus promoting the art in a big way. Added to music programmes, once in a way, a classical dance programme by…
Indefinite protest begins till DKS is released
September 7, 2019Mysuru: Members of D.K. Shivakumar (DKS) Swabhimani Balaga commenced their peaceful indefinite protest at Agrahara Circle here this morning condemning the arrest of D.K. Shivakumar being a very senior Congress leader and former Minister. The protest, to be staged daily from 11 am to 1 pm, is said to be continued till DKS is released….
Vokkaligas to stage massive protest on Sept.9
September 7, 2019Mysuru: Upset over the arrest of former Minister D.K. Shivakumar (DKS) by the ED, Vokkaliga Associations have decided to stage a massive protest in city on Sept.9. At a meeting held at Vokkaliga Samudaya Bhavan in Vidyaranyapuram here yesterday, the community leaders resolved to take out a massive apolitical rally in the heart of the…
An Architect’s View: Aesthetic wooden staircases
September 7, 2019By Prof. D.S. Ramakrishna Rao, Design Chair, Mysore School of Architecture There are many reasons why wooden staircases are still being used today after being in history for such a long time. Apart from being aesthetically pleasing for interiors by providing a warm, earthy ambience by displaying its beautiful wooden grain, it has certain structural…
Stairs of Yore
September 7, 2019By M.B. Pavan Murthy A perfect stair case can transform a space, add value and be a real wow-factor for a building. A set of bespoke wooden stairs is a fantastic option, adding a touch of freshness, functionality and natural beauty. The freshness of a wooden finish is a trend that will never fall out…
Novel Nada Habba
September 7, 2019Mysuru, wearing attractively got up looks, is once again witnessing advance action by both functionaries in the State Government and the city’s residents who are known to nurture festival-related customs that have endured for centuries and cherish the celebrations with undying enthusiasm. The once-in-a-year event, Navaratri in the orthodox circles and Dasara in public domain…
Alternative road needed in N’gud to avoid detour during floods
September 7, 2019Sir, The recent nationwide flood devastation is yet green (nay red) in my memory. Normal life got paralysed, rendering many homeless. Nanjangud too was prey to this nature’s fury that literally cut off the road link to the town for almost a week, as Kapila river swell to the brim and touched the road near…
Free counselling on World Suicide Prevention Day on Sept.10
September 7, 2019St. Mary’s Psychiatric, De-addiction and Rehabilitation Centre, Ashokapuram, near Silk factory, Manandavadi Road, has organised a free counselling in view of World Suicide Prevention Day on Sept.10 from 9 am to 5 pm. For details contact Mob: 9972854021 or 9739967550.
No power supply on Sept. 8
September 7, 2019Owing to emergency maintenance works, power supply will be disrupted tomorrow (Sept. 8) between 10 am and 5 pm in the following areas: Ashoka Road, Lakshkar Mohalla, Tilaknagar, Mission Hospital, Gandhi Square, Old Bank Road, K.T. Street, Dodda Vokkaligara Beedhi, Irwin Road, Sayyaji Rao Road, Olympia Talkies, Pulikeshi Road, Kailasapuram, Mandi Mohalla, Rajkmal Talkies and…













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