Mysore/Mysuru: On the occasion of 75th Independence Day, there are two grand music concerts organised by Gayana Sabha, Mysuru, on Aug. 15 at 5.30 pm at Ganabharathi in Kuvempunagar. Sameer Rao, a brilliant flautist from Mysuru, will present Hindustani Classical Music accompanied by Adarsh Shenoy on tabla. Prithvi Bhaskar, Mysuru, will enthral the audience with…
75 years on, still a Dysfunctional Democracy
August 13, 2022It’s been 75 years since we began to rule ourselves. We must be proud because we continue to exist as a union and a democratic union at that. It is no easy task for a nation as diverse as ours to stay together for as long as we have. But our inclination to side with…
Thousands of students take part in ‘Prabhat Pheri’
August 12, 2022Mysore/Mysuru: The sprawling Mysore Palace premises witnessed a sea of humanity this morning as thousands of school and college children from different schools and colleges located in Krishnaraja Assembly Constituency converged for the grand ‘Prabhat Pheri’ (early morning march) event organised by MLA S.A. Ramdas as part of ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign, marking the 75th…
Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav… Recalling selfless sacrifice of known, unknown heroes
August 7, 2022By Dr. Manik A.V. Bengeri We celebrate 2022 in a special way as it is the 75th year of Independence. At this juncture, it is necessary to remember our people’s struggle for freedom — many known and unknown heroes have sacrificed their lives. Here is a glance at our freedom struggle from 1857 to 1947….
Commemorating Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav in a novel way: Mysurean’s varied hues of Patriotism
August 3, 2022By Sujata Rajpal There are various ways to show Patriotism. One may wonder what a common man or woman can do for the country except extolling the sacrifices made by the freedom fighters and the defence forces, penning down inspirational poetry expressing love for the country, and saluting the National Flag on Independence Day at…
Urging protection of Khadi flag…: Citizens Forum takes out Flag Satyagraha rally
July 31, 2022Mysore/Mysuru: Strongly opposing the Centre’s amendment to the Flag Code that allows use of machine-made and polyester flags during the forthcoming Independence Day celebrations across the country, freedom fighters, activists, Khadi flag makers and other citizens, under the banner of Mysuru Citizens Forum, took out a rally as part of Flag Satyagraha in city this…
‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign
July 31, 2022Mysore/Mysuru: With the country celebrating the 75th year of independence (Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav) on Aug.15, ZP CEO B.R. Poornima has directed officials to ensure the success of the three-day (Aug.13 to 15) ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign (hoisting of Tricolour in every home) in the district. She was speaking at the preparatory meeting in this…
Freedom fighters remembered on I-Day: Sainik School Kodagu
August 19, 2021Air Marshal K.C. Cariappa, Param Vishisht Seva Medal, Vayu Sena Medal (retd.), was the chief guest at the 75th I-Day celebrations at Sainik School in Kodagu. The chief guest and officers laid the wreath and paid homage to war heroes at the War Memorial of the School. After unfurling the Tricolor at Thimmaiah Parade Ground,…
Freedom fighters remembered on I-Day
August 19, 2021Suttur Mutt, Mysuru: Freedom fighters — T. Puttanna, Y.C. Revanna, B. Lingaiah, Dr. M. Somashekaraiah, H.N. Ashwathnarayan and H.N. Channabasappa — who were felicitated during the I-Day celebrations at Suttur Mutt, foot of Chamundi Hill, in city, are seen with Suttur Seer Sri Shivarathri Deshikendra Swamiji, Alamatti Dr. Rudramunidevaru, Junior Pontiff of Suttur Mutt Sri…
Patriotic fervour marks 75th Independence Day
August 18, 2021Mysuru District Chemists and Druggists Association celebrated I-Day by wearing camouflaged shirts in honour of Indian Army. Raghavan of Raghulal and Co., Association President Manjunath and others were present on the occasion. Youth Hostels: Youth Hostel, Mysuru, Government of India, Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of Karnataka, Department of Youth Empowerment and Sports,…
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