Mysuru: A five-day “Sanchalana Children’s Theatre Festival,” organised jointly by the Department of Kannada and culture and Niranthara Foundation, commenced yesterday at Kalamandira here. Launching the Festival, MLA G.T. Devegowda opined that the talent, social concern and leadership qualities hidden in children should be brought out through theatre. However, he contended that staging a play…
Gurudevotsava: ‘Gurudeva’ award presented to Vid. R. Kannan
November 13, 2017Mysuru: Gurudeva Lalitha Kala Academy had organised a function at Kalamandira here on Nov. 11 titled ‘Gurudevotsava – 2017’ to commemorate the 9th anniversary of the Academy featuring classical dance. The occasion also marked the presentation of ‘Gurudeva’ award to Vid. R. Kannan, Director, Nandini Nruthyalaya and senior artiste. Speaking after presenting the award, industrialist…
Film and TV Artistes’ Assn. to be launched on Nov. 22
November 13, 2017101 artistes to be feted Mysuru: Shivaji Pictures and Zoom Creations together have organised a function on Nov.22 at 5 pm at Kalamandira here to felicitate 101 artistes, who have excelled on big and small screens along with the announcement of a new organisation aimed at encouraging young artistes. Addressing a press meet atPathrakartara Bhavan…
Government NPS Employees Association meeting tomorrow
November 11, 2017Mysuru: The Mysuru divisional-level meeting of Karnataka State Government NPS (Non-Pension Scheme) Employees Association will take place at Kalamandira on Hunsur Road at 10 am tomorrow (Nov. 12). The meet also features sessions on financial security to the families of the deceased NPS employees. Legislative Council Deputy Chairman Marithibbegowda will inaugurate the programme. MPs R….
Tipu Jayanti celebrated amidst tight security at Kalamandira
November 10, 2017Mysuru: Kalamandira, the venue where Tipu Jayanti was celebrated, had turned into a fortress with city Police guarding the venue to prevent untoward incidents this morning at 11.30 am. The event was over by 1.30 pm. The jayanti celebration was inaugurated by District In-charge Minister Dr. H.C Mahadevappa, who said Tipu Sultan was one of…
Hunsur Road straightening will destroy our city’s heritage
November 5, 2017MUDA’s Master Plan – 2031 lists Vinoba Road from Metropole Circle to Valmiki Road as ‘Heritage Road’ By Maj. Gen. (Retd.) S.G. Vombatkere Mysuru: The project to straighten Hunsur Road between Kalamandira and Valmiki Road will destroy the heritage ambience of that section of road which is bordered on both sides with trees which are…
Anukarana artistes present play ‘Boneige Biddavaru’
October 25, 2017Mysuru: Anukarana artistes staged the play ‘Boneige Biddavaru’ at Kalamandira on Sunday. The play, based on a story by T.K. Dayanand, was directed by Jeevankumar B. Heggodu; Music by Kishore & Krishna Chaitanya. Launching the play, MLA Vasu opined that despite many hurdles, theatre artistes were staging meaningful plays to uphold the status of theatre….
Kittur Rani Chennamma Jayanti
October 22, 2017Mysuru: The District Administration has organised a function on Oct.23 at 10.30am at Kalamandira here to mark Kittur Rani Chennamma Jayanti. District Minister Dr.H.C. Mahadevappa will inaugurate. MLA Vasu will preside. Former Chairperson of State Women’s Commission Manjula Manasa will speak on the achievements of Rani Chennamma.
Theatre artistes oppose GST on handmade products
October 14, 2017Mysuru: It was a gathering for a different purpose at Kalamandira premises here yesterday. Many theatre enthusiasts, members of both professional and amateur theatre troupes, writers and progressive thinkers had assembled to take part in the ‘Kara Nirakarana Satyagraha’ launched by renowned theatre personality and former Rangayana Director Prasanna demanding the Central Government to withdraw…
Vali-Sugriva combat proves love is supreme, not power
October 8, 2017Mysuru: The Hindu epic of ‘Ramayana,’ has no doubt brought out the camaraderie between brothers Rama and Lakshmana. But the audience at Kalamandira got to witness some emotional moments between two other warring brothers — Vali and Sugriva — as written by Rashtrakavi Kuvempu in “Poondenagniye Sakshi” and “Ni Satyavrathane Ditam,” verses of ‘Sri Ramayana…
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