By M.T. Yogesh Kumar and B.C. Thimmaiah He has been with elephants across India for the last 27 years and his dedication to the gentle giants is unquestionable. He has participated in 24 Dasaras in Mysuru and is the trusted name when it comes to the welfare of elephants. Having just a year to retire,…
Meet Bheema, who will one day carry Golden Howdah
August 4, 2017By M.T. Yogesh Kumar Among the elephants that will participate in Dasara-2017 is Bheema. According to Forest Department officials, Bheema is a promising Tusker and will one day carry the 750-kg Golden Howdah (Ambari) on the Vijayadashami Day procession. At present, this privilege is being enjoyed by Arjuna. Bheema has all the physical features of…
Mysuru’s first Automated Driving Test Track to open soon
July 17, 2017By M.T. Yogesh Kumar The civil works of laying the city’s first automated vehicle driving test track is almost done with a small percentage of works to be done. A swanky office of Road Transport Office (RTO) East has been constructed near the track. Road Transport officials are waiting for funds from the government and…
Four backup elephants for this year’s Dasara
July 9, 2017By M.T. Yogesh Kumar Mysuru: Following a preliminary meeting of the Dasara Committee held in the city on July 4, forest officials have started the process of identifying eligible elephants that will take part in the Jumboo Savari. This time, over 16 elephants will be identified and the final list of pachyderms will be prepared…
Mysuru girl making waves in Sandalwood
June 25, 2017By M. T. Yogesh Kumar “Even from a young age, I had dreamt of entering the world of films. Because of the encouragement from my father Prakash, mother Shoba and sister Anusha, I entered the industry. After acting in four films, my desire is to achieve more and more. Having learnt Bharatanatyam and western dance…
This Cop is a fine cook, a traditional doctor and a nature lover
April 24, 2017By M.T. Yogesh Kumar Think of a Cop and the first thing that comes to mind is his uniform, a lathi and the gruff commanding voice that sends shivers down the spine of criminals and wrong-doers. But here is a Policeman who is a wonderful cook and doubles up as a traditional doctor, a nature…
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