By S.N. Venkatnag Sobers City Film Director Chidananda S. Naik’s path to National Film Award He is one among the upcoming film-makers in the country. Having completed his MBBS from Mysore Medical College and Research Institute (MMC&RI), he chose a different avenue to build a career. While his fellow classmates chose to hold stethoscope as…
By S.N. Venkatnag Sobers He led the Mysore Warriors to their first Maharaja Trophy title last season and made a notable comeback to the Indian Test team, which put up a strong fight against England on their home turf. The cricketer in focus is Karun Nair, whose return to the national side was powered by…
By S.N. Venkatnag Sobers He’s not Chulbul Pandey, the reel-life cop known for taking down rivals with style. But the Pandeyji in question here is a real-life warrior on the cricket field — one of the most prolific and sought-after cricketers Karnataka has produced in the modern era. Manish Pandey, burst onto the domestic circuit…
By S.N. Venkatnag Sobers Defending champions Mysore Warriors, owned by Cycle Pure Agarbathi of Mysuru city’s N.R. Group, are all set to defend their KSCA Maharaja Trophy T20 title this year. Led by seasoned campaigner Karun Nair, who made a comeback to the Indian Test team, the Warriors lifted the coveted trophy last season —…
By S.N. Venkatnag Sobers After establishing themselves as one of the most prolific and sought-after franchises in Karnataka men’s cricket, the Mysore Warriors are now ready to make a mark in women’s cricket. The team is set to compete in the upcoming KSCA Maharani Trophy T20 Tournament, scheduled to take place from Aug. 4 to…
By S.N. Venkatnag Sobers Among the young swimmers making waves today, one name stands out for her remarkable achievements at both the State and National levels — S. Thanya. This 16-year-old swimmer from Mysuru has consistently broken records and rewritten benchmarks at every championship she enters — turning the tide. Most recently, she bagged five…
By S.N. Venkatnag Sobers Kodagu, often hailed as the ‘Land of Spices’ and the ‘Scotland of India’, is not only known for its lush coffee estates and spice plantations but also for producing some of the country’s finest athletes and brave soldiers. Adding to this legacy is 22-year-old Monnanda Tasmai Cariappa, an emerging talent in…
By S.N. Venkatnag Sobers Actor Kishore Kumar, who was recently seen playing the role of Forest Officer ‘Murali’ in the superhit Kannada movie ‘Kantara’, forayed into the movie industry through ‘Kanti’, starring Sri Murali and Ramya, in 2004. He played a negative character, Beera, which earned him the Karnataka State Film Award for Best Supporting…
By S.N. Venkatnag Sobers Shuttle badminton has emerged as one of the fastest-growing sports in the country, with a growing number of young players taking it up professionally. What began as a recreational pastime among British expatriates in the 1860s has steadily evolved into a mainstream sport embraced by the younger generation. Pioneers like Prakash…
Of late, this young tennis prodigy from Mysuru has been making headlines with her impressive performances in both national and international tournaments. At just 14 years old, Padmapriya Ramesh Kumar has displayed immense potential to become one of the country’s top tennis players — a dream she is actively chasing. Currently ranked No. 6 in…
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