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Legendary photo journalist T S Satyan passes away

Legendary photo journalist T S Satyan passes away

Rediff.com14 Dec 2009

Legandary photo journalist Tamabarahalli Subramanya Satyanarayana Iyer, better known as T S Satyan, was five days away from his 86th birthday when he passed away at Mysore on Sunday.

To the Nilgiris  for a bicycle 'kick'

To the Nilgiris for a bicycle 'kick'

Rediff.com3 Dec 2009

Seventy people who do not know each other will meet for the first time and get an opportunity to extend their passion. How this happens is an interesting story that unfolds on a 900 kilometre bicycle tour.

Karnataka Premier League attracts 22 bidders

Karnataka Premier League attracts 22 bidders

Rediff.com5 Aug 2009

Karnataka Premier League, a Twenty20 tournament on the lines of the Indian Premier League, has attracted 22 bidders, sources in the Karnataka State Cricket Association said after sealed bids were opened on Wednesday.

Infosys eyes growth in smaller cities

Infosys eyes growth in smaller cities

Rediff.com28 Jul 2009

Software major Infosys was eyeing Tier-II cities like Tiruchirapalli and Madurai in Tamil Nadu for its expansion once the global economy recovered from the current recession, a top company official has said.

First Look: Meera Jasmine's Pattinte Palazhi

First Look: Meera Jasmine's Pattinte Palazhi

Rediff.com4 Mar 2010

The cast also includes Manoj K Jayan, Revathy, Jagathy Sreekumar, Nedumudi Venu among others.

A food trip through Bengaluru. Who's coming along?

A food trip through Bengaluru. Who's coming along?

Rediff.com24 Mar 2017

They will seduce your taste buds with tempting food pics of ghee idli, chicken ghee roast biryani and mysore pak.

Comedy vs Kabaddi this week

Comedy vs Kabaddi this week

Rediff.com1 Jul 2009

Two hugely awaited Kannada films Chamakaayisi Chindi Udaayisi and Kabaddi are releasing on July 3

Ranji: Baroda in command against Karnataka

Ranji: Baroda in command against Karnataka

Rediff.com9 Dec 2010

A round-up of the Ranji Trophy matches played on Wednesday.

Kannada actor K S Aswath passes away

Kannada actor K S Aswath passes away

Rediff.com18 Jan 2010

The state government has closed all schools and colleges in the Mysore district in honour of the actor.

Ranji final: Dhawal, Agarkar put Mumbai in command

Ranji final: Dhawal, Agarkar put Mumbai in command

Rediff.com13 Jan 2010

Dhawal Kulkarni's composed 87, followed by three quick scalps by former India pacer Ajit Agarkar, put Mumbai within seven wickets of defending their Ranji Trophy crown. Karnataka, set a target of 338, were 135 for 3 at stumps on Day 3.

99 yr old freedom fighter: 'Jail was like university for me'

99 yr old freedom fighter: 'Jail was like university for me'

Rediff.com15 Aug 2017

Meet Bengaluru's fondest freedom fighter, HS Doreswamy, who has been a sprightly witness to the country's ups and downs since 1947.

Vishnuvardhan's fan commits suicide

Vishnuvardhan's fan commits suicide

Rediff.com30 Dec 2009

A 23-year-old man committed suicide by jumping into a well in Mysore.

Extended weekend brings cheer for hoteliers

Extended weekend brings cheer for hoteliers

Rediff.com30 Apr 2009

Already, top leisure properties like Leela Kempenski, Goa; Park Hyatt Goa Resort and Spa; Radisson Resort & Spa, Alibaug; Royal Orchid, Goa and Mysore; and Club Mahindra Varca Beach Resort, Goa, are enjoying a near sell-out. Most hoteliers are maintaining their room rates, while some are throwing in joint packages involving discount coupons. Some have reduced room rates by 15-20 per cent.

10 UNUSUAL holiday destinations in India

10 UNUSUAL holiday destinations in India

Rediff.com29 Jan 2020

Forget Munnar and Manali, these places in India are worth your time.

Filling the silence with Words

Filling the silence with Words

Rediff.com23 Mar 2010

Anup Bhandari on directing the short English film starring Russell Harvard.

Muthalik on indefinite fast inside jail

Muthalik on indefinite fast inside jail

Rediff.com27 Jul 2009

Efforts to persuade the 46-year-old Muthalik, who stirred a controversy in January with an attack on pub goers in Mangalore by his activists, to eat some food have failed since he started his "fast" on Sunday night, Jail Superintendent P Mallesh told PTI, adding a doctor has been deputed to monitor Muthalik's health.

Supreme Court flays Gowda's plea to recuse judge

Supreme Court flays Gowda's plea to recuse judge

Rediff.com9 Feb 2009

Gowda through senior advocate Shanti Bhushan had moved an application seeking the withdrawal of Justice Arijit Pasayat from the matter on the ground that the judge was going to retire in three months.

Why did Modi follow this man?

Why did Modi follow this man?

Rediff.com21 Apr 2017

Akash Jain's tweet about his sister's wedding card, which features the Swachh Bharat logo, was retweeted by the Prime Minister, catapulting Jain to instant fame. And the excitement hasn't quite worn off yet.

Mumbai beat Karnataka to win Ranji Trophy

Mumbai beat Karnataka to win Ranji Trophy

Rediff.com14 Jan 2010

Mumbai won the Ranji Trophy for the 39th time when they beat Karnataka by six runs in the final in Mysore on Thursday. Chasing 338 victory on the fourth day of the match, hosts Karnataka, who resumed the day on 135 for 3, folded for 331, despite a dogged 144 from Manish Pandey.

Kamini, Poonam tons steer India Women to 211/1 on day 1

Kamini, Poonam tons steer India Women to 211/1 on day 1

Rediff.com16 Nov 2014

Thirush Kamini and Poonam Raut scored unbeaten centuries to take India Women to a commanding 211 for one against South Africa Women at the end of the first day's play in the one-off Test match in Mysore.

First Look: Amoolya's new Kannada film

First Look: Amoolya's new Kannada film

Rediff.com24 Sep 2009

Here's a look at Premism.

Karnataka take Day 1 honours in Ranji final

Karnataka take Day 1 honours in Ranji final

Rediff.com11 Jan 2010

A gutsy 67 by Vinayak Sawant helped 38-time champions Mumbai recover and post 233 in their first innings agaisnt Karnataka in the Ranji Trophy final. In reply, Karnataka were 15 for one at stumps on Day 1.

India launches stealth destroyer INS Kochi

India launches stealth destroyer INS Kochi

Rediff.com18 Sep 2009

The 6500-ton ship, to be named INS Kochi, is being built by Mazagon Docks Limited in Mumbai.

Shah Rukh thanks MCA for its 'graciousness'

Shah Rukh thanks MCA for its 'graciousness'

Rediff.com3 Aug 2015

Kolkata Knight Riders co-owner Shah Rukh Khan thanked the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) on Monday, for showing "graciousness" in lifting the five-year ban imposed on him from entering the Wankhede Stadium.

'People were whistling while watching Raam'

'People were whistling while watching Raam'

Rediff.com28 Dec 2009

Priyamani talks about her debut Kannada film Raam.

Uthappa receives highest bid at KPL

Uthappa receives highest bid at KPL

Rediff.com14 Aug 2009

Robin Uthappa emerged the costliest player in the Karnataka Premier League after inviting a bid of Rs 325,000 from Bangalore Brigadiers in the auction for Twenty20 tournament, starting in Bangalore next month.

Rajya Sabha polls: JD-S suspends 8 rebel MLAs for cross-voting for Congress

Rajya Sabha polls: JD-S suspends 8 rebel MLAs for cross-voting for Congress

Rediff.com12 Jun 2016

He said, according to the party constitution, a 3-member enquiry committee would be set up, which after going through their (suspended MLAs) replies to the notice.

Saras trainer aircraft crashes near Bengaluru

Saras trainer aircraft crashes near Bengaluru

Rediff.com6 Mar 2009

A Saras trainer aircraft crashed near Bidadi in Bengaluru on Friday afternoon. 3 people were reported killed in the crash.

Big chunk of US visas go to Indians

Big chunk of US visas go to Indians

Rediff.com21 Sep 2009

A majority of Indians were travelling to the US on B-1 and B-2 visas

Tipu controversy: Girish Karnad apologises

Tipu controversy: Girish Karnad apologises

Rediff.com11 Nov 2015

Under severe attack for his remarks that Bengaluru International airport should have been named after 18th century Mysore ruler Tipu Sultan rather than the city founder Kempegowda, Jnanpith awardee Girish Karnad on Wednesday offered his apology.

Aussies all the rage as Cummins, Maxwell headline IPL Auction

Aussies all the rage as Cummins, Maxwell headline IPL Auction

Rediff.com19 Dec 2019

Among the Indians, while Robin Uthappa was bought by Rajasthan Royals for 3 crore, Test specialists Cheteshwar Pujara and Hanuma Vihari went unsold.

SBI unions show how to make the most of strikes

SBI unions show how to make the most of strikes

Rediff.com3 Apr 2009

It's going to be a four-day weekend for the officers of five associate banks of SBI - State Bank of Hyderabad, State Bank of Mysore, State Bank of Travancore, State Bank of Patiala and State Bank of Bikaner and Jaipur.

Major traffic plan drawn up for 6 cities

Major traffic plan drawn up for 6 cities

Rediff.com27 Nov 2008

The cities for which the CTTP is being framed are Mysore, Mangalore, Belgaum, Hubli- Dharwad, Bellary and Gulbarga, which are administered by municipal corporations. The plans are being drafted on the directions of the Directorate for Urban Land Transport. According to a recent study, urbanisation is going on at a fast pace. The urban population has risen 30 per cent.

How a movie star cheated death

How a movie star cheated death

Rediff.com12 Dec 2018

Sanjay Khan goes back in time with memories of the Mysore fire tragedy.

Polls: From where does that indelible ink come?

Polls: From where does that indelible ink come?

Rediff.com12 Mar 2009

The only public sector industrial unit that manufactures indelible ink to mark voters, casting votes in the country, the Mysore Paints and Varnish Ltd. (Mylac) is busy churning out the ink to meet the deadline set by the Election Commission, its main customer.

Cabinet okays SBI mega merger with 5 associates

Cabinet okays SBI mega merger with 5 associates

Rediff.com15 Feb 2017

Seeking to create a global-sized bank, the Cabinet on Wednesday gave the go-ahead to the merger plan of SBI and its five associates, a step aimed at strengthening the banking sector through consolidation of public banks.

Want to become a molecular biologist?

Want to become a molecular biologist?

Rediff.com12 Jun 2008

Yuvaraja's College (Autonomous) in Mysore invites applications from eligible candidates to the 5-year Integrated MSc course in Molecular Biology.

Biggest bank frauds in the past 11 years

Biggest bank frauds in the past 11 years

Rediff.com12 Jun 2019

Of the total 53,334 cases of frauds reported during 2008-09 and 2018-19 fiscal years, involving a whopping Rs 2.05 lakh crore, a highest of 6,811 cases were reported by the ICICI Bank.

No state honours during funeral, says Girish Karnad's family

No state honours during funeral, says Girish Karnad's family

Rediff.com10 Jun 2019

Karnad, a recipient of Jnanpith Award, was also conferred the Padma Shri in 1974 and the Padma Bhushan in 1992.

'She was like an elder sister to us'

'She was like an elder sister to us'

Rediff.com3 Mar 2018

'It feels like a part of me is going away with her death.'