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Row erupts as Tamannaah Bhatia named Mysore Sandal Soap ambassador

Row erupts as Tamannaah Bhatia named Mysore Sandal Soap ambassador

Rediff.com11 Feb 2026

Actress Tamannaah Bhatia has been appointed as the brand ambassador for Karnataka Soaps and Detergents Limited (KSDL), the makers of Mysore Sandal Soap, sparking controversy over the choice of a non-Kannada speaking actor. The government defends the decision as a business strategy to boost sales outside Karnataka.

Los Angeles Knight Riders unveil home ground in southern California

Los Angeles Knight Riders unveil home ground in southern California

Rediff.com1 days ago

The Los Angeles Knight Riders on Thursday unveiled the Knight Riders Cricket Field at Fairplex in Pomona, California, which is set to serve as their base for the upcoming season of Major League Cricket in the United States.

Rashmika Mandanna's Best Wedding Look? VOTE!

Rashmika Mandanna's Best Wedding Look? VOTE!

Rediff.com6 Mar 2026

Namrata Thakker picks Rashmika Mandanna's best wedding looks, and asks you, dear reader, to vote for her best look.

Rashmika Mandanna-Vijay Deverakonda At Their Reception

Rashmika Mandanna-Vijay Deverakonda At Their Reception

Rediff.com5 Mar 2026

Newlyweds Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda hosted a grand reception on March 4, and invited prominent figures from the film industry.

Kolkata Knight Riders' New Jersey For IPL 2026 Inspired By 'Lines of Legacy'

Kolkata Knight Riders' New Jersey For IPL 2026 Inspired By 'Lines of Legacy'

Rediff.com6 days ago

Kolkata Knight Riders' new jersey for IPL 2026 features a design called 'Lines of Legacy' which commemorates iconic moments in the two-time champions' history.

Cylinder blast near Mysore Palace, NIA team on spot

Cylinder blast near Mysore Palace, NIA team on spot

Rediff.com26 Dec 2025

An NIA team inspected the site of a balloon gas cylinder blast in Mysuru that killed one person and injured four others. The investigation is ongoing.

T20 World Cup: 'My Only Message To Sanju Was To Keep The Faith'

T20 World Cup: 'My Only Message To Sanju Was To Keep The Faith'

Rediff.com11 Mar 2026

'I wish and pray that for the next 5-6 years he will become a pillar of the Indian team both in T20s and also in ODIs.'

Hormuz Crisis Threatens Global Economy

Hormuz Crisis Threatens Global Economy

Rediff.com12 Mar 2026

When missiles fly in this region, they are never just aimed at military targets.

8 Most Unusual Museums In India

8 Most Unusual Museums In India

Rediff.com5 Feb 2026

Some Indian museum collections go far beyond the expected, unlocking quirky facts you never knew about. Or displaying the most intriguing items.

Shivaji-Tipu remark: 9 injured as BJP, Cong workers clash

Shivaji-Tipu remark: 9 injured as BJP, Cong workers clash

Rediff.com16 Feb 2026

BJP and Congress workers clashed in Pune following controversial remarks equating Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj with Tipu Sultan, leading to injuries and police intervention.

Muthalik detained in Mysore

Muthalik detained in Mysore

Rediff.com6 Apr 2009

Shri Ram Sene chief Pramod Muthalik was taken into preventive custody by the Mysore police on Monday. The police detained him when he was trying to enter communally sensitive areas in Mysore. Muthalik decided to visit Mysore after communal violence rocked Mysore last week.

KKR boss 'very happy' with Green purchase

KKR boss 'very happy' with Green purchase

Rediff.com16 Dec 2025

The deal made Green the third-most expensive player in IPL history and the most expensive overseas player ever in the league.

Spotted: Abhay Deol in Mysore

Spotted: Abhay Deol in Mysore

Rediff.com3 Dec 2009

Reader Deepak Paramanand sends us a photograph.

About 50% turnout in Maha civic polls; 41% polling in BMC

About 50% turnout in Maha civic polls; 41% polling in BMC

Rediff.com15 Jan 2026

A BMC spokesperson said the average voter turnout stood at 29.96 per cent till 1.30 pm in the metropolis, which has more than 1 crore eligible electors.

Oppn flags wipe-off ink in Maha civic polls; SEC orders probe

Oppn flags wipe-off ink in Maha civic polls; SEC orders probe

Rediff.com15 Jan 2026

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has refuted reports that indelible ink marks on voters' fingers were being wiped off during the ongoing civic polls. The BMC clarified that the Municipal Commissioner had not made any such statement.

Intelligent transport system in Mysore

Intelligent transport system in Mysore

Rediff.com8 Apr 2011

When the facility becomes operational, Mysore will become the first city in the country to adopt the intelligent transport system.

Real estate mafia surfaces in Mysore

Real estate mafia surfaces in Mysore

Rediff.com5 Jun 2008

With rentals soaring over a lakh of rupees a month in Mysore's star commercial centre, Devaraj Urs Road, property value touching as high as a crore in a cross road behind it, and land prices showing no signs of receding, land scams and mafia operations have reared their ugly heads in Mysore.A pensioner's paradise, just 2-3 decades ago, Mysore saw the potential of property development thereafter, when it began to witness signs of growth.

Rahul accuses EC of 'gaslighting citizens'; BJP responds

Rahul accuses EC of 'gaslighting citizens'; BJP responds

Rediff.com16 Jan 2026

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi alleges 'vote chori' amid controversy over the quality of indelible ink used in Maharashtra civic polls. The Election Commission has launched a probe into the matter.

Spotted: Tamil actress Priyamani in Mysore

Spotted: Tamil actress Priyamani in Mysore

Rediff.com20 Jan 2010

Reader Sukumar Thandapani has sent us a photograph.

NZ to amend laws for GI registration of Indian goods

NZ to amend laws for GI registration of Indian goods

Rediff.com23 Dec 2025

New Zealand has taken a binding commitment under its Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with India to amend its laws within 18 months of the pact's implementation to facilitate the geographical indication (GI) registration of Indian goods besides wines, and spirits in the island nation. The current GI law of New Zealand only allows India's wines and spirits to be registered.

Amid CM change buzz, Siddaramaiah equals Urs' record

Amid CM change buzz, Siddaramaiah equals Urs' record

Rediff.com6 Jan 2026

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah equals Devaraj Urs' record as the longest-serving CM of the state, while expressing confidence about completing his full term, he stated that the Congress high command will have to decide on it.

New twist in Karnataka State Cricket Association polls

New twist in Karnataka State Cricket Association polls

Rediff.com29 Nov 2025

K N Shanth Kumar on Saturday expressed relief after the High Court declared his nomination papers for the post of Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) valid.

What Modi Told Engineers...

What Modi Told Engineers...

Rediff.com15 Sep 2025

'Our engineers will continue playing a crucial role in the collective efforts to build a Viksit Bharat.'

Andre Russell in new IPL role; joins KKR as 'power coach'

Andre Russell in new IPL role; joins KKR as 'power coach'

Rediff.com30 Nov 2025

Andre Russell announced his retirement from the Indian Premier League on Sunday ahead of the mini auction, scheduled for December 16, and will join three-time winners Kolkata Knight Riders's coaching staff.

Infosys facility in Mysore gets CISF security

Infosys facility in Mysore gets CISF security

Rediff.com26 Mar 2010

The Infosys facility in Mysore has been brought under CISF security cover, the third private sector installation to get government protection.

Former India pacer Venkatesh Prasad elected KSCA president

Former India pacer Venkatesh Prasad elected KSCA president

Rediff.com7 Dec 2025

Prasad now will have the onerous task of bringing top-flight cricket back to the state, which got sidelined after the stampede near the M Chinnaswamy Stadium on June 4 in which 11 Royal Challengers Bengaluru fans were killed.

Fresh violence breaks out in Mysore

Fresh violence breaks out in Mysore

Rediff.com9 Jul 2009

Fresh violence broke out in Mysore on Thursday when over 500 members attempted a Jail Bharo programme.

US retail chain's IT dept in Mysore

US retail chain's IT dept in Mysore

Rediff.com23 Apr 2007

The tier II city of Mysore will have its first MNC when the IT department of a US retail chain, Target, opens its shop on a 21-acre land at Koorgahalli, close to Infosys Technologies.

No private Dasara durbar this year in Mysore

No private Dasara durbar this year in Mysore

Rediff.com15 Sep 2014

The royal family has already made it clear it would not hold the traditional private durbar in the Palace

RSS leader hails NCERT tweak on Akbar, Tipu titles in textbooks

RSS leader hails NCERT tweak on Akbar, Tipu titles in textbooks

Rediff.com22 Nov 2025

RSS leader Sunil Ambekar says history textbooks have been revised, with titles like 'the great' removed from historical figures like Akbar and Tipu Sultan. He highlights the importance of India's ancient knowledge and the need to understand its history.

Tim Southee takes over as KKR bowling boss

Tim Southee takes over as KKR bowling boss

Rediff.com14 Nov 2025

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on Friday announced the appointment of New Zealand cricket legend Tim Southee as the team's bowling coach for the upcoming season of the Indian Premier League (IPL).

Green to set off bidding war at IPL Auction

Green to set off bidding war at IPL Auction

Rediff.com15 Dec 2025

Pace bowling all-rounders always come at a premium and therefore, the troika of Green, Venkatesh Iyer and West Indies' Jason Holder, all coming at the highest base price of Rs 2 crore (US$220,000), are set to headline the bidding war.

Kolkata Knight Riders announce new Head Coach

Kolkata Knight Riders announce new Head Coach

Rediff.com30 Oct 2025

Nayar is known for his mentoring skills and has headed the KKR Academy.

Karnataka not to interfere in Mysore royals' festivities

Karnataka not to interfere in Mysore royals' festivities

Rediff.com6 Aug 2014

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah says it is exclusive privilege of Wadiyar family and the government would not like to interfere with it

India's Cricket Boom Is Just Beginning

India's Cricket Boom Is Just Beginning

Rediff.com9 Oct 2025

'We have just scratched the surface because cricket has been around for the longest time.'

Shane Watson joins KKR as assistant coach for IPL 2026

Shane Watson joins KKR as assistant coach for IPL 2026

Rediff.com13 Nov 2025

Shane Watson enjoyed a stellar IPL career spanning 12 years from 2008-2020, having played for Rajasthan Royals, Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Chennai Super Kings.

Elephants go on a rampage in Mysore, kill 1

Elephants go on a rampage in Mysore, kill 1

Rediff.com8 Jun 2011

Two elephants went on a rampage in Mysore on Wednesday, killing one a man and triggering panic among the residents of the city

The Most Favoured Election Sweet: 7 Laddoo Recipes

The Most Favoured Election Sweet: 7 Laddoo Recipes

Rediff.com16 Nov 2025

Election times in India are also Laddoo Times. Politics and laddoos have always gone together and laddoos really come into their own post chunavs.

Curfew clamped in Mysore

Curfew clamped in Mysore

Rediff.com2 Apr 2009

Curfew was clamped on Mysore after communal clashes broke out on Wednesday night.The curfew will be till there April 4 after there was no sign of the violence coming down. The trouble began following a verbal duel between an STD booth owner and a customer at Ghousianagar.

Nehru's Journey: 12 Historic Places

Nehru's Journey: 12 Historic Places

Rediff.com14 Nov 2025

As we celebrate the 136th anniversary of Jawaharlal Nehru's birth, let's embark on a journey to places in India, and across the world, that had a connection with India's first prime minister.