News for 'Old Mysore'

I-League: Pune FC signs Manju on-loan

I-League: Pune FC signs Manju on-loan

Rediff.com7 Jan 2012

Pune FC has signed experienced India defender NS Manju until the end of the ongoing 2011-12 season as on-loan player.

What kind of nation interrogates children for sedition?

What kind of nation interrogates children for sedition?

Rediff.com7 Feb 2020

'Teaching lessons is the objective behind every school.' 'For the moment, a state seems intent to teach a lesson -- that students of Classes 4, 5 and 6 can wage war against the mighty Indian nation,' says Krishna Prasad.

Down the memory lane with V K Murthy

Down the memory lane with V K Murthy

Rediff.com11 Nov 2011

Dada Saheb Phalke Award-winning cinematographer V K Murthy describes his cinematic journey.

Karthik to stay captain, wonderful to secure world class Cummins: KKR

Karthik to stay captain, wonderful to secure world class Cummins: KKR

Rediff.com19 Dec 2019

Morgan was purchased by KKR for INR 5.25 crore in the Indian Premier League auctions in Kolkata.

How water wars in Karnataka affect BJP's prospects

How water wars in Karnataka affect BJP's prospects

Rediff.com9 Apr 2018

If the Cauvery water-sharing dispute between Karnataka and Tamil Nadu -- dating back to 1892 between the erstwhile Madras Presidency under the British Raj and the princely Mysore state -- has exploded again into a war, the discord between Karnataka and Goa over dividing the water of the Mahadayi river simmers under the surface.

Can Bommai emerge from Yediyurappa's shadow?

Can Bommai emerge from Yediyurappa's shadow?

Rediff.com5 Aug 2021

In the course of his various tenures, Yediyurappa made many adversaries. Bommai, by contrast, knows the Opposition well and has many friends, cutting across parties -- he is, after all, only a 2008 BJP entrant.

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.

Congress to contest 20 seats in Karnataka, JD-S gets 8

Congress to contest 20 seats in Karnataka, JD-S gets 8

Rediff.com13 Mar 2019

The Lok Sabha constituencies that JD-S will contest are Uttara Kannada, Chikkamagaluru, Shivamogga, Tumkur, Hassan, Mandya, Bengaluru North and Vijayapura.

How to explore unseen sides of familiar cities and monuments

How to explore unseen sides of familiar cities and monuments

Rediff.com16 Apr 2018

Be a traveller, not a tourist.

KKR dump Starc via text message

KKR dump Starc via text message

Rediff.com14 Nov 2018

The exact reason for Starc's release is not yet known but it is believed that it could be because of the uncertainty around his availability for the 2019 season.

Down Malgudi lane: A house of memories

Down Malgudi lane: A house of memories

Rediff.com24 Nov 2015

After years of disrepair, R K Narayan's house is inching towards becoming a memorial.

Remembering M P Shankar

Remembering M P Shankar

Rediff.com18 Jul 2008

Shankar, who breathed his last on Thursday in Mysore after waging a relentless battle against bone cancer, was known for his kindness and his trademark frankness. A producer of sixteen films including Gandhada Gudi which still remains one of the best films made in the industry, Shankar took risks by making films on wildlife and forests thereby proving that a good story can make big money at the box office.

Stalin Prepares For Battle Of 2024

Stalin Prepares For Battle Of 2024

Rediff.com6 May 2022

The going is not going to be easy for the DMK and its allies in Elections 2024. Despite the seats sweepstake in the 2021 assembly polls, the vote-share difference of 5.6% (DMK's 45.38% versus AIADMK-BJP's 39.72%) is not insurmountable on a bad day, points out N Sathiya Moorthy.

Global PE majors flock to Excel Soft

Global PE majors flock to Excel Soft

Rediff.com20 Nov 2007

Global and Indian private equity biggies as well as strategic players are in the race to acquire a minority stake in Excel Soft Technologies, the Mysore headquartered e-learning firm. This six-year-old firm provides a range of customised learner-centric Learning systems, Test & Assessment systems and Desktop tools.

He is paying the price for rice @ Re 1

He is paying the price for rice @ Re 1

Rediff.com16 Sep 2016

The current crisis Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah is facing is a cumulative effect of inattention to water management and the fiscal burden of populist promises, says Aditi Phadnis.

Light a candle for the Siachen martyrs

Light a candle for the Siachen martyrs

Rediff.com11 Feb 2016

Pay homage to the soldiers who lost their lives in the Siachen avalanche

India's cleanest city goes 'Trin Trin'

India's cleanest city goes 'Trin Trin'

Rediff.com13 Feb 2017

To curb pollution, the Mysuru corporation has launched a bicycle-sharing initiative, reports Apurva Venkat.

Tamil Nadu vs Karnataka: The Cauvery dispute timeline

Tamil Nadu vs Karnataka: The Cauvery dispute timeline

Rediff.com16 Feb 2018

Following is the chronology of events in the decades-old Cauvery water dispute matter in which the Supreme Court on Friday held that Karnataka will get 284.75 tmcft and Tamil Nadu 404.25 tmcft Cauvery water.

Summer camp for your kids!

Summer camp for your kids!

Rediff.com8 Mar 2005

Trailblazers Camp Duchy of Kalhatty-Ooty and Camp Kumaon-Nainital offer a special nine-day outdoor camp for children.

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.

Why the Indian Navy isn't ready for war

Why the Indian Navy isn't ready for war

Rediff.com14 Dec 2020

There is concern about the poor state of readiness of the navy's 140 warships which face severe shortages in sonar equipment, helicopters and torpedoes.

How do you like your coffee?

How do you like your coffee?

Rediff.com28 Dec 2004

Mallya fights Indian banks' attempt to recover dues in UK

Mallya fights Indian banks' attempt to recover dues in UK

Rediff.com4 Apr 2019

At a hearing before Master David Cook at the Queen's Bench Division of the court, Mallya's legal team sought a dismissal of the interim order.

6 Indian public sector banks will cease to exist from Wed

6 Indian public sector banks will cease to exist from Wed

Rediff.com31 Mar 2020

As per the mega consolidation plan, Oriental Bank of Commerce and United Bank of India will merge into Punjab National Bank (PNB); Syndicate Bank into Canara Bank; Andhra Bank and Corporation Bank into Union Bank of India; and Allahabad Bank into Indian Bank. Following this merger, PNB will become second largest after the SBI, Canara Bank fourth, Union Bank of India fifth and Indian Bank seventh biggest public sector lender.

Diary: Samana in India

Diary: Samana in India

Rediff.com14 Nov 2003

'She is cold-hearted, manipulative, stubborn'

'She is cold-hearted, manipulative, stubborn'

Rediff.com27 Jan 2022

Mental health and life coach Anu Krishna tells you how to take control of your life.

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.

Brand Dhoni remains unbeatable despite slow fadeout

Brand Dhoni remains unbeatable despite slow fadeout

Rediff.com25 Aug 2020

Dhoni presently endorses a healthy 25 brands, and found himself in fifth place on the Forbes India Celebrity 100 list last year, with earnings worth almost Rs 136 crore. How much of that is set to change, given that Dhoni has chosen to call time on his international career?

Jaitley on why SBI merger is good for Indian economy

Jaitley on why SBI merger is good for Indian economy

Rediff.com18 May 2016

'Consolidation was part of the Indradhanush package.'

Mallya faces bankruptcy proceedings in UK high court

Mallya faces bankruptcy proceedings in UK high court

Rediff.com18 Dec 2018

In a ruling in May, a UK high court judge had refused to overturn a worldwide order freezing Mallya's assets and upheld an Indian court's ruling that the consortium of 13 Indian banks were entitled to recover funds amounting to nearly 1.145 billion pounds.

The ancient heritage behind our railway bridges

The ancient heritage behind our railway bridges

Rediff.com6 Mar 2017

Of the thousands of railway bridges in India, 36,470 are more than 100 years old, and 6,680 are more than 140 years old! But of these, only 21 rank on the Heritage Directorate of the Indian Railways because for them heritage isn't necessarily a function of age, says Bibek Debroy.

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.

UK high court deals another blow to Mallya

UK high court deals another blow to Mallya

Rediff.com17 Apr 2019

The court ruled that an interim debt order in favour of SBI and other banks seeking access to funds in the Mallya's ICICI UK bank account "should remain in force" but the application to make it final should be adjourned until after the hearing of his pending bankruptcy petition.

Cong-JD-S govt a case of can't stay together, can't live apart?

Cong-JD-S govt a case of can't stay together, can't live apart?

Rediff.com12 Feb 2019

Personal differences between the two alliance partners, Congress insiders say, are owing to Kumaraswamy's style of functioning. He, unlike his father, is suspected to have a soft corner for the BJP, reports Bibhu Ranjan Mishra.

Siddaramaiah's biggest challenge is to win his own seat

Siddaramaiah's biggest challenge is to win his own seat

Rediff.com19 Apr 2018

Caste composition is going to be a huge determinant for winning the constituency where Vokkaligas and Lingayats constitute a vast majority, which puts Siddaramaiah in a weaker turf given that he belongs to the Kuruba community.

Daredevils decide against retention of players; KKR keep Gambhir, Narine

Daredevils decide against retention of players; KKR keep Gambhir, Narine

Rediff.com10 Jan 2014

Kings XI Punjab throw up major surprise by retaining Punjab's 20-year-old batsman Manan Vohra, along with South Africa's David Miller.

'Kongu Nadu' part of BJP's Grand Plan?

'Kongu Nadu' part of BJP's Grand Plan?

Rediff.com13 Jul 2021

New Union minister L Murugan's declaration of Kongu Nadu as his native place, instead of Tamil Nadu, may be part of a grand BJP strategy to create new states out of existing ones, particularly those that have anti-BJP governments, mulls N Sathiya Moorthy.

Indians who made us proud in 2018

Indians who made us proud in 2018

Rediff.com24 Dec 2018

PV Sindhu, Depika Padukone ensured Indian representation on the global front.