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Deccan Herald
12 hours ago
- Politics
- Deccan Herald
Mysuru ranked Cleanest city in Swachh Super League
Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) Commissioner Shaikh Tanveer Asif received the award from President of India Draupadi Murmu at Swachh Survekshan Awards ceremony in Delhi on Thursday. Mysuru shared the rank with Chandigarh, Noida, Ujjain, Gandhinagar and Guntur.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Ashish Vidyarthi reveals how his film 'Baba' with Rajinikanth led him to bring home Mysuru's traditional furniture: ‘My son was only three years old then'
Actor Ashish Vidyarthi and Rupali Barua tied the knot in 2023, and the couple has since spent time building a home that is not only visually striking but also deeply personal to them. The space reflects their shared journeys and individual roots. A recent video tour of their residence gave fans a glimpse into their artistic haven. Ashish shared how he began building the home and spoke about collecting various items from different parts of the world in the video shared by Pinkvilla. He explained that they pick things for their home during their travels and mentioned that the room with a wooden inlay sofa took them considerable time to make look as aesthetically pleasing as it does today. The intricately crafted sofa hails from Mysuru. Ashish Vidyarthi reacts to online trolling he faced for his second marriage: 'Are you supposed to die unhappy?' Assamese culture meets artistic flair Rupali revealed how the Ghilli actor blended Assamese tradition with his unique taste in décor. 'In Assam, there is a certain culture of hanging decorative plates on one's walls. He also loves decorating the walls, but he prefers more of the handicraft items, and all these plates have been made from organic materials — he actually got them for me,' she said. A sentimental touch from Mysuru while shooting Baba with Rajinikanth Ashish also spoke about how he was introduced to Mysuru's traditional furniture during a special moment in his career. He revealed, 'This table is very dear to me as it has quite an interesting story behind it. In 2002, I was shooting the movie Baba with Rajinikanth sir, and that was when I visited Mysuru for the first time. My son was only three years old then, and I had some things changed especially for him.' Souvenirs from across the globe The couple shared stories behind several items collected during their travels to places such as Jodhpur, Indonesia, and Manipur. In the final moments of the video, Ashish was seen playing the hang — an instrument inspired by the steelpan of Trinidad and Tobago and designed in Switzerland. Ashish's work front On the work front, Ashish was last seen in 'Kill', starring Lakshya and Raghav Juyal in key roles.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Yaduveer seeks disaster relief funds for Kodagu
Madikeri: Mysuru MP Yaduveer Wadiyar met Union home minister Amit Shah and requested him to release funds through the National Disaster Management Fund to address rain damages in Kodagu district. He met Shah in Delhi and explained the damages sustained to public properties due to heavy rain. He requested additional relief through the NDRF. The additional funds will enable the construction of barrier walls and road repair. He requested that compensation be provided to solve the problems faced by tobacco and coffee growers and the losses caused by the rain. He stated that he asked the minister to focus on illegal Bangladeshi immigrants living in Kodagu district, and requested the home ministry to take appropriate steps in this regard. Meanwhile, Virajpet MLA AS Ponnanna submitted a request to revenue minister Krishna Byre Gowda to bring amendments to the Revenue Bill. Ponnanna, who met the minister at Vikas Soudha, submitted a request to bring amendments to some bills of the revenue department. He drew attention to the need for amendments to resolve the problem of revenue assessment for the Jammabane of Kodagu, the problem of the landlords, and the problem of P Numbers in the land title deeds. Responding to this, Byre Gowda assured that the necessary amendments would be brought in the upcoming monsoon session, Ponnanna said.
Time of India
08-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Statewide Shutdown: Hundreds of Palike employees protest in Bengaluru
Bengaluru: Garbage was not collected and roads were not swept clean Tuesday across Bengaluru and other parts of the state as over 3,000 municipal corporation employees assembled at Freedon Park to press for their long-pending demands. The agitation, organised by BBMP Officers' and Employees' Welfare Association and Karnataka State Federation of Municipal Corporation Employees, saw participation of civic workers, engineers, health staff, revenue officers, and IT personnel from 10 municipal corporations, including Mysuru, Mangaluru, Hubballi-Dharwad, Davangere, Belagavi, Ballari and Kalaburagi. Employees demanded withdrawal of biometric attendance system, arguing it is impractical for non-executive staff such as gardeners, gangmen and Group D workers. BBMP chief commissioner Maheshwar Rao, who met the protestors, promised that vacant posts would be filled soon and other demands would be looked into. You Can Also Check: Bengaluru AQI | Weather in Bengaluru | Bank Holidays in Bengaluru | Public Holidays in Bengaluru Truck owners call off strike The indefinite strike planned by truck owners across Karnataka from Tuesday was called off after the govt approved an additional Rs 244 crore under Anna Bhagya scheme to cover pending transportation and margin costs. "We withdraw the strike and thank the govt for responding to our concerns," said GR Shanmukhappa, president of State Lorry Owners' Association. Truckers had threatened to halt movement of essential commodities, including foodgrains to ration shops, over unpaid dues linked to implementation of the free rice scheme.
The Hindu
04-07-2025
- Health
- The Hindu
JSS AHER, Mysuru, partners with Google Research in AI healthcare studies
JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research (JSS AHER), Mysuru, has emerged as a key Indian collaborator in pioneering artificial intelligence (AI) research led by Google Research, with the results published in Nature. Vikram Patil led the Indian arm of the study, which evaluated the Articulate Medical Intelligence Explorer (AMIE), an AI tool designed to improve diagnostic accuracy and patient-physician interactions. The research compared AMIE's performance with primary care doctors in text-based consultations across Canada, the UK, and India. JSS AHER played a vital role by designing simulation scenarios relevant to Indian healthcare settings, a press release said. JSS AHER pro-chancellor B. Suresh said that the collaboration demonstrates the institution's commitment to integrating AI in healthcare and academics. Vice-chancellor H. Basavanagowdappa added that these achievements enhance JSS AHER's leadership in AI-driven healthcare solutions while offering students unique opportunities to engage with real-world challenges, the release added.
