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TopicMysuru Dussehra

Topic: Mysuru Dussehra

Dasara invite to Muslim author irks Karnataka BJP, Mysuru MP seeks her ‘clarity on reverence’

Siddaramaiah govt has invited Booker Prize-winning Kannada author Banu Mushtaq to inaugurate this year's Dasara festivities in Mysuru, which begin with offerings to Goddess Chamundeshwari.

Mysuru Dasara starts with a special prayer to deity Chamundeshwari for ‘early Covid vaccine’

Usually marked by grand celebrations, the 10-day Mysuru Dasara is being observed with muted festivities this year in light of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Immunity-boosting food & strict quarantine for jumbos, mahouts taking part in Mysuru Dasara

All entry and exit points of the Mysuru Palace are being strictly monitored and none of the mahouts or their support staff are allowed to leave the premises.

Meet Arjuna, the 5,650-kg showstopper of Mysuru Dussehra

The 58-year-old jumbo will lead the procession of elephants at the famous 10-day festivities in Mysuru but is racing against time to gain weight. 

On Camera

Controversial dog-walker IAS Sanjeev Khirwar is back in Delhi. What happened to his wife?

In 2022, athletes claimed they were asked to wind up training early at Thyagraj Stadium so that the IAS couple could walk their dog. Then came the memes and public outrage.

IndiGo profit plunges 78% as Dec meltdown with 3k flight cancellations takes a toll

Net income for InterGlobe Aviation Ltd slipped 78 percent to Rs 5.5 billion for the three months ended Dec 31 compared with the year-ago period.

Rafale saga: 25 yrs of detours, deadlocks & political hesitation. Now IAF getting what it always wanted

Instead of buying more Mirages outright in early 2000s, the requirement was tweaked in favour of a medium-weight, multi-role fighter with Mirage-like performance. 

Pakistan se azaadi. Grow up India, stop giving it prime real estate in your psyche

Pakistan not only has zero chance of catching up with India in most areas, but will inevitably see the gap rising. Its leaders will offer its people the same snake oil in different bottles.