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  Niranjan Mukundan is currently preparing for his 4th Asian para games to be held in October 2026 in Japan. He also became the first Indian para swimmer to qualify for 4 consecutive Asian games since 2014 2014 ; 2018 ; 2022 and now 2026 He won his first Asian games bronze medal in 2014 as part of the India 4x100 medley relay team In 2018, he developed an infection after his first event at the Asian games.  So he had to be flown back to India for a surgery. In 2022 he missed the bronze medal by fraction of a second in two events. But today Niranjan Mukundan is still confident of putting a good show this year too.

Sagar(Shivamogga district): The Lal Bahadur Arts, Science and S B Solabanna Shetty Commerce College, under the aegis of Malnad Development Foundation and a household name in the Malnad region, is celebrating its diamond jubilee year(founded in 1964). However, the hitherto sought-after educational institution is witnessing peculiar challenges, so far unheard of, and threatening the very existence of the same! Only college in the name of Lal Bahadur Shastri! According to M Haranath Rao, Mattikoppa, one of the founding fathers and patriarchal personalities, Lal Bahadur Shastri laid the foundation for this college while he was the Prime Minister of the country. Although there could be any number of colleges in his name in the state, this happens to be the only such educational institution for which Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri himself laid the foundation stone. Hence, the name Lal Bahadur Arts, Science and S B Solabanna Shetty Commerce College. During a recent visit to Sagar, M Hara...

Bengaluru: Krishna Setty CS is a name that resonates with the essence of artistic versatility, social activism, and unwavering commitment to societal transformation. Born in 1952 in Thirthahalli, Shimoga District, Karnataka, India, Setty has crafted a distinguished career spanning over five decades, leaving an indelible mark on the world of visual art. Beyond his artistic prowess, he stands out as an agent of societal change through his profound social concern and service. This write-up delves into the life and contributions of Krishna Setty, highlighting his remarkable journey as an artist and social activist, while also emphasising his role as an instrument of change through visual art. A testament to his resilience and the transformative power: Setty's journey into the world of art is marked by extraordinary determination. He began his career as a hotel waiter, facing the everyday challenges of life with unwavering resolve. His early years were marked by hard work and dedicati...

Bengaluru: Mohammed Usman Ali is currently holding 'Varna Vilas', a three-day exhibition of watercolour landscape paintings in Chitrakala Parishat here. Unlike the usual watercolour landscape paintings in multiple colours, Mohammed Usman Ali attempts to tread an unusual path by concentrating wholly on light and dark pink colours in 36 artworks. Apart from these specialised ones, he has also kept on display 10 more multicoloured watercolour landscape paintings.  Classmate motivates him into drawing: For Mohammed Usman Ali, plunging into the art world was just accidental, thanks to Veeresh, one of his classmates. He was inspired by the latter in the way he used to draw lines and drawings, and decided that if at all he needed to do anything, it would be only in drawing. Diploma, Degree and PG: Once his schooling got over, Mohammed Usman Ali resolved to pursue higher education only in the art field. Initially, he completed the five-year Diploma course in drawing. Later, he did the...