Discourse on ‘Bhagavad Gita’ by Pt. Sri Badarayanacharya, Samiti premises, 5 pm to 6.30 pm.
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Nationwide stir by Bank employees on Feb.28
February 17, 2017Taking exception to the Government’s demonetisation policy, financial reforms and labour policies, the bank employees will go on a nationwide strike on Feb. 28. The employees are also demanding incentives for working overtime post-demonetisation, 5-day week, uncapping of gratuity ceiling and leave encashment on retirement among others.
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Rotary District-3190
February 17, 2017Three-day Rotary Meet, Mayor M.J. Ravi Kumar inaugurates, MUDA Chairman D. Dhruvakumar chief guest, Hotel Sandesh the Prince, Nazarbad, 3 pm.
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Royal couple on Life and Times in Palace
February 16, 2017Last year the whole of Mysuru had come alive much before Dasara celebrations. The reason was the royal wedding that was taking place in the Mysore Palace after 40 years. The five-day wedding was a sight to behold as the young couple Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar and Trishikha Kumari Singh (now Trishikha Devi Wadiyar) tied…
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She speaks through her art
February 16, 2017By S. Pushpavathi She communicates through her art and the colourful creations speak volumes for her. Any kind of commotion or chaos of the outer world fails to penetrate her calm and peaceful realm as she is unable to hear or speak. But seeing at her creative works, one can feel her sensitive thoughts, attitude,…
Mysore Memories
A Scholarly Orientalist from Mysuru Alladi Mahadeva Sastry
February 16, 2017By Girija Madhavan Recently, the Oriental Research Institute (ORI) in Mysuru marked its 125th anniversary. It was set up in Mysore in 1891 by Maharaja Chamaraja Wadiyar Bahadur. Now called the Oriental Research Institute, it is a magnificent building, which combines graceful Romanesque arches with classical Indian sculptures. Star of Mysore has published articles on…
Over A Cup of Evening Tea
The times when the sky fell on me!
February 16, 2017By Dr. K. Javeed Nayeem, MD As a practising Physician, I have had my share of quite a few very hilarious but very embarrassing situations although the ones concerning my patients cannot be revealed to my readers because of the very personal and very confidential relationship any doctor has with his or her patients. I…
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The untold story of Nagalamadike
February 16, 2017A must-visit spiritual centre for Lord Subramanya devotees By S.N. Venkatnag Sobers For devout Hindus, Triranga Darshanam is one of the most important pilgrimages. This pilgrimage, which includes visiting of Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple in Srirangapatna, also known as ‘Adhi Ranga,’ Sri Jaganmohanaswamy Temple at Shivanasamudra, known as ‘Madhya Ranga,’ both in Mandya District and Sri…
Mofussil Musings
When my half-truth gave confidence to my friend…
February 16, 2017By Dr. M.N. Ajay Nagabhushan, IAS ‘A half-truth is a whole lie’ — Jewish proverb Chandresh was in my class in Pre-University College, South Bangalore, before I joined my MBBS course. We both had gone to the same coaching class for the Common Entrance Test for professional colleges. He was a very hard-working student and…
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City’s mobile herbal medicine man
February 16, 2017By M.T. Yogesh Kumar In an age of medical advancement where things change every moment, here is a man who treats people for their common ailments with herbs and roots. He has been selling herbal medicines for the last 60 years and has supported his family with the income earned from the medicines. Known as…
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