Month: September, 2017

Flower Show to be a starry event
Dasara 2017, News

Flower Show to be a starry event

September 21, 2017

Mysuru: This year’s Dasara Flower Show will be a starry event with Sandalwood Stars descending at the Kuppanna Park where the flower show will be held from Sept. 21 to 30. This apart, music shows have also been organised. Actors including Kirik Keerthi, Roopika of Maja Talkies fame, comedian Mithra, actors Arun Gowda, Raghunandan, Avanthika,…

“If my husband had not continued the tradition there would have been no Dasara in Palace today”
Dasara 2017, Feature Articles

“If my husband had not continued the tradition there would have been no Dasara in Palace today”

September 21, 2017

The Dasara tradition traces back to Raja Wadiyar who, following the pomp and pageantry of the Vijayanagar rulers, started the Dasara celebrations in 1610 at Srirangapatna. Continuing this legacy today is Rajamata Pramoda Devi Wadiyar, who is a part of the celebrations since 41 years. Sitting on the sofa next to the one where her…

Colourful thematic rangolis attract passers-by
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Colourful thematic rangolis attract passers-by

September 21, 2017

Mysuru: Mahila Dasara Sub-Committee had organised a Rangoli contest for women in the age group of 18 to 80 years in front of Kote Anjaneyaswamy temple here this morning. Minister for Kannada and Culture Umashree inaugurated the competition by drawn a rangoli on the floor. Speaking on the occasion Umashree expressed happiness in inaugurating the…

Varuna Lake to be developed to hold regular Adventure Sports
Dasara 2017, News

Varuna Lake to be developed to hold regular Adventure Sports

September 21, 2017

Mysuru: Dasara Water Sports was inaugurated by Minister for Youth Empowerment and Sports Pramod Madhwaraj at Varuna Lake on T. Narasipur Road this morning. The water sports maintained by Gen. Thimmaiah Adventure Sports Academy include Jet Skiing (Rs. 300 per person), Banana Boat ride (Rs. 250), Speed Boat (Rs. 200) and Kayaking (Rs. 150). With…

Film Fest to feature 70 movies
Dasara 2017, News

Film Fest to feature 70 movies

September 21, 2017

Mysuru: It seemed as the stars had descended at theKalamandira for the inauguration of Dasara Film Festival, here this morning. The main attraction of the show was none other than the ‘Dimple Girl’ Rachitha Ram of Chakravyuha fame. As Rachitha along with other guests came on to the stage, the audience present at the venue…

I-T raids houses, offices of S.M. Krishna’s son-in-law
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I-T raids houses, offices of S.M. Krishna’s son-in-law

September 21, 2017

Bengaluru: Café Coffee Day Founder V.G. Siddhartha, who is also BJP leader S.M. Krishna’s son-in-law, was raided by the Income Tax (I-T) Department sleuths this morning. Over 20 locations in Bengaluru, Mumbai, Chennai and Chikmagalur have been searched by I-T officials. According to reports, several properties that belong to Siddhartha, including offices of Amalgamated Bean…

Dasara Kreeda Jyothi lit atop Chamundi Hill
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Dasara Kreeda Jyothi lit atop Chamundi Hill

September 21, 2017

Mysuru: As a prelude to the formal inauguration of this year’s Dasara Sports scheduled this evening at the Chamundi Vihar Stadium, the Dasara Kreeda Jyothi (Sports Torch) was lit by the Chief Minister Siddharamaiah before handing it over to Grand Master M.S. Thejkumar atop Chamundi Hill, in the presence of District in-Charge Minister Dr. H.C….

Calling copy-cats
Editorial

Calling copy-cats

September 21, 2017

Poets, essayists and novelists, granting their rich vocabulary in the language of their proficiency and a deep desire to express their thoughts as well as life’s experiences deserve to be thanked by their captive readers for sparing their intellectual acumen, in addition to leaving a record of past happenings virtually on the sands of time….

More on keeping our trains slow and safe !
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More on keeping our trains slow and safe !

September 21, 2017

Sir, The observation of Dr. Javeed Nayeem in his article ‘Keeping our trains safe and slow!’ (Star of Mysore dated Sept.8) that people in the US are proud of the slow moving trains as it is the most enjoyable travelling experience they can boast of, calls for comment. After the end of II World War,…

CM Siddu to inaugurate Suyog Hospital
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CM Siddu to inaugurate Suyog Hospital

September 21, 2017

Mysuru: Chief Minister Siddharamaiah will inaugurate the newly-built super-multi-speciality Suyog Hospital at Ramakrishnanagar E&F Block here at 4 pm today. The 400-bed Hospital is established by city’s Cardiologist Dr. S.P. Yoganna. Suttur Seer Sri Shivaratri Deshikendra Swamiji and Swami Atmajnanandaji, President of Ramakrishna Ashrama, Mysuru, will grace the occasion. Energy Minister D.K. Shivakumar will light…

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