Mysuru: “A forest fire usually does not start on its own. In most of the cases, it is the handiwork of some anti-social elements,” opined Conservator of Forests (CF) T. Balachandra, Director, Bandipur Tiger Reserve. He was speaking at an Environmental Education Workshop organised for journalists by Forest Department in association with Parisara Foundation and…
Mysuru: A 28-member delegation from 20 counties will visit the city on Dec.31 to study on ‘SME (Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) Financing – Approaches and Strategies.’ The delegation will have representatives from Mauritius, Tajikistan, Uganda, South Africa, South Sudan, Laos, Maldives, Nigeria, Sri Lanka, Liberia, Afghanistan, Myanmar, Bangladesh, Uzbekistan, Botswana, Zambia, Mali, Kenya, Palestine…
By Sridevi Iyengar It has been two years since Mysore’s very own Nada Brahma Vid. Mysore M. Mahadevappa left his earthly existence to his heavenly abode. It is probably impossible to find words that can express the void the music loving fraternity, his children, family and students feel due to his demise. The acclaimed violinist…
By Dr. Rama V. Bennur The Nadabrahma Sangeetha Sabha had organised a fine flute concert on the 8th of December 2019, in memory of Lalitha V. Murthy. Young and proud flautist of Mysuru, Vidwan V. Vamshidhar presented this concert accompanied by Vidwan Matthur Srinidhi on violin, Vidwan H.S. Sudheendra on mridanga and Vidwan G.S. Ramanujam…
Text & photographs by Dr. Mahadeswara Swamy, Scientist With the onset of winter many a deciduous tree shed their old leaves followed by fresh growth of foliage and flowers. This phenomenon of rejuvenation begins during December in many ornamental trees lining the avenues of Mysuru. Among these ‘Pink Lapacho’ is the first to dress up…
Title : Vasundhara – Odyssey of a Dancer Author : George S. Paul Pages : 220 Price : Rs. 1,699 Year : 2019 Publisher : Notion Press, Chennai This splendidly illustrated biography of Dr. Vasundhara Doraswamy traces the 50-year spirited journey of the renowned Bharatanatyam exponent, a revered Guru for thousands of her students initiated…
Sir, The feature article on novelist “Triveni” in Star of Mysore dated Dec.26, reminded me of an incident almost 70 years back. Here is the episode: When I was a High School student in 1950s, I had read Kannada classics like Karanth’s “Marali Mannige”, Kuvempu’s “Kanooru Subbamma Heggadathi” and Gokak’s “Samarasave Jeevana.” All these novels…
Sir, I was witness to yet another accident today morning at MUDA Circle involving an auto and a car. The auto was coming from University side while the car coming from Railway Station side. Luckily no serious injuries happened except minor injuries to occupants of the auto. This is a spot where accidents occur frequently….
Sri Tyagaraja Sangeetha Sabha Charitable Trust, Mysuru, had recently organised a Karnatak Classical Flute Recital by Vidwan Rakesh Sudhir at Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple, Vivekanandanagar Brahmana Mahasabha, SBM Colony, Srirampura. He was accompanied by Vidwan M. Keshav on violin, Vidwan Kumar Swamy on mridanga and Vidwan Shyam on morching.
Garbage such as empty polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottles, plastic covers, papers and all kinds of wastes, which are dumped inside a drain on the 6th Cross at Hosabandikeri, has blocked the drain hindering the smooth flow of sewage water. This has also resulted in stagnantation of sewage water in the drain. Residents have urged the…
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