Afghanistan was waiting to be taken over by the Taliban ever since the former US President Donald Trump decided to withdraw its troops. Trump’s successor Joe Biden simply endorsed the decision and implemented the pull-out of US forces. The only safeguard against the Taliban for the Afghan Government headed by Ashraf Ghani was gone. President…
How the temple became the hub for an economy
August 19, 2021By Dr. Devdutt Pattanaik – Author, Speaker, Illustrator, Mythologist Vedic Gods resided in the sky. They were unbound by geography. Temple Gods are firmly bound by geography. Jagannath is firmly linked to Odisha, Tirupati to Andhra Pradesh, Nathdvara to Rajasthan. The temple as we know it today is closely linked to land given by kings…
COVID vaccination: A memorable experience
August 19, 2021Sir, Sridhar Bhat, a well-meaning friend of mine, was keen in persuading me (86 years) and my wife Triveni Krishnamurthy (75 years) to get vaccinated so that our risks for getting infected would be minimised. In this context, he introduced us to Dr. B. Amrutha Kumari, who patiently and satisfactorily answered all my questions about…
Prompt service by CESC
August 19, 2021Sir, After my letter regarding the sagging power cable in front of Chinmaya Vidyalaya in Jayalakshmipuram, Mysuru, was published in Star of Mysore dated July 17, the dangling cable was fixed. I thank the officials of Chamundeshwari Electricity Supply Corporation (CESC) for their prompt response (service). – Dr. Neetu Ganapathy, Jayalakshmipuram, 13.8.2021 You can also…
Wrestlers trained by Mysurean win medals at intl. event
August 19, 2021India has bagged two gold and three bronze medals at the World Cadet Wrestling Championships held at Hungary in Europe recently. The wrestlers were trained under the guidance of ace wrester of Mysuru, Vinod Kumar. A resident of Tonachikoppal, Vinod Kumar, the Chief Coach, learnt wresting from L. Manjappa, a retired wrestling coach. Vinod Kumar…
Mysuru boy shines in Tennis at Vancouver
August 19, 2021Mysuru boy Mustafa Raja wins both Singles and Doubles title in the 2021 Tennis BC 5 Star Provincials held at Stanley Park, Vancouver. The 14-year-old tops the list in the 5 boys selected by British Columbia to play at the Nationals in the ’14 and Under’ category. Nationals will be held by Tennis Canada in…
Freedom fighters remembered on I-Day: Sainik School Kodagu
August 19, 2021Air Marshal K.C. Cariappa, Param Vishisht Seva Medal, Vayu Sena Medal (retd.), was the chief guest at the 75th I-Day celebrations at Sainik School in Kodagu. The chief guest and officers laid the wreath and paid homage to war heroes at the War Memorial of the School. After unfurling the Tricolor at Thimmaiah Parade Ground,…
Freedom fighters remembered on I-Day
August 19, 2021Suttur Mutt, Mysuru: Freedom fighters — T. Puttanna, Y.C. Revanna, B. Lingaiah, Dr. M. Somashekaraiah, H.N. Ashwathnarayan and H.N. Channabasappa — who were felicitated during the I-Day celebrations at Suttur Mutt, foot of Chamundi Hill, in city, are seen with Suttur Seer Sri Shivarathri Deshikendra Swamiji, Alamatti Dr. Rudramunidevaru, Junior Pontiff of Suttur Mutt Sri…
600 people receive jabs during free vaccination drive
August 19, 2021A total of 600 people took the COVID-19 jab (Covishield) at the free vaccination drive organised by Al- Khalid Charitable Trust at Abdul Rahman Saheb Talim Gardi Trust, Mission Hospital Circle, in city recently. Picture shows Trust President Mohammed Mumtaz Ahmed and others during the drive. The organiser has thanked everyone for their support in…
Balan Nair
August 19, 2021E.K. Balan Nair (87), a resident of Basavanagudi Layout, passed away on Tuesday night at the town. He leaves behind his wife, three sons, two daughters and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites were held at Lingabhatara Gudi Burial Grounds on Wednesday.
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