Mysore/Mysuru: Mysore Open Forum has organised an Open House Discussion on ‘The Idea of India’ moderated by Prof. M. Umapathy and Ravi Joshi at 10.30 am on Sept. 10 at Kalpa Kshetra Auditorium, #581/1, Vijayanagar 4th Stage, 1st Phase, Mysuru, [Mob: 94498-19536] Prof. M. Umapathy is a former Professor and Chairman, Department of Political Science,…
Intl. Meet on ‘Neurodegeneration’
September 9, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: The Division of Biochemistry, School of Life Sciences, Mysuru, JSS Academy of Higher Education & Research (JSS AHER), Mysuru, has organised an International Conference on ‘Neurodegeneration: Biomarkers and Therapeutic Targets’ on Sept. 11 and 12. Neurodegenerative diseases, encompassing conditions like Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, Huntington’s and Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, profoundly affect neuron function and result in…
Distribution of scholarships, awards and felicitation to toppers
September 9, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: The merit scholarship distribution ceremony and felicitation to toppers of 10th Std and PUC of Seshadripuram Independent PU College (SIPUC), Mysuru, was held at the seminar hall of the College in city recently. SIPUC Principal N. Archana Swamy welcomed the dignitaries. Retired Hindustan Aeronautics Limited General Manager Nemichandra, who is also an author, graced…
Compassion in Education
September 9, 2023We celebrated Teachers’ Day four days ago, but will it be a relevant holiday as technology and Artificial Intelligence (AI) seep into our classrooms? Schools are no longer the ‘temples’ of knowledge, and teachers are no longer the high priests. Information today is on children’s fingertips as they swipe, tap and click their way into…
Play on Veer Savarkar’s life story to blaze on stage soon
September 9, 2023By M.T. Yogesh Kumar Former Director of Rangayana Mysuru Addanda C. Cariappa has adapted the life story of freedom fighter Vinayak Damodar Savarkar, known as Veer Savarkar, into theatre. The Kannada play titled ‘Karineera Veera’ will hit the stage in the last week of this month (September 2023) in the city, before embarking on a…
Surge in human-animal conflict threatens lives
September 9, 2023Sir, It is deeply concerning to note the recent surge in human-animal conflicts, which has resulted in a significant loss of human lives, as reported in ‘Human-animal conflict spikes in Mysuru, Kodagu and Hassan’ (SOM on Sept. 5). According to another media report, since April 1, 2023, a total of 28 lives have been tragically…
Ragoo Rao
September 9, 2023Ragoo Rao (76), Ethologist and a resident of Jayalakshmipuram 3rd Cross, Mysuru, passed away on Thursday night, following a brief illness. He used to occasionally write articles on birds in Star of Mysore. He leaves behind his wife Rajeshwari Rao, four daughters and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites took place at Chirashantidhama…
EVENTS TOMORROW – SEPTEMBER 10: Natana School of Theatre Arts, Mysuru
September 9, 2023Karanta Namana, staging of play ‘Andha Yuga,’ Natana premises, Ramakrishnanagar, 6.30 pm.
EVENTS TOMORROW – SEPTEMBER 10: Sri Krishna Seva Samithi Charitable Trust and Sri Krishna Ganasabha
September 9, 2023Sri Krishna Janmashtami celebrations, Mohiniyattam y Kalamandalam Suchitra Anilkumar and Bharatanatyam by her students, Alwar Kala Bhavana, Sri Krishna Temple Complex, Gokulam 3rd Stage, 6.30 pm.
EVENTS TOMORROW – SEPTEMBER 10: Suttur Mutt
September 9, 2023Shravanamasa discourse; Mass prayers, 6 pm; Dr. K. Anantaramu, retd. Kannada Professor, Mysuru, delivers discourse on Lakkanna Dandesha’s ‘Shivatatva Chintamani,’ Suttur Mutt, foot of Chamundi Hill, 6.30 pm.
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