Mysuru: In a move to promote eco-consciousness, cloth bags were distributed to visitors at Dasara Exhibition in Mysuru to raise awareness against use of single-use plastic. This initiative came in response to a report published in the Oct. 14 edition of Mysuru Mithra, the sister publication of Star of Mysore, which highlighted the heavy rush…
City dancers to perform at Chennai this evening
October 19, 2024Mysuru: Renowned city dancers Pooja Sugam and K.M. Samiksha will present a Bharatanatyam duet as part of Natyarangam’s prestigious monthly series, an initiative of the Narada Gana Sabha Trust at Swami Haridoss Giri Mini Hall in Chennai today (Oct. 19) at 6 pm. Elevating the recital with their musical mastery, Jayashree Ramanathan will lead on…
Club Cultured?
October 19, 2024Once again, the Chairman of the so-called prestigious Mysore Race Club (MRC) has been forced to resign in the face of a coup by the Committee. This reminds us all that club culture has eroded and clubs are now like mini-Assembly Constituencies. One usually joins a club to pursue a passion or interest — be…
Ordeal of Dasara-2024 Gold Card holders
October 19, 2024Sir, I’m writing to highlight the unfortunate experience that Gold Card holders faced during this year’s Mysuru Dasara-2024. Disorganised entry at Palace (Varaha Gate) As a Gold Card holder, I had high expectations, but unfortunately, my experience was far from what was promised. The entry process at the Varaha Gate (Gate No. 4) for the…
Silk India expo inaugurated
October 19, 2024Kannada film actress Raadhya, who inaugurated Silk India exhibition at Nanjaraja Bahadur Choultry on Vinoba Road in city yesterday, is seen taking a look at various types of silk sarees on display at reasonable prices as Silk India organiser Abhinandan and others look on. The expo-cum-sale will be open for visitors till Oct. 27 between…
Wins first prize in Dasara Home Terrace Garden contest
October 19, 2024Dr. Hemamalini Lakshman, wife of Dr. Lakshman of Kannan Diagnostic Centre, Mysuru, has won the Best Outstanding Garden prize for her Farm and first prize for her Dasara Home Terrace Garden. This is the 10th consecutive year that she has bagged the first prize. Her Farm HL TRANQVILLA is well-known for its exotic rare trees…
Bags prize in Dasara Flower Show contest
October 19, 2024Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara Institute for Management Development (SDM-IMD), Mysuru, has won prize (Best) in Ornamental Plant Category in the recently held Dasara Flower Show Competition organised by Department of Horticulture. SDM-IMD has been winning prizes in Dasara Flower Show since 2004. Picture shows SDM-IMD garden team with Dr. (Lt. Col.) S.N. Prasad, Director and Prof….
Moonlight Music held at Suttur Mutt
October 19, 2024Pt. Sidramappa Police Patel presenting a vocal concert at Suttur Mutt in the foot of Chamundi Hill as part of the monthly moonlight music programme held on Oct. 17. He was accompanied by Pt. Veerabhadraiah Hiremath on harmonium and Pt. Ramesh Dhannur on tabla.
Y.K. Seshadri
October 19, 2024Y.K. Seshadri (83), a retired Executive Engineer of Irrigation department and a resident of Ramakrishnanagar ‘H’ Block, passed away yesterday. He was a native of Yelandur in Chamarajanagar district. He leaves behind his wife, two daughters and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites were performed at the foot of Chamundi Hill this morning.
T.N. Chandrashekar
October 19, 2024T.N. Chandrashekar (74), a resident of Vivekanandanagar, passed away here yesterday following brief illness. He leaves behind his wife, a daughter and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites were held at Veerashaiva burial grounds in Vidyaranyapuram this morning.
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