Mysuru: Dr. Shobith Rangappa, Director of Cancer Research Institute, Adichunchanagiri University, Nagamangala in Mandya district, has been conferred ‘SBS-MKU Genomics Award’ for the year 2023, for his contribution to Applied and Systematic Biology, by Biotech Research Society of India. The Award carries a cash prize, memento and certificate. The award presentation ceremony was held in…
Mysuru: Anthropological Survey of India (AnSI), Ministry of Culture, Government of India, will be celebrating its 80th Foundation Day at its Southern Regional Centre in Bogadi, Mysuru, tomorrow (Dec. 2) from 11.30 am onwards. Prof. P.K. Mishra, former Professor, North Eastern Hill University, Shillong and Prof. C.G. Hussain Khan, former Chairman, DoS in Anthropology &…
Hunsur: Unable to bear the alleged harassment of the representatives of a micro-finance firm, a woman committed suicide by consuming pesticide at Kirijaji village in Hunsur taluk in the district on Thursday. Susheela (48), wife of Sanna Kalaiah is the deceased woman. It is said that, Susheela had availed Rs. 40,000 from Fortune Micro Finance…
During working years, one rarely finds time to read newspapers in depth. One generally browses the headlines and sets out to his place of work. However, when one retires, reading newspapers becomes his second nature. That was how a friend shared with me three news items he thought were important. He said that the issues…
By Dr. K. Javeed Nayeem Last Tuesday, an elderly gentleman walked into my consulting room and introduced himself as Suryanarayana Rao, a retired engineer, who had served in many States, across the country. He said that he was a full ninety-two years old but to me he seemed only to be a full seventy-two at…
Sir, This refers to the letter titled “Instead of Golden Chariot, why not a Golden Tower for Goddess Chamundeshwari at Hill Temple?” in Star of Mysore dated Nov. 26 by K.B. Ganapathy. I thought the suggestion of having a Golden Tower for Goddess Chamundeshwari was a great idea. Views on this point are very welcome….
The two-day Chunchanakatte Jalapathotsava at K.R. Nagar in Mysuru district which began yesterday will draw to a close today. River Cauvery drops from the height of about 20 metres and flows amidst the rocky terrain making it an attractive tourist destination. Tourists, who visited the Chunchanakatte yesterday, enjoyed the flow of River Cauvery amidst attractive…
Malabar Gold and Diamonds, the world’s largest and most trusted jewellery, has launched the Brides of India Festival across all its showrooms in India on Nov. 14. During this special offer period, which will continue till Dec. 8, Malabar offers up to 25% off on making charge of gold jewellery, flat 25% off on marking…
Jalmahal Resort and Spa Managing Director Chandrashekar, along with General Manager Arun Prasad, Executive Chef and special guest Charles and Ganesh and others taking part in the cake mixing ceremony to start the holiday season with joy and tradition at the resort premises in city recently.
Shubhangini J. Kurthukoti (74), wife of wife of late Dr. J.G. Kurthukoti and a resident of Hebbal 2nd stage, passed away following brief illness in the early hours of yesterday in city. She is survived by one son, one daughter, grand-children and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites were held at the foot…
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