New Delhi: Veteran scientist Rajagopala Chidambaram, who played a key role in the nuclear tests of 1975 and 1998, died this morning, an official of the Department of Atomic Energy (DEA) said. He was 88. Chidambaram, who was also associated with the nuclear weapons programme, breathed his last at Jaslok Hospital in Mumbai at 3.20…
Mamata Banerjee’s close aide Babla Sarkar shot dead
January 4, 2025Kolkata: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday said in a post on X that her ‘close associate’ and Trinamool Congress leader Dulal, who is known as Babla Sarkar was allegedly shot dead in Malda district. On social media, the Chief Minister expressed deep shock over the incident and confirmed that he had been…
Former MLA no more
January 4, 2025Maddur: Former Maddur MLA Jayavani Manchegowda (91), wife of late former MLA M. Manchegowda, passed away at her residence in Maddur town on Friday due to age-related illness. She is survived by three sons Dr. M. Maheshchand, a former MLA, M. Swarupchand and Prafulchand, three daughters and a host of relatives and friends. Jayavani was…
National Drama and Folk Dance Competitions: City DMS team leaves for Gwalior
January 4, 2025Mysuru: A team of students of Demonstration Multipurpose School (DMS), a constituent unit of Regional Institute of Education (RIE), Mysuru, led by RIE Professor Dr. Shashikumar and Department of Dance and Drama Professor Vidushi Harinakshi, has left for Gwalior in Madhya Pradesh to participate at the National Drama and Folk Dance Competitions to be held…
Kotharotsava Vaibhava: ‘Sangeetotsava’ at Chamundi Hill Temple from today
January 4, 2025Mysuru: As part of the 2025 ‘Sangeetotsava’ programme of the Kotharotsava Vaibhava of Sri Chamundeshwari Temple atop Chamundi Hill from Jan. 4 to 13, the following events will be held at Deeksha Mantapa inside the Hill Temple from 6 pm to 9 pm daily: Jan. 4: Nadaswara recital by Vid. Krishnamurthy and troupe, Mysuru. Jan….
World must be ready for future pandemics: Experts
January 4, 2025Microcosm 1.0 – International Microbiology Conference at JSS AHER deals with pertinent topic Mysuru: The Department of Microbiology, JSS Academy of Higher Education & Research (JSS AHER), Mysuru, hosted a two-day International Microbiology Conference, Microcosm 1.0 on the theme, ‘Innovating Microbial Solutions towards a Sustainable Future,’ recently. The conference was inaugurated by Prof. Anil Kaul,…
Burglars, vehicle-lifters held; goods worth Rs. 20.14 lakh seized
January 4, 2025Mysuru: In separate cases, Saraswathipuram and Devaraja Police have arrested house burglars and two-wheeler lifters and have recovered stolen gold, silver, two-wheelers and a car, all worth Rs. 20,14,200, from them. In the first case, Saraswathipuram Police on Dec. 9 and 23, 2024 arrested two persons on charges of committing house burglary and stealing vehicles…
The Name Game
January 4, 2025Every time we pray for a game-changing Government, we seem to end up with a name-changing one — more focused on swapping plaques than shaping policies. When Congress holds power, renaming seems to revolve around the Gandhi family. Roads, airports, institutions and even national parks morph into tributes to the dynasty. Karnataka’s Nagarahole National Park,…
IVF: High Risk Pregnancy and Expert Care at Manipal
January 4, 2025By Dr. Shaheen Akhtar, Consultant – Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Manipal Hospital, Mysuru Pregnancy is a remarkable journey, often filled with joy, anticipation and sometimes, uncertainty, particularly in the case of medically assisted pregnancies. At Manipal Hospital, Mysuru, patients facing such adversity find hope through expert care and advanced medical interventions. One such case was that…
Proposed new Bus Terminal will create traffic chaos and destroy Bannimantap
January 4, 2025Sir, I would like to draw the attention of the citizens of Mysuru to the full-page article titled ‘Another Ostrich Policy of KSRTC’ in Star of Mysore dated Dec. 25, 2024, explaining the dangers of locating a new Bus Terminal at Bannimantap. And a front-page news published in Star of Mysore dated Jan. 3, 2025…















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