Mysuru: promote women entrepreneurship, a two-day exhibition-cum- sale showcasing products made by women entrepreneurs, along with technical workshops on GST and other industry-related topics, will take place on Feb. 22 and 23 at Chamundi Vihar Stadium in Mysuru. Organised by Karnataka Small Scale Industries Association (KASSIA) in collaboration with Department of Industries and Commerce and…
The Parrot’s Erotic Secret
February 20, 2025By Dr. Devdutt Pattanaik – Author, Speaker, Illustrator, Mythologist The Tamil poet-saint Andal is identified by the parrot in her hand. The bird is the symbol of Kama, the god of love, lust and sensuality. The same god who in Buddhist works is called Mara, the enemy of Buddha. The same god who is burnt…
Sankalp: An Advertisement Par Excellence
February 20, 2025Sir, The very first and cover page of Star of Mysore 48th Anniversary Special Issue, published on Feb. 16, 2025, attracted me as one could not read it as an advertisement but as a letter of testimony for Star of Mysore. It is from our city’s well-known apartment builder Sankalp, headed by Dr. V.K. Jagadish…
K.S. Sheshadri
February 20, 2025K.S. Sheshadri (77), a resident of No. 16, C Block in J.P. Nagar, passed away following a heart attack this morning in city. He leaves behind his wife Padmaja, daughters Chaitanya and Sphoorthy and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites were held at the foot of Chamundi Hill this evening, according to family…
Sannegowda
February 20, 2025Sannegowda (70), a resident of Aralimarada Koppal village in Bettadapura, passed away following a heart attack yesterday. He leaves behind sons Gram Panchayat (GP) employee Parashuram and Taluk Raitha Sangha Vice-President Yogesh, daughter former GP President Manjula Chandregowda, two brothers, a sister and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites were held at the…
G. Shamanna
February 20, 2025G. Shamanna (80), second son of late Phalamrutha Gundappa and a resident of Ittigegud, passed away yesterday in city. He leaves behind his wife Shashikala, son Harsha, daughter Vani, grandchildren and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites were held at the foot of Chamundi Hill this morning.
Rohini Padmakumar
February 20, 2025Rohini Padmakumar (77), a resident of Kuvempunagar, passed away following a heart attack yesterday in city. She leaves behind two daughters, sons-in-law, grandchildren and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites will be held on Feb. 21 at 9 am, at the foot of Chamundi Hill, after her daughter arrives from abroad.
Jyothi Prabhudev
February 20, 2025Jyothi Prabhudev (58), wife of C. Prabhudev, a general merchant on Devaraj Urs Road, passed away at a private hospital in city yesterday. She leaves behind her husband, sons Skandan P. Yajaman and Shivasharana P. Yajaman, daughters-in-law and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites were held at Veerashaiva Burial Grounds at Veeranagere this…
C.M. Narayanaswamy
February 20, 2025C.M. Narayanaswamy (73), retired Deputy Registrar, University of Mysore (UoM) and a resident of Vivekanandanagar, passed away following brief illness in city yesterday. He leaves behind his wife B.G. Shanthakumari, two sons, daughters-in-law, grandchildren and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites were held at Jayanagar Crematorium yesterday evening.
Events tomorrow – feb. 21: Haridasa Sangeeta Sahityotsava Samiti
February 20, 2025Ganasiri-Vedanta Lahari-12 programme, ‘Rukminisha Vijaya Saptaha,’ written by Sri Vadiraja Gurusarvabhowma, vocal concerts by Vidwan Anantraj Mistry of Kalaburagi, 5 pm; Discourse on ‘Rukminisha Vijaya’ by renowned scholar and Dewan of Sri Vysaraja Mutt Sri Bramhanyacharya, Sarada Vilas Centenary Hall, Krishnamurthypuram, 6 pm to 8.30 pm.














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