Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates, is a modern city spread across islands and the mainland. For long-term travelers or expats on a tight budget, transportation can become a significant expense. With some planning, however, you can balance cost and convenience. Whether you rent a car or rely on public transport and…
Mysuru 3rd Cleanest City… Really ?
July 19, 2025Last Saturday, I wrote about heart attacks. The very next morning, my father, K.B. Ganapathy, passed away due to a massive heart attack. He was 85. It was the kind of ending he wished for — a long, healthy life and a sudden death. He lived a fulfilled life brimming with adventures and enough stories…
Need to regularise Shakti scheme for effectiveness
July 19, 2025Sir, Kudos to the Government of Karnataka for achieving the milestone of issuing 500 crore free tickets to women beneficiaries under one of its flagship guarantee schemes, Shakti. The then Opposition party, the Congress, had announced five guarantee schemes in its 2023 election manifesto: Gruha Jyothi, Gruha Lakshmi, Anna Bhagya Scheme, Shakti and Yuvanidhi. After…
Manvanth Kumar to lead Mysuru Zone U-23 team
July 19, 2025Mysuru: L. Manvanth Kumar, who was a part of IPL franchise Delhi Capitals in the recently concluded season, will be leading the Mysuru Zone Men’s U-23 team at S.A. Srinivasan Trophy to be organised by Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) in Bengaluru from Aug. 24. Meanwhile, S.U. Karthik, who represents Mysore Warriors franchise in KSCA…
Khelo India cycling league tomorrow
July 19, 2025Mysuru: The Mysuru District Amateur Cycling Association (MDACA) along with Cycling Federation of India will be organising a one-day ‘Khelo India Asmita Women’s League’ at Silicon City International School, Lalithadripura on July 20 at 6 am. The league organised to promote women in sports will be held in three categories — Elite Women (20 kms), …
City Newspaper Distributors pay tributes to KBG
July 19, 2025The Newspaper Distributors of the city paid glowing tributes to Founder-Editor of Star of Mysore and Mysuru Mithra K.B. Ganapathy (KBG), who passed away on July 13, at the premises of Chikkagadiyara near Devaraja Market in city this morning. Chamaraja MLA K. Harishgowda, Newspaper Distributors B. Suresh, J. Nagesh Murthy, Sundar, P. Suresh, Homdev, Babu,…
New Chief Justice of Karnataka takes oath
July 19, 2025Justice Vibhu Bakhru took oath as the Chief Justice of Karnataka High Court during a ceremony held at Raj Bhavan in Bengaluru this morning. Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot is seen administering the oath of office to the new Chief Justice. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar and Legislative Council Chairman Basavaraj Horatti were present.
Inner Wheel Club of Mysore Midtown team
July 19, 2025The new team of Inner Wheel Club of Mysore Midtown for 2025-26 was installed by chief guest Pdc Dr. Sarika Prasad at a ceremony held at Rotary Children’s Library (RCL) Hall on JLB Road recently. Seen are (from left) Executive Committee Members Shanthi Manuprasad, Smitha Anil and Shama Milton; Editor – Kala Sathyendra Kendra; Joint…
Bogaiah
July 19, 2025Bogaiah (85), the Guddappa of Kargalamma temple at Sarkari Uttanahalli in Mysuru taluk, passed away here on Friday. A resident of Yeligehundi near Uttanahalli, he leaves behind his wife, two daughters and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites were performed at the burial ground in his native village this afternoon, according to family…
Events tomorrow – JULY 20: Avadhoota Datta Peetham
July 19, 20254k Projection Mapping on 45-ft tall Karya Siddhi Hanuman statue, Sri Ganapathy Sachchidananda (SGS) Ashram, Dattanagar, Nanjangud Road, (3 Shows) 7.10 pm, 7.40 pm and 8.10 pm.














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