Mango vendor and the art of street deal By Prof. P.K. Misra It is indeed a paradox that though mobile street vendors fascinate me, I try to avoid them. Why? Most of the time, after I have made a deal with them and they are gone, I realise I have been mercilessly ‘cheated’. Then I…
By Dr. K. Javeed Nayeem, MD It is certainly a matter of pride that Mysuru has secured a distinction this year as the third cleanest city in the country, in its category. There is no reason why we should not be able to once again get to the first place, which we have held earlier…
Sir, The Lighter Side: “A Visit to the Indian Grocery Store in the US” by Dr. R. Balasubramaniam was a truly brilliant piece of satire (Star of Mysore dated July 30). I have thoroughly enjoyed every earlier episode in this series. Just the title itself sparks delight — and reading it fills my heart with…
Mysuru: Pamela Rodrigues (92), retired teacher and a resident of N.R. Mohalla, passed away this morning at a private hospital in city. She had served in St. Anne’s Convent at N.R. Mohalla and at Royal English School in Nazarbad. She leaves behind her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren and a host of relatives and friends. Funeral…
Chenanda Shobha (Madapanda), wife of late Chenanda Devaiah (Raja) and a resident of No. 218, 3rd Main, Jayalakshmipuram (besides water tank, near Raghavendraswamy Mutt), passed away yesterday evening in city. She was 59. A native of Kokeri village, Cheyandane in Kodagu, she leaves behind a host of relatives and friends. Last rites were held at…
Suttur Mutt will be organising a mass marriage on Aug.18 at Suttur in Nanjangud taluk. The brides must be aged 18 years and bridegrooms 21 years for registration. Interested brides and bridegrooms/parents can register along with the required documents, at least eight days before the mass marriage date at the Office of the Administrative Officer,…
The Backward Classes Welfare Department has invited online applications from eligible backward class students, nomadic and semi-nomadic tribal students coming under Category-1, for availing Post-Matric student scholarship, fee refund and ‘Vidyasiri Scheme’ benefits for the year 2025-26. The last date for applying is Sept. 30. Eligible candidates can apply through the website: https://ssp.postmatric.karnataka.gov.in/ For details,…
The Forest Department had published the additional list of candidates for appointment to 32 Group D posts of Forest Watcher, on Mar. 21, 2025. However, one candidate by name Sachin (Reg. No – 1033694) who was selected under ST (others) category, has failed to appear at the Department Office for verification of original documents. As…
JSS Ayurveda Hospital, Alanahalli, is conducting a medical camp on Karkataka Chikitsa – A Special Monsoon Rejuvenation from Aug. 1 to 31 at its premises from 9 am to 5 pm. For details, contact Mob: 98864-85005 or 80730-28433. Arogya Bharati, Mysuru, Jayanagar Office, Suyog Hospital, Mysuru, have organised a free health check-up and medicine distribution…
Mysuru Jilla Madiwala Machidevara Sangha has organised State-level Pratibha Puraskar Presentation Ceremony at Shikshakara Sadana on Kempegowda Road in Bengaluru on Aug. 17 at 10 am. Students, who have secured 75% marks in SSLC and 85% marks in PUC Exams in 2024-25, may send their applications to Mysuru Jilla Madiwala Machidevara Sangha, #1930, 14th Cross,…
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