Mysore/Mysuru: A two-day ‘Samajamukhi Sahitya Sammelana (Literature Conference)’ featuring emerging and senior writers from different parts of the State, including Mysuru, will be held at Bharat Scouts and Guides premises on Palace Road in Bengaluru on Nov. 8 and 9. Littérateurs Nadoja Dr. Hampa Nagarajaiah, Nadoja Prof. Baragur Ramachandrappa and Prof. H.S. Shivaprakash will take…
KGF actor Harish Rai dies at 55
November 7, 2025Bengaluru: Kannada actor Harish Rai passed away at Kidwai Memorial Institute of Oncology yesterday after a prolonged battle with cancer. He was 55 and is survived by his wife and two children. Rai had reportedly been suffering from thyroid cancer that later spread to his stomach. A familiar face across Kannada, Tamil, and Telugu cinema,…
Science Sanje: Talk on ‘From Computing to Composing’ tomorrow
November 7, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: As part of ‘Science Sanje’ event, Kalasuruchi and Kutuhali-Kannada have organised a talk on ‘From Computing to Composing’ by Sunil Koshy, Co-Founder, From Mug to Mike, Bengaluru, at Suruchi Rangamane in Kuvempunagar on Nov. 8 from 6.30 pm to 7.30 pm. Sunil Koshy is an award-winning singer, Composer, Vocal Coach, TEDx speaker and Academician….
MGP meeting ahead of National Consumer Day
November 7, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: National Consumer Day, observed annually on Dec. 24, marks the enactment of the Consumer Protection Act of 1986. To foster meaningful engagement ahead of National Consumer Day, the Mysore Grahakara Parishat (MGP) is organising its November monthly meeting with key officials from the Department of Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs, Mysuru District. The…
Banana Festival in city from tomorrow
November 7, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: The world of bananas is vast. From birth to death, bananas are an integral part of life, with hundreds of varieties differing in taste, colour, size and height. As the birthplace of bananas, India boasts hundreds of varieties. In the forests of North-eastern States, wild bananas dominate the landscape. Karnataka is home to unique…
New Flyovers: Was vehicle movement assessed?
November 7, 2025Sir, I was surprised to read the front-page news item ‘Mysuru to get 2 new flyovers’ (Star of Mysore dated Oct. 31). There should have been at least a preliminary, back-of-the-envelope study to assess the economic benefits before spending money on a Detailed Project Report (DPR). In addition, for an investment of this scale, have…
Events tomorrow – Nov. 8: Karnataka Ganakala Parishat, Bengaluru
November 7, 202554th Senior Music Scholars and 36th Young Music Scholars State Music Conference, Vidwat Goshti – Prayer by Ganabharathi School of Dance, 10 am; Session by Ganakalashree Vidu. Manasi Prasad, 10.35 am; Session by Vid. Manasa Nayana, 11.35 am; Thyagaraja’s ‘Pancharatna Kriti’ Goshti Gayana, 12.35 pm; Music Programme – Vocal concert by Vid. Palghat Ramprasad, accompanied…
Events tomorrow – Nov. 8: Sarada Vilas
November 7, 2025Srimadbhagavata Saptaha – Discourse Series by renowned Sanskrit scholar Pandit Gudebellur Venkatanarasimhachar, Sarada Vilas Centenary Hall, Krishnamurthypuram, 6 pm to 8 pm. [Mob: 72040-43565]
Events tomorrow – Nov. 8: Avadhoota Datta Peetham
November 7, 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.
Events tomorrow – Nov. 8: Kumaravyasa Gurukula mattu Kavyaranjini Sabha, Mysuru
November 7, 2025Kannada Rajyotsava celebrations, Hindustani Vocal Concert (Devotional Songs) by Kiranmayi Desai, accompanied by Prasad Komar (disciple of Vid. Bhimashankar) on tabla and Venkatesh Kulkarni (disciple of Pt. Veerabhadraiah Hiremath) on harmonium; Pt. Veerabhadraiah Hiremath chief guest, #1315/2, ‘Haripriya,’ 3rd Cross Road, Krishnamurthypuram, 6 pm to 8 pm.











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