Mysore/Mysuru: As part of World Cancer Day, the city based ODP (Organisation for the Development of People), in association with Sanghamithra organisation, distributed financial assistance to 80 cancer patients at a programme organised in ODP premises on Feb. 4. Speaking on the occasion, Dr. P. Pradeep, Surgical Oncologist, Narayana Health Hospital, elucidated the evolving landscape…
Rotary Ivory-Meenakshi Scholarship awarded to meritorious girl students
February 9, 2026Mysore/Mysuru: The first ‘Rotary Ivory-Meenakshi Scholarship for Girls’ was distributed to 12 meritorious girl students from various schools at an award ceremony at the National Institute of Engineering (NIE) recently. Dr. M.S. Ranganath, President, National Institute of Engineering and Gouri Satya, Senior Journalist and Star of Mysore and Mysuru Mithra Columnist, presented Rs. 1.75 lakh…
‘Ayamotsava’ celebrates music, dance & theatre
February 9, 2026Mysore/Mysuru: A two-day ‘Ayamotsava – Music, Dance and Theatre Festival’ was organised by Ayama – Academy of Fine Arts, Mysuru, at Kalamandira in city on Feb. 7 and 8. Inaugurating the programme, V.N. Mallikarjunaswamy, Joint Director, Department of Kannada & Culture, congratulated Vidushi Dr. S.V. Shambhavi Swamy and the Ayama Academy for creating a supportive…
Association of Alliance International hosts District Convention ‘Jayadratha’
February 9, 2026Mysore/Mysuru: The Association of Alliance International District 255(D) hosted its 2nd District Convention ‘Jayadratha’ at Kalyani Hotel in Hebbal recently, bringing together over 500 delegates and organisation leaders to celebrate a year of unprecedented growth and service. The convention was inaugurated by the Founder of Association of Alliance International, Ally Tirupati Raju, who was accompanied…
Neurodiversity: ‘Family plays key role in effective care’
February 9, 2026Mysore/Mysuru: Stressing that families are the cornerstone of effective care for neurodiverse children, Prof. Thomas Kishore, researcher and Clinical Psychologist from National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS), Bengaluru, inaugurated a two-day RCI-CRE National Workshop at the All India Institute of Speech and Hearing (AIISH), Mysuru, recently. Speaking after inaugurating the workshop on “Emerging…
If only all wars were fought on water
February 9, 2026By Ashvini Ranjan Our cruise ship set sail from Corsica, the rugged and beautiful island that gave the world Napoleon Bonaparte. As the coastline slowly receded, I sat on the balcony of my cabin, gazing at the vast expanse of the Mediterranean Sea. The rhythmic sound of waves brushing against the hull had a strangely…
Chamundi Hill is on the brink of disaster
February 9, 2026Sir, This is regarding a series of reports in Star of Mysore about the pathetic condition of the fragile Chamundi Hill. The Hill, the pride and identity of Mysuru, is on the brink of disaster due to excessive urbanisation and unscientific construction. Unfortunately, the Government continues to ignore the urgent warnings issued by environmentalists and…
Ranji Trophy Elite Quarterfinals: K.L. Rahul’s ton guides Karnataka to outclass Mumbai
February 9, 2026Mumbai: K.L. Rahul’s fine form in red ball cricket continued as he scored his 24th first class cricket in quarterfinals of Ranji Trophy at BKC Stadium in Mumbai this morning guiding Karnataka to outclass Mumbai by four wickets to enter the semi-finals of Ranji Trophy 2025-26 season. Rahul, who joined Karnataka team after finding no…
Ranji Trophy Elite Quarterfinals 2025-26: City’s Kruthik Krishna impresses with glovework against Mumbai
February 9, 2026Mysuru: Mysuru-lad Kruthik Krishna created a record behind the stumps on third-day of the ongoing Ranji Trophy quarterfinals against Mumbai at BKC Grounds in Mumbai yesterday. Kruthik, who made his debut against Punjab this season, impressed with seven dismissals in the second innings against Mumbai in the all-important match. A native of Mandya, popularly known…
What tourists see… …What Mysureans suffer
February 9, 2026At a time when Mysuru, led by the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC), is gearing up for the Swachh Survekshan Survey 2025-2026 with initiatives such as marathons, cleanliness-themed wall graffiti and debates on maintaining hygienic surroundings, waste continues to be dumped on streets and set on fire, undermining every effort to regain the lost clean city…















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