Mysuru: Nrityagiri – Performing Arts and Research Centre, Mysuru, will be presenting ‘Nada Nritya,’ a special evening of Indian classical arts featuring two artistes based in New Jersey, USA, at its premises in Preethi Layout, Srirampura, Mysuru, tomorrow (Feb. 19) from 6 pm to 8 pm. The evening will include an instrumental morching concert by…
Competitions at 38th All India Postal Cultural Meet: Kerala Postal Circle secures top position on Day-1
February 18, 2026Mysuru: The first day of competitions at the 38th All India Postal Cultural Meet, currently being held in Mysuru, witnessed Kerala Postal Circle securing the top position. Kerala won ten first prizes and one second prize, earning a total of 53 points. The second position was secured by Karnataka Postal Circle, which won five first…
The Lighter Side: The long road to… buying a new car
February 18, 2026By Dr. R. Balasubramaniam Buying a new car today is not a transaction. It is a day-long theatrical production in which you play the lead role without ever seeing the script. You enter a dealership hoping to compare a few models, take a test drive and buy the car. The dealership, however, has other ideas….
An open letter to City Police Commissioner: Thank You Madam Commr. and a suggestion to SOM
February 18, 2026Sir, I write to sincerely thank Star of Mysore for publishing my ‘Open letter to the City Police Commissioner Seema Latkar’ on Feb. 10 with such prominence and responsibility. The manner in which it was carried truly demonstrated what I would call the “SOM effect” — when a citizen’s voice is amplified with credibility and…
Palaniyamma
February 18, 2026Mysuru: Palaniyamma (80), wife of late Sundaram Chettiyar and a resident of Vidyaranyapuram, passed away yesterday in city. She leaves behind her son Varadaraj (trader at Bandipalya), three daughters, daughter-in-law, grandchildren and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites were held at the foot of Chamundi Hill, according to family sources.
Prabhakar
February 18, 2026Prabhakar (63), Chief of Sri Prasanna Saibaba Mandira on Thyagaraja Road, Mysuru, passed away yesterday in city. He leaves behind his mother, sister and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites were held at the foot of Chamundi Hill this morning, according to family sources.
M. Satish
February 18, 2026M. Satish (79), retired Agriculture Department officer and a resident of Gandhinagar, passed away yesterday in city. He leaves behind his wife Sundaramma, two sons including BJP leader S. Sharath, three daughters, daughter-in-law Dr. Ashwini Sharath (former Corporator) and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites were held at Adi Karnataka Burial Grounds at…
Book launch tomorrow
February 18, 2026Mysuru Book Clubs Charitable Trust has organised a programme at The Sorento in V.V. Mohalla tomorrow (Feb. 19) at 5 pm for the launch of the book ‘When Science Meets The Soul,’ authored by M.D. Vipul Mankad. Dr. Nalini Chandar will be the moderator.
Story-telling at Suruchi Rangamane
February 18, 2026As part of Kathe Kelona Banni- 920, Kalasuruchi has organised story-telling by K. Ganesha-prasad, Procurement Manager, L&T Technology Services, Mysuru, at Suruchi Rangamane, #476, Chitrabhanu Road, Kuvempunagar, Mysuru, on Feb. 21 from 4.30 pm to 5.30 pm. For details, contact Mob: 92435-81097 or 99459-43115.
Matrimonial Meet
February 18, 2026The JSS Vivaha Vedike has organised a matrimonial meet of prospective brides and bridegrooms at Sri Shivarathri Rajendra Bhavan in JSS Hospital premises at 10 am on Feb. 22. The interested prospective brides and bridegrooms can register in advance online — www.jssmatrimony.com. For details, contact Ph: 0821-2430322 or Mob: 83101-21328 or 94807-70855 or 94815-30441, according to…












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