Mysuru: Mysuru’s legacy as one of India’s prominent textile hubs made the inclusion of a session on textiles at the Mysuru Literature Festival particularly fitting, opined textile designer, writer and curator Mayank Mansingh Kaul. He was speaking during a session titled ‘Enduring Themes in Indian Textiles’ at MLF yesterday. Introducing the audience to India’s rich…
Mysuru: Tata Group of companies such as Tata Steel, Tata Motors and Titan are not merely engines of economic growth but institutions that have had a positive impact on the lives of crores of people across the country, said Bhaskar Bhat, former Managing Director of Titan Ltd. He was speaking during an interaction on ‘For…
Mysuru: The iconic Kannada film ‘Gandhadagudi,’ immortalised by legendary actor Dr. Rajkumar, continues to hold relevance even today, though the concept of forest conservation has evolved significantly over the decades, said Mysuru-Kodagu MP Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar. He was speaking after unveiling the cover of ‘Gandhadagudi: A Journey to Remember,’ a book by documentary filmmaker…
Mysuru: Expressing concern over the rapid depletion of Mysuru’s green cover and the deteriorating condition of its lakes, environmentalists and civic activists called for greater public participation in conserving the city’s natural resources. Speaking at a Kannada panel discussion on ‘Citizens’ Responsibility in the Conservation of Lakes’ on the second day of the Mysuru Literature…
Mysuru: Former diplomat and bestselling author Amish Tripathi has asserted that Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a useful research tool but cannot create or meaningfully modify literary works and that it should be used as a tool not a crutch. He was speaking on the topic ‘Pouranic Fantasies and Divine Superheroes’ during a panel discussion on…
Mysuru: The 30-day administration of Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar has brought a sense of confidence among the general public, said MLC H. Vishwanath. Addressing mediapersons at Jaladarshini Guest House on Hunsur Road here yesterday, he welcomed D.K. Shivakumar’s move to ensure co-ordination and maintain good relationship with the Central Government. Instead of criticising the central…
Transport Department launches new tamper-proof system; mandatory to test once every six months Mysuru: The State Transport Department has introduced barcoded Emission Test Certificates, replacing the earlier hologram-based certificates, as part of its efforts to make the emission testing system more secure and transparent. The new system, which came into effect about two months ago,…
Mysuru: The Kambala Committee has reaffirmed that the Mysuru Dasara Kambala will be conducted in a manner that preserves both tradition and the environment. Speaking to Star of Mysore, Committee President Murulidhar Rai said Kambala is deeply rooted in the land and its cultural heritage and assured that the event at Sathagalli would not cause…
Mysuru: The Mysuru District Police, who have been collecting fines as per the 50 percent rebate on pending Traffic fines announced by the State Government, have collected a total of Rs. 7.81 lakh in 3,070 cases from June 21 to 29. On June 21, the Cops collected Rs. 73,500 fine and closed 292 cases; on…
Mysuru: Three Indian desi pups (two females and one male), all 2.5 months old, which are de-wormed and vaccinated, are up for adoption at People For Animals (PFA), Mysuru. All the three puppies are healthy, playful and ready to be adopted. PFA has urged the public to adopt the puppies and consider adoption as a…
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