Mysuru: The GI Oncology Summit-2026 on the theme ‘Changing Dynamics in GI Oncology’ brought together leading oncologists, gastroenterologists and surgical specialists to discuss emerging approaches in diagnosis and treatment of gastrointestinal cancers. The Summit was organised by ClearMedi Healthcare in association with GUT Club Mysore, Karnataka Chapter of Indian Society of Gastroenterology (ISG) and Cancer…
M.S. Subbulakshmi Fellowship to Shamith S. Gowda
September 29, 2026Mysuru: Vid. Shamith S. Gowda, a talented young ghata artiste from Mysuru, has been conferred with the prestigious ‘Bharat Ratna Dr. M.S. Subbulakshmi Fellowship’ in Music by the Shanmukhananda Fine Arts and Sangeetha Sabha, Mumbai, for the period 2026-28. He is the only third ghata artiste to win the Fellowship so far. Shamith Gowda began…
Elephant handlers turn to… Forest Gods
September 29, 2026Incident-free Jumboo Savari Mysuru: With preparations for the Mysuru Dasara gaining momentum, the Mahouts and Kavadis accompanying the elephant contingent have turned to their traditional forest deities, seeking blessings for a smooth and trouble-free Jumboo Savari. The prayers come at a time when the Forest Department is carefully preparing for the selection of the next…
Y.K. Girish Babu
September 29, 2026T. Narasipur: Y.K. Girish Babu (52), son of Primary Co-operative Agriculture and Rural Development (PCARD) Bank former President K. Vajregowda’s sister’s son and a resident of Yachanahalli village in the taluk, passed away at a private hospital in Mysuru yesterday. He leaves behind his mother, wife, one son, one daughter and a host of relatives…
Reflections on… English language
September 29, 2026By Prof. K.C. Belliappa When we speak of Standard English, the technical phrase that comes to one’s mind is R.P., or Received Pronunciation. This term is credited to Daniel Jones and it refers to the standard accent of Standard English in Great Britain. R.P. is defined in the Concise Oxford Dictionary as the “standard accent…
Vocal music concert held
September 29, 2026Pt. Aniruddh Aithal presenting a vocal music concert at Suttur Mutt, foot of Chamundi Hill, as part of its monthly moonlight music programme-296 on Sept. 26. He was accompanied by Pt. Veerabhadraiah Hiremath on harmonium and Pt. Ravindra Yavagal on tabla.
Endless wait for trains to enter Mysuru: A clarification
September 29, 2026Sir, With reference to the letter titled ‘Endless wait for trains to enter Mysuru Station’ in Star of Mysore dated Sept. 17 regarding the detention of Train No. 12614 KSR Bengaluru-Mysuru Wadiyar Superfast Express, the following clarification is issued by South Western Railway (SWR), Mysuru Division, to place the correct facts before passengers and the…
Jagannatha Centre for Art and Culture (JCAC)
September 29, 2026‘Kala Saptami,’ weekly cultural programme, Karnatak Music based on Kannada compositions by Vinay Sharva (vocal), Vid. R. Achyutha Rao (violin), Vid. Tumkur B. Ravishankar (mridanga) and Vid. S.N. Narayanamurthy (ghata), Jagannatha Centre for Art and Culture (JCAC), Vijayanagar 1st Stage, 6 pm to 8 pm. [Entry is free]
Akhila Bharata Sharana Sahitya Parishat, Mysuru City Unit
September 29, 2026Daanasheela Sahukar Kabballi Channabasappa Memorial Endowment Programme, writer Prof. D.S. Sadashivamurthy inaugurates, Parishat President Dr. Jayappa Honnali presides, Sahukar Kabballi Channabasappa’s Veerashaiva Ashram, JLB Road, 6 pm.
Dasara Yuva Sambhrama Sub-Committee
September 29, 2026Mysuru Dasara Mahotsava-2026, Yuva Sambhrama-2026, various college students to perform, Kuvempu Open Air Theatre, Manasagangothri, 4.30 pm to 10 pm.










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