By K.V. Chandramouli, Deputy Director of Boilers (Retd.) The Karnataka Government plans to organise a Cauvery Aarti at the Krishna Raja Sagar (KRS) Dam, a ritual modelled after the Ganga Aarti, by the time Dasara-2025 arrives. For this initiative, Rs. 92.30 crore has been allocated, and facilities are being developed to accommodate approximately 10,000 attendees….
By Dr. R. Balasubramaniam It all started with a phone call. A distinguished voice on the other end said, “We are putting together a high-powered committee and we want you to chair it.” Chairman. The word had a certain ring to it. A title that exuded authority, wisdom and — let us be honest —…
Says Padma Shri Dr. Prahlada Rama Rao, Architect of Akash Missile Systems Akash, the surface-to-air missile used in Operation Sindoor, is a true epitome of Atmanirbhar Bharat. Dr. Prahlada Rama Rao, the Architect of Akash Missile Systems, was in Mysuru recently as the guest of honour at Mysuru Literature Festival-2025. Padma Shri Dr. Rao recounted…
By B. Sreekantswamy Romulus Whitaker, the renowned herpetologist and pioneer in snake rescue and wildlife conservation, who also founded the Madras Crocodile Bank Trust, shared his thoughts on conservation following a panel discussion at the recently concluded ninth edition of the Mysuru Literature Festival–2025. In a candid conversation with Star of Mysore (SOM), Padma Shri…
By V.N. Prasad Heartiest congratulations to Team India on their very first victory at Birmingham. And, what an emphatic victory; clinching the test by 336 runs. Statistics are all loaded on the net. However, it is worth noting several salient features of/ in the second test. 1. Belief in themselves to leave behind the defeat…
By Sadhguru – Founder, Isha Foundation This is the time of the year when Shiva, the Adiyogi’s attention first fell upon the Saptarishis — the now, celebrated seven disciples. In the yogic tradition, Shiva is not worshipped as a God, but is considered the Adiyogi — the First Yogi, and as the Adiguru, the First…
By V.N. Prasad Piloted by ‘Mysuru Mohan,’ an iconic star of the film industry, a Musical Nite titled ‘Guru Pournami: Receiving the Guru’s Grace’ has been organised on Sunday (July 6) at the MMC&RI Platinum Jubilee Auditorium, J.K. Grounds, Mysuru, commencing at 5 pm. The programme is in recognition and aid of yeomen services rendered…
By Dr. Devdutt Pattanaik – Author, Speaker, Illustrator, Mythologist Shiva, the ascetic form of the Hindu divine, has a long history. The Vedic Rudra (1000 BC) is distinct from the later Puranic Shiva (500 AD), who lives atop Mount Kailasa with his wife and children. The Vedic Rudra has a bow, not a trident. He…
By Dr. R. Balasubramaniam Once upon a time, I believed words could change the world. I wrote about policy reform, development models, corruption crackdowns and governance frameworks. I thought if I kept at it — data in one hand, righteous rage in the other — I would eventually tip the balance. The world would read,…
Young and energetic Vidwan Sikkil Gurucharan sang for a packed audience at Ganabharathi’s Veene Seshanna Bhavana on the 20th of June. This vocal recital was organised in memory of Sugunamma Dayalu and G. Mahalakshamma and was sponsored by Dr. C.G. Narasimhan and Family. Music runs in Gurucharan’s blood — he is the grandson of Kunjumani,…
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