A conservation story from River Cauvery By B.C. Thimmaiah On 2018, the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) classified the Orange-Finned or Humpback Mahseer as ‘Critically Endangered.’ Yet, in the protected stretches of the River Cauvery in Kodagu, the species is found in abundance, thanks to the efforts of Coorg Wildlife Society (CWS) and…
City’s vanishing tower clocks By Dr. Maya Sitaram Have we ever wondered what would have happened to Cinderella if the clock tower near the King’s Palace had not struck 12 and warned her of the time when the magic transformations would vamoose? The Fairy Godmother’s array of blessings — a ball gown, pumpkin carriage, and…
I was raised in Mysuru and have spent all of my childhood here. I attended school and college in this beautiful and amazing city. Though I have lived outside India for over two decades, I try my best to return every year to visit my family. Each visit is meant to feel like coming home….
Star of Mysore, in collaboration with Ramsons Kala Pratishtana, will be publishing a pictorialseries titled ‘Vintage Vignettes from a Princely State’ starting today. —Ed By R.G. Singh Secretary, Ramsons Kala Pratishtana On 30th December 1894, two days after the passing away of H.H. Chamarajendra Wadiyar Bahadur X, the British Government of India announced the succession…
By M.T. Yogesh Kumar Mysore Rosewood Inlay Art, renowned worldwide and protected with a Geographical Indication (GI) tag, continues to draw admirers for its elegance and intricate craftsmanship. While the art form has traditionally been preserved by generations of artisans, one of its new torchbearers comes from an unlikely background: Information Technology. B. Mohan Kumar,…
The Titular Head of the erstwhile Mysore Royal Family, Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar, now the Mysuru-Kodagu MP, had written an article titled ‘Wadiyars Created Institutions of Everlasting Value’ for the 39th Anniversary Special Issue of Star of Mysore on Feb. 16, 2016, after he was coronated in May 2015. Now, a decade later, he writes…
Valentine’s Day, the official day of lovers, causes nationwide anxiety. In some States, it is banned. In others, it is discouraged. Young couples are warned, parks are patrolled and love is advised to stay indoors or better yet, wait until marriage. Florists, however, have no such moral dilemma. For them, Valentine’s Day is the IPL…
City Police to invoke PITNDPS Act to detain suspects; No need for FIR; Property to be seized The unabated menace of drugs, both manufacturing and use, especially Methylene-dioxy-metha-mphetamine (MDMA), commonly known as ecstasy in tablet form, along with ganja and other psychotropic substances in Mysuru city, has prompted the Police to invoke hard and harsh…
By Sadhguru – Founder, Isha Foundation In the Indian culture, at one time, there used to be 365 festivals in a year. In other words, they just needed an excuse to celebrate every day of the year. These 365 days were ascribed to different reasons and different purposes of life. There were various festivals to…
Dr. Devdutt Pattanaik – Author, Speaker, Illustrator, Mythologist Saraswati, goddess of knowledge and speech, has ancient roots in the Vedic river Saraswati, the cradle of learning and ritual. Over time she evolved from river to goddess, depicted with manuscript, rosary and water pot — symbols of wisdom. In the Hindu Puranas, she became the consort…
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