By Ravi Joshi, Former Joint Secretary, Cabinet Secretariat Human societies, inspired by the ideas of great philosophers, social and political reformers have often tried out different methods of organising societies with varying paradigms. In so doing, they questioned the organising principles of their society and tried to change its dominant norms and values. Gandhiji, a…
A tribute to our beloved teacher: Anita Ravindra
March 25, 2025A former student pays homage to his teacher from Demonstration School on this Women’s Day By Nitin Ningaiah On October 18, 2023, in the grandeur of the Crawford Hall at the University of Mysore, amidst an esteemed gathering of senior academicians, professors and students, entered Anita Madam, 55-year-young teacher, bravely battling health ailments, yet wearing…
Scenic Bogadi Lake drowns in waste
March 25, 2025Lake’s beauty buried under garbage and official neglect Once a potential haven for nature lovers, Bogadi Lake now stands as a symbol of official apathy and environmental degradation. Despite being restored over a decade ago, the lake is choking under a blanket of silt, invasive vegetation and mounting garbage, with its once-pristine waters reduced to…
Satyameva Jayate or the Rule of Lies?
March 24, 2025By R. Raja Chandra So the hidden genie is out of the bottle! It is equally surprising that one State enactment tries to subsume another State enactment contrary to the premise under which the President of India assented in 1996! This refers to the report “Karnataka notifies Bangalore Palace Act, making it official — State…
A Toast to Diplomats
March 24, 2025On this International Women’s Day, Star of Mysore remembers India’s first female ambassador C.B. Muthamma by reproducing an article titled ‘A Toast to Diplomats’ written by columnist Girija Madhavan, wife of former ambassador A. Madhavan (late), in SOM dated July 26, 2022. —Ed By Girija Madhavan Looking back on my thirty-five years as an Indian…
Mobile Food Joints Cook a Debate
March 23, 2025Fast growing food stalls occupying roads, footpaths trigger issues like preparing food in unhygienic environs, littering leftover food, other wastes, unsafe spots, no compulsion on abiding by regulations, normally followed by restaurateurs; two dedicated Food Streets built by MCC awaits vendors. The mushrooming of fast food joints and chat centres in the city go on…
Courier of Courage
March 23, 2025Anu, city’s first woman courier professional delivers hope with her child in tow By M.T. Yogesh Kumar On the streets of Mysuru, a remarkable woman is rewriting the narrative of strength and motherhood. With a heavy courier bag on her back and her one-and-a-half-year-old son in tow, Anu defies the odds daily, delivering parcels while…
On Wheels of Dreams
March 22, 2025By S.N. Venkatnag Sobers This International Women’s Day, we celebrate the inspiring journey of Kalpana Kuttappa, one of India’s top roller skaters, whose determination and resilience have made her a role model for young women nationwide. From humble beginnings in Mysuru to representing India on the global stage, Kalpana’s story is a testament to the…
Managing Relationships
March 21, 2025By Sadhguru – Founder, Isha Foundation When you live in this world, there are various types of complex interactions happening. As your field of play increases, the complexity of interaction also goes on increasing. If you are just sitting in a cubicle, working on your computer with only one other person, you need only a…
A fresh look at Feminism under Constitutionalism & Humanism
March 21, 2025By Prof. M. Umapathy, Retd. Professor and Head, Department of Political Science, University of Mysore Feminism was born in the 19th century. Its aspirations have yet to come true, even in the 21st century. Fresh look and thinking are called for today. Feminism today works in the context of Humanism and Constitutionalism. Humanism stands for equal…
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