I often spend my evenings drinking a cup of tea while reading Star of Mysore. On the evening of 18th May, Dr. Javeed Nayeem’s article about trees in and around Mysuru truly delighted me. The article was an awakening call for all tree-lovers in Mysuru. As I was reading about the mention of the trees…
Website of multi-purpose cultural landmark jcacmysuru.com launched The website of Jagannatha Centre for Art and Culture (JCAC), a newly established multi-purpose cultural hub, was officially launched last evening at its premises in Vijayanagar 2nd Stage, Mysuru. JCAC, envisioned as a vibrant space for artistic expression and cultural dialogue, aims to foster creativity, innovation and enrichment…
By Bhamy V. Shenoy This year’s theme of World Environment Day is “Ending Plastic Pollution” — much needed and urgent topic. There will be many formal celebrations in Mysuru. Various educational institutions, NGOs, companies, government bodies etc. will be paying lip service to the plastic theme. It will be just one day of listening to…
By Sadhguru – Founder, Isha Foundation Where is the need to use our intelligence? And if everything is destined about our life, when a guru enters our life how can he change our destiny? The very first moment when you utter the word spirituality, whether you realise that or not, what you are actually saying…
Dr. Devdutt Pattanaik – Author, Speaker, Illustrator, Mythologist ASAP is a popular acronym for ‘as soon as possible.’ But more often than not it is used to mean ‘immediately’ in corporate circles. In political, bureaucratic and judicial circles, it depends on the relationship of the beneficiary and the benefactor. If the beneficiary is powerful, then…
The Sacred, Sensory and Strategic Story of Mysore Sandalwood By Prof. Shalini R. Urs Mysore Sandal Soap is making headlines — but not for the best reasons. A heated debate has broken out over the choice of its new Brand Ambassador. But perhaps this is a good moment to take a step back and revisit…
By Dr. R. Balasubramaniam Ah, the literature festival circuit — where authors go to be celebrated, debated, occasionally mistaken for someone else, and ultimately left questioning their life choices. When you first get an invitation, the excitement is real. You imagine engaging conversations, adoring readers and intellectual stimulation. You now feel like you’ve ‘officially’ arrived….
Ten ancient sites in Mysuru Taluk proposed for protected status under Conservation Project The Department of Archaeology, Museums and Heritage has intensified its commitment to preserving Karnataka’s invaluable cultural heritage through a comprehensive State-funded initiative known as the ‘Conservation Project’ (‘Samrakshana Yojane’). This Department plays a crucial role in safeguarding both tangible and intangible cultural assets…
By Ravi Joshi, Former Joint Secretary, Cabinet Secretariat Title : Heart Lamp Author : Banu Mushtaq Year : 2025 Pages : 216 Price : Rs. 399 Publisher : Penguin Random House India Pvt. Ltd. The Kannada writer’s journey from burka to courtroom reveals the power of authentic storytelling that challenges patriarchy from within — offering…
By S.N. Venkatnag Sobers Shuttle badminton has emerged as one of the fastest-growing sports in the country, with a growing number of young players taking it up professionally. What began as a recreational pastime among British expatriates in the 1860s has steadily evolved into a mainstream sport embraced by the younger generation. Pioneers like Prakash…
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