By V.N. Prasad Following are my observations with reference to the news item titled ‘Bent sections of retaining wall rectified on NH-275 in Mandya’ published in Star of Mysore dated Oct. 20. Right from ‘Day One’ while driving along the Service Roads, I observed the phenomenon called bulging of sidewalls; termed “Reinforced Earth Walls” (abbreviated…
Sri Nadabrahma Sangeeta Sabha, Mysuru, brings two grand Veena concerts this weekend. On Oct. 26, Vidu. Emani Lalitha Krishna will present a Karnatak classical veena recital at 6 pm. She will be accompanied on mridanga by Vid. Nikshit Puttur and on ghata by Vid. Srinidhi R. Kaundinya. Profile: Emani Lalitha Krishna is a distinguished artiste…
Started as Mysore Public Library on Oct. 15, 1915 during princely rule of Wadiyars, the library entered 110th year of its inception recently Yuvaraja Kanteerava Narasimharaja Wadiyar’s role It all began on July 20, 1914, when the then-Government issued an order to establish the library. Yuvaraja Kanteerava Narasimharaja Wadiyar formally opened the doors on Oct….
New milestone technologies, new logo mark Platinum Jubilee, Foundation Day The Central Food Technological Research Institute (CFTRI), a premier laboratory under the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), entered its 75th year on Monday, Oct. 21. A series of events and product launches marked the Platinum Jubilee and Foundation Day celebrations. Located on the…
By V.N. Prasad City’s Dr. Somanath Vasudeva and Dr. Seethalakshmi Somanath are a couple blessed with not only good voice quality but also passion for performing on big stages. Having known the couple since long, I have appreciated their desire to enhance singing skills through dedicated practice; all in spite of their own professional routines…
Forest Department issues new guidelines for safety measures, trekker registration The Forest Department has officially approved trekking at Nagamale in the Male Mahadeshwara Hills (MM Hills) and has issued specific guidelines for trekkers. Devotees visiting MM Hills frequently embark on hikes to Nagamale, often neglecting the narrow paths, dense forests and steep terrains. The number…
Mysuru has always been a city resplendent with art and culture, which is not at all surprising because it has always been the seat of royalty since ancient times. And, so this rich heritage has always been a part of our existence here and thankfully, it has only been getting richer and richer, as the…
Four months have passed since the demise of Sarod Maestro Pt. Rajeev Taranath in city on June 11, 2024. To mark his 92nd birth anniversary today (Oct. 17), Star of Mysore is publishing a write-up by his disciple Rumi Harish, Transman, Musician, Social Justice Activist and Writer, in honour of this world-renowned maestro, who lived…
Last year’s footfall recorded at 1,32,234 in 10 days from October 14 to 23 During this year’s Dasara festival, a staggering 1,35,456 people thronged the iconic Mysore Palace between Oct. 1 and 10. Every evening, the Palace bathed in a radiant golden glow, courtesy of incandescent bulbs, left crowds spellbound by its mesmerising lighting display….
The Natya Sabha of Mysuru had organised a beautiful Bharatanatyam ‘Marga’ recital at the Veene Seshanna Bhavana on the 28th of September. The artiste was Vidushi Kathyayini Shringari, who was groomed by Guru Dr. Kripa Phadke (Mysuru) and currently under the guidance of Vidwan Vijaykumar from Chennai. Vijaykumar, a rare and gifted artiste, is committed…
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