The crucial role of Police in safeguarding seized properties until Court verdict By S.T. Ravikumar With advancements in technology, the crime graph continues to rise. However, so does the capability of law enforcement in cracking cases, thanks to technological reforms integrated at various levels of Policing. In the past, before the advent of modern forensic…
By Gouri Satya On Nov. 1, 1956, we celebrated Rajyotsava, which has become an annual event to mark the unification of the State. The celebration marked the historic event when most of the Kannada-speaking regions came together to form a greater Mysore State on Nov. 1, 1956. This was followed by the rechristening of Mysore…
By Sujata Rajpal Bram Rouws, the French man, who has made Mysuru his home, is making creative ripples in the world of wood-crafting. He, in the short time, has become a name respected and known for bespoke furniture, elegant swings and solid wood products. Apart from this, Bram also runs a wood-crafting school in Mysuru….
By Sadhguru – Founder, Isha Foundation At one time I knew every street in Mysuru like the back of my hand — every tree, building, everything. I prided myself in knowing Mysuru like very few people. When I was a young boy, I had “friends” in the Mysuru Zoo. Sunday morning, I had my two…
A member of the Mysore Royal Family chronicles the long history of property disputes between the Karnataka Government and the Mysore Royal Family By R. Raja Chandra – [Member of erstwhile Mysore Royal Family] As usual, as per post-dinner pastime, I was skimming through the online version of Star of Mysore to catch up with…
City artisan couple’s miniature mantra for success By Nandini Srinivasan From selling miniature wooden furniture on the footpaths outside Mysuru Dasara Exhibition to crafting intricate replicas of Mysore’s iconic structures, J. Murugesh, the man behind ‘Mysore Miniatures,’ has carved a unique niche in the world of handicrafts. His journey is a tale of resilience, creativity…
From a life behind bars to a life enriched By Ganesh Anil Mysuru Central Jail has proven that incarceration is not just about punishment but also an opportunity for transformation. Many former inmates have turned their lives around, emerging as role models who contribute meaningfully to society. The jail offers extensive training programmes in pottery,…
By Girija Madhavan A recent video on my WhatsApp sent my mind scrambling down the staircase of memory. It showed a picture of the Yadavagiri residential area of Mysore, when it was still designated as an ‘Extension’; a word that was compulsory on postal addresses in the late 1940s. The video also mentioned that there…
Untold story of untamed cows and bulls at Ranganathittu’s Goolithittu Island No. 25 By M.T. Yogesh Kumar In the realm of wildlife, countless wonders remain shrouded in mystery, far from human understanding. Among these, the enigmatic existence of wild cattle stands out — a quiet kingdom of its own. In Srirangapatna, this rare and unique…
India’s first-of-its-kind facility dedicated at Hunsur to study, treat and combat snakebites By Raghu Hunsur In a landmark initiative aimed at tackling India’s persistent snakebite crisis, Liana Trust, in association with Karnataka Forest Department, has opened India’s first dedicated facility for snakebite research, management and mitigation at Rathnapuri in Hunsur, Mysuru district. This state-of-the-art Serpentarium…
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