By Dr. H.R. Manikarnika, Senior Eye Specialist The 38th National Eye Donation Fortnight is held from Aug. 25 to Sept. 8, 2023 to promote eye donation and create awareness. When we close our eyes even for a minute the whole world becomes dark. Imagine a blind person who cannot see. In India, there are about…
Once a hustle and bustle of theatre related activities, the State’s first theatre repertory in Mysuru looks lifeless, with the delay in appointment of new Director By Bapu Lingaraj Urs Rangayana, the hub of theatre activities in the city, seems eclipsed, worry the theatre lovers. The place that was earlier a hustle-bustle of activities, with…
By Ravi Joshi, Formerly in the Cabinet Secretariat We all live by stories, stories told by others and stories that we tell ourselves and to others. Stories are the medium through which we relate to reality. When we talk of reality, we get into facts, those objects we perceive through our sensory organs and that…
Israel-based ISMC Analog Fab Private Ltd. had plans to set up Rs. 22,900 crore plant at Kadakola By Bapu Lingaraj Urs In a significant setback to industrial development in Mysuru district, India’s inaugural mega semiconductor plant, intended to be established on a 234-acre land within the Kadakola Industrial Area, Nanjangud, at an estimated cost of…
By Ravishankar Bale The front page report titled “God Save Devaraja Market” by K.B. Ganapathy, Senior Journalist, was timely and I liked the article because, it was objective and attachment-free, on the pathetic state-of-affairs with the Devaraja Market (Star of Mysore dated Aug. 16, 2023). India is a land of billion people, mostly poor by…
By Mohan Kayaka Mysuru, often dubbed as the ‘Heritage City,’ is now burdened with the overused label as the charm of its historical relics, deeply rooted in the princely era of Mysore, faces neglect from local officials and elected representatives. The once splendid vestiges of the past that stand as testaments to its grand history…
Bengaluru’s M. Chinnaswamy Stadium is poised to come alive as the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) presents the second edition of the Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 Cricket Tournament, commencing on Aug. 13. This two-week extravaganza will witness six formidable teams battling it out in a series of 33 high-octane T20 matches. With a riveting round-robin…
By Dr. Rama V Bennur There is an uniqueness in his singing. His approach to different ragas express a quality that is essentially his own. His prowess and dexterity stands out in his recitals. He has carved a niche for himself with real hard work and dedication. Yes that is Vid. Abhishek Raghuram, the young…
Police to take action against pre-wedding photoshoots in public places that cause traffic problems and public nuisance By Bapu Lingaraj Urs Mysuru city and its picturesque surroundings, featuring stunning landmarks, have become the top choice for couples seeking captivating backdrops for their pre-wedding shoots and even baby-bump shoots — photoshoot when one is pregnant. However,…
By U.B. Acharya The term ‘GRAND SLAM’ was originally used in the game of Contract Bridge. In this game if a declarer claims that he would win all the 13 tricks and achieves that goal, then it is a Grand Slam. Let me now explain in detail how this term came into vogue in tennis….
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