Horticulture Department writes multiple letters to MCC, MUDA, Forest Department; relief not in sight By M.T. Yogesh Kumar The Mysuru city’s first Botanical Garden, which was intended to join the long list of existing natural water bodies, parks, boulevards and green canopies is in danger of turning into a neglected place. Sewage water is entering…
Hilly terrain altered, trees cut in Madikeri Red Zone
June 19, 2023Forest Department registers FIR against three persons Despite geologists from the Geological Survey of India (GSI) and scientists from the Indian Institute of Science (IISc.)recommending to the Kodagu District Administration not to disturb hilly areas, especially places that are prone to landslides, a 38-acre land at Mangaladevinagar in Madikeri is being altered and levelled with…
A book for Yoga practitioners
June 18, 2023When the f ive senses and the mind are still, and reason itself rests in silence, then begins the Path supreme. This calm steadiness of the senses is called Yoga. Then one should become watchful, because Yoga comes and goes. —Katha Upanishad Title : Yoga Arogya Jyothi Author : S. Sudesh Chandra Year : 2022…
200 free units of power: MGP should file a PIL
June 15, 2023By Bhamy V. Shenoy, Energy Expert & Social Activist Congress party’s five pre-poll guarantees have been getting more attention after the election than they received before the election. This is unfortunate. Depending upon one’s predilection for political parties, ideologies or backgrounds, analysis of five guarantees varies from full support to how they will destroy Karnataka’s…
4-day Theatre Fest from tomorrow
June 14, 2023Kadamba Rangavedike, a renowned theatrical organisation in city, has organised a 4-day Theatre Festival at Kirurangamandira (Mini Theatre) in Kalamandira premises on Hunsur Road from June 15 to 18. Performances starts from 6.30 pm onwards each day and entry is free. The Fest aims to showcase the best of contemporary and traditional theatre. Audiences can…
Veena Maestro M.J. Sreenivasa Iyengar’s Birth Centenary Celebrations inaugurated
June 14, 2023Dr. R.S. Jayalaksmi, veteran artiste and Professor in Veena (retd.), University of Madras, inaugurated the birth centenary celebrations of the legendary Veena Maestro M.J. Sreenivasa Iyengar (well-known in the music circles as Vid. MJS), on May 20, by lighting a lamp, followed by a concert, at Sri Nadabrahma Sangeetha Sabha on JLB Road in city….
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June 13, 2023By Dr. Bhagirath S. Naganath [Continued from June 11] Rallapalli Ananta Krishna Sharma was 14 years of age when he composed his first Sanskrit composition. It was devoted to Goddess Lakshmi titled ‘Jalarashi Balelole.’ A compilation of his Sanskrit writings was published under the title of ‘Anantha Bharathi’ and had compositions like Sri Mahishura Rajyabhyudaya…
Memories of Makkaji Chowk: 18 years ago (2005) in Star of Mysore
June 12, 2023Mod shopping mall for city under scan By K.B. Ganapathy The Mysore City Corporation with 65 members in its Council passed a very important resolution last month on 10.10.2005 on the subject No. 164, with financial implications running into more than many crores of rupees every year. The resolution pertains to the proposed commercial complex…
Indisputable GOAT Novak Djokovic lifts coveted 23rd Grand Slam Trophy
June 12, 2023By V.N. Prasad The indisputable GOAT (Greatest of All Times) Novak Djokovic yesterday lifted the coveted 23rd Grand Slam Trophy at Roland Garrows, Paris, at French Open 2023. Before going into the Championship details and historical facts, I am constrained to recall the beautiful words Novak Djokovic spoke during the post match presentation ceremony. While…
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June 11, 2023Eminent Telugu litterateur, Music Composer, Instrumentalist and Sanskrit Scholar Rallapalli Ananta Krishna Sharma was a Telugu lecturer at Maharaja’s College, Mysore, for nearly three decades. He was single-handedly responsible for discovering and putting to music many popular compositions by Annamacharya, Vemana and Kshetrayya, which had till then been all but forgotten. Many of these compositions…
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