Sanjana Kiran, Mysuru-born sports psychologist, who has made a name for herself as a Mind Coach for athletes world over is now in Paris. Sanjana is currently handling 53 athletes, including those from India and other countries, at the Paris Summer Olympics 2024, mentoring them. Sanjana Kiran spoke to Star of Mysore from Paris. Excerpts……
Journalism in the time of Fake News, propaganda and mass delusion
August 2, 2024By Krishna Prasad, Senior Journalist Mysuru-based senior journalist Krishna Prasad, former Group Editorial Officer, ‘The Hindu’ and former Editor-in-Chief, ‘Outlook,’ delivered H.Y. Sharada Prasad Birth Centenary Commemorative Talk on the topic ‘Journalism in the time of fake news, propaganda & mass delusion’ at Ganabharathi in Kuvempunagar on Apr. 21, 2024. ‘Star of Mysore’ is publishing…
Restoration of Dewan Purnaiah Canal possible
August 1, 2024By Prof. G. L. Shekar, Former Principal, NIE As I was reading the articles and comments on Kukkarahalli Lake in Star of Mysore over the past couple of weeks, I decided to write an article about the extensive investigation carried out on the rejuvenation of the Canal related to the Lake by a group of…
Decennial celebrations of Raaga
August 1, 2024Two grand music concerts this weekend Raaga Music Academy, Mysuru, will be hosting two-day grand music concerts this weekend to coincide with its decennial celebrations (10th anniversary) and series of 99th & 100th concerts at Sri Nadabrahma Sangeetha Sabha on JLB Road in city. On Aug. 3 at 5.30 pm, the 99th vocal concert will…
All about Fake News you always wanted to know but hesitated to ask
July 30, 2024By Dr. Shalini R. Urs, Founder-Chairperson, MYRA School of Business & Founder-Executive Director Emerita, International School of Information Management, University of Mysore Global Village, a term coined in the 1960s, became a reality with the arrival of the Internet and the Web in the mid-1990s. It created a truly democratic platform, a vanity press, and…
World IVF Day: Celebrating the Power of Embryo Freezing
July 26, 2024By Dr. Nivedita Vishwanath Adapa, Director and Consultant Reproductive Medicine (IVF) Manipal Hospital, Mysuru World IVF Day is observed every year on July 25 to remember and acknowledge the contribution of IVF to the field of infertility. It also helps create public awareness of the progress made in the field of infertility and the various…
Deepa of USA to present Bharatanatyam in city
July 26, 2024Raaga Vaibhava Charitable Trust, Mysuru, will present a Bharatanatyam by Deepa Srinath Bungale, USA, tomorrow (July 27) at 6 pm at Sri Nadabrahma Sangeetha Sabha, JLB Road, Mysuru. Profile: Raised in Bengaluru, Deepa grew up in an environment filled with dance and music. She learnt Bharatanatyam under three Gurus Radha Sridhar, Sheejith Krishna and Karuna…
To demolish or not to demolish Devaraja Market and Lansdowne Building – Be Wise, Demolish
July 25, 2024By Dr. H.S. Sadath Ali Khan, Former Professor, Agriculture Marketing, University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad A million dollar question being faced by many intellectuals, politicians, bureaucrats and heritage experts of Mysuru city is whether to demolish or not to demolish Devaraja Market and Lansdowne Buildings, the two most prominent heritage structures located in the heart…
Mysuru to Siachen
July 24, 2024Capt. Supreetha from city becomes second female Army Officer in the country to be posted at the highest battlefield Captain C.T. Supreetha from Mysuru became the second female officer of the Indian Army and the first woman officer from the Corps of Army Air Defence to be operationally deployed at Siachen Glacier, the highest battlefield…
A Fading Memory: Devaraja Market – The Heart Of Mysore
July 24, 2024By Girija Madhavan Childhood memories come in a burnished patina, retaining old flavours and excitement. My memories of Mysore city, the arterial Sayyaji Rao Road and Devaraja Market, date back to 1942 when I was four years old. They have remained familiar landmarks through the years, into the middle and now, old age. Sadly the…















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