By M.K. Saptha Girish, Naturalist, Aranya Outreach Mysuru, renowned as a wildlife hub, is encircled by forests in all directions within an 85-km radius. True to this, Mysuru is also an important bird area, with over 300 bird species recorded in and around the city by the Mysore Nature Group. Key birding hotspots in Mysuru…
By C.P. Belliappa It’s well-known that the British morphed Kodagu into Coorg and Madikeri into Mercara. The origin of the original name Kodagu is not very clear. It is said that Kodagu is a derivative of the ancient name Krodadesha. It could well be that the name Kodagu came from the word ‘Kodi’ denoting its…
By S.N. Venkatnag Sobers Tucked between T. Narasipur and Muguru village in Mysuru district is a tiny village called Kuruburu. Located about 40 kms from Mysuru city, the village is home for about 50 kho kho players, who have represented the State in National and International tournaments. With a population of about 1,000 people, Kuruburu…
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,…
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