Four months have passed since the demise of Sarod Maestro Pt. Rajeev Taranath in city on June 11, 2024. To mark his 92nd birth anniversary today (Oct. 17), Star of Mysore is publishing a write-up by his disciple Rumi Harish, Transman, Musician, Social Justice Activist and Writer, in honour of this world-renowned maestro, who lived…
Last year’s footfall recorded at 1,32,234 in 10 days from October 14 to 23 During this year’s Dasara festival, a staggering 1,35,456 people thronged the iconic Mysore Palace between Oct. 1 and 10. Every evening, the Palace bathed in a radiant golden glow, courtesy of incandescent bulbs, left crowds spellbound by its mesmerising lighting display….
The Natya Sabha of Mysuru had organised a beautiful Bharatanatyam ‘Marga’ recital at the Veene Seshanna Bhavana on the 28th of September. The artiste was Vidushi Kathyayini Shringari, who was groomed by Guru Dr. Kripa Phadke (Mysuru) and currently under the guidance of Vidwan Vijaykumar from Chennai. Vijaykumar, a rare and gifted artiste, is committed…
Vasundhara Bhavan of Kalandika Academy of Arts was inaugurated at Saraswathipuram in city recently. The Academy is founded by acclaimed dancer Vidu. Premita Govind, a senior disciple of Danseuse Dr. Vasundhara Doraswamy. Suttur Seer Sri Shivarathri Deshikendra Swamiji and Sri Ramakrishna Ashram Adhyaksha Swami Muktidanandaji inaugurated Vasundhara Bhavan. Vidu. Premita Govind, an engineer by profession,…
This year’s grand Dasara concluded with a spectacular procession featuring 52 tableaux that celebrated the rich culture and traditions of our State. For the first time, the number of tableaux exceeded 50, a significant increase compared to previous years, where it ranged from 28 to 35. This year, not only districts but also various Boards…
‘Blaze’ lights up heritage city’s night skies With no Air Show, tourists and residents of the heritage city were a disappointed lot for being denied an opportunity to watch the metal birds fly past the sky. But then, the Dasara High Power Committee, headed by Dasara Special Officer and Deputy Commissioner (DC) G. Lakshmikanth Reddy…
He is just 28 and has already achieved legendary status in Indian Hockey. Known as one of the best drag flickers in the world, Harmanpreet Singh led the Indian Men’s Hockey Team to a bronze medal at the recently concluded 2024 Paris Olympics. Twice named Player of the Year by Fédération Internationale de Hockey (FIH),…
The rhythmic hum of spinning wheels — Charaka — still reverberates through the air in Badanavalu, a village in Nanjangud Taluk, Mysuru District, that etched its place in history during India’s freedom struggle. Sanctified by the footsteps of Mahatma Gandhi (whose 155th birth anniversary was celebrated yesterday), this humble village embraced his ideals and clung…
This year’s Dasara festival is set to dazzle Mysureans with a double delight: The much anticipated Fruit and Flower Show at Kuppanna Park in city centre and at Lingambudhi Lake in Srirampura. For the first time, this vibrant flower show will be held at newly established Botanical Garden, designed in the enchanting style of Ooty…
The College English Theatre Festival (CETF) 2024, organised by the Mysore English Theatre Forum (METF), was held at Rama Govinda Rangamandira in Ramakrishnanagar here from Sept. 27 to 29. Veteran theatre doyenne Rameshwari Verma had sponsored the event in memory of her late husband Prof. Balagopalan Verma. Founding-Members of METF and the Principals of the…
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