MDA sent land use change proposal despite denial Private parties seek conversion of 15.3 acres of land; MDA sends to Govt. for approval Mysuru: Despite the Mysuru Development Authority (MDA) Commissioner earlier stating that no proposal had been submitted to the State Government to convert ‘Special Agricultural Zone’ land for residential use at the foot…
By Dr. R. Balasubramaniam Buying a new car today is not a transaction. It is a day-long theatrical production in which you play the lead role without ever seeing the script. You enter a dealership hoping to compare a few models, take a test drive and buy the car. The dealership, however, has other ideas….
Cosmetic surgeries affect psychologically too Plastic surgery, once primarily used to repair and reconstruct damaged or injured parts of the body, has today evolved into a means of enhancing one’s aesthetic appearance. Against the backdrop of this growing trend, Star of Mysore spoke to Dr. H.V. Satish, Plastic & Cosmetic Surgeon and Chief Consultant at…
By B. Sreekantswamy Rapid urbanisation has pushed the eponymous Mysore Veelyadele — Mysore betel leaf — to the margins in many parts of Mysuru district. But in Udbur, a small village barely 12 kms from the heart of Mysuru city, the leaf continues to thrive, rooted firmly in soil, tradition and community pride. Located on…
By Dr. C.D. Sreenivasa Murthy, Physician, Cardiologist and Member of Freemasons Lodge Mysore No. 34 Before independence, the British governed India through a dual system. Approximately two-thirds of the country was under direct British control via Presidencies and Provinces, managed by Governors or Commissioners. The remainder consisted of Princely States, which were ruled by local…
For centuries, Chamundi Hill was known as Mahabaladri or Mahabala Betta, named after Lord Mahabaleswara, the ancient deity of the Hill By Gouri Satya For over eight centuries, the silhouette of Chamundi Hill has defined the horizon of Mysuru. To the casual tourist, it is a scenic viewpoint and a place of temples and the…
By P.V. Akshay Nestled amid the quiet greenery of Suntikoppa in Somwarpet taluk of Kodagu district, a Jain Shwetambar temple is steadily taking shape at Hardoor village in Gundugutti Nakur — a location believed to be closely linked to ancient Jain settlements in the region. The temple, named Sri Jirawala Tirth Dham Coorg, is ambitious…
A conservation story from River Cauvery By B.C. Thimmaiah On 2018, the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) classified the Orange-Finned or Humpback Mahseer as ‘Critically Endangered.’ Yet, in the protected stretches of the River Cauvery in Kodagu, the species is found in abundance, thanks to the efforts of Coorg Wildlife Society (CWS) and…
City’s vanishing tower clocks By Dr. Maya Sitaram Have we ever wondered what would have happened to Cinderella if the clock tower near the King’s Palace had not struck 12 and warned her of the time when the magic transformations would vamoose? The Fairy Godmother’s array of blessings — a ball gown, pumpkin carriage, and…
I was raised in Mysuru and have spent all of my childhood here. I attended school and college in this beautiful and amazing city. Though I have lived outside India for over two decades, I try my best to return every year to visit my family. Each visit is meant to feel like coming home….
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