Mysuru: City-based veteran photographer S. Thippeswamy has received the prestigious international Bronze portfolio distinction (BPSA) of Photographic Society of America (PSA) for his ‘Elephants in Nature’ title, recently. Speaking to Star of Mysore, Thippeswamy said, “In this portfolio ‘Elephants in Nature,’ I have shown various activities of the elephants in nature. I am happy that…

Protests staged at Lingambudhi & Cheluvamba Parks Mysuru: Residents and organisations staged separate protests at Lingambudhi Park in Ramakrishnanagar and at Cheluvamba Park in Yadavagiri this morning. While the protest at Lingambudhi Park was against fixing entry fee, the protest at Cheluvamba Park was against the Government’s decision to let go 5 percent of park…

Mysuru: The trailer of the upcoming Kannada movie ‘America America-2’ was released by actor ‘Daali’ Dhananjaya at an event held at the KSOU Convocation Hall in Muktagangothri here yesterday. Speaking the occasion, Dhananjaya extended his best wishes to the team and also spoke about the contribution of director Nagathihalli Chandrashekar to the Kannada Film Industry….

Mysuru: The popular coastal sport ‘Kambala’ (buffalo race in slush field) is all set to enter the plain lands in Mysuru region in a big way with the organisation of the sport at Mysuru city during the world famous Dasara. With the Dasara Kambala all set to make a big splash in the city, the…

Mysuru: Mysuru-Kodagu MP Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar has extended his support to the Joint Committee opposing the inclusion of the traditional buffalo race Kambala in this year’s Dasara festivities. Meeting a delegation representing various organisations at his office yesterday, Wadiyar said, he had already conveyed his opposition to the Government’s proposal to hold Kambala as…

Land acquisition by KIADB Mysuru: Strongly opposing the acquisition of farm lands by KIADB for industrial purposes, farmers entered into a verbal duel with District in-Charge Minister Dr. Yathindra Siddaramaiah, during the foundation stone laying ceremony for the construction of new ‘Pathrakarthara Bhavan’ at KNS Layout on Nanjangud Road here yesterday. The aggrieved farmers of…

St. Thomas Institutions, Vishweshwaranagar, Mysuru, recently celebrated Kalothsavam – 2026, the Annual School Cultural Fest themed “Samanvaya: Harmony of Culture,Values and Responsibility.” Noted violin maestro Dr. Mysore Manjunath was the chief guest. Rev. Shaiju P. John, Manager, St. Thomas Institutions, Mysuru, presided. In his inaugural address, Dr. Mysore Manjunath highlighted the universal power of music,…

Mysuru: Two NCC Cadets of Delhi Public School (DPS) Mysore — CQMS S. Nakshatra and SGT Mohammad Rahil Iqlas of 13 Kar Bn NCC — have been selected to represent the institution at the prestigious All India Thal Sainik Camp (AITSC) 2026 to be held in New Delhi from Aug. 31 to Sept. 11. The…