New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his 126th episode of ‘Mann Ki Baat’ yesterday, recalled the contribution of Mysuru-based Kannada writer Dr. S.L. Bhyrappa (94), who passed away on Sept. 24, and urged the youths to read his books. “A few days ago, our country also lost the great thinker and philosopher, S.L. Bhyrappa….
Vijayadashami celebration at ISKCON on Oct. 2
September 29, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: The ISKCON Temple in Jayanagar, Mysuru, will celebrate Vijayadashami with special programmes on Oct. 2. The events, beginning at 5.30 pm in the temple’s Sri Dhama Hall, will feature Sri Rama Ashtottara Puja, Pallaki Utsava (palanquin procession), Harinama Sankeertan and a discourse on the significance of the festival. The highlight of the evening will…
ISRO and Coorg Public School to host World Space Week on Oct.8
September 29, 2025Gonikoppal (Kodagu): Coorg Public School, in collaboration with the U.R. Rao Satellite Centre (URSC), ISRO, Bengaluru, will host the World Space Week-2025 celebrations on Oct. 8 at its campus in Gonikoppal. World Space Week, observed annually between Oct. 4 and 10, is the largest space event on Earth, celebrated across more than 90 countries. It…
Star Pups: I am adopted…
September 29, 2025Tara, the 1.5-month-old female pup which was up for adoption at People For Animals (PFA), Mysuru, has been adopted by Bhavana Srikanth, an educator for children with special needs. It may be mentioned that Tara, along with Maya, was up for adoption and a news item titled “Adopt Us…” was published in Star of Mysore…
Digital scams drain Rs. 48.3 lakh
September 28, 2025Yoga teacher lured by a gift of 50,000 Pounds, loses Rs. 10.9 lakh Mysore/Mysuru: In a series of cybercrime incidents, three Mysuru residents — including a yoga instructor — collectively lost Rs. 48.3 lakh to online fraudsters. Despite repeated awareness drives by the Police and the media, educated professionals continue to fall prey to digital…
Furry stars shine
September 28, 2025650 dogs, 150 cats and numerous birds take centre stage at Dasara Pet Show Mysore/Mysuru: Over 3,000 visitors thronged J.K. Grounds this morning for the Dasara Pet Show, organised by the Animal Husbandry Department as part of Raitha Dasara. A total of 650 dog owners had registered for the Dog Show, alongside owners of more…
Coffee Dasara brews hope for growers amid challenges
September 28, 202545 stalls celebrate Kodagu’s coffee culture as top growers honoured Madikeri: The Coffee Dasara celebration held on Wednesday at Gandhi Maidan, Madikeri, captivated visitors with a vibrant display of coffee culture, featuring 45 thematic stalls and a strong message of solidarity with coffee growers grappling with persistent challenges. The event was jointly organised by the…
Last flight, lasting memories… Sarang Team’s grand farewell performance wows Mysuru
September 28, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: The skies above Mysuru lit up with breathtaking aerial artistry last evening as five Indian Air Force (IAF) helicopters from the elite Sarang Helicopter Display Team performed a dazzling air show at the Bannimantap Parade Grounds, enthralling thousands of spectators. The Sarang team — based in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu — executed a series of…
Surya Kiran’s high-octane aerial manoeuvres on Oct. 1
September 28, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: From the graceful loop and thrilling barrel roll to gravity-defying inverted flying and the crowd-favourite DNA manoeuvre, the Indian Air Force’s (IAF) Surya Kiran Aerobatic Team (SKAT) is set to captivate Mysuru on Oct. 1 with a spectacular air display at Bannimantap Parade Grounds. Dubbed the ‘Ambassadors of IAF,’ SKAT will take to the…
Sunidhi Chauhan sizzles on stage
September 28, 2025Curtains fall on this year’s Yuva Dasara Mysore/Mysuru: This year’s Yuva Dasara came to a close with sizzling performance by Bollywood singer Sunidhi Chauhan at the 100-acre land located on the outskirts of the city yesterday. Yesterday being the last day of the concert, the venue was jampacked with youngsters and elders thronging the venue…















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