T. Narasipur: Protest against the proposed stadium at the land belonging to Karnataka Silk Industries Corporation (KSIC) Filature Factory in the town has intensified with former T. Narasipur Town Municipal Council member and actor Arjun Ramesh joining the stir with a demand to shift the stadium to a different location from KSIC premises. Arjun Ramesh,…
Mysore Literary Association, founded in 2016, aims to promote literary activities and conduct festivals to enrich English studies in the royal city. It has so far held numerous literary events including seven Mysuru Literary Fests under the Chairmanship of its Founder-President Prof. K.C. Belliappa, who is also the former Vice-Chancellor of Rajiv Gandhi University, Arunachal…
University of Kerala’s senior professor Dr. B. Hariharan speaks about expressive storytelling Mysore/Mysuru: Kathakali, Kerala’s world-renowned classical dance-drama with a history spanning over 400 years, communicates through gestures, expressions and symbolic hand movements that together form a universal language understood across cultures, said Dr. B. Hariharan, Senior Professor of English at the University of Kerala….
Mysore/Mysuru: “Writing is not merely about acknowledging readers. It is about crafting stories and novels rooted in trust and credibility through research,” said author and illustrator Preeti Shenoy. In conversation with Geetha Kariappa, Shenoy reflected on her literary journey, emphasising that writing should inspire readers. “For me, books themselves have been the greatest source of…
Mysore/Mysuru: The three-day Paridrishya 4th International Short Films and Documentaries Festival organised by Mysuru Cinema Society concluded yesterday, with MPs Yaudveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar and Dr. C. N. Manjunath, veteran actors Girija Lokesh, Karnataka Film Chamber of Commerce (KFCC) Vice-President Sundarraj, director S.V. Rajendra Singh Babu among others gracing the stage. Speaking on the occasion,…
Mysore/Mysuru: With the State Government giving its nod for partial resumption of wildlife safaris in Nagarahole and Bandipur Tiger Reserves, permitting operations at 50 percent capacity, safaris at the two Tiger Reserves began after a gap of four months with safari goers spotting tigers, elephants, leopards, deer, gaurs, birds and other wild animals on the…
Mysore/Mysuru: Minister for Animal Husbandry and Sericulture K. Venkatesh has warned of seizing the godowns of tobacco companies in the district, if they fail to buy tobacco from farmers at the rate existing prior to Sankranti festival. The companies have been told to discuss with their higher authorities and inform the District Administration by tomorrow…
Mysore/Mysuru: Ruckus prevailed at the Special Annual General Body Meeting (AGM) of Jayachamaraja Wadiyar Golf Club (JWGC) held yesterday, as members raised serious allegations over the construction of a ‘golf hut,’ claiming that over Rs. 3.93 crore had been misappropriated in the name of the project. Sources told Star of Mysore this morning that several…
Mysore/Mysuru: “Cinema in India did not begin with fantasy or documentary. It began with mythological films,” said film critic and writer M.K. Raghavendra. Speaking at a session titled ‘Narration in Indian Popular Cinema and The Mimetic Urge,’ he traced the evolution of representation in art. “Early cave paintings were attempts to reproduce real-world objects. With…
Mysore/Mysuru: Padma Shri awardee Hindustani classical vocalist Pt. M. Venkatesh Kumar, opined that both profession and passion are equally important in every individual’s life. He was speaking as the chief guest at the valedictory ceremony of the 38th All India Postal Cultural Meet (AIPCM), organised by the Department of Posts at the Postal Training Centre…
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