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…
Mysore/Mysuru: RV University Mysuru campus hosted its first Principals’ Conclave at Hotel Southern Star in city on Feb.22 bringing together Principals from over 40 Pre-University and Degree Colleges across the region. The event marked a key step in establishing meaningful academic partnerships and fostering smoother transitions from school to higher education. The conclave was led…
Mysore/Mysuru: A special Sugama Sangeetha (Light Music) programme titled ‘Mareyalagada Mahaneeyaru’ (Unforgettable Legends) has been organised under the joint auspices of the Karnataka Sugama Sangeetha Parishat, Mysuru Chapter and Sri Anantheshwara Trust, at Sri Nadabrahma Sangeetha Sabha on JLB Road in city on Feb. 24 at 5 pm. The programme will be inaugurated by Dr….
Mysore/Mysuru: Vidyavardhaka First Grade College has organised ‘VIDWATH – 2K26,’ a two-day State-level inter-collegiate ‘Biztech Extravaganza’ at its premises on Seshadri Iyer Road in city on Feb. 27 and 28. The two-day event aims to enhance Commerce, Management, Technical and Artistic skills of undergraduate students, providing real world business technical exposure and knowledge sharing. It…
Mysore/Mysuru: The following persons have been elected unopposed to the Board of Directors (2025-26 to 2029-30) of Kanakadasa Mandali, having Office on 4th Main Road, 25th Cross, Vidyaranyapuram, at the special Annual General Body Meeting (AGM) held recently: President: S. Murthy, Proprietor of Rahul Convention Hall, Mysuru. Vice-President: R. Bhaskar, Executive Engineer, University of Mysore….
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