Dr. Gauri Rokkam advocates whole foods for wholesome health This interview stands apart from others featured in Star of Mysore on the occasion of International Women’s Day. While we have highlighted women excelling in fine arts, theatre, mountaineering, vehicle repair, the entertainment industry, medicine, food and courier delivery, this feature — last in the series…
Hoteliers cite heavy losses as unchecked street eateries eat into their business Mysuru: While street food vendors are an integral part of Mysuru city, their unlicensed and unregulated presence often causes health concerns, traffic congestion and waste management issues. Addressing the situation, Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) Health Officer Dr. Venkatesh has assured that a drive…
Mysuru: The Central Office of the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has approved Package 3 of the long-pending Mysuru-Kushalnagar Highway project, covering the critical Hunsur-Periyapatna stretch. Construction is slated to begin in the second week of April, marking a major leap in regional infrastructure development. Mysuru-Kodagu MP Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar welcomed the decision,…
By Ganesh Anil As we continue to celebrate a month-long International Women’s Day, stories of women breaking barriers and shattering stereotypes continue to inspire. Among them is Shilpa Ravi, a 37-year-old resident of Ramakrishnanagar in Mysuru, whose unwavering determination has transformed her from a home-maker into a force to be reckoned with in the male-dominated…
Bengaluru: In yet another blow to consumers, the State Cabinet, which met here this morning, approved Nandini milk price hike by Rs. 4 per litre. The Government had previously hiked the milk price by Rs. 2 a litre in June last year. Now, the State Government, bowing to the demands of Karnataka Milk Federation (KMF)…
‘Agastya: The Unifier’ and ‘Agastya Darshana,’ co-authored by Dr. M.N. Sudha and advocate O. Shama Bhat, released Mysuru: A book on the sage, who bridged wisdom, warfare and worlds, ‘Agastya: The Unifier,’ co-authored by Dr. M.N. Sudha and noted advocate O. Shama Bhat, and its Kannada version ‘Agastya Darshana’ were released at an event held…
With grit and grace, Geetha Montadka breaks barriers on and off stage She is one of the pioneering women who defied stereotypes by stepping out of the kitchen and into the limelight of theatre. This profession drew criticism not only from friends but also from her own family. With nearly four decades of unwavering dedication…
KRS crest gate 5 remains open for over 20 hours; probe ordered Mysuru: Even as the washing away of a crest gate at the Tungabhadra Reservoir in Vijayanagara district in August 2024 remains fresh in public memory, over 1,000 cusecs (cubic feet per second) of water was discharged into the river from one of the…
Mysuru: Karnataka Chief Secretary Dr. Shalini Rajneesh has directed the Karnataka Industrial Areas Development Board (KIADB) to take immediate steps to resume the long-stalled construction of the Mysore Export Centre at Hebbal Industrial Area, which has been in limbo for 17 years. Her directive comes in response to Star of Mysore report titled, ‘17-year Limbo!…
Sixty-six-year-old Shamala Padmanabhan is the only Mysurean to be part of the Fit@50+ Women’s Trans Himalayan Expedition 2022. This extraordinary expedition, led by legendary mountaineer Bachendri Pal, covered 4,977 kms, crossed 37 high passes and spanned 141 days, stretching from the Eastern to the Western Himalayas. Shamala also completed Siachen Glacier Trek in 2024. It…
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