Sir, Recently there have been a spate of letters in SOM about whether it was feasible to fix interlocking tiles on the bund road around the Kukkarahalli Lake or not.  At present, since it is not paved, it becomes slushy during rainy season and so becomes unuseable. But then, if the road is paved and…

Sir, Nowadays shop-keepers in city, especially in the busy K.T. Street, are following their own rules and regulations. Footpath encroachment is on high volume. The photo displays proof of encroachment by shop-keepers right from Hotel Chandra Palace to Prabha Theatre Circle. So I request MCC to kindly take suitable action against those violating the rules…

Sir, While going through “Star of Mysore” paper daily, it is noticed that almost everyday, there are two or three persons missing, irrespective of their age and gender. Being a senior citizen, it is really scaring and makes us very unsafe on the roads of Mysuru. We are also not aware of the missing persons’…

Sir,  This refers to the news item titled “Residents warned against letting rainwater into UGD system: MCC sets 15-day deadline” in Star of Mysore dated Jan. 17. While appreciating the seriousness exhibited by MCC in this issue in the form of strict warning and threat to impose fine, I would urge the authorities to show…

Give priority in attending to their problems Sir, Life expectancy at birth is about 70 percent as found during the population census of 2011, and also indicated that there are about 104 million senior citizens (about 10 percent). It may be about 173 million by 2026. The Government has hiked the pension for 80-plus years…

Sir, India’s victory at Gabba is  marvellous and historic as none of the cricketing countries has defeated Aussies in this ground since 1988. Young India’s performance is adorable as the budding boys have shown the world their tenacity, grit and proved that they can withstand the pressure, yet perform.  This victory is historical as Australian…

Sir, Indian soldiers are known for their best fighting spirit in the world followed by the new crop of doctor warriors in Covid-19 pandemic. The latest to join the rank is our cricketers, the débutante rag-tag eleven who stood like David to flatten the Goliath at Gabba in Down Under to make them eat the…

Sir, We come across many news items that Mysuru is once again in the race for being adjudged as the cleanest city in India. We wonder what are the parameters to fulfil to even qualify to vie for such a tag? When it comes to the basic parameters, the City Corporation has failed in even…

Sir, This refers to the news item “Residents warned against letting rainwater into UGD system: MCC sets 15-day deadline” (Star of Mysore dated Jan. 17). I don’t think anyone will proactively disconnect the rainwater line from terrace to UGD (Under-Ground Drainage). The MCC may have to do an inspection to check if everyone is following…

Sir, It was indeed sad to read about the demise of Swami Harshanandaji Maharaj (Star of Mysore dated Jan.13). As I was closely associated with the Swamiji in my younger days, I would like to share my reminiscences with him. I started visiting Sri Ramakrishna Ashram in Mysuru when I was aged 6 years in…