Sir, It was good to read the report in SOM dated 5th August 2021, titled “Kodava an Optional Language in Mangalore University.” However, the statement in the report that “Kodava language is a mixture of all Dravidian languages. It has adopted words from Tulu, Kannada, Tamil and Malayalam. It has emerged into a separate linguistic…

Sir, This is a call to Mysureans. Beware of the consequences of this new trend of lawlessness indulged openly to divert and delay the noble service project Viveka Smaraka ! I write this letter because the general public should know the reality and facts about the proposed Viveka Smaraka as a lot of misinformation is…

Sir, Bad roads in India maim and kill several unfortunate persons every day. Badly planned and potholed roads reflect the indifference and casual negligent attitude of the authorities who are in-charge of maintaining them. Less said the better of the condition of roads in rainy season. If you complain about a bad road in your…

Sir, I would like to bring to the notice of the MCC authorities about the menace caused by flex boards installed on road sides and hung from the lamp posts along the road dividers. This causes problems to motorists. Due to the size of the boards, the riders are not able to see the vehicles…

Sir, Overflowing garbage bins have become a common sight on Mahadevapura-Rammanahalli Main Road. The foul smell spreads due to the accumulated waste in the grip of poor sanitation. A large amount of garbage spilling onto this Road poses serious health hazards, but the civic authorities have turned a blind eye to the problem. What is…

Sir, It is unfortunate that muda is busy in e-auctioning of sites without developing or maintaining the necessary infrastructure. No need to visit Europe or America to study how roads are to be maintained. Small States like Goa have such good roads. The tourist places there are so well-developed and maintained, it makes one wonder…

Sir, This has reference to the letter ‘Install Traffic Signal Light at busy Millennium Circle’ by Dr. H.S. Sadathalikhan (Star of Mysore dated Aug .5). At first let me remark that the citizens of Mysuru especially those who use vehicles like cars, autorickshaws, small commercial vehicles and two-wheelers do not follow traffic rules and the…

Sir, It is yet another sad day for the heritage city in having lost one more cinema theatre — Saraswathi Theatre. Earlier with less population, the city had the distinction of having 16 theatres and now with ever-increase in the population, this number is dwindling. What a paradox ! Cinema-lovers, especially middle class people, have…

Sir, RCC drains and footpath works are under progress on Basaveshwara Road. It is appalling to witness local bodies constructing RCC drains all over the city — left, right and centre. In the past, I have taken walks on many roads where RCC drains are provided. In most cases rainwater from the road has no…

Sir, Today, 26th September, marks Sr. Annette’s birthday — an occasion that invariably (barring the past year) had me scurrying over to Nirmala Convent to greet dear Sr. Annette. She would welcome and accept my greetings and a hug, as if I had brought her a pot of gold! Thereon a happy hour was spent,…