Sir, We are all proud to know that Mysuru Railway Station has been adjudged as one of the best Stations. There a couple of amenities Railways can add to improve their service to passengers like having 24×7 dedicated counter to issue platform tickets and provide luggage trolleys. Now at different times, platform tickets are issued…

Sir, It was my good fortune that I was able to meet Atalji twice in New Delhi. He had not become the Prime Minister yet but was a member of the Parliament. The first one was a casual meeting and nothing significant happened. The second was more important. Indian History and Culture Society was started…

Sir, During a recent trip to Mysuru, I was appalled to see barricades on busy roads, particularly those that often see high-speed traffic (like the Ring Road and Hunsur Road). Upon close observation of these poorly maintained structures, these barricades appeared to have been erected by the City Police and conveniently forgotten. Furthermore, I concluded…

Sir, In continuation with the letters on need of street lights, of course Mysuru city is lacking with proper street lights. The roads are filled with lights of the shops decorated with hi-voltage LED lights, particularly on DD Urs Road, Shivarampet etc. Other than these roads, all other roads are lacking street lights. As rightly…

Sir, I stay close to the Lingambudhi Park which is abutting the Lake. I take regular walk in the Park and around the Lake very often. The Lake capacity has been increased recently with construction of bund all around and fortifying the surface with stone abutments and clearing the weeds in the Lake. Last year,…

Sir, The above picture of the floodgates was taken in the early 70s when outflow of KRS dam was much more than 1,50,000 cusecs. These gates are not opened these days. – Dr.C.G. Narasimhan, Mysuru, 16.8.2018 You can also mail us your views, opinions, and stories to voice@starofmysore.com

Sir, In a long journey by train, night travel is unavoidable. Night journey is easy and comfortable. One can sleep and reach the destination mostly early in the morning. I think the Railways have understood this and therefore provided night trains for the convenience of the travellers. But the passengers should not feel unsafe in…

Sir, After reading the tribute written by Justice M. F. Saldanha about Fr. Denis Noronha with love, admiration and respect, I was moved to express my appreciation and love for a great soul (Star of Mysore dated Aug. 10). In my case I have a special bond with Fr. Noronha. He is from my little…

Sir, Soon there will be Dasara festivities and as usual there will be an ‘Exhibition’ on the grounds — also known as Doddakere Maidan — just across the road of the main gate of the grand Mysore Palace . A (ritual) visit to this Exhibition is a must and compulsory for many Mysureans during the…