Sir, During my recent visit to city Railway Station I saw several hoardings of different establishments or companies in front of the historical Railway building (see photo). Railways may be earning money through these hoardings but it has taken away the beauty of the heritage building. At least, the number of hoardings should have been…
Sir, The circulation of Rs. 10 coins is testing the patience of people. RBI guidelines state that there is no ban on coins but commercially it is not even accepted by Government/Private Banks, Railway Station, bus services or anyone. When note ban was effected since November 2016, the banks could not provide required denominations in…
Sir, This refers to the article “Udupi, the Kshetra of Lord Sri Krishna” by Prof. A. V. Narasimha Murthy (AVN) in SOM dated Apr. 30. Thanks to AVN for providing us with a detailed and informative article in his unique way as always. This day being celebrated across the nation as Shankara Jayanti, I would…
Sir, The decision of the Mysuru district administration to display sign boards in front of temples stating that they are open to all irrespective of race, religion, gender, etc., is commendable [SOM dated May 4]. Paeans of praises should be showered on the district administration for this decision. However, we have to appreciate that India…
Sir, Apropos to the “Health Capsule,” published on Apr.16, 2017, regarding turmeric’s ability to modulate blood glucose is true. It is believed that turmeric can trigger insulin secretion thus modulating the blood sugar level. However, one concern is the dosage given by the Health Capsule which is 400 to 600 mg three times a day….
Sir, Apropos the letters in SOM dated May 3, 2017 and April 18, 2017 regarding introduction of direct buses, I have been ‘fleeing’ to and from Electronics City, Bengaluru to Jayanagar, Mysuru since July 2016 on Fridays. The route bus number 378 starts completely jam-packed from Electronics City flyover and reaches Kengeri. The passengers boarding…
Sir, The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is conducting National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (UG) — which is also termed as NEET — on Sunday, 7th May 2017, for class 12 (II PU) students applying for seats in Medical Colleges in the country. In the Admit Card issued to the candidates online, CBSE has given eighteen…
Sir, Dr. S. Dandapani (who passed away in Bengaluru on Apr. 18) was a great teacher, inspiring mentor and a role model for a whole generation of top teachers produced by Regional College of Education (RCE), Mysuru. As a young man in late sixties, he used to be the first man in the morning to…
Sir, This refers to the letter titled “Simple and effective public toilets: Will MCC take up this initiative?” (SOM dated Apr. 24). The Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) has already gone in for e-toilets. These e-toilets can be operated by inserting coins and it has automatic flushing system. One such e-toilet has been installed on Devaraj…
Sir, I would like to bring to the notice of the authorities concerned through this column that starting from the signal in Bamboo Bazaar on Sayyaji Rao Road upto LIC building (Millennium Circle) in Bannimantap, there is not a single pedestrian crossing on the entire stretch. This road being entry and exit route from and…
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