Sir, Words are inadequate to describe your very thoughtful initiative to prove what International Women’s Day is, by making SOM an effective tool to publish interviews on Women’s Empowerment by your well-informed team of reporters. This is, indeed, what the observation of Women’s Day means. Every woman who reads and understands her hidden power, which…

Sir, Hats off to M.T. Yogesh Kumar for his special write-up about Anu and her son riding a scooter (International Women’s Day Special — Courier of Courage) in Star of Mysore dated Mar. 23. If Anu had worn a helmet and put a small helmet on her son’s head, the photograph would have been a…

Sir, I was both startled and delightfully surprised to open Star of Mysore yesterday evening. My accolades to K.B. Ganapathy  and SOM for the tribute to India’s first female Ambassador C.B Muthamma. I am deeply honoured that SOM chose to reprint my article (‘A Toast to Diplomats’ first published in SOM dated July 26, 2022)…

Sir, This refers to the International Women’s Day feature on Akshata Ganesh titled “From Classroom to Camera” in  Star of Mysore dated Mar. 18. I want to proudly say that she was a student of St. Philomena’s College where I taught her Journalism and Mass Communication for three years as the Head of the Department….

Sir, I read in this column about a suggestion to shift the existing FlyBus Terminal at the Sub-Urban Bus Stand to the vacant area opposite a nearby jewellery shop (Star of Mysore dated Mar. 18). However, I believe it would be more strategic, futuristic, and user-friendly to relocate the FlyBus Terminal to either the Sathagalli…

Sir, I am writing to bring to your immediate attention an issue that has been causing significant distress to the residents of Saraswathipuram, particularly along Vishwamanava Double Road adjacent to the Mysore  Library compound. What initially began with a small number of food vendors has now escalated into a concerning situation, with over 10 mobile…

A daughter recounts her father’s pain and agony Sir, As my father had a throat surgery two years back, he could not eat or drink through the mouth. So, the doctors fitted a PEG tube to his stomach for feeding. Then his throat became clear and as he could consume food and liquid through the…

Sir, This is in support of the suggestion by H.S. Sathish in this column dated Mar.18. It is indeed a worthwhile proposal to relocate the FlyBus parking location from KSRTC Sub-Urban Bus Stand to a nearby spacious place. About two months ago, while seeing off my daughter at the present FlyBus location within the Sub-Urban…

Sir, This is to highlight the growing garbage issue near 17th Main, 2nd Cross, Ganapathi Temple Road, Vijayanagar 2nd Stage. The area has turned into a dumping ground, emitting foul smell, attracting stray animals and posing serious health risks. Despite repeated complaints, no action has been taken. I urge the authorities to clear the garbage…