Sir, It was very unfortunate to read the news of two youth getting killed and another seriously injured in a road accident while triple riding without helmets (SOM dated May 11). Quite recently, in a similar case of triple riding, three people died on the spot in Kollegal, when their bike was hit by a…
Sir, At the time R.K. Narayan’s Museum was inaugurated in Yadavagiri, I had written about it in SOM, giving some suggestions of making it more tourist-friendly. Now it is in the news again for the same reason. Why is it not attracting visitors? For a long time, the approach road was a mess, but now…
Sir, The road repair works started over a month ago from Vivekanandanagar Circle has been going on at a snail’s pace inconveniencing the residents. On one side, the already started metalling work from Vivekanandanagar Circle is still to be asphalted and several tankers of water is wasted to spill over the metalled portion when there…
Sir, The flyover near Hinkal is really a good move as it avoids traffic jam on Ring Road traffic signal junction and also on Hinkal Road. Actually the flyover starts from petrol bunk or Grand Maurya to RUDSET point on Hunsur Road. But now due to demand from some shop owners, the flyover is landing…
Sir, l would like to share my bitter experience at a building on Ramavilas Road in city recently. I got into the lift to go to the second floor and pressed the ‘on’ button. Within a few seconds the power went off and I was stuck inside the lift. There was no emergency alarm or…
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….
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