Sir, Dr. A.V. Narasimha Murthy has thrown much light on the sterling personality and yeoman contribution of Dewan Rangacharlu to Mysuru Sansthan (SOM dated June 18). DVG, the doyen of Karnataka, has recorded the services of Rangacharlu in his book “Jnapaka Chitrashale”, which is a text book for I B.Com students of University of Mysore….
Sir, Literary Festivals are picking up momentum across Indian cities. Kudos to Mysore Literary Association headed by Prof. K.C. Belliappa and Dr. H.S. Shivanna with their dedicated colleagues for bringing Mysuru on the Map of Literary Festivals of our Country. It was a matter of gratification for the book-lovers, in particular, of English novels to…
Sir, In reference to my letter ‘Viral fevers: Simple clinical clue’ (SOM dated June 15), there is a very important factor to keep in mind which is about malignant malaria. In this case also, there is relative bradycardia and it is important to exclude malignant malaria in which patient looks more toxic and signs of…
Sir, Of late, many readers are writing about rampant growth of bushes, especially parthenium, in Mysuru. Mysuru has become like a shrub jungle with thick growth of this weed leading to severe breathing problems. I reside in Ramakrishnanagar I Block where the growth of this plant has covered all vacant sites — private or government….
Sir, A wall-to-wall public turnout at the huge Senate Bhavan. That too for an English literary event?! Kudos to Prof. K.C. Belliappa and team for “literally” pulling off a “coup” by turning Mysuru Lit Fest into a “Baahubali-like block-buster” last Sunday. And, in terms of audience-traction, the event presented quite a challenge to the clashing…
Sir, Your editorial ‘Exit for the Elderly’ (SOM dated June 20) was excellent, highly contemporary, sensitive, poignant and thought-provoking, as it were, to the present day unfortunate elders who are feeling the pains and pangs of utter negligence (though not all) and wishing for early departure from this ungrateful world. As a social activist, I…
Sir, Prof. AVN’s article “Remembering Dewan C.V. Rangacharlu” with the editorial note is most welcome (SOM dated June 19). I had met a close relative of Rangacharlu fifty years back in Hyderabad who had expressed similar sentiments that was much needed to remember the late Dewan who introduced democratic representative assembly in the State and…
Sir, The golfers at the Mysore Race Club’s (MRC) golf course are experiencing foul smell on some days. It is because the dead horses are buried on the periphery of the ground along the road connecting to Nanjangud road. Will the MRC avoid burial in the golf course and save the golfers from the stink?…
Sir, The Rs.10 coin of India is not being accepted at many places in Mysuru. Even Metagalli Post Office refuses to accept the same stating that they already have Rs.10 coin totalling to about Rs.3000 which they are unable to use as a legal currency. This is legally illegal. Why this aversion to Rs.10 coin…
Sir, After hearing Dr. S. L. Bhyrappa at the Mysuru Literary Fest on Sunday, my thoughts went back to the days when he participated in some of the protests MGP held for public causes. Let me share a few instances of Bhyrappa’s activism that I have witnessed. The first time I met Dr. Bhyrappa was…
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