Sir, It was heartening to see that more than 350 participants took part in Sunday morning’s (Oct.6) heritage walk, marking a significant increase from the usual turnout of approximately 15-20 participants when these walks are organised by the Department of Archaeology, Museums and Heritage. For those who have attended these heritage walks, the typical route…

Sir, This refers to the news report on stray dogs at Kukkarahalli Lake in SOM dated Sept 24. As a senior citizen and regular morning walker at Kukkarahalli Lake for many years, I see stray dogs there every day. I must say my morning walks are completely peaceful, despite the presence of the dogs. They…

Sir, This is in reference to the news item ‘KRS Crest Gates for Scrap Sale’ in Star of Mysore dated Oct. 7. The Cauvery Neeravari Nigam Limited (CNNL) or the Government should not unilaterally decide to sell the historic Crest Gates for scrap. Selling the historic KRS Crest Gates may seem easy, but these gates…

Sir, Hats off to the Mysuru Traffic Police for their exemplary control and monitoring of the Dasara crowd this year. A substantial contingent of officers has been deployed for traffic regulation, providing exceptional service to the public. Even in the rain, traffic cops are seen managing the flow while holding umbrellas. This year marks a…

Sir, Apropos the news item ‘Shreya Ghoshal’s crooning leaves audience wanting for more’ (SOM dated Oct. 7), it raises a pertinent issue about potential copyright infringement if the show were to be webcast. Why is there no established copyright for Nada Habba celebrations with the State Government? After substantial payments are made to the star…

Sir, It is regrettable to witness chaotic scenes atop Chamundi Hill during this Dasara, particularly this past Sunday. Private cars were parked too close to the ticket counter, while ample space on the Temple’s north side was occupied by iron beams and frames from ongoing construction work, obstructing the free movement of devotees. With a…

Sir, This refers to KBG’s Abracadabra titled “From Here to Eternity: A Pilgrimage to Introspect!” in Star of Mysore dated Oct. 1 and 2. The problems you (KBG) faced in Kashi and Ayodhya are more self-inflicted. You needed a good tour planner (you could have done it by yourself like we did) and local guide…

Sir, The pictorial feature article titled “A Holy Trip in the Name of God” by Rtn. Roopa Venkatesh in Star of Mysore dated Sept. 28 and 29, made an interesting read. The write-up was quite informative with details of the places visited, the Puranic story of each place and a lot of useful trivia.  It…

Sir, This is in response to the news item ‘Stray dog menace in Kukkarahalli Lake’ published in Star of Mysore dated Sept. 24. I am a resident of a locality adjacent to Kukkarahalli Lake and have been walking there regularly for the past 60 years. In all that time, I have never felt threatened by…

Sir, Some time ago, I wrote about the dog menace in Dattagalli 3rd Stage and several other Star of Mysore readers have also expressed similar concerns. Unfortunately, all our letters seem to have fallen on deaf ears! The Mysuru City Corporation’s (MCC) Public Relations Officer (PRO) has never bothered to respond — not even once….