Text & photographs by Dr. Mahadeswara Swamy, Scientist With the onset of winter many a deciduous tree shed their old leaves followed by fresh growth of foliage and flowers. This phenomenon of rejuvenation begins during December in many ornamental trees lining the avenues of Mysuru. Among these ‘Pink Lapacho’ is the first to dress up…
Title : Vasundhara – Odyssey of a Dancer Author : George S. Paul Pages : 220 Price : Rs. 1,699 Year : 2019 Publisher : Notion Press, Chennai This splendidly illustrated biography of Dr. Vasundhara Doraswamy traces the 50-year spirited journey of the renowned Bharatanatyam exponent, a revered Guru for thousands of her students initiated…
Sir, The feature article on novelist “Triveni” in Star of Mysore dated Dec.26, reminded me of an incident almost 70 years back. Here is the episode: When I was a High School student in 1950s, I had read Kannada classics like Karanth’s “Marali Mannige”, Kuvempu’s “Kanooru Subbamma Heggadathi” and Gokak’s “Samarasave Jeevana.” All these novels…
Sir, I was witness to yet another accident today morning at MUDA Circle involving an auto and a car. The auto was coming from University side while the car coming from Railway Station side. Luckily no serious injuries happened except minor injuries to occupants of the auto. This is a spot where accidents occur frequently….
Sri Tyagaraja Sangeetha Sabha Charitable Trust, Mysuru, had recently organised a Karnatak Classical Flute Recital by Vidwan Rakesh Sudhir at Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple, Vivekanandanagar Brahmana Mahasabha, SBM Colony, Srirampura. He was accompanied by Vidwan M. Keshav on violin, Vidwan Kumar Swamy on mridanga and Vidwan Shyam on morching.
Garbage such as empty polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottles, plastic covers, papers and all kinds of wastes, which are dumped inside a drain on the 6th Cross at Hosabandikeri, has blocked the drain hindering the smooth flow of sewage water. This has also resulted in stagnantation of sewage water in the drain. Residents have urged the…
The road which has caved-in in front of the name board of Gautham Block in Gandhinagar is posing danger to motorists. The stone slabs are also dangerously placed which may result in accidents. Authorities concerned are urged to take steps to get the road repaired at the earliest for the benefit of the public and…
Visitors gain first innings points Set a target of 183-runs to get in 50 overs, Himachal Pradesh were struggling at 34 for two in 16 overs, and at tea time, both the team captains shook hands and settled for a draw, on the final day of the four-day Elite Group Ranji Trophy match played between…
Mysuru-based R. Nagarj of Income-Tax Department, taking part in the ITF Grade 3 Senior Tennis Championship played at the Bhilai Tennis Complex, Bhilai, won a grand double by clinching the 55-plus Men’s Singles and Doubles titles. In the 55-plus Men’s Singles final yesterday, Nagaraj beat Chandra Bhushan 6-2, 6-2 to clinch the title. Earlier on…
Chess is a mind game. It improves memory and thinking ability. This game is gaining huge popularity day by day. Many players from Mysuru are winning medals in State and National level events and bringing laurels to the city. One among them is Dhatri Umesh, an upcoming 12-year-old chess champion from Mysuru. She started playing…
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