Mysuru: The Government Lower Primary School in Ittigegud here is drawing everyone’s attention, thanks to Dasara thematic paintings on the school’s compound where people are seen clicking selfies. On the walls of the school compound are drawn beautiful pictures of Mysore Palace, Elephant Arjuna carrying the Golden Howdah with idol of Goddess Chamundeshwari placed inside,…
Yuva Dasara: Crowds swing to Sanjith Hegde, swoon to Chandan Shetty’s tunes
October 5, 2019Mysuru: Kannada Rapper Chandan Shetty and latest Kannada music sensation Sanjith Hegde performed at the Maharaja’s College Grounds as a part of ‘Yuva Dasara’ yesterday. At first, Sanjith, who has made a remarkable name for himself in Kannada, Telugu and Tamil movie industries, kicked off his concert with a romantic song Hrudayake Hedarike from the…
Love on Stage: Chandan Shetty asks Niveditha “Will You Marry Me?”
October 5, 2019Audience cheered, but some cried foul. As Minister Somanna asks SP to take action, Chandan apologises Mysuru: The youth and audience at the Maharaja’s College Grounds were in for a surprise during the ‘Yuva Dasara’ last evening as two known celebrities, Chandan Shetty and Niveditha Gowda of Bigg Boss fame, announced their decision on stage…
Film City: Global consultancy firm favours Mysuru
October 5, 2019Bengaluru: The State Government is likely to finalise Mysuru as the location for the ambitious Film City project. Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa had plans to shift the Film City to Roerich and Devika Rani Estate at Tataguni in Bengaluru. But this proposal is facing a legal tangle. The Film City was sanctioned to Himmavu in…
We are not against any caste: Mahisha Dasara organisers
October 5, 2019Mysuru: Clarifying that they are not against any caste or culture, Mahisha Dasara organisers asserted that their opposition to MP Pratap Simha was only against his unilateral thinking and certainly not a personal one. Addressing a press meet at Pathrakarthara Bhavan here this morning, former Mayor Purushotham, who also headed Mahisha Dasara Acharana Samiti, said…
Supreme Court gives tax relief for food at incorporated clubs
October 5, 2019New Delhi: In a significant judgment, the Supreme Court has held that supply of food, drinks and beverages by an incorporated members’ club to its permanent members is not liable for sales or service tax. However, in the case of sales tax, both incorporated and un-incorporated members’ clubs are exempt from liability, the Apex Court…
Mysore Gazetteer describes Dasara as an echo from distant past
October 5, 2019Mysuru: A tradition whose origins are lost in time, the Mysuru Dasara has, over the centuries, followed the template conceived by the Vijayanagar emperors (14th century AD to 17th century AD). This is also among the better documented traditions as evident in the writings of the medieval travellers, who visited the courts of the Vijayanagar…
‘Vishishta Kavi Goshti’: Specially-abled people exhibit their literary skills
October 5, 2019Mysuru: Over 20 specially-abled people participated in the Dasara Kavi Goshti at Jaganmohan Palace here this morning under the category ‘Vishishta’. The poets recited their compositions on the greatness of mother, highlights of Dasara, recent natural calamity and many more contemporary topics. Inaugurating the programme noted Director T.S. Nagabharana observed that people have become slaves…
Ilayaraja to perform at Bengaluru Airport
October 5, 2019Mysuru: Music maestro Ilayaraja will perform at the Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) on Nov. 16. The legendary composer will be kick-starting his world tour with a live concert in Bengaluru. Bengaluru International Airport Ltd. has allotted a space next to the airport for concerts and Ilayaraja will be the first to perform at the new…
‘Government must consider tax refund, GST exemption’
October 5, 2019Mysuru: Reacting on the Supreme Court Judgement, Sanjay K. Shetty, President of Sri Kanteerava Narasimharaja Sports Club in city, told Star of Mysore this morning that the Supreme Court’s tax relief for food and service in incorporated clubs comes a bit late and may not apply to those who have already paid and are paying…















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