The article titled “Congress did it then, BJP now” in the column Point of View by veteran journalist TJS George (SOM dated Aug. 20) should be an eye-opener for all those who love this country as a Secular Democracy. As a country, we have the Constitutional guarantee to Fundamental Rights — Justice (Social, Economical and…
Pet Talk
August 21, 2019In this week’s Pet Talk, Maneka explains how taking a bath could be stressful for a guinea pig and more By Maneka Gandhi Is it alright to let my young children play with guinea pigs? Guinea pigs are delicate creatures, so ensure your children are supervised while playing with their pet guinea pig. Teach your…
Energy-employment equation
August 21, 2019In Physics, energy is the quantitative property transferred to an object in order to perform work on, or to heat, the object. The law of conservation of energy states that energy can be converted in form. Common forms of energy include electric, chemical, radiant (carried by light) and thermal. Mass and energy are closely related,…
Traffic cops remove idling barricades
August 21, 2019Sir, This refers to my letter titled “Guarding the garbage?” published in SOM dated Aug.17. Immediately after Star of Mysore hit the stands, in which it was pointed out that metal traffic barricades were idling at a garbage dump in Tilaknagar, the Police personnel have promptly taken them into their custody within a matter of…
Volvo service to Mandakalli Airport: A suggestion
August 21, 2019Sir, This refers to the news item titled “Volvo service to Mandakalli Airport” (Star of Mysore dated Aug.16). I doubt if the City Bus Stand (CBS)is the right place for pick up and drop because it will serve only passengers residing nearby. Imagine the plight of people from Dattagalli or Hinkal or JP Nagar —…
Winners in singing and dance contest
August 21, 2019The students of MICA College, Mysuru — (from left) Joshua Philips (first place in solo dance), Bhoomika Kashyap, Apeksha Pai (first place in solo singing) and Esther Joanne (guitarist) — won prizes in various events conducted by Teresian Degree College, Mysuru, as part of CESTA recently. Also, Apeksha and Bhoomika bagged second place in duet…
Excels in Football Tournament
August 21, 2019St. Philomena’s College, Bannimantap, has secured 3rd place in Chief Justice Hombegowda Memorial Inter-Collegiate Gold Cup Football Tournament 2019-20, organised by the Department of Physical Education and Physical Education Teachers’ Trust, at Sports Pavilion in city recently. Seen are (standing from left) Muhammed Assique, Rakshith Kumar (Captan), S. Dhanush, K.P. Yadu Krishnan, Akshay, Sunil, Mohammed…
Will this Road in Udayagiri be asphalted?
August 21, 2019This is the condition of the so-called Road at KEB Colony in Udayagiri. Residents say that the road is not even good for walking. Despite lodging several complaints, no action has been taken so far to asphalt the road which is one of the basic needs of taxpayers, the residents alleged and added that with…
Garbage heap causing health hazard in Rajivnagar
August 21, 2019Garbage dumped on the 17th Cross in Rajivnagar 2nd Stage is causing health hazard to the residents living in the surroundings as it is emanating foul smell due to recent rains and increase in disease causing mosquitoes and flies. Residents say that it has become impossible to allow children to play outside and there is…
Sharath, Shubhang make the cut
August 21, 2019To be part of Indian U-23 cricket team Karnataka’s talented duo — wicket-keeper B.R. Sharath and left arm spinner Shubhang Hedge — has been selected to the Indian U-23 cricket team for the upcoming home series against Bangladesh U-23 team. The five-match ODI series against Bangladesh will be played in Raipur starting from Sept.19 to…














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