Mysuru: The University of Mysore (UoM) has awarded Ph.D in Physics to L.M. Munirathnamma for her thesis “Studies on Fibre Reinforced Polymer Composites for Biomedical Applications by Positron Annihilation Lifetime Spectroscopy” submitted under the guidance of Dr. H.B. Ravikumar. G. Roopa has been awarded Ph.D in Bio-technology by UoM for her thesis “Isolation and Characterization…
Firing practise by RPF: Villagers cautioned
December 12, 2018Mysuru: -The Railway Protection Force (RPF), Mysore Division, South Western Railway, will be conducting the Annual Range Classification target practise from Dec. 12 to Dec.14 at Doddabydarahalli firing range of Mandya district between 06.00 hrs and 15.00 hrs. Therefore, the neighbouring villagers are requested to avoid movement of humans and livestock in and around Doddabyadarahalli…
Annual Day celebrations
December 12, 2018Mysuru: Vijaya Vittala Educational Institutions (VVEI), Saraswathipuram, will be celebrating its Annual Day from Dec.13 to 15 at its premises. On Dec.13 at 5 pm, the 13th Annual Day of Vijaya Vittala PU College will be celebrated. DDPUE Dr. Dayananda will be the chief guest. R. Vasudeva Bhat, Hon. Secretary, VVEI will preside. H. Satyaprasad,…
The Rotary Journey: To S. Korea and Japan – 4
December 12, 2018The world is a book and those who do not travel read only one page.”—St. Augustine [Continued from Nov. 29] My first introduction to Japan as a student was through Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose. His dramatic escape from India to Germany and then to Japan was indeed a stuff that would leave any student wonderstruck…
Pet Talk: December 12, 2018
December 12, 2018In this week’s Pet Talk, Maneka tells how to identify urination tract infection in cats and about relocation of stray animals. By Maneka Gandhi What is urination tract infection in cats? How do I identify and treat it? Signs, that your cat is suffering through urination tract infection, are as follows: 1. Straining to urinate:…
Enabling Employability
December 12, 2018The need for and importance of raising the skill set in the economically productive sections of the nation’s population, estimated as more than three-fourths of its total headcount have just been bestowed focussed attention by the incumbent governments, both at the centre and a few states, including Karnataka. The much delayed change in the mindset…
Picture worth a thousand words !
December 12, 2018Sir, What a shocking picture of ‘Tiger’ parked right below the ‘No Parking’ board! (SOM dated Dec.10). It also proves the proverb that there is darkness below the candle light! Coincidentally, the very same topic was discussed at the MGP monthly meeting on Dec.9. The guest, Traffic Police Inspector C.V. Ravi (replacing the earlier announced…
IT’S MINE…
December 12, 2018A pair of Red Avadavat, also known as Red Munia or Strawberry Finch (Amandava Amandava), seen fighting for a feather. This moment was captured by city lensman G.S. Ravishankar near the Outer Ring Road in Mysuru.
Plea to clear garbage near Mysore Paints
December 12, 2018Uncleared garbage is causing a lot of inconvenience to the public near Hillal Masjid and the famed Mysore Paints in Bannimantap. Waste such as plastic covers and papers fly around due to small wind and is getting scattered on the road sometimes entering various industries on the stretch. Authorities concerned are urged to get the…
Gallons of drinking water going down the drain in Bannimantap
December 12, 2018Gallons of precious drinking water is going for a waste from a damaged drinking water pipeline near Star of Mysore Office since many months and despite bringing it to the notice of the authorities concerned, nothing has been done to plug the leakage and even now water is flowing into the drains. This apart, a…















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