Former President Pranab Mukherjee will address the members of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) at its Headquarters in Nagpur on June 7. This has shaken the Congress, silenced the Gandhis, confused the BJP and given hope to the Third Front…but more importantly, it shows that even at 82, Pranab Mukherjee still knows how to stay relevant…
Govt. School runs from a dingy house since 9 years!
June 2, 2018By H.D. Ramesh Periyapatna: Students of a Government School at Periyapatna are being forced to study in a congested private building as it does not have a building of its own. And taking advantage of the recent summer vacation, the owner of the private building is asking the Education Department to vacate the building as…
An Apology of Raitha Santhe
June 2, 2018By M.B. Pavan Murthy At a time when the State Government is having several brain-storming sessions with top finance officers on the modalities, complications and the impact of farm loan waiver, this Weekend Star Supplement brings you the pathetic story of Raitha Santhe and Mini Markets that have been constructed across Mysuru. These markets, built…
Dodging death, fearing fate
June 2, 2018The current medium age of India’s human population is officially stated as 25 years, meaning that age accounts for half the total headcount of the country. The figure for life expectancy of the nation’s people at large, accepted as 68.35 years (2015), is a statistical measure of the average time a person is expected to…
Make sports, NCC mandatory in schools and colleges
June 2, 2018Sir, It is a shame that we don’t have a basic national policy of education at schools and colleges. Whatever our regional differences and preferences we must pay attention to the overall development of children. Sports activity and NCC to inculcate social harmony and discipline must be made mandatory in all schools and colleges. There…
Dr. Bhamy Shenoy on CNBC TV 18
June 2, 2018Mysore Grahakara Parishat (MGP) Convenor and Oil Industry Expert Dr. Bhamy V. Shenoy will be featured in the panel discussion of CNBC TV 18 today and tomorrow (June 2 and 3) at 6 pm. The TV show hosted by Gautam Srinivasan also features Petroleum Secretary Vivek Rae among others.
Free Neurosurgical Camp tomorrow
June 2, 2018Mysuru, June 2- Healthy Brain Through Healthy Air, a free Neurosurgical Camp and Pranayama Workshop has been organised by Srian Envisions on June 3 from 10 am to 1 pm at Srian Envisions, Dr. Anil Sangli’s Neuro Clinic, Shankara Mutt Road, Agrahara. Free Neurosurgical Camp will be conducted by Dr. Anil Sangli, Neuro & Spine…
Jnana Yajna discourse on June 3
June 2, 2018Mysuru, June 2- Chinmaya Mission, Mysuru, has organised ‘Jnana Yajna – Gita Saara’ discourse in Kannada by Swami Brahmananda Saraswati at Nityotsava convention hall in Krishnamurthypuram, from June 3 to 9 from 6.30 pm to 8 pm.
Calling meritorious students
June 2, 2018Mysuru, June 2- The Mysore Merchants Co-operative Bank Ltd. has invited applications from its members’ children who have secured above 60% marks in SSLC and PUC exams – 2018 to present cash prize of Rs.1,500 and Rs.2,000 respectively. Also, children who have participated in district, State and International-level sports will also be presented with cash…
Theatre training tomorrow
June 2, 2018Mysuru, June 2- Natana School of Theatre Arts, led by theatre artiste Mandya Ramesh, will be conducting weekend acting and theatre training for children in the age group of 8-14 years. Classes will be held from 3 pm to 6 pm on Saturdays and 10 am to 1 pm on Sundays. Admission process and interview…






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