At last, 11 days after the election results came out, on 15th May 2018, Karnataka got its new Government with much drama and suspense. Now is the time for sharing the spoils of election-war. Without wasting time, the top leaders engaged themselves in the Ministry formation exercise immediately after the Assembly was adjourned following the…
Dr. Salim Ali Information Centre at Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary
May 26, 2018By V. Shourabh Tourists visiting Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary at Srirangapatna can utilise the newly-renovated Dr. Salim Ali Information Centre at the entrance of the sanctuary. The information centre educates people about the sanctuary, its history and the birds. The information centre has models of birds and crocodiles and has pictorial representation of various birds, its…
Retire the Rajakiya Bhavans
May 26, 2018Governor, the word has a grand ring to it. And why not? After all, a Governor lives in a grand manor, dines in grand manner, travels in a grand private jet and graces only grand occasions. No wonder only grand-fathers and grand-mothers become Governors in their grand-old-age. But, it is also a home where loyalists…
BIRDS ON BANKS: Winged Beauties flock Ranganathittu
May 26, 2018By V. Shourabh The tiny 0.67 square kilometre Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary is a haven for nature-lovers and bird-watchers. Located in Mandya district, Ranganathittu is regarded as one of Asia’s most significant nesting and breeding locales for birds. A large number of exotic migratory species flock the sanctuary annually. This Weekend Star Supplement throws fresh light…
Helping in homework
May 26, 2018Results of high school final examination and II PU examination of 2018 announced recently by the respective authorities in the State and subsequent celebrations in schools and homes of students scoring high marks ending in stamp-size images of the meritorious boys and girls in both tabloids and broad-sheets have led to their parents spending sleepless…
Science of intermittent starving
May 26, 2018Sir, This has reference to your recent Editor’s Bottomline on starvation. I fully appreciate the excellent information you have shared with the readers. As stated, fasting not only helps to lose weight but also improves health and increases one’s longevity. There is a lot of Science in intermittent starving. Nutrition Science says that oxygen-free radicals…
Boy injured due to worst road at Azeez Sait Nagar
May 26, 2018Six-year-old Mohammed Umar (inset) was injured on the head when he slipped and fell on the so called road behind Shaalu Bakery at Azeez Sait Nagar. The residents claim that the said road has not been asphalted since a year. They said that despite lodging complaints and pleading with officials concerned to asphalt the road,…
Plea to cover drain on Ashoka Road cross
May 26, 2018Stone slabs which have been removed from the drain on the Ashoka Road cross, leading to K.R. Hospital near Tholasi Jewellers, is causing a lot of inconvenience to the public, especially pedestrians. As the place has insufficient lighting, a pedestrian fell into it and sustained severe injuries, said a resident. The public have urged the…
Rashid Khan dazzles as SRH beat KKR to enter final
May 26, 2018Kolkata: Rashid Khan produced an all-round performance as Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) outclassed Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) by 13 runs in the IPL 2018 Qualifier 2 at the Eden Gardens last night. SRH will now face a formidable Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai tomorrow (May 27) in a bid to lift…
Mysuru fighters shine at National Open
May 26, 2018The fighters of Kimura Martial Arts & Fitness, Mysuru, bagged medals in National Open Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Championship-2018 held at Nawab Mansur Ali Khan Pataudi Sport Complex in New Delhi on May 20. In the competition that saw more than 250 fighters from 20 States, Kimura Martial Arts & Fitness team secured 4th position. Seen in…











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