For a country National Emblem, Standard, Flag and Anthem are symbols of national sovereignty and, therefore, every citizen — minority community or majority — must respect them and abide by the protocol relating to them. In our country, National Anthem or National Song feuds took centre-stage even during Freedom Struggle and sadly for India even…
Mysuru Zoo loses Ranitha, 7-year-old Asiatic Lioness
December 28, 2017Mysuru: In a setback to the ambitious captive breeding initiative at Sri Chamarajendra Zoological Gardens, popularly known as Mysuru Zoo, Ranitha, a 7-year-old Asiatic Lioness died yesterday. She was found injured on right and left shoulders after a fight with her companion Shourya on Oct. 26. Following this, it had stopped taking food. Ranitha was…
Women Entrepreneurs Park to come up at Thandya
December 28, 2017CM to lay foundation on Jan.11 Mysuru: Chief Minister Siddharamaiah will lay the foundation stone for Women Entrepreneurs Park at Thandya on Jan. 11, said District Industries Centre (DIC) Joint Director Ramakrishne Gowda. The Park will be developed at Thandya Industrial Area near Kadakola on Nanjangud Road. Speaking to Star of Mysore, he said that…
American Dreams – 2
December 28, 2017By N.K.A. Ballal, Retd. Sr. Vice-President, ITDC [Continued from Dec. 21] Once I met a doctor at a social gathering and asked him the reason for this over reaction and frightening of the patients. What he told me was amazing. If a patient is told of 10 complications and if by chance he or she gets…
How Devdutt Saved Buddhism
December 28, 2017By Dr. Devdutt Pattanaik – Author, Speaker, Illustrator, Mythologist Buddha had a cousin who often argued with him and opposed him. His name was Devdutt, or Devadatta. He was also Buddha’s brother-in-law. People often ask me if I was named after this anti-Buddha. But I was not. I was named Devdutt because my mother liked…
Swachh Survekshan-2018: Pourakarmikas urge Mysureans to join hands in race for top spot
December 28, 2017Mysuru: Pourakarmikas of the city, who are the backbone of keeping the city clean, are working extra hours to see that Mysuru regains the first place in the country in cleanliness. Calling upon the people to join hands with them in this drive, Mysuru Nagara Palike Pourakarmikas Permanent and Contract Association President N. Mara said…
Stamp on Kuvempu to be released tomorrow
December 28, 2017Mysuru: The Government of India has brought out a commemorative stamp on Rashtrakavi Kuvempu and it will be released on Dec. 29 (tomorrow) at Kuppalli, the birthplace of the poet laureate. The stamp will be released by Union Minister for Statistics D.V. Sadananda Gowda on the occasion of Vishvamanava Day to mark the 113th birth…
Healthy millets grab limelight at Mela in city
December 28, 2017Mysuru: The two-day millet Mela (Festival) began yesterday at Bharat Scouts and Guides ground to create awareness on its nutritious and health benefits on incorporating it as a daily part of our diet. The festival had several small kiosks where millets of various varieties are being sold. People swelled in numbers to the kiosks. Jaggery,…
KHB Scam : Harish Gowda moves Court seeking bail
December 28, 2017Mysuru: After the five arrested people in the multi-crore KHB scam were granted bail by a city Court on Tuesday, another five accused including G. Harish Gowda, son of MLA G.T. Devegowda, yesterday filed an application before the 3rd Additional District Judge Court seeking Anticipatory Bail. The Court, which accepted the bail application, had adjourned…
Culinary contest at Millet Mela
December 28, 2017Mysuru: The concluding day of the two-day organic millet mela organised by Department of Agriculture of Mysuru, Chamarajanagar and Ramanagar district at Scouts and Guides Grounds here featured a contest for women in dishing out delicacies made from millets. About 30 women from three districts participated in the contest. The dishes churned out for the…














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