By Dr. Devdutt Pattanaik – Author, Speaker, Illustrator, Mythologist The Tamil poet-saint Andal is identified by the parrot in her hand. The bird is the symbol of Kama, the god of love, lust and sensuality. The same god who in Buddhist works is called Mara, the enemy of Buddha. The same god who is burnt…
Sir, The very first and cover page of Star of Mysore 48th Anniversary Special Issue, published on Feb. 16, 2025, attracted me as one could not read it as an advertisement but as a letter of testimony for Star of Mysore. It is from our city’s well-known apartment builder Sankalp, headed by Dr. V.K. Jagadish…
K.S. Sheshadri (77), a resident of No. 16, C Block in J.P. Nagar, passed away following a heart attack this morning in city. He leaves behind his wife Padmaja, daughters Chaitanya and Sphoorthy and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites were held at the foot of Chamundi Hill this evening, according to family…
Sannegowda (70), a resident of Aralimarada Koppal village in Bettadapura, passed away following a heart attack yesterday. He leaves behind sons Gram Panchayat (GP) employee Parashuram and Taluk Raitha Sangha Vice-President Yogesh, daughter former GP President Manjula Chandregowda, two brothers, a sister and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites were held at the…
G. Shamanna (80), second son of late Phalamrutha Gundappa and a resident of Ittigegud, passed away yesterday in city. He leaves behind his wife Shashikala, son Harsha, daughter Vani, grandchildren and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites were held at the foot of Chamundi Hill this morning.
Rohini Padmakumar (77), a resident of Kuvempunagar, passed away following a heart attack yesterday in city. She leaves behind two daughters, sons-in-law, grandchildren and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites will be held on Feb. 21 at 9 am, at the foot of Chamundi Hill, after her daughter arrives from abroad.
Jyothi Prabhudev (58), wife of C. Prabhudev, a general merchant on Devaraj Urs Road, passed away at a private hospital in city yesterday. She leaves behind her husband, sons Skandan P. Yajaman and Shivasharana P. Yajaman, daughters-in-law and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites were held at Veerashaiva Burial Grounds at Veeranagere this…
C.M. Narayanaswamy (73), retired Deputy Registrar, University of Mysore (UoM) and a resident of Vivekanandanagar, passed away following brief illness in city yesterday. He leaves behind his wife B.G. Shanthakumari, two sons, daughters-in-law, grandchildren and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites were held at Jayanagar Crematorium yesterday evening.
Ganasiri-Vedanta Lahari-12 programme, ‘Rukminisha Vijaya Saptaha,’ written by Sri Vadiraja Gurusarvabhowma, vocal concerts by Vidwan Anantraj Mistry of Kalaburagi, 5 pm; Discourse on ‘Rukminisha Vijaya’ by renowned scholar and Dewan of Sri Vysaraja Mutt Sri Bramhanyacharya, Sarada Vilas Centenary Hall, Krishnamurthypuram, 6 pm to 8.30 pm.
Valedictory of National Seminar on ‘Multi-Disciplinary Research in Contemporary Era: Exploring Innovative Trends,’ Dr. Sr. Teresa, former Principal of St. Teresa’s College, Ernakulam, Education Councillor of CSST, Bengaluru, chief guest, Dr. Sr. Juanita, Director, Teresian College and Dr. Sr. Rohini, Principal, Teresian College, patrons, Sr. Anitha D’Souza, Manager, Teresian Institutions, Mysuru and Vivek Charles, IQAC…
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