From a life behind bars to a life enriched By Ganesh Anil Mysuru Central Jail has proven that incarceration is not just about punishment but also an opportunity for transformation. Many former inmates have turned their lives around, emerging as role models who contribute meaningfully to society. The jail offers extensive training programmes in pottery,…
A Lost World
February 16, 2025By Girija Madhavan A recent video on my WhatsApp sent my mind scrambling down the staircase of memory. It showed a picture of the Yadavagiri residential area of Mysore, when it was still designated as an ‘Extension’; a word that was compulsory on postal addresses in the late 1940s. The video also mentioned that there…
A Cattle Island ?!
February 16, 2025Untold story of untamed cows and bulls at Ranganathittu’s Goolithittu Island No. 25 By M.T. Yogesh Kumar In the realm of wildlife, countless wonders remain shrouded in mystery, far from human understanding. Among these, the enigmatic existence of wild cattle stands out — a quiet kingdom of its own. In Srirangapatna, this rare and unique…
Serpentarium
February 16, 2025India’s first-of-its-kind facility dedicated at Hunsur to study, treat and combat snakebites By Raghu Hunsur In a landmark initiative aimed at tackling India’s persistent snakebite crisis, Liana Trust, in association with Karnataka Forest Department, has opened India’s first dedicated facility for snakebite research, management and mitigation at Rathnapuri in Hunsur, Mysuru district. This state-of-the-art Serpentarium…
The Strange ways of Destiny !
February 16, 2025By Dr. K. Javeed Nayeem, MD The unseen hand of God or Destiny or Providence, or by whatever name we may choose to call it, has some very strange ways of playing with our lives. And, perhaps no one sees it at work, more often and more closely, than a practicing doctor like me. And,…
City Chef Baking for Health
February 16, 2025By Shadan Muneer In the changing foodscape that is increasingly getting conscious of both health and ethical consumption, Janani, the “Vegan Chef of Mysore” is a rising star. Embracing a plant-based lifestyle, she has applied her philosophy to the culinary arts and launched her vegan concept food brand called “Athrini,” which is ranked amongst the…
Remembering a Kodava Scholar Couple Dr. Nanjamma & Dr. Chinnappa
February 16, 2025By K. Vijaya Kumar, Former Jt. Director of Information & Publicity Mysuru city has been known not only as a Royal City because of the Mysore Palace where the Rulers of Mysore Kingdom, the Wadiyar Dynasty, live but also known as ‘Pensioners Paradise.’ Naturally, it has attracted a large number of pensioners to lead peaceful…
Many Influences Of Mysore’s Royal Goddess
February 16, 2025By Dr. Devdutt Pattanaik – Author, Speaker, Illustrator, Mythologist The Chamundeshwari Temple in Mysore used to receive a Salam Aarti, which is believed to have been instituted by Tipu Sultan. Now it has been renamed as the Namaskara Aarti, as part of the growing wave of anti-Muslim sentiment across the country. It’s tit-for-tat politics. In…
Thank You
February 16, 2025It was this day, nay this very evening, 47 years ago that STAR OF MYSORE was born in this city as an Evening English Newspaper. Happily it continues to be your favourite eveninger. From this evening, we will be entering 48th year of publication. And as we do so, we gratefully remember all those who …
Events tomorrow – feb. 17: Kadamba Ranga Vedike, Mysuru and Directorate of Kannada & Culture
February 16, 2025Kadamba Ranga Habba, staging of play ‘Chithraturaga Nyaya Artaath Keertiya Avanthara’ by Sanchalana Mysuru, Mini Theatre, Kalamandira premises, 7 pm.














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