Mysuru, the cultural capital of Karnataka, is resonant with the music of great maestros. Sri Prasanna Vidya Ganapathi Mandali Charitable (SPVGMC) Trust, Mysuru, has been playing a crucial role in preserving the continuity of this resonance by organising music concerts during Ganesha festival since over six decades at 8th Cross Ganesha Pandal in VV Mohalla….
Global Navigation Satellite System Vs privacy issues
September 4, 2024Sir, Apropos the news item titled ‘Toll collection on Mysuru-Bengaluru Highway: FASTag to be replaced by Global Navigation Satellite System soon’ in Star of Mysore dated Sept. 1. This is indeed an intriguing technology. However, it’s worth noting that privacy concerns are the primary reason many advanced countries have hesitated to adopt this system. While…
India achieves highest ever medals tally in Paralympics
September 4, 2024Athletes repeat Tokyo’s double podium finish in men’s high-jump T63 Paris: India took their medals tally to 20 at the Paris Paralympics 2024 yesterday — the best ever in a single edition of Paralympics. Before this, their best performance came in Tokyo where India won 19 medals. Indian athletes repeated Tokyo’s double podium finish in…
Dr. (Capt.) K. Thimmappiah Memorial Trophy: Samit Dravid stands as ‘Wall’ for Karnataka Colts
September 4, 2024Mysuru: Samit Dravid, son of former international cricketer and head coach of Indian Men’s team Rahul Dravid, came to the rescue of KSCA Colts after the team lost two early wickets on the first day of the ongoing Dr. (Capt.) K. Thimmappiah Memorial Trophy four-day match against Odisha Cricket Association at JSS SJCE Cricket Ground…
Selected for State-level wrestling tournament
September 4, 2024Mysuru: G. Sanjay, a student of JSS High School in Siddarthanagar, has won a gold medal in the 48-kg Freestyle wrestling at the District-level Wrestling Tournament organised by Department of Public Instruction, here recently. He has been selected to take part in the State-level Tournament to be held later in the year. Sanjay is the…
Mysore Monsoon Races 2024 from tomorrow
September 4, 2024The Mysore Derby 2024 on Oct. 27 Mysuru: The Mysore Race Club (MRC) Limited is scheduled to start the Mysore (Monsoon) Races 2024 from tomorrow (Sept. 5). The 16-day racing will conclude on Oct. 27. Stakemoney: The advertised stakemoney shall be to the tune of Rs. 6,85,50,000 including cups/ trophies for the Season. Sweepstake/ Classic…
Prize winners of 26th Doctors Cup -2024 Golf
September 4, 2024Mysuru: Following are the prize winners of the 26th Edition of Doctors Cup-2024 Golf Tournament held at the J.W. Golf Club in city on Aug. 31 and Sept. 1: Strokeplay Gross: Shridhar Singh (72 Gross) – Winner; M.G. Chengappa (74 Gross) – Runner. Strokeplay Net (H/C 0 to 12): S. Amit (66 Net) – Winner;…
Brig. Ajjinikanda C. Pemmaiah
September 4, 2024Brig. Ajjinikanda C. Pemmaiah (Retd.), a resident of Swagath Apartments in Jayalakshmipuram, passed away yesterday in city. He was 89. A native of Chennangi, Pollibetta in Kodagu, he is survived by his wife Sulochana (Chendanda), children Manish and Ammatanda Bindu. Last rites were performed at Muktidhama in Vijayanagar 4th Stage here this afternoon.
Alhaj Mohammed Farooq
September 4, 2024Alhaj Mohammed Farooq (72), a resident of Convent Road in Lashkar Mohalla here, passed away at Aligarh in Uttar Pradesh this morning. He leaves behind his wife, three sons, two daughters and a host of relatives and friends. Burial will take place at Aligarh after the family reaches the place tonight, according to sources.
Events tomorrow – SEPT. 5: Uttaradi Mutt’s Rogamochana Sri Dhanvantari Sannidhana
September 4, 2024Dhanvantari Jayanti, ‘Saptaratrotsava,’ Discourse, 6 pm to 7 pm; Vahanotsava, Mahamangalarati and other rituals, Uttaradi Mutt’s Rogamochana Sri Dhanvantari Sannidhana, Agrahara (Khille Mohalla), 7 pm onwards.










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