Mysore/Mysuru: Mysore Open Forum (MOF) has organised a talk on “Unravelling Davos Summit – Its Mystery & Mystique” by Sam Cherian, Founder-Chairman, Schevaran Sustainable Cleaning Solutions, Mysuru, at 10.30 am on Feb. 15 at Kalpa Kshetra Auditorium, Vijayanagar 4th Stage [Mob: 94498-19536]. He had attended this year’s World Economic Forum Summit-2026 in Davos, Switzerland, where…
Noose tightening on drug network
February 13, 2026City Police to invoke PITNDPS Act to detain suspects; No need for FIR; Property to be seized The unabated menace of drugs, both manufacturing and use, especially Methylene-dioxy-metha-mphetamine (MDMA), commonly known as ecstasy in tablet form, along with ganja and other psychotropic substances in Mysuru city, has prompted the Police to invoke hard and harsh…
Mahashivarathri: An opportunity to experience the Divine
February 13, 2026By Sadhguru – Founder, Isha Foundation In the Indian culture, at one time, there used to be 365 festivals in a year. In other words, they just needed an excuse to celebrate every day of the year. These 365 days were ascribed to different reasons and different purposes of life. There were various festivals to…
Permanent medians turning detrimental
February 13, 2026Sir, Apropos the letter titled ‘No need of permanent divider on a narrow road’ in Star of Mysore dated Jan.30, I would like to express my vehement support to the concerned citizens of Rajarajeshwarinagar. In fact, I had written a similar letter in Star of Mysore dated 21.8.2024, titled “80-Feet Roads: Preserve Them” asking Planning…
Homecoming for RCB?
February 13, 2026Karnataka Cabinet clears decks to host matches at Bengaluru Bengaluru: Finally, here is good news for RCB fans, as Karnataka State Cabinet cleared the decks for Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) to host Indian Premier League (IPL) and international matches at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. The Cabinet also cleared the decks for RCB to…
Sannamma
February 13, 2026Sannamma (85), a resident of Mydanahalli village, Yelwal hobli, passed away at the village this morning. She leaves behind three sons including former APMC President K. Shivanna, daughters-in-law, grand-children and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites were held at the village this afternoon, according to family sources.
Hope Edgar Sebastian
February 13, 2026Hope Edgar Sebastian (65), a resident of Shivaji Road in N.R. Mohalla, passed away yesterday in city. He leaves behind his wife Sherrel, son Clarence, daughter-in-law Supriya and a host of relatives and friends. Funeral was held at Benson Cemetery on Nanjangud Road this afternoon, according to family sources.
M.B. Vijayakumar
February 13, 2026M.B. Vijaykumar (76), son-in-law of former MLA late K. Kempeeregowda and a resident of Hebbal, passed away following brief illness at a private hospital in city yesterday. He leaves behind his wife former ZP member K. Vanaja, son V. Ravikumar, daughter V. Ranjitha, brother-in-law former MYMUL President K. Umashankar and a host of relatives and…
Events TOMORROW – Feb. 14: Avadhoota Datta Peetham
February 13, 20264k Projection Mapping on 45-ft tall Karya Siddhi Hanuman statue, Sri Ganapathy Sachchidananda (SGS) Ashram, Dattanagar, Nanjangud Road, (3 Shows) 7.10 pm, 7.40 pm and 8.10 pm.
Events TOMORROW – Feb. 14: Kalasuruchi and Kutuhali-Kannada
February 13, 2026Kathe Kelona Banni-919, story-telling by Chikkamalali R. Mahadeva, Lecturer, Government Pre-University College, Karimuddanahalli, Hunsur taluk, 4.30 pm to 5.30 pm; ‘Science Sanje,’ talk on ‘Post-Independent Indian Science: Less known stories, unimaginable impact’ by Prof. L.S. Shashidhara, Director, National Centre for Biological Sciences (NCBS), Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR), Bengaluru, Suruchi Rangamane, #476, Chitrabhanu Road,…













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