Mysore/Mysuru: “If artistes can closely observe the happenings in the society and understand them properly, acting skills will come automatically. Society is a learning centre for artistes,” opined veteran actress Girija Lokesh. She was speaking after presenting ‘Rotary North-Kadamba Award’ being given jointly by Rotary Mysore North and Kadamba Ranga Vedike, at a function held…
Card games have transcended cultures and centuries, offering entertainment, competition, and a touch of friendly rivalry. From the simple joy of collecting colorful cardboard squares to the high-stakes tournaments of today, card games have woven themselves into the fabric of history and culture. But where did these captivating decks of cards originate from, and how…
One of the familiar names among the politicians, especially Congress politicians, in our city since early 1980s was that of Vasu. Simply Vasu, without any initials, any prefix or suffix to his name. As a politician, he rose to become a Corporator and then the Mayor of the city during 1989-90 and also an MLA…
[Continued from yesterday] By S.B. Devaraj Star of Mysore (SOM): What was the reason behind supporting Siddaramaiah, though you were with Janata Dal-Secular (JD-S)? Sreenivasa Prasad: Following the resignation of Siddaramaiah as Chamundeshwari MLA, by-election was necessitated to Chamundeshwari segment. Siddaramaiah was the Congress candidate and Shivabasappa was pitted from JD(S). As the winning chances…
By Dr. K. Javeed Nayeem, MD My last article was about the striking similarity in the Torquay Fountain in England and its identical twin that we have here in our city. I had already said that our ‘migrant’ fountain, that now stands as a mute witness to the history of our city, at the Northern…
Sir, Since the last two months I was complaining to the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) authorities regarding the damaged road causing hardship to commuters in Saraswathipuram but of no use. Recently I requested the new MCC Commissioner Dr. Madhu through a message highlighting the problem. Within 12 hours, she ensured that the road is retained…
Will ‘Ee Sala Cup Namde’ become a reality for RCB fans? While the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) men have not been able to lay their hands on the IPL trophy for the past 16 seasons, the women’s team led by Smriti Mandhana is all geared up to win the coveted Women’s Premier League (WPL) as…
N.M. Mahadevaiah (69), retired officer of the Department of Archaeology, Heritage and Museums and a resident of Maratikyathanahalli in the taluk, passed away following a heart attack on Friday. He is survived by his wife Gayathri, daughter Srilakshmi, son Tilak Kumar Gowda and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites will be held today…
Inauguration of four-day Digital Art Exhibition, Vitdwath Founder-MD Yogesh (Rohith) M. Patil inaugurates, Sri Kalanikethana School of Art Secretary Baburao presides, Sri Kalanikethana Art Gallery, 11 am.
Free Health Camp (BP, ECG & ECHO – if required), Sri Varasiddi Mahadeshwara Swamy Temple, Paduvarahalli, 9 am to 1 pm.
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