Mysore/Mysuru: ‘I Love Mysuru,’ a selfie board in English kept at the parking lot near the North Gate of Mysore Palace, that had turned the eyes of pro-Kannada activists red, was removed by Abhaya, emergency rescue team of Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) recently. The selfie board had been kept only a few days ago and…
India to host 71st Miss World pageant
February 10, 2024New Delhi: India will play host to the much awaited 71st edition of Miss World from Feb. 18 to Mar. 9. The announcement was made at press conference attended by the current Miss World Karolina Bielawska (Poland) along with former winners Toni Ann Singh (Jamaica), Vanessa Ponce De Leon (Mexico), Manushi Chhillar (India) and Stephanie…
KSOU invites articles for Intl. Conference on Dr. Ambedkar
February 10, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Studies and Research Centre, Karnataka State Open University (KSOU), Mysuru, has organised a two-day International Conference on the topic ‘Dr. B.R. Ambedkar’s Views on Development and Contemporary World’ on Mar. 2 and 3 in the city. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah will inaugurate the conference on Mar. 2. Social Welfare and Mysuru District…
Sri Shivayogi Siddarameshwara Jayanthi in city on Feb. 12
February 10, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: The District Administration in association with Sri Shivayogi Jayanthyotsava Samithi and Department of Kannada and Culture has organised Sri Shivayogi Siddarameshwara Jayanthi celebrations on Feb.12 at Kirurangamandira, Kalamandira premises in city. At 11.30 am on that day, District Minister Dr. H.C. Mahadevappa will inaugurate the programme in the presence of Bhovi Gurupeetha Seer of…
Sri Purandaradasa-Sri Thyagaraja Aradhana
February 10, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: Sri Thyagaraja Sangeetha Sabha Charitable Trust will be celebrating its 37th annual day and Sri Purandaradasa and Sri Thyagaraja Aradhana at Sri Prasanna Parvathi Kalyana Mantapa in V.V. Mohalla tomorrow (Feb. 11). 7 am: Event commences with ooncha vruthi and procession with decorated chariot carrying pictures of Purandaradasa and Thyagarajaswamy followed by artistes singing…
Falling branches & More Shaktimans
February 10, 2024On Tuesday, a man died when a tree branch fell on his head. Even his helmet couldn’t save him. But what could have saved him was probably the timely pruning of the tree. Every year, people die in our city as tree branches fall due to lack of timely pruning. Yet citizens are confused about…
Run Mysuru-Talguppa train on the old route
February 10, 2024Sir, For the past 20 years, the Mysuru-Talguppa train has been running directly from Mysuru to Talaguppa in Shivamogga district, bypassing Bengaluru. However, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the same train is now scheduled to travel from Mysuru to Shivamogga via Bengaluru, adding three hours to the journey time for passengers. This change has caused…
Wins Tipster Tally Prize
February 10, 2024Tipster P.G. Chandrashekar (PGC), Racing Correspondent of Star of Mysore and Mysuru Mithra, seen receiving ‘Tipster Tally Prize’ from Mysore Race Club (MRC) Steward K.M. Suresh Kumar in the presence of MRC Chairman K.M. Chandregowda, Stewards and Committee Members.
Style Bazaar Expo in city
February 10, 2024Style Bazaar, a two-day designer and life style exhibition, was inaugurated by Fashion Designer Jayanthi Ballal (third from left) at Hotel Southern Star in city yesterday. Others seen are Sheetal Jain, Mamta Bardia, Naga, Aishwarya and Preeti Somani. The expo, which is a treasure trove of designer wears, jewellery, accessories, home decor, footwear and many…
Zahidulla Khan
February 10, 2024Zahidulla Khan (66), Chairman, Tipu Trust, Mysuru and noted Qawwali Artiste, passed away yesterday. Qawwal Zahidulla Khan had presented several Qawwali, Gazal and Mehfil Sama Khawni programmes across Karnataka and other States too. A resident of #229, near Tanveer Sait Nagar, Mysuru, Zahidulla Khan is survived by his wife, three daughters, two sons, brothers, sisters…















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