By Dr. Devdutt Pattanaik – Author, Speaker, Illustrator, Mythologist In the popular understanding of Ramayana, Sita gave birth to twins Luv and Kush who challenged their father and defeated him in battle and restored the dignity of Sita. However, in the many re-tellings of Ramayana found across the world, we learn Sita delivered only one…
Sir, The restoration works of the historic Silver Jubilee Clock Tower (Dodda Gadiyara) has commenced under the leadership of Ramachandra Gowda, a specialist in restoration tasks (refer Star of Mysore dated Dec. 30 report titled Restoring Clock Tower). Consideration can be given to replacing the ancient mechanical clock with a modern electronic system while retaining…
The book ‘Yesu Kristhara Amara Balidana,’ authored by Rev. Dr. Dayananda Prabhu, was released at a function to commemorate the 75th birthday of the author (Dayananda Prabhu) at Pushpashrama, R.S. Naidu Nagar in city recently. Picture shows (from left) S.R. Lobo, George D’Souza, Rev. Fr. Sunil Fernandes, author Rev. Dr. Dayananda Prabhu, Rev. Fr. Louis…
Joy Alukkas (CMD, Joyalukkas India Limited) seen receiving MD & CEO Awards 2024 for ‘Best Digital/Social Media Marketing of the Year’ & ‘National Retail Chain of the Year’ from Sania Malhotra and Zoya Afroz (film actresses) at a ceremony organised by The Retail Jeweller Group in Mumbai recently.
A four-day Silk and Jewellery Exhibition-cum-Sale has been organised by The Chennai Silks and Sree Kumaran Jewellers at hotel Grand Mercure in city from Feb. 1 to 4 between 10 am and 8 pm. Dr. Krishnegowda, District Governor, Lions Club, is seen inaugurating the jewellery exhibition this morning. O.V. Jayakumar, Relationship Manager and R. Suresh…
S.N. Ganesh Rao (56), a BEML employee and a resident of Kashipathi Agrahara in city, passed away yesterday. He leaves behind his wife, son and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites were held at the foot of Chamundi Hill this afternoon.
Skills India 2024: AI Edition Conference with Adeptic Creative Labs, inauguration and opening address by Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar of Mysore Royal Family, keynote address by Pavan Soni – Innovation Evangelist, Panel discussion on ‘Skilling in the age of AI’ – Speakers are P.R. Seetha Lakshmi, SPM, Broadcom, Dr, Rajaram Kudli, Data Science Evangelist and…
Valedictory of Cultural, Sports, NSS, Ranger and Red Cross activities (2023-24) and releasing of College Magazine, Chamaraja MLA K. Harishgowda inaugurates, MLC Marithibbegowda releases the magazine, DDPU M. Mariswamy chief guest, orator & retd. Principal of St. Philomena’s College Prof. M. Krishnegowda main speaker, Devaraja Girls Government Independent PU College Principal Dr. M.G. Ramananda presides,…
Inauguration of Ranga Samyukta – Lecture series on Theatre and Theatre Related Arts, KSGH Music and Performing Arts University VC Prof. Nagesh V. Bettakote inaugurates, UoM Registrar V.R. Shylaja presides, Kannada & Culture Joint Director V.N. Mallikarjunaswamy chief guest, UoM Fine Arts College Principal Prof. Anita Vimla Braggs and Rangayana Deputy Director Nirmala Mathapati will…
11th anniversary of ‘Ursu Patrike,’ conferring of ‘Dhwani Kotta Dhani’ award on six journalists of the city — Mysuru District Journalists Association (MDJA) President and Star of Mysore Chief Reporter S.T. Ravikumar, Executive Editor of Kannada Prabha, Mysuru, Amshi Prasannakumar, Chief Reporter of Vijayavani, Mysuru, Krishna, Prajavani Mysuru Bureau Chief K. Narasimhamurthy, Senior Chief Editor…
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