Mysore/Mysuru: Devaraja Traffic Police have registered a case against the driver of a passenger autorickshaw (KA-02-D-5313) for performing midnight wheelie stunt with the auto on JLB Road between Field Marshal K.M. Cariappa Circle and Dasappa Circle. The auto diver, against whom the case has been registered, is Harish. A video of Harish performing wheelie using…
‘Soul to the World’ poetry anthology released
March 29, 2026Mysore/Mysuru: Mysuru Book Clubs Charitable Trust had organised the release of ‘Soul to the World: An Anthology of Poems’ by Dubai-based poet Kirthana Uthappa Jaisimha, at a private hotel yesterday. The book explores themes of inner peace, emotional growth and spiritual evolution. The poems celebrate nature, humanity and wildlife, while emphasising the importance of embracing…
People’s United Dialogues presents: Masterclass on ‘Rasas & Bhavas’ by Prasobh Kalamandalam
March 29, 2026Mysore/Mysuru: Indian Institute of Educational Theatre (IIET), in association with The Rajiv Gandhi Foundation and Khel Tamasha, is set to present an engaging masterclass titled ‘Rasas & Bhavas – The Language of Emotions’ as part of the People’s United Dialogues – Masterclass Series. The session will be conducted by renowned Kathakali actor and teacher Prasobh…
Stories from the soil
March 29, 2026INTERNATIONAL Women’s Day Special… Writer and activist Kusuma Ayarahalli has steadily built a reputation with her writings rooted in rural life and social concerns. Dialogue writer for television serials, former content head in the TV industry, journalist with Akashvani, writer, columnist and activist, Kusuma Ayarahalli wears many hats. She is among the emerging voices in…
Of our Statues and their Silent Sufferings!
March 29, 2026By Dr. K. Javeed Nayeem, MD Very recently, there was a front-page news report in Star of Mysore about the sad state of a very recently erected statue of our former Chief Minister, late D. Devaraj Urs, that now stands in front of the new Office of our Deputy Commissioner. It appears its fallen metal…
Discrepancy between e-khata and entry in e-aasthi
March 29, 2026Sir, This letter is to draw the attention of the authorities concerned to the discrepancy between e-khata and entry in e-aasthi. I have received e-khata for my residence a few months ago from the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC). Now that this is made available on e-aasthi website, I decided to check the entry for my…
Music Fests mark Ramanavami
March 29, 2026Vid. Rahul Vellal presenting a vocal concert at Ganavisharada Bidaram Krishnappa’s Sri Prasanna Seetharama Mandira on N.S. Road in city last evening as part of the 110th Ramanavami Annual Heritage Music Festival. He is accompanied by Vid. Vaibhav Ramani on violin, Vid. Vinod Shyam Anoor on mridanga and Vid. Sunaad Anoor on khanjira.
RCB pays special tribute to departed fans
March 29, 2026Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) paid tribute to 11 RCB fans who lost their lives during the stampede that occurred in front of M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on June 4, 2025. As a mark of respect, players wore practice jerseys bearing the number 11 during the warm-up, followed by black armbands during the match. In…
Felicitation marks World Theatre Day
March 29, 2026Theatre personalities Mime Ramesh (Karnataka Rajyotsava awardee) and Dr. H. Janardhan (Music University’s Hon. Doctorate recipient) were felicitated during the World Theatre Day celebrations, organised jointly by Karnataka Nataka Academy, Bengaluru, Mysuru District Amateur Theatre Artistes Forum and Ayama Rangatanda Trust, at Mini Theatre in Kalamandira premises on Mar. 27. They are seen with (standing…
Dr. T.S. Bharadwajan
March 29, 2026Renowned Ayurveda physician Dr. T.S. Bharadwajan (77), a long time resident of Bannimantap, who was running a clinic at Gokulam, passed away in the wee hours of today at his residence in Bengaluru. He was the Secretary of Akhila Karnataka Ayurvedic Medical Association, former member of State Council for Indian Medicine and Editor of ‘Vaidyamithra’…














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