Bengaluru: The Second ACMM Court has handed over the accused in the Senior Geologist Prathima murder to Police custody till Nov. 15. Kiran, the former driver of Prathima, an Officer at the Mines and Geology Department in Bengaluru, was arrested by the Police when he was trying to flee towards Chamarajanagar yesterday and was produced…
Joy Alukkas’ autobiography ‘Spreading Joy’ launched at Sharjah Book Fair
November 7, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: The much-anticipated autobiography, ‘Spreading Joy – How Joyalukkas Became the World’s Favourite Jeweller,’ by the renowned entrepreneur Joy Alukkas, was unveiled at the Sharjah Book Fair recently. Ahmed bin Rakkad Al Ameri, CEO of Sharjah Book Authority and Bollywood Actress Kajol Devgan, the Global Brand Ambassador of Joyalukkas, did the honours, in the presence…
12-month Kannada coaching classes through post
November 7, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: The Directorate of Kannada and Culture in association with the Central Institute of Indian Languages, Mysuru, had launched ‘Learning Kannada Language through Post’ on Nov. 1, 1985 for all the Government employees who do not know Kannada. This is a 12-month Kannada coaching classes through post where Kannada language will be taught to Government…
Weaving Magic in Handloom
November 7, 2023He weaves ‘Gandabherunda’ saree non-stop for 36 hours By M.B. Pavan Murthy In a world increasingly dominated by advanced automation, traditional craftsmanship often finds itself at risk, leading to potential unemployment for skilled artisans. Amidst this challenge, dedicated individuals like A.P. Nagaraj are making extraordinary efforts to preserve and promote the art of handloom weaving….
Merits of ‘Ambaari’ design
November 7, 2023Sir, This refers to the letter ‘Set right design flaw of Ambaari by next Dasara’ (Star of Mysore dated Nov. 3) and also Editor’s Note thereunder. A hue and cry is being made out of the impediment for sightseeing being caused by the front high board on the upper deck of ‘Ambaari’ bus and that…
Air-condition not needed
November 7, 2023Sir, The projection in the front obstructing the view is on account of the air-conditioning unit for the lower deck of ‘Ambaari’. It would make sense to remove these and use it for other vehicles of ksrtc. Most people want to experience the open top view and only inclement weather would make people choose the…
Prize winners of Maharaja’s Cup Open Golf Championship-2023
November 7, 2023Following are the prize winners of H.H. Sri Jayachamaraja Wadiyar Memorial Open Golf Championship-2023 (Maharaja’s Cup) held from Nov. 2 to 5 at J.W. Golf Club, Mysuru: Strokeplay Gross – 36 Holes – Challenge Cup – Donated by His Highness Sri Jayachamaraja Wadiyar, Maharaja of Mysore (1957): Shridhar Singh (140 Gross) – Winner; M. Chirayu…
Mysuru Master Athletes to represent India at Asian Masters Athletics Championship
November 7, 2023The master athletes of Mysuru District Masters Athletic Association, who have been selected to represent India at the 22nd Asian Masters Athletics Championship to be held at New Clock City in Philippines from Nov. 8 to 12, were distributed with sports kit and blazers by Chamaraja MLA K. Harishgowda and Mysuru District Journalists Association (MDJA)…
24th batch Civilian Rifle Training held
November 7, 2023The Civilian Rifle Training for the 24th batch of 40 candidates, organised by Mysuru City Civilian Rifle Association at City Police Commissioner’s Office, was held successfully from Oct. 2 to 8 in city. City Police Commissioner B. Ramesh, DCPs M. Muthuraj and S. Jahnavi, Maruthi, Association Secretary Kumar, Training Officer Murthy and Manager Maheshgiri are…
P.V. Giri felicitated
November 7, 2023P.V. Giri of Siddhartha Group, Mysuru, who was elected as the Chairman of All India Kshatriya Federation (AIKF), was recently felicitated along with his wife Rukmini Giri by the Raju Kshatriya Welfare Association at a function held at Daksha College in Mysuru. They are seen with Jayachandra Raju, Chairman of Daksha College, Dr. Govinda Raju…















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