By Dr. K. Javeed Nayeem The first part of the title of this article, as is most certainly known to almost all my readers, is actually the title of a very famous historical novel penned by Charles Dickens, published in the year 1859, set in London and Paris, before and during the French Revolution which came to…
The grand wedding of 1950 in Mysore
February 16, 2024When a Brilliant Mathematician wed a Graceful Mysorean at a grand hotel in a stylish manner By Girija Madhavan While dining at the Hotel Metropole in Mysore recently, I watched as a festive table was being prepared for a party; bringing back a sheaf of memories of a wedding lunch there in 1952. At 14…
MCC must create exclusive Road Hump Cell
February 16, 2024Sir, The recent tragic loss of three innocent lives due to poorly designed and installed road humps should serve as a wake-up call for both the MCC and City Traffic Police. Numerous road humps can be observed across the city, each seemingly designed according to the whims and fancies of MCC engineers. Despite repeated fatalities…
Thank You
February 16, 2024It was this day, nay this very evening, 46 years ago that Star of Mysore was born in this city as an Evening English Newspaper. Happily it continues to be your favourite eveninger. From this evening, we will be entering 47th year of publication. And as we do so, we gratefully remember all those who…
Two-day designers’ expo by Impressionz
February 16, 2024A two-day designers’ expo featuring ‘Modigold – Fine jewellery by Art Karat’ and ‘Shreeda Sarees’ has been organised by Impressionz at Hotel Southern Star (Board Room) on Vinoba Road in city today and tomorrow from 10.30 am to 8.30 pm. Organiser Krupa Sumanth (second from left) of Impressionz is seen with guests Jyothsna and Dr….
Sadvidya School excels in GK Contest
February 16, 2024Sadvidya High School (SHS) has won first prize and Rolling Shield in the 50th Inter-High School Competition in General Knowledge 2023 conducted by Sri Ramakrishna Vidyashala, Yadavagiri, Mysuru, recently. Sadvidya has won this prize for the 18th consecutive year. M.S. Raghunandan of 10th std. and G. Jeevan of 9th std., who bagged 1st prize and…
Lions Sevaniketan School Magazine released
February 16, 2024The 35th Annual Day of Mysore West Lions Sevaniketan School was held at the School premises in Gokulam recently. Sam Cherian, Managing Director of Schevaran Laboratories & Chairman of CII Mysuru, who was the chief guest, is seen releasing the School Magazine along with Lions Club President Ln. Dr. Ravichandra Kulkarni, School President Ln. Dr….
Selected for Natl. level sports
February 16, 2024Bharati, a student of Yoga Science Programme, University of Mysore (UoM), has won second place in the Under-18 category of ASMITA Khelo India Women’s Yogasana League (South Zone) held at Dindigul in Tamil Nadu recently and has been selected for the National level event. Another student, S. Vinuta, was part of the University team which…
EVENTS TOMORROW – Feb. 17: Avadhoota Datta Peetham
February 16, 20244k Projection Mapping on 45-ft tall Karya Siddhi Hanuman statue, Sri Ganapathy Sachchidananda (SGS) Ashram, Dattanagar, Nanjangud Road, (3 Shows) 7.10 pm, 7.40 pm and 8.10 pm. [Note: If rain or wind persists shows will be cancelled]
EVENTS TOMORROW – Feb. 17: N.R. Mohalla Sangeetha Sabha Charitable Trust
February 16, 2024Annual Music Festival of Saint Thyagaraja and Saint Purandaradasa Aradhana celebrations, vocal concert by Vid. Sandeep Narayan, accompanied by Vid. B. Anantha Krishnan on violin, Vid. Tumkur B. Ravishankar on mridanga and Vid. G.S. Ramanujam on ghata, Sri Prasanna Mahaganapathi Temple, Shivaji Road, N.R. Mohalla, 6.30 pm.













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