Mysore/Mysuru: A private COVID Clinic to treat asymptomatic Corona patients has been started in Hinkal Gram Panchayat (GP) limits in the name of former Chief Minister — ‘Sri Siddharamaiah COVID Primary Free Treatment Centre.’ This is first such private COVID Clinic to be started in district, under the leadership of ZP Member Rakesh Papanna. Varuna…
Ex-Mangalore University VC M.I. Savadatti no more
June 10, 2021Dharwad: Former Mangalore University Vice-Chancellor M.I. Savadatti died here on Wednesday following a massive cardiac attack. He was 89. According to family sources, he died owing to a massive cardiac arrest at home. He is survived by two sons and a daughter. Recipient of several awards including Sir M. Visvesvaraya Lifetime Achievement Award, Prof. Savadatti…
KSOU Deputy Registrar commits suicide
June 10, 2021Mysore/Mysuru: Depressed over being allegedly cheated by two persons in a house purchase case, the Deputy Registrar of Karnataka State Open University (KSOU) has committed suicide by hanging self at his house yesterday leaving behind a death note. The deceased is Manju Prasad (55). A resident of Chamundipuram in city, Manju Prasad had purchased a…
Webinar on ‘Restoration of Forest Ecosystem’ held
June 10, 2021Mysore/Mysuru: The Department of Botany, Sarada Vilas College, Mysuru, had organised a one-day webinar on ‘Restoration of Forest Ecosystem: Ways and Means’ as part of World Environmental Day on June 5. Dr. U.M. Chandrashekara, Scientific Advisor and Senior Principal Scientist (retd.), Kerala Forest Research Institute Sub-Centre, Nilambur, Mallapuram district, Kerala, was the resource person. The…
Why visiting Mysore could be a great cultural experience
June 10, 2021Whenever you go away on holiday or even on business trips, there is always the question of what to do are where to go so that you can have that break. Luckily in Mysore, there is an abundance of areas with historical and cultural significance that you are unlikely to be at a loss of…
TiE Mysuru to host Masterclass on ‘Venture Investing’ tomorrow
June 10, 2021Mysore/Mysuru: In order to enhance the understanding of venture investing and creating wealth, The Indus Entrepreneurs (TiE), Mysuru Chapter, is hosting an online Masterclass on the topic ‘Venture Investing – Rules for Success’ on June 11 between 6 pm and 7.15 pm. The session will be conducted by Sanjay Mehta, Founder and Partner, 100X.VC, who…
New Mayoral election tomorrow
June 10, 2021City almost certain to get a Congress Mayor Mysore/Mysuru: With the JD(S) willing to let go the post of Mayor to its coalition partner (Congress) in the MCC after sealing a deal, the Mayoral election scheduled for tomorrow (June 11) seems to be only a formality as the Congress is almost certain to bag the…
Remembering Sholapurkar, The Builder of CAVA
June 10, 2021About creative dancers it is said that during the performance the dancer disappears, only the dance remains. The same feeling could be expressed about Prof. V.M. Sholapurkar, the painter-artist who passed away on June 8, 2021 in our city. He was such a great art teacher and a versatile, creative artist, I am sure, though…
Vikramaditya’s Throne
June 10, 2021By Dr. Devdutt Pattanaik – Author, Speaker, Illustrator, Mythologist About a thousand years ago, a collection of Sanskrit tales, known as ‘32 tales of the throne’, came into being to draw attention to the qualities of a good king. In the narrative, king Bhoja finds the throne of legendary king Vikramaditya but every time he…
Common drain pipe from terrace & bathroom: Suggestion
June 10, 2021Sir, This is with reference to the letter in Star of Mysore dated June 5 regarding common drain pipe from terrace and bathroom. I appreciate the concern of the reader to provide work for jobless people by way of penalising others. Before penalising I would recommend the following: The authorities concerned should make sure the…















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