Educational institutions must develop leadership qualities in students: Flight Lieutenant Shravani Bhargav Mysore/Mysuru: “Every child has the potential to emerge as a leader. It is the responsibility of educational institutions to create a platform that encourages and inspires them to develop leadership qualities,” said Flight Lieutenant Shrawani Bhargav of the Indian Air Force (IAF). She…
‘Conservation is a perpetual movement’: Herpetologist Romulus Whitaker
July 8, 2025By B. Sreekantswamy Romulus Whitaker, the renowned herpetologist and pioneer in snake rescue and wildlife conservation, who also founded the Madras Crocodile Bank Trust, shared his thoughts on conservation following a panel discussion at the recently concluded ninth edition of the Mysuru Literature Festival–2025. In a candid conversation with Star of Mysore (SOM), Padma Shri…
Curb street racing, save innocent lives
July 8, 2025Sir, This refers to the news item ‘Death track: Late-night racing claims two lives’ published in Star of Mysore dated July 6. The tragic accident, in which both a speeding biker and an innocent food delivery executive lost their lives, is yet another grim reminder of the dangers of reckless racing on our roads. Street…
Mahajana Public School leaders elected
July 8, 2025The Investiture Ceremony of Mahajana Public School (MPS) was held at its premises in Jayalakshmipuram recently. The elected School leaders — Head Boy K.C. Skanda, Head Girl N.S. Nishtha, House Captains Kruthika, Aahana A. Relekar, J.P. Lahari and Deepthi Dinesh of X std., Vice-Captains Chiranjeevi, Athrushta Sagar, Harsha and Nagashakya of 9th std. — and…
NPSI Mysore Student Council inducted
July 8, 2025The 12th Investiture Ceremony (2025-26) of NPS International School Mysore was held recently marking the formal induction of the newly elected Student Council. Seen in the picture are (front row – from left) Samarth Dinesh, Ritisha Vindhya, M. Etasha, Somaan Bopaiah, chief guest Colonel Rohit Thakur, Principal Akhila Dinesh, guest of honour Lt. Colonel Hitesh…
N.G. Bhagya
July 8, 2025N.G. Bhagya (69), retired Fine Arts teacher and a resident of Chavadi Agrahara, passed away yesterday in city. Sister of senior Advocate late N.G. Ramaswamy, Bhagya leaves behind sister N.G. Radha, her late brother’s children and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites were held at the foot of Chamundi Hill yesterday evening.
Chikkathayamma
July 8, 2025Chikkathayamma (80), mother of Paduvarahalli Grama Abhivrudhi Sangha President Mellahalli Mahadevaswamy, passed away on Sunday in city. She leaves behind one son and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites were held at Gokulam Burial Grounds on Sunday evening, according to family sources.
Ph.D awardees
July 8, 2025The following students, who carried out their Research at CSIR-CFTRI during April 1 to June 30, 2025, have been awarded Ph.D degrees by the Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR): M.S. Ashwin Kumar – Thesis: Processing intervention to enhance the bio- availability of fortified iron and zinc in development of specialty wheat based products; …
Online applications invited for Agniveer Air Force recruitment
July 8, 2025Online applications have been invited from unmarried youths (girls and boys) for Agniveer Air Force recruitment conducted by Indian Air Force under ‘Agnipath’ Scheme. Applicants, who are born between 2.7.2005 and 2.1.2009 can apply. They must have passed in PUC (Science stream) and also must have secured 50 percent marks in Mathematics, Physics and English….
Special Guru Purnima meditation on July 10
July 8, 2025On the occasion of Guru Purnima, Yogoda Satsanga Dhyana Kendra, located at 7th Main Road, 5th Cross, Saraswathipuram, Mysuru, is organising a special meditation programme on July 10 (Thursday) at the Dhyana Kendra from 5.30 pm to 7.30 pm. In conjunction with the programme, a book exhibition and sale at concessional rates will be arranged….












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