Sir, The feature article on novelist “Triveni” in Star of Mysore dated Dec.26, reminded me of an incident almost 70 years back. Here is the episode: When I was a High School student in 1950s, I had read Kannada classics like Karanth’s “Marali Mannige”, Kuvempu’s “Kanooru Subbamma Heggadathi” and Gokak’s “Samarasave Jeevana.” All these novels…
Accidents at MUDA Circle: A suggestion
December 29, 2019Sir, I was witness to yet another accident today morning at MUDA Circle involving an auto and a car. The auto was coming from University side while the car coming from Railway Station side. Luckily no serious injuries happened except minor injuries to occupants of the auto. This is a spot where accidents occur frequently….
Karnatak Classical Flute recital by Vid. Rakesh Sudhir
December 29, 2019Sri Tyagaraja Sangeetha Sabha Charitable Trust, Mysuru, had recently organised a Karnatak Classical Flute Recital by Vidwan Rakesh Sudhir at Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple, Vivekanandanagar Brahmana Mahasabha, SBM Colony, Srirampura. He was accompanied by Vidwan M. Keshav on violin, Vidwan Kumar Swamy on mridanga and Vidwan Shyam on morching.
Clear this blocked drain at Hosabandikeri
December 29, 2019Garbage such as empty polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottles, plastic covers, papers and all kinds of wastes, which are dumped inside a drain on the 6th Cross at Hosabandikeri, has blocked the drain hindering the smooth flow of sewage water. This has also resulted in stagnantation of sewage water in the drain. Residents have urged the…
Caved-in road posing danger at Gandhinagar
December 29, 2019The road which has caved-in in front of the name board of Gautham Block in Gandhinagar is posing danger to motorists. The stone slabs are also dangerously placed which may result in accidents. Authorities concerned are urged to take steps to get the road repaired at the earliest for the benefit of the public and…
Ranji Trophy: Karnataka settles for a draw with Himachal Pradesh
December 29, 2019Visitors gain first innings points Set a target of 183-runs to get in 50 overs, Himachal Pradesh were struggling at 34 for two in 16 overs, and at tea time, both the team captains shook hands and settled for a draw, on the final day of the four-day Elite Group Ranji Trophy match played between…
ITF Seniors Meet: Nagaraj wins grand double
December 29, 2019Mysuru-based R. Nagarj of Income-Tax Department, taking part in the ITF Grade 3 Senior Tennis Championship played at the Bhilai Tennis Complex, Bhilai, won a grand double by clinching the 55-plus Men’s Singles and Doubles titles. In the 55-plus Men’s Singles final yesterday, Nagaraj beat Chandra Bhushan 6-2, 6-2 to clinch the title. Earlier on…
Upcoming Chess Champion Dhatri Umesh
December 29, 2019Chess is a mind game. It improves memory and thinking ability. This game is gaining huge popularity day by day. Many players from Mysuru are winning medals in State and National level events and bringing laurels to the city. One among them is Dhatri Umesh, an upcoming 12-year-old chess champion from Mysuru. She started playing…
Sports Events
December 29, 2019Cricket: KSCA Mysuru Zonal League 2019-20 4.1.2020 1st Division, 2nd and 3rd Division League5.1.2020 Matches at SDNR Wadiyar Grounds, JSS-SJCE, Vidya Vikas, Maharaja’s College Grounds, Gangothri (Mysuru) and PET Grounds (Mandya). Football: MDFA ‘B’ Division Football League (2019-20) 2.1.2020 Kickers FC Vs Dynamics FC 3.1.2020 Pope FC Vs Nethaji FC 4.1.2020 Mysore Muslims FC Vs…
SPORTS QUIZ
December 29, 2019What does the term SSCB stands for? The term ‘Riposte’ is associated with which sport? The ‘Cooch Behar Trophy’ is associated with which sport? Who is the Indian women’s chess player who won the Women’s World Rapid Championship on Saturday in Moscow? Who is the cricketer who has become the highest wicket-taker among fast bowlers…















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