Sir, The recent order of the State Government constituting an expert panel to review textbook content on Tipu has raised heckles among Opposition parties. Lessons in history should depict true historical facts and should not be distorted to suit the political ideology or the agenda of political parties. As per historians, Tipu has both positives…
Growing cities and affordable housing
November 8, 2019Sir, This refers to the news item “MUDA’s Group Housing Project of 2017 awaiting Govt. nod” (Star of Mysore dated Nov. 4). Providing decent, affordable housing is a challenge, especially in growing cities, with demand far exceeding supply. The population in our city has grown fourfold and the chase to own a ‘dream house’ is…
Actor Mohanlal at Radisson BluFare Awards Nite
November 8, 2019BluFare Awards Nite, the annual awards show of Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel, Mysuru, was held at the hotel premises recently to felicitate best team members of the hotel, cutting across various departments and service disciplines. Malayalam actor Mohanlal, who was the guest of honour, is seen presenting the award to Arun Arther, Events Manager, as…
Update your wardrobe at Panache
November 8, 2019Panache is once again back with its most exclusive collection of apparels ranging from casual-everyday wear to limited edition festive-occasion wear and a wide range of jewellery and accessories. The expo is on at Hotel Southern Star today and tomorrow from 11 am – 8.30 pm. Seen are (from left) Ruchi from Style Aura, Safina…
Will this road in V.V. Mohalla be repaired?
November 8, 2019This is the pathetic state of the 11th Cross Road in V.V. Mohalla, used by motorists daily. Residents say that despite several requests and lodging several complaints, the authorities concerned have turned a deaf ear to this problem. They have urged the authorities concerned to take steps to asphalt the road at the earliest.
Broken manhole behind Lakshmi Talkies repaired
November 8, 2019Following publication of the photo news titled ‘Broken manhole posing danger on Renukacharya Street’ in Star of Mysore WhatsApp us column on Nov. 5, a resident of the locality has stated that the Corporator of the area has got the manhole repaired on Nov. 6 (see picture below).
KPL Spot Fixing: KSCA suspends Belagavi Panthers
November 8, 2019As the spot-fixing scandal gets murkier by the day, Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) made an official announcement on suspension of Belagavi Panthers franchise from Karnataka Premier League (KPL), here yesterday. Ali Asfak Thara, owner of the franchise, was arrested by the Central Crime Branch (CCB) in spot-fixing case recently. KSCA Hon. Secretary Santosh Menon…
BCCI Men’s One Day Tournament 2019: Ashish, Shlok shine for Baroda
November 8, 2019Inspiring batting performances by opener Ashish Patel (79, 102b, 12×4) and his valuable 75-run second-wicket partnership with Shlok Sandip Desai (52, 79b, 4×4) enabled Baroda to register a facile six-wicket win over hosts Karnataka in the BCCI Men’s One-Day Tournament Plate ‘A’ match played at JSS-SJCE Grounds here, yesterday. Batting first, Karnataka helped by some…
National Karate Championship from tomorrow
November 8, 2019Okinawa Karate-Do Shorin Ryu Shorin Kai India will be organising two-day 19th Shorin Kai National Karate Championship-2019 at University of Mysore Gymnastics Hall, Sports Pavilion from tomorrow. The tournament will be inaugurated by Kautilya Vidyalaya Principal Dr. L. Savitha. Department of Physical Education, University of Mysore, In-charge Director Dr. P. Krishnaiah will be preside. De…
MTC to host Asian Women’s Open Tennis Tournament
November 8, 2019Mysore Tennis Club (MTC) under the aegis of the AITA and KSLTA will be conducting $3,000 MTC Asian Tennis Tour Women’s Open Tennis Tournament 2019 at the MTC courts in Chamarajapuram from Nov. 11-17. The qualifying sign-in is on Nov.10 and the qualifying rounds will be played on Nov.11 and Nov.12. The main draw women’s…















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