INTERNATIONAL Women’s Day Special… Writer and activist Kusuma Ayarahalli has steadily built a reputation with her writings rooted in rural life and social concerns. Dialogue writer for television serials, former content head in the TV industry, journalist with Akashvani, writer, columnist and activist, Kusuma Ayarahalli wears many hats. She is among the emerging voices in…
INTERNATIONAL Women’s Day Special… Veteran beautician Veda Rai highlights perseverance, skill development and the importance of patience and self-belief in sustaining success in the beauty industry. Be strong, be fearless, be beautiful, is the phrase that succinctly conveys the qualities a woman should possess in life. There ain’t any woman who doesn’t want to look…
By 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…
State Nodal Officer P.S. Vastrad outlines strategies to bring out people from homes/offices to vote By B. Sreekantswamy In every election, there is a focus on increasing voter turnout, and with the election to Legislative Assembly scheduled for May 10, various awareness activities are being conducted by the District and Taluk-level Systematic Voters Education and…
BJP National Spokesperson Sudhanshu Trivedi tells Star of Mysore that politics is unpredictable By B. Sreekantswamy The upcoming election has prompted the BJP to adopt a range of strategies in its bid to retain power. This election differs from previous ones that the BJP has nominated more than 50 new faces including individuals from a…
Mysore Paints and Varnish Ltd. (MPVL) has already supplied 1.30 lakh vials of indelible ink to Election Commission By B. Sreekantswamy Having their finger inked with indelible ink — the purple stain that they proudly show off during elections – is the most important task for voters. Elections for the Karnataka Legislative Assembly are scheduled…
By B. Sreekantswamy Mention 1983 World Cup, avid cricket lovers will pat recall the names of the squad members at the drop of a hat. Roger Binny, the right-arm fast medium pace bowler who scalped the highest 18 wickets, is undeniably one among those names. Now aged 67, Binny holds the reins of Board of…
By B. Sreekantswamy Sa Re Ga Ma… Pa Da Ni Sa… the pitch of reverberating musical notes rendered in chorus that make for the common impression of any music teacher’s house has fallen silent. But, mention music, the talk that follows, lasts for over two hours, albeit with short breaks and the help of interpreters….
Prerana Srikantappa behind Tollywood star Ram Charan as ‘Best Styled Man’ By B. Sreekantswamy Prerana Srikantappa from Mysuru is pursuing her Master’s in Fashion Merchandising at Los Angeles, California, USA, besides working as an assistant stylist. Recently, she got to style Tollywood actor Ram Charan for Golden Globes 2023. Naatu Naatu… song of ‘RRR’ with…
Dr. Krishna Ella stayed in Yadavagiri in Mysuru city during the 1980s. He was sent on Rotary Fellowship from Mysuru to study Master’s in the US which in a way contributed to the setting up of Bharat Biotech. Since Jan. 16, 2021, when India started administering the COVID-19 vaccine, there are several millions of people…
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