Tag: Dr. K.B. Ganapathy

Dr. K.B. Ganapathy passes away
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Dr. K.B. Ganapathy passes away

July 13, 2025

Mysuru: Dr. K.B. Ganapathy (85), Founder-Editor, Star of Mysore and Mysuru Mithra newspapers, published by Academy Newspapers Pvt. Ltd., passed  away in city this morning. A native of Kunjila village in Kakkabbe, North Kodagu, Kalyatanda B. Ganapathy was the son of late K.A. Bopaiah and late K.B. Muthavva (Baby). Fondly known as KBG among the journalist…

‘The Hidden Life Of A Yogi’ released at Mysuru Literature Festival
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‘The Hidden Life Of A Yogi’ released at Mysuru Literature Festival

July 5, 2025

Mysore/Mysuru:  ‘The Hidden Life Of A Yogi,’ authored by renowned-journalist and Founder-Editor of Star of Mysore and Mysuru Mithra, Dr. K.B. Ganapathy (in absentia), was released at the 9th Mysuru Literature Fest this morning. The launch was graced by Pramoda Devi Wadiyar, member of the erstwhile Mysore Royal Family, who unveiled the book distinctively and…

Jagannatha Centre for Art and Culture New space for Mysuru’s cultural activities
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Jagannatha Centre for Art and Culture New space for Mysuru’s cultural activities

June 7, 2025

Website of multi-purpose cultural landmark jcacmysuru.com launched The website of Jagannatha Centre for Art and Culture (JCAC), a newly established multi-purpose cultural hub, was officially launched last evening at its premises in Vijayanagar 2nd Stage, Mysuru. JCAC, envisioned as a vibrant space for artistic expression and cultural dialogue, aims to foster creativity, innovation and enrichment…

Sage Agastya is a torchbearer of knowledge, wisdom and science
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Sage Agastya is a torchbearer of knowledge, wisdom and science

March 27, 2025

‘Agastya: The Unifier’ and ‘Agastya Darshana,’ co-authored by Dr. M.N. Sudha and advocate O. Shama Bhat, released Mysuru: A book on the sage, who bridged wisdom, warfare and worlds, ‘Agastya: The Unifier,’ co-authored by Dr. M.N. Sudha and noted advocate O. Shama Bhat, and its Kannada version ‘Agastya Darshana’ were released at an event held…

Mysore Open Forum debates Donald Trump’s Presidency, global power shifts
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Mysore Open Forum debates Donald Trump’s Presidency, global power shifts

March 8, 2025

Mysuru: Mysore Open Forum (MOF) hosted a panel discussion on ‘President Trump and the Challenge to World Order’ at Kalpa Kshetra Auditorium in Vijayanagar this morning. The event featured Star of Mysore and Mysuru Mithra Founder-Editor Dr. K.B. Ganapathy, Political Activist Maj. Gen. (retd.) S.G. Vombatkere, and Retired Joint Secretary to the Government of India,…

Special Children are the real stars of mankind: KBG
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Special Children are the real stars of mankind: KBG

November 17, 2024

Mysuru: Special children are the real stars of mankind said Star of Mysore and Mysuru Mithra Founder-Editor Dr. K.B. Ganapathy. He was speaking after inaugurating the 9th edition of the Taare Zameen Par annual programme, organised by Rotary Mysore, at Karnataka State Open University (KSOU) Auditorium at Muktagangothri in city this morning. Expressing his appreciation…

Renovated meeting hall of MMC&RI inaugurated
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Renovated meeting hall of MMC&RI inaugurated

August 25, 2024

Mysore/Mysuru: The newly renovated meeting hall at the Mysuru Medical College and Research Institute (MMC&RI) Platinum Jubilee Auditorium at J.K. Grounds was inaugurated yesterday by Star of Mysore and Mysuru Mithra Founder-Editor Dr. K.B. Ganapathy. The renovation was funded by a Rs. 12 lakh donation from Dr. C.D. Sreenivasa Murthy, Hon. President of the Mysore…

‘Koothanda Parvati Poovaiah was a leading woman writer of her time’
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‘Koothanda Parvati Poovaiah was a leading woman writer of her time’

April 8, 2024

‘Avva,’ authored by Dr. Nayana Kashyap, released at BVB Kodagu Kendra Madikeri: At a time when adhering to Mahatma Gandhi’s principles was challenging, littérateur Koothanda Parvati Poovaiah effortlessly embodied Gandhiji’s ideals and lived a simple yet idealistic life, said Dr. Kalyatanda B. Ganapathy, Founder-Editor of Star of Mysore and Mysuru Mithra, who is also the…

Amid ticket denial buzz, Simha vows to work for party’s sake
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Amid ticket denial buzz, Simha vows to work for party’s sake

March 13, 2024

Mysore/Mysuru: Amid speculations over the possible denial of ticket this time to contest the forthcoming Lok Sabha election from Mysuru- Kodagu Constituency, MP Prathap Simha has softened his stance willing to work for whomsoever candidate the party fields in the elections. Addressing the gathering after receiving felicitation from Kannada Chaluvali Kendra Samithi at Patrakarthara Bhavana…

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