Mysore/Mysuru: The memories of senior journalist and writer Gouri Satya were recorded for the archival collections of the Department of Archives and Gazetteers here at the Mysuru Akashvani recently. Department of Archives Director Dr. Gavi Siddaiah said, “The memories of personalities belonging to different fields have already been recorded as part of the department’s efforts…
For centuries, Chamundi Hill was known as Mahabaladri or Mahabala Betta, named after Lord Mahabaleswara, the ancient deity of the Hill By Gouri Satya For over eight centuries, the silhouette of Chamundi Hill has defined the horizon of Mysuru. To the casual tourist, it is a scenic viewpoint and a place of temples and the…
Gouri Satya’s new book Mysurina Asamanyaru released Mysore/Mysuru: Senior journalist and columnist Gouri Satya’s new book ‘Mysurina Asamanyaru,’ a collection of 50 articles published in Mysuru Mithra, a sister publication of Star of Mysore (SOM), was released at Rotary Hall on JLB Road in city yesterday. JSS Mahavidyapeetha Executive Secretary Dr. C.G. Betsurmath released the…
Mysore/Mysuru: Mysuru Book Clubs Charitable Trust and Kannada Odugara Okkuta, Mysuru, have jointly organised a programme on Jan. 24 at 11 am at Rotary auditorium on JLB Road in city for the release of ‘Mysurina Asamanyaru,’ authored by senior journalist and columnist Gouri Satya. The book, a collection of 50 serial articles published in Mysuru…
Flyovers in Bengaluru, Mysuru falter amid shoddy construction, neglected maintenance By Gouri Satya, Senior Journalist Flyovers are often considered an effective measure in easing traffic bottlenecks and reducing travel time in heavily congested areas. They reduce the likelihood of accidents at the intersections, as they would segregate high-speed or through traffic from local traffic. But…
By Gouri Satya, Senior Journalist The Greater Mysuru proposal has returned with a bang — Chief Minister Siddaramaiah taking the lead to announce it. But the crucial question looms before Mysureans: Do we need a Greater Mysuru to burden us with tax hikes and flyovers that hide our heritage roads and buildings? The answer would…
By Gouri Satya, Sr. Journalist The history of wrestling in Mysuru is fascinating, and legendary wrestlers have left an indelible mark on the city’s cultural fabric. Their engrossing stories reflect the deep connection between the art of wrestling and the royal patronage during the reign of the Wadiyars. The name ‘Garadi’ itself, which is associated…
By Gouri Satya, Sr. Journalist I am in Australia during the country’s recent general elections. Just across the street from where I am staying on Blackburn Road in Glen Waverley is the Office of Labour MP Dr. Carina Garland. She represents the Division of Chisholm, part of Monash City in Melbourne. Glen Waverley is a…
By Gouri Satya On Nov. 1, 1956, we celebrated Rajyotsava, which has become an annual event to mark the unification of the State. The celebration marked the historic event when most of the Kannada-speaking regions came together to form a greater Mysore State on Nov. 1, 1956. This was followed by the rechristening of Mysore…
By Gouri Satya, Sr. Journalist It is hard to believe that the famous historic place, Bannimantap, will have a bus stand to be built at Rs. 120 crore on the 16-acre land the Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) has in its possession. Perhaps, nowhere else, such strange proposals to turn a garden and Parade…
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