Masthamma (Health and Social), M.C. Hemalata (Agriculture), Manjula (Co-operation and Social Sector), Kripa Phadke (Arts) and B. Chaithra (Sports) were felicitated by the Mysuru Regional Office of Karnataka Rajya Souharda Samyukta Sahakari Niyamita, Bengaluru, at a programme organised as part of International Women’s Day celebrations at a private hotel in city recently. Former MUDA Chairman…
Dr. Gauri Rokkam advocates whole foods for wholesome health This interview stands apart from others featured in Star of Mysore on the occasion of International Women’s Day. While we have highlighted women excelling in fine arts, theatre, mountaineering, vehicle repair, the entertainment industry, medicine, food and courier delivery, this feature — last in the series…
By Ganesh Anil As we continue to celebrate a month-long International Women’s Day, stories of women breaking barriers and shattering stereotypes continue to inspire. Among them is Shilpa Ravi, a 37-year-old resident of Ramakrishnanagar in Mysuru, whose unwavering determination has transformed her from a home-maker into a force to be reckoned with in the male-dominated…
With grit and grace, Geetha Montadka breaks barriers on and off stage She is one of the pioneering women who defied stereotypes by stepping out of the kitchen and into the limelight of theatre. This profession drew criticism not only from friends but also from her own family. With nearly four decades of unwavering dedication…
Sixty-six-year-old Shamala Padmanabhan is the only Mysurean to be part of the Fit@50+ Women’s Trans Himalayan Expedition 2022. This extraordinary expedition, led by legendary mountaineer Bachendri Pal, covered 4,977 kms, crossed 37 high passes and spanned 141 days, stretching from the Eastern to the Western Himalayas. Shamala also completed Siachen Glacier Trek in 2024. It…
A former student pays homage to his teacher from Demonstration School on this Women’s Day By Nitin Ningaiah On October 18, 2023, in the grandeur of the Crawford Hall at the University of Mysore, amidst an esteemed gathering of senior academicians, professors and students, entered Anita Madam, 55-year-young teacher, bravely battling health ailments, yet wearing…
On this International Women’s Day, Star of Mysore remembers India’s first female ambassador C.B. Muthamma by reproducing an article titled ‘A Toast to Diplomats’ written by columnist Girija Madhavan, wife of former ambassador A. Madhavan (late), in SOM dated July 26, 2022. —Ed By Girija Madhavan Looking back on my thirty-five years as an Indian…
Anu, city’s first woman courier professional delivers hope with her child in tow By M.T. Yogesh Kumar On the streets of Mysuru, a remarkable woman is rewriting the narrative of strength and motherhood. With a heavy courier bag on her back and her one-and-a-half-year-old son in tow, Anu defies the odds daily, delivering parcels while…
By S.N. Venkatnag Sobers This International Women’s Day, we celebrate the inspiring journey of Kalpana Kuttappa, one of India’s top roller skaters, whose determination and resilience have made her a role model for young women nationwide. From humble beginnings in Mysuru to representing India on the global stage, Kalpana’s story is a testament to the…
By Prof. M. Umapathy, Retd. Professor and Head, Department of Political Science, University of Mysore Feminism was born in the 19th century. Its aspirations have yet to come true, even in the 21st century. Fresh look and thinking are called for today. Feminism today works in the context of Humanism and Constitutionalism. Humanism stands for equal…
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