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Unique Book on Mysore Zoo
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Unique Book on Mysore Zoo

February 21, 2023

Title: It All Happened at the Zoo Author: Dr. J.K. Sunder Raj Year: 2022 Pages: 43 Cover Page Art: Anita Murthy A unique kind of a book about Mysore Zoo titled  “It All Happened at the Zoo” was published last year by Dr. J.K. Sunder Raj, a family doctor of our city. His claim to…

A Museum for Gen. Thimayya in Kodagu -1
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A Museum for Gen. Thimayya in Kodagu -1

February 20, 2023

Hitler had famously said that ‘war is to man, what maternity is to woman.’ But General George S. Patton of World War II, a straight shooter, said that ‘the object of war is not to die for your country but to make the other dumb bastards die for his…’ He was a brilliant General, known…

The Discovery of Nehru -2
Abracadabra By K. B. Ganapathy, Columns

The Discovery of Nehru -2

February 17, 2023

[Continued from yesterday] Everything was hunky dory for the Maharaja Hari Singh Bahadur till the day we got independence. Soon after, the Maharaja was shaken by a savage tribe of raiders who appeared on the borders of his kingdom. Kashmiri leader Sheik Abdulla who was fighting for freedom from the Maharaja’s despotic rule was put…

The Discovery of Nehru -1
Abracadabra By K. B. Ganapathy, Columns

The Discovery of Nehru -1

February 16, 2023

It is needless to say that the inspiration for the headline of this article is derived from the well-known book titled ‘The Discovery of India,’ written by Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, our first Prime Minister, while he was in jail. Likewise, the inspiration for me to write this article has come from a very rare book            …

I discovered one more Godman!
Abracadabra By K. B. Ganapathy, Columns

I discovered one more Godman!

February 14, 2023

Last evening between 6 pm and 8 pm, I experienced Mahatria Ra, who spoke to tell the audience (whom he often described as crowd) that “Life hinges on 3 relationships.” The Convocation Hall in the Mukthagangothri campus was full to the last seat. Admission was only to the pass holders strictly and there was no…

What does Davos mean to India?
Abracadabra By K. B. Ganapathy, Columns

What does Davos mean to India?

January 16, 2023

Are we benefiting from this annual shindig? If not, why are we there? Our Prime Minister Narendra Modi has, at least, redeemed our country’s honour among the comity of nations by sending to Davos competent persons and those who are not kleptomaniacs. I was away for 18 days on a journey of rediscovering places in…

MDJA Calendar and Diary released
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MDJA Calendar and Diary released

December 31, 2022

MCC must adopt online services: Hotelier P.V. Giri Mysuru: The 2023 Calendar and the Annual Diary, donated by Hotelier P.V. Giri to Mysuru District Journalists Association (MDJA),  was released at an event held at Pathrakartara Bhavan in city this morning. Founder-Editor of Star of Mysore and Mysuru Mithra K.B. Ganapathy released the calendar and the…

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