By Shadan Muneer Ashaad-ur-Rahman Shariff, a native of Mysuru, has been leading the charge as Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) Commissioner to make Mysuru Dasara-ready. He is cut out for the job considering that he is specialised in managing Municipal Administrations. After passing his competitive exams in 2004, he was selected for the Karnataka Municipal Administrative…
Star of Mysore exclusive Dasara-2023 interview | Want to make Dasara a revenue-generating event: DC
October 5, 2023By Shadan Muneer Nada Habba Dasara is just 10 days away and Mysuru city transforms into a fairyland during this season. The District officials are tasked with enhancing and making the festival visually appealing year after year and this year is no exception. Star of Mysore Special Correspondent Shadan Muneer caught up with Mysuru Deputy…
International Women’s Day – Women in policing: Breaking barriers & blazing a path
March 8, 2023By Shadan Muneer International Women’s Day cherishes, celebrates and acknowledges the identity and achievements of women. The sacrifices, acts of courage, selfless compassion and love showered by women every single day of their lives are reiterated to instil faith and spread hope. Over the past decade, women’s role in Indian society has undergone a dramatic…
International Women’s Day | Women have accomplished every unexplored bastion: S. Jahnavi, DCP – Crime and Traffic
March 8, 2023By Shadan Muneer S. Jahnavi is a 2008 batch Karnataka State Police Service Officer who had earlier worked in Bengaluru, Kalaburagi and Kolar and in special units such as Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL), Crime Investigation Department (CID) and Internal Security Division (ISD). A resident of Bengaluru, Jahnavi completed her M.Sc in Psychology from Bangalore University….
International Women’s Day | Women are dexterous and born multi-taskers: Dr. B.N. Nandini, Additional Superintendent of Police
March 8, 2023By Shadan Muneer Dr. B.N. Nandini took charge in July 2022. A native of Mandya, she completed her education in her native district and attained her Ph.D. in Kannada Literature. Born to farmer parents, this gusty woman started her career as a teacher and also worked as a Panchayat Development Officer. She cracked the KPSC…
Mysuru’s administrative power centre: Plan simple, Dream big
February 16, 2023DC Dr. K.V. Rajendra gives a peek into his life, hobbies and passion Deputy Commissioner Dr. K.V. Rajendra is a 2013 batch IAS Officer of the Karnataka cadre. He has served as the DC of Dakshina Kannada and also as an Assistant Commissioner of Puttur. A native of Thirthahalli in Shivamogga, Dr. Rajendra completed his…
Mysuru city’s Police power centre: Calm with an iron palm
February 16, 2023Ramesh Banoth watches a movie, meets friends to unwind Ramesh Banoth, a 2009 batch IPS Officer and Mysuru City Police Commissioner, comes from a rural background. Born to farmer parents with his roots in rural Telangana, he completed his schooling in Government-owned educational institutions and later earned his engineering degree from JNT University, Hyderabad, after…
Interview with Jainahalli Satyanarayanagowda – Jnanabuthi: Gateway to India’s top posts
May 15, 2022By Shadan Muneer Civil Services is one of the premier services as it has a relatively greater sphere of authority and power than any other services in India. Gaining entry into Civil Service is a dream for many and supplementary coaching is essential to reach the dream destination. Among the many competitive exam coaching institutions,…
Ramzan Razzmataz: Glimmer, garments, colours and crowds back at Meena Bazaar
April 22, 2022By Shadan Muneer Ramzan is here and along with it comes zeal and fervour that was subdued during the pandemic-hit last two years. Month-long prayers, piety and charity culminate with the celebration of Eid. The markets are already abuzz with hustle and bustle of shoppers, giggles, shimmer and shine and the sumptuous feasts of culinary…
International Women’s Day: ‘Women must be free to decide their destiny to be truly empowered’
March 8, 2022SOM Special Interview with Trishikha Kumari Wadiyar Trishikha Kumari Wadiyar is an epitome of beauty and grace. Royalty sits perfectly on her head, her elegance and demeanour is so dignified that she is loved and respected by one and all. In spite of her multi-faceted personality and royal lineages, she has preferred to keep her…















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