The Karnataka Cabinet has decided to invite private players for the repair, restoration and management of Lalitha Mahal Palace Hotel. A long-awaited decision, it raises hopes that this grand heritage structure may finally receive the care it deserves. Many Mysureans feared that by the time our Government finally decides to completely lease or restore Lalitha…
Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel, Mysuru, marked a milestone in its illustrious journey with the grand celebration of its Annual Day, featuring the highly anticipated Blu Fare Awards Nite. Held at the hotel’s Banquet Room, Mehfil, the 10th Season of the event honoured the best of the team members across various categories, reflecting the exceptional dedication…
Last week the Chief Ministers of Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu urged youngsters in their respective States to have more children. One said, have more than two, the other said have 16! But why? Vote bank. The remarks came after reports that the BJP-led Central government was planning to redraw Lok Sabha Constituencies based on…
Once again, the Chairman of the so-called prestigious Mysore Race Club (MRC) has been forced to resign in the face of a coup by the Committee. This reminds us all that club culture has eroded and clubs are now like mini-Assembly Constituencies. One usually joins a club to pursue a passion or interest — be…
This year’s Dasara illumination is mediocre but the Circles are worse. Mysuru has turned into ‘flexuru’, thanks to the Government’s decision to hand over key Circles to private players. What used to be iconic landmarks are now little more than giant hoardings. Interestingly, according to sources, most of these companies were not interested to take…
Mysuru: The 3rd edition of Mysuru Dasara Vintage and Classic Cars Rally, organised by M. Gopinath Shenoy (MGS) Vintage & Classic Collection was held this morning in the city. The rally was flagged off by former MP Prathap Simha in the presence of Star of Mysore and Mysuru Mithra Managing Editor Vikram Muthanna in Hebbal…
Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s wife B.M. Parvathi has returned the 14 disputed sites to MUDA (Mysuru Urban Development Authority). A kind gesture indeed, but also… kinda pointless. We are sure the family lawyers knew that returning the sites was a ‘moot point’, unless it was meant to evoke public sympathy for the CM. As many have…
The three-day Shopping Mela ‘Dharani Dhaarini – Celebrating Earth’ began at Kalpavruksha Bonsai Boutique, Uttanahalli Cross, Nanjangud Main Road, Bandipalya, in city this morning. Star of Mysore Managing Editor Vikram Muthanna is seen inaugurating the Mela by watering the Bonsai plant as Bonsai enthusiast Dr. Maya Sitaram and Secretary of Ramsons Kala Pratishtana R.G. Singh…
Ah, it’s Nada Habba season again — time for Dasara! This should be the moment when Mysuru shines, showcasing its royal heritage. Yet, here we are scrambling with last-minute preparations. In recent years, Dasara seems to have shifted from its grand Jumboo Savari procession to… well, a glorified light show illuminating city streets. Sure, the…
The Karnataka Government wants to celebrate ‘International Day of Democracy’ tomorrow by forming the ‘Longest Human Chain.’ They want 25 lakh people from Bidar to Chamarajanagar to hold hands and form a 2,500-kilometre-long human chain. But why? According to the Government, ‘to promote democratic values.’ Last year too, they celebrated the event with a small…
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