Sir, I was both startled and delightfully surprised to open Star of Mysore yesterday evening. My accolades to K.B. Ganapathy  and SOM for the tribute to India’s first female Ambassador C.B Muthamma. I am deeply honoured that SOM chose to reprint my article (‘A Toast to Diplomats’ first published in SOM dated July 26, 2022)…

Sir, This refers to the International Women’s Day feature on Akshata Ganesh titled “From Classroom to Camera” in  Star of Mysore dated Mar. 18. I want to proudly say that she was a student of St. Philomena’s College where I taught her Journalism and Mass Communication for three years as the Head of the Department….

Sir, I read in this column about a suggestion to shift the existing FlyBus Terminal at the Sub-Urban Bus Stand to the vacant area opposite a nearby jewellery shop (Star of Mysore dated Mar. 18). However, I believe it would be more strategic, futuristic, and user-friendly to relocate the FlyBus Terminal to either the Sathagalli…

Sir, I am writing to bring to your immediate attention an issue that has been causing significant distress to the residents of Saraswathipuram, particularly along Vishwamanava Double Road adjacent to the Mysore  Library compound. What initially began with a small number of food vendors has now escalated into a concerning situation, with over 10 mobile…

A daughter recounts her father’s pain and agony Sir, As my father had a throat surgery two years back, he could not eat or drink through the mouth. So, the doctors fitted a PEG tube to his stomach for feeding. Then his throat became clear and as he could consume food and liquid through the…

Sir, This is in support of the suggestion by H.S. Sathish in this column dated Mar.18. It is indeed a worthwhile proposal to relocate the FlyBus parking location from KSRTC Sub-Urban Bus Stand to a nearby spacious place. About two months ago, while seeing off my daughter at the present FlyBus location within the Sub-Urban…

Sir, This is to highlight the growing garbage issue near 17th Main, 2nd Cross, Ganapathi Temple Road, Vijayanagar 2nd Stage. The area has turned into a dumping ground, emitting foul smell, attracting stray animals and posing serious health risks. Despite repeated complaints, no action has been taken. I urge the authorities to clear the garbage…

Sir, I have been a resident of Ramakrishnanagar I Block (Ward No. 46) for five years. For the past year, we have been facing frequent water shortages due to issues such as pump failures or supply line punctures. Each time, the problem persists for four to five days, making it extremely difficult for residents to…

Sir, I would like to express my appreciation for the FlyBus service operated by KSRTC between Mysuru Sub-urban Bus Stand and Kempegowda International Airport (KIA), Bengaluru. This service has been immensely convenient, especially for international travellers. However, I wish to bring to the attention of the KSRTC Divisional Commissioner and other authorities the significant inconvenience…

Dear Shri Mantar Gowda, Reference your call to me this morning. Here is a brief about the Kodava Heritage project at Madikeri: In FY 2003-2004 the Union Ministry of Tourism, GOI, gave a Rs. 5 crore grant for development of Tourism in Kodagu district. It was the very first time ever in all these years…