Sir, I read with interest the ‘Book Talk’ column in SOM dated July 21 on the scholarly work, Indian Culture : A Compendium of Indian History, Culture and Heritage, the English version of the Kannada magnum opus of the reputed Prof. S. Srikanta Sastri. I would like to add a few words. Yesterday, I received…

Sir, I wish to request the authorities concerned to expedite the repair of the collapsed front portion of Fire Station building in Saraswathipuram, a heritage structure in existence for more than 70 years. It is almost two years since the front pillars collapsed. It looks ugly and speaks for our insensitivity in neglecting such heritage…

Sir, This is with reference to the letter seeking a separate queue for senior citizens at RTO (SOM dated July 22). The purpose of making an online application for renewal is totally defeated when RTO staff insist people to visit RTO Office even for DL renewal. When all necessary forms and passport photo are uploaded…

Sir, In the Sunday weekly column ‘Over a Cup of Evening Tea’ in SOM dated July 11, Dr. Javeed Nayeem had made a reference to my grandfather H.R. Venkatasubba Rao. As per details given by my father, he was working under Sir M. Visvesvaraya. He was responsible in overseeing the construction of Lalitha Mahal Palace…

Sir, There is an urgent need of a Traffic Police Station in Rajivnagar and Shanthinagar limits in city as these areas are highly populated. In a recent road accident, a small kid was injured and the person who was involved in the mishap sped away. Now who is responsible for this incident? Shouldn’t there be…

Sir, This refers to several news items published in Star of Mysore on the issue of the development of cracks in KRS Dam raised by Mandya MP Sumalatha. Despite criticism against her that she is unnecessarily creating a scare about development of cracks, she has stuck to her statement. The Government officials of the Mining…

Sir, The Bannimantap ‘C’ Layout, 22nd Cross, is full of potholes and people find it very difficult to even walk. Motorists have a nightmare riding on these so-called roads during monsoon season and at nights. In spite of several requests, the authorities concerned have not taken any action. I once again request the authorities as…

Sir, For the last two months I have gone through the harrowing process to renew my Driving Licence (DL). Thank God it is only once in 5 years. Notwithstanding excellence in software prowess of our country and the tall claims of digitisation of the processes to remove needless visits to RTOs by the Central Ministry…

Sir, The 3rd ‘A’ Cross Road in ‘I’ Block, Dattagalli, leading from Ring Road to Sukrutha PU College and Pramur Adonis Apartments, is full of potholes and very difficult to drive during monsoon season and at nights. The road is crying to get attention of the MUDA and MCC authorities as well as the Ward…

Sir, This has reference to KBG’s Abracadabra titled “Secret to a Long and Happy Life” (based on the book Ikigai: The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life) published in SOM dated July 16. Here is the ultimate truth about old age by Benjamin Disraeli, a British Statesman and Conservative Politician: “Youth is a…