Sir, Indian soldiers are known for their best fighting spirit in the world followed by the new crop of doctor warriors in Covid-19 pandemic. The latest to join the rank is our cricketers, the débutante rag-tag eleven who stood like David to flatten the Goliath at Gabba in Down Under to make them eat the…

Sir, We come across many news items that Mysuru is once again in the race for being adjudged as the cleanest city in India. We wonder what are the parameters to fulfil to even qualify to vie for such a tag? When it comes to the basic parameters, the City Corporation has failed in even…

Sir, This refers to the news item “Residents warned against letting rainwater into UGD system: MCC sets 15-day deadline” (Star of Mysore dated Jan. 17). I don’t think anyone will proactively disconnect the rainwater line from terrace to UGD (Under-Ground Drainage). The MCC may have to do an inspection to check if everyone is following…

Sir, It was indeed sad to read about the demise of Swami Harshanandaji Maharaj (Star of Mysore dated Jan.13). As I was closely associated with the Swamiji in my younger days, I would like to share my reminiscences with him. I started visiting Sri Ramakrishna Ashram in Mysuru when I was aged 6 years in…

Sir, This is in response to the letter “Kukkarahalli Lake track needs to be renovated” (SOM dated Jan. 9) suggesting that the authorities install slabs and lights in order to make the walking track more conducive for walking and jogging. I am a long distance runner who runs regularly at the Lake on that track…

Sir, After reading ‘Point of View’ by TJS George in Star of Mysore dated Jan. 12, I must say it is a skewed point of view. George, writing about the incredible happenings in America where Trump supporters rioted and laid siege to the Capitol Hill — equivalent to our Parliament House — says, “…think of…

Sir, On Sunday evening I saw an abandoned puppy by the side of my house. Somebody inconsiderate enough had left the little puppy in a cardboard box. The poor thing was whining the whole time and it was exploring the road, it surely wouldn’t have survived the night. I did the next best thing by…

Sir, I am overwhelmed reading through the feature articles penned by senior journalist Gouri Satya on various things surrounding our royal city — be it the heritage buildings, about Wadiyars, religious and tourist spots, history, monuments, culture; anything we name it, he has in-depth information on all. I happened to read one of his recent…

Sir, It is a pity that Kukkarahalli Kere walking track is badly in need of repairs and renovation (SOM dated Jan.9) and one hopes it gets the urgent attention from authorities concerned. Meanwhile, Cheluvamba Park walking track which had become a nightmare for walkers has now been renovated as suggested by some concerned readers and…

Sir, TJS George, a veteran journalist with apologies to the readers, has shared in his weekly column the letter written by Arif Mohammad Khan, the Governor of Kerala (Columnist thinks he is God: Governor, SOM dated Jan.5). This letter of the Governor is in reply to the write up by the journalist published in The…