Sir, This refers to Gouri Satya’s article titled “Steeped in healthcare history since 1922” (SOM dated June 26) which has kindled my pleasant memories of Dr. Yoga Pandit, Dr. Kumar Pandit, Dr. Narahari Pandit, Professor of Statistics as well as Ayurvedic Doctor and Lalithamma (grand-children of S.N. Pandit) and their much obliging families who were…

Sir, It is speculated that a third world war would be waged for the water with declining groundwater resources, unable to meet the requirements of the ever-growing human population. It is all the more a scary prospect and heading towards a doom. Water is precious — we all know that, but how much do we…

Sir, This has reference to the news item ‘Kapila river bed cleared of plastic, waste’ (Star of Mysore dated June 20). We the greens are very happy that the Tahsildar Mohana Kumari has evinced interest and launched Kapila river bed bathing ghat cleansing green initiative jointly by Nanjangud City Municipal Council and Taluk Administration. It…

Sir, Apropos the news item “Poor response to Voluntary Checking Points” (Star of Mysore dated June 23), we should understand that most of the traffic violations are done deliberately. And it is noticed that most of these violators are habituated to break multiple traffic rules. When the violations are done deliberately, how can the Police…

Sir, The statistics of 61 deaths out of 281 accidents in six months is unexpectedly high compared to normal times (refer the news ‘No decline in road accidents, deaths’ in SOM dated June 23). That this has happened during Covid-19 lockdown is all the more disturbing and requires a more detailed study to find out…

Sir, This is with reference to the news item “Curriculum Expert Committees for UG & PG formed to implement NEP from Current Academic year” (SOM dated June 20, Page-3). As a concerned academic, I would like to inform about some missing facts in this regard. The National Educational Policy (NEP-2020), which Universities and Colleges have…

Sir, The recent passing away of legendary sprinter Milka Singh, popularly known as Flying Sikh, has plunged our country into sorrow. Coincidentally, out of the blue, a pleasant forgotten fact has come to light about late Kunjiyanda Aiyanna, who had trounced the Flying Sikh in 100 metre race in 1951 and then several times over…

Sir, I would like to thank Girija Madhavan and Star of Mysore for the article titled “Maharani’s College in Old Mysore: A Nostalgic Recall” (SOM dated June 14, 2021). It was very heart-warming to read about my grandmother, Dechamma. As Maya Angelou once said, “I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will…

Sir, The sad demise of Milkha Singh has left a void in the sporting history of India. The legendary sprinter with the famed sobriquet ‘Flying Sikh’ is an epitome of struggle both in his life and death. His month-long battle on the bed for life against fate is analogous to his struggle as a youngster…

Sir, While making the online payment of property tax through Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) website, the message — “Form is not secure – Google Chrome” and “the information you’re about to submit is not secure – because this form is being submitted using a connection that’s not secure, your information will be visible to other”…