Sir, We drove to the Hilltop to enjoy the city lights yesterday. As there was rush at the binocular View Point, we went down to the second viewing point. While coming down the platform, a senior citizen in our group slipped into the gap between the steps and retaining wall. Only by God’s grace he…
Stop begging menace near traffic junctions
September 27, 2017Sir, I would like to bring to the notice of the authorities concerned about the nuisance faced by vehicle-users like me and many others at the traffic signal junction of Outer Ring Road and Hunsur Road. The motorists are constantly bothered by a group of beggars, donation collectors and vendors when we stop for the…
Prompt Railway staff return handbag to passenger
September 26, 2017Sir, On Sunday, 17th September, I wanted to go to Bengaluru and boarded a train on Platform Number 5. When it started moving I learnt that it was Mysuru-Talaguppa Express. In a hurry, I got down but my handbag remained in that train. The handbag had two FD receipts valued Rs. 4,75,000. I just informed…
Change in sleeping time during night travel by train
September 25, 2017Sir, The recent news from Railway authorities proposing change in sleeping time during night travel has both advantage and disadvantage to passengers. It is true that persons in the middle and upper berths are inconvenienced if the passenger with lower berth opts for early sleeping. Generally, it is observed that the dinner starts after 9…
Additional building in K.R. Hospital not a wise decision
September 24, 2017Sir, That the State Government is coming up with Rs.173 crore Super-Speciality Hospital in city is a good news indeed (SOM dated Sept. 8). However, the decision to locate this eight-storeyed building within the K.R.Hospital complex is certainly not a wise decision on the following grounds: K.R.Hospital Complex is already a congested area in terms…
Some memories of ‘Is This Malgudi’ by R. K. Narayan
September 23, 2017Sir, I read with interest the letter by K. V. Srinivas about the film ‘Guide’. I remember reading the article ‘Is this Malgudi?’ But I am not sure if it had appeared in Life or any other periodicals. The inimitable style of R.K. Narayan can be seen everywhere in his writings. I am quoting from…
Leash your pet dogs while on stroll to avoid tragedy ! They are your pets, not ours…
September 22, 2017Sir, I am a dog lover with two dogs living with our family inside our house. Dogs do love to have their freedom but there are many reasons why it is best to keep your best friend leashed, even when you don’t have to. Loose dogs, even well-trained ones, may find themselves in the street,…
More on keeping our trains slow and safe !
September 21, 2017Sir, The observation of Dr. Javeed Nayeem in his article ‘Keeping our trains safe and slow!’ (Star of Mysore dated Sept.8) that people in the US are proud of the slow moving trains as it is the most enjoyable travelling experience they can boast of, calls for comment. After the end of II World War,…
Let not Nada Habba Dasara be just a ritual to spend budgeted allocation!
September 20, 2017Sir, Nada Habba Dasara begins this Thursday and the authorities are busy in window dressing festival venues. City roads are in a pathetic condition and no one is bothered except talking about Dasara. Potholes are filled with roadside dust or soil with a sprinkle of tar on the surface which will come back to its…
View Points atop Chamundi Hill to boost tourism
September 19, 2017Sir, The View Points being developed atop Chamundi Hill with High Definition Binoculars, as reported in Star of Mysore dated Sept. 14, is indeed a practical way to promote tourism. The tourists can enjoy the panoramic view of Mysuru in daytime, particularly the Palace and surrounding areas. In fact, it was a long felt need,…
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