By Dr. Devdutt Pattanaik - Author, Speaker, Illustrator, Mythologist The elephant and the horse have played a major role in shaping Indian culture. The elephant is native to India; the horse is…
By Dr. R. Balasubramaniam First time International travel is an eye-opening experience, especially when the first challenge you face is simply finding a place to pee. My first such experience came while…
Some decisions feel far away until they’re suddenly right in front of you, like planning for your child’s college fees. One day, you’re packing lunch for school, and the next, you’re calculating…
By U.B. Acharya In athletics, particularly in running speed that counts, in high jump and pole vault it is the height and in shot put and javelin throw, distance is the criteria…
By Gouri Satya, Sr. Journalist The history of wrestling in Mysuru is fascinating, and legendary wrestlers have left an indelible mark on the city's cultural fabric. Their engrossing stories reflect the deep…
I often spend my evenings drinking a cup of tea while reading Star of Mysore. On the evening of 18th May, Dr. Javeed Nayeem’s article about trees in and around Mysuru truly…
Website of multi-purpose cultural landmark jcacmysuru.com launched The website of Jagannatha Centre for Art and Culture (JCAC), a newly established multi-purpose cultural hub, was officially launched last evening at its premises in…
By Bhamy V. Shenoy This year’s theme of World Environment Day is “Ending Plastic Pollution” — much needed and urgent topic. There will be many formal celebrations in Mysuru. Various educational institutions,…
By Sadhguru - Founder, Isha Foundation Where is the need to use our intelligence? And if everything is destined about our life, when a guru enters our life how can he change…
Dr. Devdutt Pattanaik - Author, Speaker, Illustrator, Mythologist ASAP is a popular acronym for ‘as soon as possible.’ But more often than not it is used to mean ‘immediately’ in corporate circles.…
The Sacred, Sensory and Strategic Story of Mysore Sandalwood By Prof. Shalini R. Urs Mysore Sandal Soap is making headlines — but not for the best reasons. A heated debate has broken…
By Dr. R. Balasubramaniam Ah, the literature festival circuit — where authors go to be celebrated, debated, occasionally mistaken for someone else, and ultimately left questioning their life choices. When you first…
Ten ancient sites in Mysuru Taluk proposed for protected status under Conservation Project The Department of Archaeology, Museums and Heritage has intensified its commitment to preserving Karnataka’s invaluable cultural heritage through a…
By Ravi Joshi, Former Joint Secretary, Cabinet Secretariat Title : Heart Lamp Author : Banu Mushtaq Year : 2025 Pages : 216 Price : Rs. 399 Publisher : Penguin Random House India…
By S.N. Venkatnag Sobers Shuttle badminton has emerged as one of the fastest-growing sports in the country, with a growing number of young players taking it up professionally. What began as a…
A timeless legacy of courage, governance By Dr. Manik A.V. Bengeri India has long been a land of brave and visionary women. Among them, Ahalyabai Holkar, one of the most remarkable rulers…
The Karnataka Government has decided to shut down all Janaushadhi Kendras operating within Government Hospital premises, citing that State-run hospitals are expected to provide medicines free of cost to patients. However, the…
By Sadhguru - Founder, Isha Foundation Spiritual process means a conscious self-destruction. Very few people are seeking it consciously. Generally, for most people, the spiritual process comes in the pursuit of their…
The play ‘Raman - Light, Thunder, Sound’ on the life of Sir C.V. Raman, written by Shashidhara Dongre, was directed by H.S. Umesh and premiered at Kiru Rangamandira in Mysuru recently. The…
By Dr. Devdutt Pattanaik - Author, Speaker, Illustrator, Mythologist Stories of merchants are notably absent in Brahmin scriptures but are widespread in Buddhist scriptures. Shortly after the Buddha attained Nirvana, he was…
By Dr. R. Balasubramaniam We all know them. We’ve seen them. In fact, we can’t not see them. They are everywhere — on TV panels, YouTube debates, podcasts, social media threads and…
By Girija Madhavan Over the years our lives have been controlled by the seasonal and monthly cycles of earth, sun and moon. What we eat at our festivals, harvest or monsoon, is…
By K. Vijaya Kumar, Former Joint Director, Information & Publicity Title: Lords Of The Deccan —Southern India From The Chalukyas To The Cholas Author: Anirudh Kanisetti Year: 2022 Pages: 480 Price: Rs.…
[Pics. by M.N. Lakshminarayana Yadav] With steady pre-monsoon showers, the forests of Nagarahole Tiger Reserve have transformed into a lush green expanse, creating a vibrant and thriving habitat for wildlife. Tigers, elephants…
