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Living Theatre
With grit and grace, Geetha Montadka breaks barriers on and off stage She is one of the pioneering women who defied stereotypes by stepping out of the kitchen and into the limelight…
27 Mar 2025 · 6 min read
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A Tale of Two Weddings
By Dr. Devdutt Pattanaik - Author, Speaker, Illustrator, Mythologist In India, we find two types of weddings: the lavish and the simple. Lavish weddings are typically seen in those who follow the…
27 Mar 2025 · 4 min read
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Moving Mountains
Sixty-six-year-old Shamala Padmanabhan is the only Mysurean to be part of the Fit@50+ Women’s Trans Himalayan Expedition 2022. This extraordinary expedition, led by legendary mountaineer Bachendri Pal, covered 4,977 kms, crossed 37…
26 Mar 2025 · 8 min read
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Agastya: The Unifier
A book on the sage who bridged wisdom, warfare and worlds Agastya: The Unifier, a book co-authored by Dr. M.N. Sudha and O. Shama Bhat will be released at a programme to…
26 Mar 2025 · 4 min read
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Scenic Bogadi Lake drowns in waste
Lake’s beauty buried under garbage and official neglect Once a potential haven for nature lovers, Bogadi Lake now stands as a symbol of official apathy and environmental degradation. Despite being restored over…
25 Mar 2025 · 4 min read
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A tribute to our beloved teacher: Anita Ravindra
A former student pays homage to his teacher from Demonstration School on this Women's Day By Nitin Ningaiah On October 18, 2023, in the grandeur of the Crawford Hall at the University…
25 Mar 2025 · 7 min read
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Development as ‘Swaraj’ In Theory and Practice
Title : Development as Swaraj: Towards a Sustainable and Equitable Future Author : Sumanas Koulagi Year : 2023 Pages : 160 Price : Rs. 875 Publisher : Routledge By Ravi Joshi, Former…
25 Mar 2025 · 5 min read
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Satyameva Jayate or the Rule of Lies?
By R. Raja Chandra So the hidden genie is out of the bottle! It is equally surprising that one State enactment tries to subsume another State enactment contrary to the premise under…
24 Mar 2025 · 6 min read
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A Toast to Diplomats
On this International Women's Day, Star of Mysore remembers India's first female ambassador C.B. Muthamma by reproducing an article titled 'A Toast to Diplomats' written by columnist Girija Madhavan, wife of former…
24 Mar 2025 · 7 min read
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Mobile Food Joints Cook a Debate
Fast growing food stalls occupying roads, footpaths trigger issues like preparing food in unhygienic environs, littering leftover food, other wastes, unsafe spots, no compulsion on abiding by regulations, normally followed by restaurateurs;…
23 Mar 2025 · 3 min read
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Courier of Courage
Anu, city’s first woman courier professional delivers hope with her child in tow By M.T. Yogesh Kumar On the streets of Mysuru, a remarkable woman is rewriting the narrative of strength and…
23 Mar 2025 · 3 min read
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On Wheels of Dreams
By S.N. Venkatnag Sobers This International Women's Day, we celebrate the inspiring journey of Kalpana Kuttappa, one of India's top roller skaters, whose determination and resilience have made her a role model…
22 Mar 2025 · 3 min read
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Managing Relationships
By Sadhguru - Founder, Isha Foundation When you live in this world, there are various types of complex interactions happening. As your field of play increases, the complexity of interaction also goes…
21 Mar 2025 · 3 min read
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A fresh look at Feminism under Constitutionalism & Humanism
By Prof. M. Umapathy, Retd. Professor and Head, Department of Political Science, University of Mysore Feminism was born in the 19th century. Its aspirations have yet to come true, even in the…
21 Mar 2025 · 4 min read
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A mother's tryst with… THRILLER
By S.N. Venkatnag Sobers Women are the epitome of patience and resilience. As the Sanskrit verse goes, ‘Nārīśakti Śaktiśālī Samājasya Nirmānam Karoti’, which translates to ‘A powerful woman builds a strong society’.…
20 Mar 2025 · 6 min read
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Making every sample count
By M.T. Yogesh Kumar On International Women’s Day-2025, we celebrate the dedication of women whose tireless service in clinical laboratories makes a lasting impact. As the call for gender equality grows stronger,…
19 Mar 2025 · 2 min read
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Kumbh Mela: Beyond the Holy Dip - 2
By Ashvini Ranjan A day after my article titled ‘Kumbh Mela: Beyond the Holy Dip’ appeared in SOM dated February 27, 2025, I received a surprising phone call. A friend, with a…
19 Mar 2025 · 4 min read
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From Classroom to Camera…
After a brief stint in teaching, Mysurean Akshata Ganesh passionately follows her dream of acting and cinema By S.N. Venkatnag Sobers She is a shining example of a woman achieving her dream…
18 Mar 2025 · 5 min read
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Bringing dignity to Geriatric Care
By B.N. Ramya Ageing is natural and inevitable, but ageing healthily is a choice. In today’s world, where nuclear families have become the norm, many elderly individuals find themselves in Day Care…
17 Mar 2025 · 8 min read
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Tender Coconuts,Tough Spirit
Mysuru's woman tender coconut vendor defies financial odds through resilience By S.P. Nanjappa On International Women's Day (Mar.8), we celebrate stories of courage, perseverance and self-reliance — qualities that define Nagamma, a…
16 Mar 2025 · 2 min read
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Keeping Cool… How city Zoo is helping animals beat the heat
Zoo deploys stringent health protocols, surveillance, rapid response team to tackle bird flu threat As temperatures soar, the Chamarajendra Zoological Gardens, popularly known as Mysuru Zoo, has stepped up its efforts to…
15 Mar 2025 · 3 min read
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Shaping Mysuru's Dance Legacy…
Dr. Kripa Phadke empowers through dance, passes on fine arts to future generations By S.N. Venkatnag Sobers Dance is more than an art form — it is an expression of culture, tradition…
15 Mar 2025 · 3 min read
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A Kannada book on cricket
By Dr. C.G. Narasimhan Title: ‘Cricket Jagattu Mattu Allina Amogha Ghaligegalu’ Author: E.R. Ramachandran Year: 2025 Pages: 240 Price: Rs. 300 Publisher: New Wave Books Cricket in India has become a household…
15 Mar 2025 · 3 min read
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Breaking barriers with Grease & Grit…
Mysuru's woman mechanic powers ahead By M.B. Pavan Murthy On International Women’s Day, stories of resilience and determination shine a light on women who step beyond societal norms. One such trailblazer is…
14 Mar 2025 · 2 min read