Thyroid Grand is a butterfly shaped gland in base of neck and plays a vital role in metabolism. Thyroid nodules are abnormal over growth of tissue in the Thyroid gland and are…
By Dr. Tilak Ponappa Despite the hype and glamour that surrounds other sports, especially cricket, hockey holds a special place in the hearts of the people of Kodagu. The Family Hockey Tournament…
By H.K. Shivananda, IAS (Retd.) There is a school of thought which claims Astrology is a science and it is taught as a subject in a few Universities also. At the same…
OAM completes second stage renovation of Bhoga Narasimha Temple The 11th century temple situated on the banks of Cauvery in Srinivasa Kshetra, Belagola, Mandya district, was discovered by the members of Orissa…
By Dr. Devdutt Pattanaik - Author, Speaker, Illustrator, Mythologist In Hindu, Jain and Buddhist mythology, paradise or Swarga, is described as a place where the wish-fulfilling tree, Kalpataru, grows; where the wish-fulfilling…
Every year on Children’s Day, Raasavrunda of Mysuru pays rich tributes to all its Gurus. Vid. Y.N. Simha, Dr. Venkatalakshamma, Vid. Lalita Dorai and Pandit Teerathram Sharma Azad are the teachers who…
The Owls are an Enigma. Feared and Fascinated both. They are Revered and also Despised. A sort of mixed feeling, all because of a lack of understanding of the Fascinating Birds of…
The week-long Vasundharotsava-2022, the 38th edition was inaugurated by Karnataka State Dr. Gangubai Hangal Music and Performing Arts University Vice-Chancellor Prof. Nagesh V. Bettakote on Nov. 4 evening at Sri Nadabrahma Sangeetha…
How can Rapid Transformational Therapy help? Do you fear failures in life? Do you suffer from stress, anxiety? Do you lack confidence in yourself to be an achiever? Are you a hypochondriac?…
By Gouri Satya, Sr. Journalist Title: 'The Maharaja & the Princely States of India'Author: Sharada DwivediYear: 2002 Pages: 156Price: 224 dollarsPublisher: The Vendome Press, New Toekm USA Whenever I come to the…
By Girija Madhavan Diplomats, who witness a historical event with international ramifications in the country of posting, are very lucky. In 1989 my husband, A. Madhavan and I, saw the Fall of…
Sainik Academy Mysuru set up by an ex-Commando brings out the best in Armed Forces aspirants Mysuru-based Sainik Academy is successfully providing training for youths to serve as Agniveers in the Army,…
Karnataka Ganakala Parishat to confer ‘Ganakala Bhushana’ title on the Mysuru-based Classical Musician The Karnataka Ganakala Parishat (Musicians Association) has unanimously elected Dr. R.N. Sreelatha, the well-known Classical Karnatak Musician of Mysuru…
as Englishmen hammer 'Men in Blue' out of the tourney By V.N. Prasad Gloom of the Graveyard' engulfed 1.35 billion Indians and fans across the world as our boys failed to hold…
By Dr. C.D. Sreenivasa Murthy World Diabetes Day (WDD) was instituted in 1991 by the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) and the World Health Organisation (WHO) to focus on the escalating health threat…
By Dr. Devdutt Pattanaik - Author, Speaker, Illustrator, Mythologist In folklore, Age of Mandhata refers to an ancient time, even before Krishna and Ram lived on earth. As per the Mahabharata, Mandhata…
Mysuru, patronised by the erstwhile Maharajas, is always known for its rich art and culture. Many Dance Festivals are conducted in this Cultural Capital of Karnataka throughout the year. But the need…
'Halli Mane' a huge crowd-puller with age-old and rare agriculture implements, household items By Mohan Kayaka Life in a village is not a walk in the park by any means. Farming is…
By Dr. S.A. Mohan Krishna, Amateur Astronomer None can forget the mesmerising Supermoon, Bloodmoon Total Lunar Eclipse that occurred on Jan. 31, 2018! This astronomical occurrence has been memorable and millions witnessed…
Vice-Chancellor Prof. G. Hemantha Kumar’s fruitful four-year term ends on Nov. 15He has many firsts to his credit; started unique and student-friendly career initiatives By S.T. Ravikumar The four-year tenure of University…
A proud Mysurean, who regularly reads Star of Mysore from the United States, was impressed with another Mysurean Dr. Manik Bengeri’s Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav series on veterans from defence forces settled…
Overcoming many odds, these women become financially independent through paratha making By Nandini Srinivasan Give a man fish, you feed him for a day. Teach him how to fish, you feed him…
By Sujata Rajpal When husband suggested Turkey as the destination for our family vacation, my first reaction was ‘is it safe to visit Turkey?’ Interestingly, to whosoever I spoke about our holiday,…
By Dr. Devdutt Pattanaik - Author, Speaker, Illustrator, Mythologist Vedic Rishis are imagined with long hair, tied in a topknot. But Adi Shankara, the Vedanta philosopher, is depicted in popular artworks with…
