Sir, Years ago, I was doing my post-graduation at Manasagangothri. Not in History though. Manasagangothri was blessed with several intellectuals and great teachers at that time. Prof. B. Sheik Ali was the Head of the Department of History at that time. There was a talk by Prof. Sheik Ali at the Humanities Auditorium and many students and teachers gathered to listen to him. We were all thrilled and spellbound when he finished his breathtaking lecture. As a teenager, I was in awe and wished if he could continue for some more time. His lecture was pure organic and mouth-watering. I still recollect the ‘taste’ of that lecture and attend public functions in town where he’s invited to speak. He speaks with verve and high octane energy. His knowledgeable oratory is mesmerising. Like me, innumerable readers of Star of Mysore must have been immensely happy to see the Professor’s
Prof. Sheik Ali’s article on organic farming
Sir, Years ago, I was doing my post-graduation at Manasagangothri. Not in History though. Manasagangothri was blessed with several intellectuals and great teachers at that time. Prof. B. Sheik Ali was the…
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Cleanliness only around Mysore Palace area?
Sir, This refers to the news item titled ‘Credit for clean Dasara goes to workers: Commissioner’ in SOM dated Oct. 23, where Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) Commissioner M.K. Savitha has complimented the…
Remove colours from Dasara jumbos’ bodies
Sir, I am a proud resident of Mysuru, born and brought up in this beautiful city, where I have lived all my life. For over six decades, I have cherished a deep…
Manuvana Park is pitch dark
Sir, Manuvana Park on Vani Vilas Road, adjacent to Vishnuvardhana Road in Chamarajapuram, has been without proper lighting for more than 15 days, causing inconvenience to pedestrians and evening walkers. With daylight…




