Sir, This refers to Justice M.F. Saldanha’s open letter to our CM on Kodagu devastation (SOM dated Aug. 27). There could not be a more apt letter than this one by the…
Sir, Launching of Karan Thapar’s book ‘Devil’s Advocate - The Untold Story’ (Star of Mysore dated Aug.28) was indeed a very well-organised programme and equally well-attended for which Mysuru Literary Forum gets…
Sir, The two Photo Voter Slips that were in my name were handed over to me by an official of Election Commission at my house on Aug. 28 along with other members’…
Sir, Mysureans have an opportunity to usher in a new era by casting votes to those candidates who have pledged to implement some minimum policies like refusing to take commissions offered by…
Sir, The Urban Local Body elections are scheduled for Aug. 31 and the need of the hour is good leaders with intelligence and integrity. It is unfortunate that good people are shying…
Sir, Subsequent to the news about parking issues leading to choking of the entrance-cum-exit road at the Railway Station rear terminal, the Traffic Police have swung into action as if to remedy…
Sir, K.B. Ganapathy’s Abracadabra on Pavan K. Varma’s book titled ‘Adi Shankaracharya’ (SOM dated Aug. 17 and Aug. 23) was interesting, specially about Parakaya Pravesha and about the pig. I have since…
Sir, KBG's Abracadabra titled ‘Pavan Varma’s Parakaya Pravesha of Adi Shankara - 2’ (SOM dated Aug.23) was interesting. At the end he has mentioned that Deepak Thimmaiah wondered if there were more…
Sir, This has reference to the article “Rat race, is it worth it?” by N.K.A Ballal (SOM dated Aug. 23). Ballal has rightly touched the very root of our present education system…
Sir, There are nearly a dozen drainage pits or potholes on Irwin Road starting from sub-urban bus stand to Government Ayurveda College Circle including at Nehru Circle. Almost all the manhole pits…
Sir, We had applied for renewal of my wife’s Passport (Maalathi Sekar) and got an SMS to contact Kuvempunagar Police Station regarding Police verification procedure. Accordingly, we called on them and the…
Sir, We are all proud to know that Mysuru Railway Station has been adjudged as one of the best Stations. There a couple of amenities Railways can add to improve their service…
Sir, It was my good fortune that I was able to meet Atalji twice in New Delhi. He had not become the Prime Minister yet but was a member of the Parliament.…
Sir, During a recent trip to Mysuru, I was appalled to see barricades on busy roads, particularly those that often see high-speed traffic (like the Ring Road and Hunsur Road). Upon close…
Sir, In continuation with the letters on need of street lights, of course Mysuru city is lacking with proper street lights. The roads are filled with lights of the shops decorated with…
Sir, Recent e-mails on security of trains during night journey is due to lack of security in Railway Stations. It is very vaguely secured and monitored. Mysuru for example is totally insecure…
Sir, I stay close to the Lingambudhi Park which is abutting the Lake. I take regular walk in the Park and around the Lake very often. The Lake capacity has been increased…
Sir, The above picture of the floodgates was taken in the early 70s when outflow of KRS dam was much more than 1,50,000 cusecs. These gates are not opened these days. -…
Sir, In a long journey by train, night travel is unavoidable. Night journey is easy and comfortable. One can sleep and reach the destination mostly early in the morning. I think the…
Sir, After reading the tribute written by Justice M. F. Saldanha about Fr. Denis Noronha with love, admiration and respect, I was moved to express my appreciation and love for a great…
Sir, Soon there will be Dasara festivities and as usual there will be an ‘Exhibition’ on the grounds — also known as Doddakere Maidan — just across the road of the main…
Sir, The photograph under the caption "Not mist, but a smoke screen" by freelance photographer G. S. Ravishankar published in SOM dated Aug.10 on Page-11, was simply outstanding. With its ethereal quality…
Sir, This has reference to the views expressed by Dr. H.S.R. Rao on night train journey (SOM dated Aug. 7). I wish to share my experience as a frequent traveller by Kaveri…
Sir, Recently, I travelled from Hosur to Madurai and back by KSR Nagercoil Express on both directions in three tier AC. It is an excellent train. Even though it is an AC…
