Well-built, loud, affable and endearing in his personality, T. Chowdaiah was humility personified. He is remembered among other things, for the introduction of the seven stringed violin in the Indian context. He was an Asthan Vidwan of Mysore Palace and was a constant accompaniment to some of the titans of Karnatak Music in South India….
The saying “To be trusted is a greater compliment than to be loved”, attributed to Scottish author George MacDonald (1824-1905), lends meaning to relationships bound by love and trust triggering the question “How can one be loved if one is not trusted first?” The feature of trust, as an enduring bond between two persons, friends…
Sir, Kudos to Star of Mysore (SOM) for its Saturday topic-specific Supplements which make them a very good read. However, I want to draw your attention to Sept.21 Saturday Supplement covering “Gold in the Gutters” and more so the subtitle “Why do people drop coins into Rivers?” Attributing scientific reasons for dropping (copper) coins into…
Sir, This refers to the Weekend Star Supplement titled “Gold in the Gutters” (SOM dated Sept.21). It is an absorbing report throwing light on a fascinating and little-known profession of gold hunters who make a living by diving into the river, scouring the gutters near jewellery shops on Ashoka Road and sieving the sludge to…
The registration for Dasara Film Festival is being done at Kalamandira and at Inox Multiplex where Kannada and world cinemas would be screened on three screens. Only people above 18 years are allowed to register for international movies on production of a copy of age proof and two photos. The registration fee is Rs. 400…
The Department of Archaeology, Museums and Heritage has announced the list of winners of ‘Selfie with Heritage Building’ photography contest organised by it as part of Dasara-2019. Srikanta, a resident of No.1434/2, 3rd Main, 6th Cross, Krishnamurthypuram has bagged the first prize, while B.K. Mahima, a resident of No.381, Railway Layout, Sharadadevinagar, Bogadi has bagged…
The Department of Women and Child Development has organised various contests for children marking Gandhi Jayanti. On Oct. 2 at 10.30 am, drawing and essay contests will be held for children in the age group of 5 to 16 years at District Jawahar Bal Bhavan in Bannimantap here. For details, call Ph: 0821-2495486. At T….
Sri Kaveri Kodagu Mahila Sangha will hold its AGM at Kodava Samaja premises in Vijayanagar on Oct.2 at 10.30 am. Sangha President Moovera Bollamma Kuttappa has in a press release requested all the members to attend.
Sharannavaratri Utsava, Suprabhata Seve, 6 am; Panchamruta/ Ksheerabhisheka, 7.30 am; Homa, 9 am; Kanakabhisheka, 11 am; Mahamangalarati, 12 noon; Harinama Sankeerthane, 5 pm; Discourse, 6 pm; Srinivasa Kalyana – Pallaki Utsava, Ashtavadhana Seve, 7 pm; Mahamangalarati and Prasadam Distribution, Temple premises, 8 pm.
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