It all started with the eternal question of ‘To be or not to be’ raised by the Shakespearean Hamlet, the Prince of Denmark. To celebrate 40th anniversary of Star of Mysore or not. That was the question. The doubt arose because some one thought after the Silver Jubilee celebrations on Feb.16, 2003, it is Golden…
Union Minister Ananth Kumar inaugurates 40th anniversary celebrations of Star of Mysore
February 18, 2018Mysuru: The 40th anniversary celebrations of Star of Mysore was inaugurated by Union Minister of Parliamentary Affairs, Chemicals, Fertilizers and Pharmaceuticals H.N. Ananth Kumar at the Platinum Jubilee auditorium of MMC&RI, J.K. Grounds here last evening, by lighting the traditional lamp. Padma Bhushan T.J.S. George, Editorial Advisor, The New Indian Express, released the book titled…
‘Star of Mysore is a Brand of Mysuru’
February 18, 2018Mysuru: “Star of Mysore eveninger is a darling and a Brand of Mysuru and is now called in the same breath as ‘Mysore Pak’ and ‘Mysooru Mallige.’ I have seen eveningers like Mid-Day in Mumbai and Bengaluru. But in this part of the country, Star of Mysore has earned its unique and respectful place and…
We must learn to live with each other’s myths, says Devdutt Pattanaik
February 18, 2018Mysuru: Devdutt Pattanaik, an Indian mythologist, writer and Star of Mysore columnist, known for his work on ancient Indian scriptures, delivered the Star of Mysore 40th Anniversary Lecture at the celebrations held at the Platinum Jubilee Auditorium in city last evening. Beginning his address with his 10-year-long association with Star of Mysore, Devdutt explained how…
Star of Mysore staff felicitated
February 18, 2018Five Department Heads of Star of Mysore were felicitated during the anniversary celebrations yesterday (from left) — Foreman K. Kumar (Printer Kumar), Circulation Manager T.S. Gopinath, Advertisement Manager Maria Fernandes, Manager (Accounts and Administration) H.P. Prasad and Executive Editor Meera Appaiah.
Agony and ecstasy of running a local evening english newspaper
February 16, 2018Editors are unique who are rarely seen but only read. However, when one is not only an editor but also the founder-owner of a newspaper, then the equation changes. And to run a newspaper for 40 long years and create a unique space takes courage and above all, a certain kind of chutzpah. K.B. Ganapathy…
Prof. Sheik Ali thanks SOM
February 16, 2018Sir, Many, many thanks for inviting me to 40th Anniversary Celebrations of SOM, which has now attained gentle maturity to throw intensive and meaningful light on vital aspects that confront society. The STAR that emerged on the horizon 40 years ago is still radiating its light more brightly than ever before. This print media has…
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