K.B. Ganapathy
Abracadabra By K. B. Ganapathy, Top Stories

Prose gone by…

This is the first Anniversary Edition of Star of Mysore since the passing of its Founding Editor, K.B. Ganapathy (KBG), on July 13, 2025. As we step into the New Year (2026), we revisit one of KBG’s most cherished columns, ‘Abracadabra,’ originally published on Jan. 1, 1979. He wrote it under his pen name, ‘Puck,’...
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Granite Guardian of Mysuru Chamundi Hill

For centuries, Chamundi Hill was known as Mahabaladri or Mahabala Betta, named after Lord Mahabaleswara, the ancient deity of the Hill By Gouri Satya For over eight centuries, the silhouette of Chamundi Hill has defined the horizon of Mysuru. To the casual tourist, it is a scenic viewpoint and a place of temples and the...
Editorial, Top Stories

Thank You

It was this day, nay this very evening, 48 years ago that STAR OF MYSORE was born in this city as an Evening English Newspaper. Happily it continues to be your favourite eveninger. From this evening, we will be entering 49th year of publication. And as we do so, we gratefully remember all those who...




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News

Duct in Danger

Mysuru, Feb. 16 – The aqueduct of the Varuna Canal near Old Kesare passing over Mysuru-Bengaluru Highway is facing a serious threat due to the o...

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Editorial

Thank You

It was this day, nay this very evening, 45 years ago that Star of Mysore was born in this city as an Evening English Newspaper. Happily it continues t...
Editorial

Thank You

It was this day, nay this very evening, 43 years ago that Star of Mysore was born in this city as an Evening English Newspaper. Happily it continues t...

SPORTS

Sports

Homecoming for RCB?

Karnataka Cabinet clears decks to host matches at Bengaluru Bengaluru: Finally, here is good news for RCB fans, as Karnataka State Cabinet cleared the...

IN BREIFS

In Briefs

Ph.D awardee

S. Revathi Bai has been awarded Ph.D in Economics by the University of Mysore (UoM) for her thesis ‘Socio-Economic Impact of e-Governance Initiatives ...

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