- Title: Memorable Mysoreans: A Collection of Biographical Sketches
- Author: Dr. Bhagirath S. Naganath
First, this book is an example of contributions to the recollection of cultural heritage of the city by Star of Mysore, our daily evening English newspaper. Most of the contents of this book were published as feature articles by Star of Mysore between 2016-2020.
Second, this book is the outcome of a suggestion by the Centenarian lexicographer and littérateur, late G. Venkata-subbiah who wanted that these feature articles be collected in one place as a book.
Third, the book contains twenty biographical sketches of what the author calls as “remarkable personalities… stalwarts and their lasting contributions left behind a lasting legacy on the intellectual landscape of Mysore and India on the whole.”
Fourth, the biographical sketches are fully supported and enriched by 144 relevant photographs of bygone era.
Fifth, this book is a product of diligent research work as can be seen from the references at the end of each write up and the list of 65 Biography and Sources of Reference at the end of the book.
Sixth, the author of this book belongs to younger generation and that too a medical doctor by profession. And he has a credible ancestry — he is the grandson of eminent historian and Indologist Dr. S. Srikanta Sastri.
Biographical sketches of stalwarts — H.V. Nanjundaiah, Sir Brajendranath Seal, Dr. R. Shamashastry, Prof. M. Hiriyanna, Krishnappa Venkatappa, Field Marshal K.M. Cariappa, Dr. M.H. Krishna, Pitilu Chowdaiah, V. Seetharamaiah, Dr. S. Srikanta Sastri, D.L. Narasimhachar, G. Venkatasubbiah, Y.G. Krishna-murti, Dr. M. Shadakshara Swamy, Dr. H.S. Krishnaswamy Iyengar, H.Y. Sharada Prasad, H.N. Murthy, Triveni, Dr. T.V. Venkatachala Sastry and Nadoja Dr. S.R. Ramaswamy are provided along with appropriate and very rare photographs.