Category: Amazing Feats

** Drive-in Covid vaccine facility in Yelahanka a hit

At least 6,202 people have been successfully vaccinated at the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) mega vaccination centre at Dr Ambedkar Bhavan in Yelahanka, which was started a week ago. 

Spurred by the good response, the civic body is set to open its second mega vaccination site in a day at Malleswaram.

** Book Talk: City With Many Colourful Feathers

  • 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.

** Exclusive: ‘Keep yourself motivated’, says CA exam topper Ruth Clare D’Silva

It is indeed a proud moment for the city, entire district and state. Ruth Clare D’Silva has cracked the CA final exam and secured All India first rank (old scheme).

Ruth hails from Mallikatte. She is the daughter of Rosy Maria D’Silva and Ruffert D’Silva. She did her schooling at St Theresa’s School and PU at St Agnes College. She has also done an undergraduate course through distance education from Mangalore University.

** IIM-Bangalore shines in global rankings

Two MBA courses offered by the premier institute find place in Top 50 QS rankings.

Two Masters in Business Administration (MBA) programmes offered by Indian Institute of Management-Bangalore (IIM-B) have ranked in the Global Top 50 by Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) Global MBA Rankings and QS MiM (Masters in Managment) Rankings, respectively.

** Inscription with carving of ‘Purushamriga’ unearthed in Bantwal taluk

The inscription was unearthed by Rani Abbakka Tulu Adhyayana Kendra Chairman Dr Tukaram Poojaru and former Bantwal taluk panchayat president Yashvanth Deraje.

Later, under the guidance of Prachyasanchaya Samshodhana Kendra, Udupi Director Prof S A Kr…Prof S A Krishnaiah and researcher Shruthesh Acharya read the contents of the inscription.