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Banu Mushtaq's 'Heart Lamp' wins International Booker Prize 2025

London, May 21 -- First Kannada title to win prestigious prize In a historic moment for Indian literature, Heart Lamp, a short story collection by writer, activist and lawyer Banu Mushtaq, has become... Read More


Pioneering voice in Kannada literature

Mysuru, May 21 -- Banu Mushtaq, born in Hassan in 1948, is a distinguished activist, lawyer and writer. A prominent literary figure, she writes primarily in Kannada, and her works have been translated... Read More


From Kodagu to Booker stage: Deepa Bhashti's remarkable journey

Madikeri, May 21 -- Deepa Bhashti, a writer and award-winning literary translator, works in both Kannada and English. Based in Madikeri, Kodagu, she resides at her home named 'Minuguthaare' near Rifle... Read More


Karnataka hands over four jumbos to Andhra Pradesh

Bengaluru, May 21 -- In a formal ceremony held this noon in front of Vidhana Soudha, the Karnataka Government handed over four tamed elephants to Andhra Pradesh as part of an inter-State agreement on ... Read More


ED raids institutions owned by Home Minister Dr. G. Parameshwar

Bengaluru, May 21 -- In a coordinated operation this morning, officials from the Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted surprise raids at several educational institutions owned by Karnataka Home Minis... Read More


Server breakdown affects issuance of e-Khata, B-Khata

Mysuru, May 21 -- Service resumes today after a 4-day break Even as the State Government announced introduction of e-Khata and B-Khata issuance with much pomp, the service (Issuance of e-Khata and B-... Read More


Proposed Amusement and Theme Park at KRS: High Court issues notices to State, Central Governments

Bengaluru/Mandya, May 21 -- Five farmers from Mandya file PIL opposing the project The Vacation Division Bench of Karnataka High Court (HC) headed by Justice B.M. Shyamprasad has issued notices to bo... Read More


Rain fury: MCC ready with precautions

Mysuru, May 21 -- In the wake of intermittent rainfall with weatherman forecasting early arrival of monsoon this year, Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) is leaving no stone unturned to gear up to face the... Read More


The Art of Forgetting: A Survival Guide for the Name-Challenged

India, May 21 -- By Dr. R. Balasubramaniam Aging is a wonderful journey -one that comes with wisdom, experience and, most importantly, the ability to completely forget someone's name the second they ... Read More


Road near Automotive Axles pathetic, unsafe

India, May 21 -- Sir, For nearly a decade, I have been a regular reader of Star of Mysore eveninger, and I particularly appreciate the 'Voice of the Reader' column, which brings public concerns and g... Read More