Late Cricketer Ashwath Aiyappa’s book to be released tomorrow

Arts, Culture & Entertainment, Sports

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Bengaluru :

The book titled ‘When God Bowls a Googly,’ authored by late cricketer Kodimaniyanda Ashwath Aiyappa, who was among the probables of the State’s Ranji Cricket team, will be released at a function to be held at Chinnaswamy Stadium here tomorrow (Jan. 8).

It may be recalled, Ashwath met a tragic end while trying to save his elder brother Dr. Akhil Kuttappa in vain from drowning at Chiklihole backwaters near Suntikoppa in Kodagu district, when the brothers, who had come to their native place to exercise their franchise in the April 17 Lok Sabha polls last year, entered the waters for a swim.

Ashwath’s parents Kodimaniyanda Raghu Madappa and Anitha, assisted by the late cricketer’s friends, have made all arrangements for the release of the book tomorrow.

Apart from cricket, the book highlights the spiritual intelligence for sports and deals with the intricate realm of sportspersons’ mind, often abode for fear, anxiety, eagerness, optimism and other issues.

The book was slated for release last May itself but the unfortunate tragedy resulted in the delay.

Ashwath, apart from being a cricketer, was running an IT company himself. He had also played first division cricket in Bengaluru, Tripura, Mumbai, etc.

Commenting on the book, former Indian captain Rahul Dravid said that the book, based on several facts, can be very handy to the youth community. Ashwath has come up excellently with details on how to face the challenges ahead and how to handle complex situations, he said.

Former Test Cricketer and KSCA Secretary Brijesh Patel, complimenting the work for its lucidity, said that there was no doubt that the book would attract every sportsperson.

Several other cricketers and National Cricket Academy too have lauded the book. Amazon.com has already launched an ad campaign on the book authored by the late cricketer.

source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home> General News / Wednesday , January 07th, 2015

Chasing Storm New Year Edition rocked Coorg

Arts, Culture & Entertainment

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Mumbai :

The New Year edition of the coveted Storm festival titled Chasing Storm was a runaway hit with over a few thousand people of all age groups coming together to party as they bid adieu to the year gone by and welcomed 2015. Held in Virajpet, Coorg Storm saw some engaging acts by artistes both on stage and off it. The mini festival was sold out a week before the dates and on day one itself the festival ground was packed to capacity.

The fresh air and the comforting cool weather of India’s own Scotland – Coorg was a double bonus for festival revellers. For the first time ever, the mini fest featured a special kids play area that kept the young Stormers busy while their parents and even some grandparents enjoyed the music.

The celebratory line-up included a rare classic Bollywood and contemporary set by the legendary singer Usha Uthup, Internationally acclaimed underground favourite – DJ Modium, Australia /Singapore- who’s a fast rising star with his dedicated following especially in the Asian subcontinent; Tuhin Mehta, Swarathama, Lagori, Solder and Live Banned among others.

The music on both days to say the least was power-packed with special treats in store the audience. Swarathama performed fused a famous tribal track in Kodava language in their set, pleasantly surprising the local members from the audience. While Usha Uthup framed a special dedication for Chasing Storm in her popular track Doston Se Pyaar Kiya, singing, Chasing Storm se bahut Pyar Kiya, Jo Bhi Kiya, Humne Kiya, Shaan Se…” Solder on the other hand rocked the audience on stage, at the camp site and many other places of the festival campus, making them as always one of the biggest favourites of the festival. To add to the string of surprises, the festival even witness some young jammers singing away to glory during camp jam. Needless to say, the festival set a beautiful, musical tone for the year ahead.

Music Festivals have become a toast of the country’s live entertainment scenario. With the audience preferring music festivals and new travel destinations, the makers of the much coveted Storm Festival are creating an entire year’s musical engagement across India. Starting with Chasing Storm, New Year’s Edition, at Coorg on 31st Dec 2014 & 1st Jan 2015; a compact, far more intimate version of the Storm festival, stayed true to its inherent promise of being close to nature and good music. Chasing Storm, New Year’s Eve event was held at Virjapet, a lush green venue in Coorg- its birthplace – with camping, bonfires, late night bar-be-cues and jams.

Chasing Storm is the prelude to the main festival scheduled in the second half of 2015. Chasing Storm presented a crisp line up of electronic, folk- fusion and indie acts along with an Indian Music Industry legend- who did justice to the special celebratory New Year Eve edition of Storm.
Starting with the Chasing Storm New Year’s Eve @ Coorg during the New Year, 12 other Indian destinations will witness the Chasing Storm series to culminate in Coorg around December 2015 for the Storm Festival.

Storm festival is the first-of-its-kind Camp Out Music festival – that redefined the very concept of a ‘destination festival’ with its debut in 2012. The festival set a benchmark with its tight programming, high standards of production, eco-friendly and successfully managed elaborate camping arrangements. This year’s grand festival that took place in February featured 5 stages and 65 artistes from across the world.

source: http://www.radioandmusic.com / R&M / Home> Editorial / Press Release / by RNM Team / January 03rd, 2015

Harshika’s pooch at Bengaluru pet show

Arts, Culture & Entertainment, Famous Personalities of Kodagu / Coorg

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Kannada actress Harshika Poonacha’s love for dogs is something everybody who knows of her is aware of. The actress is known to have shared pictures of her dog on her social network sites quite often.

The actress did so again while she was on the way to the much-looked-forward to pet show that was held at the Jayamahal Palace grounds in Bengaluru on Sunday. The dog, we must say, looks quite the poser – quite like his mistress.

source: http://www.timesofindia.indiatimes.com / The Times of India / Home> Entertainment> Kannada Movies / TNN / January 04th, 2014

Athlete Poovamma to continue representing Karnataka

Famous Personalities of Kodagu / Coorg, Sports

Mangaluru :

Middle distance runner Machettira Raju Poovamma will stick with her state Karnataka. Part of the Asian Games gold medal winning quartet, Poovamma originally from Kushalnagar in Kodagu district and since settled here is presently taking part in a training camp at Thiruvananthapuram. Poovamma at one time had contemplated shifting base to a state that treated her talent better and represent it in national athletics meet.

Nixing opinions expressed by her in this regard, Poovamma back home for a short break from training told reporters here that Karnataka government had assuaged her concerns and given positive assurances to meet her needs as an athlete. “Abhayachandra Jain Sir (minister for youth empowerment and sports) is taking keen interest in my progress and has assured to help meet professional needs that I have flagged with him in recent times,” she said.

Asserting that her immediate priorities were to excel in the Asian Track and Field meet and the World Championships coming up next year, Poovamma who has a personal best of 51.73 secs in the 400metre race, said, “I want to break the national record in the name of Manjith Kaur that stands at 51.05 secs.” The World Record for this event is 48.6 seconds, Poovamma said, adding the ultimate aim of any athlete is to make this record their own.

For Indian athletes to achieve this, it is imperative that athletes are exposed to training stints and exposure meets abroad, she said. Having a personal coach and trainer too helps in the build up, Poovamma said, adding these are some of the requests that she has placed before Jain. “It will also be helpful if we could get sponsors who can help us train in US,” she said, adding participation in meets abroad will help athletes here find their level.

source: http://www.timesofindia.indiatimes.com / The Times of India / Home> City> Mangaluru /by Jaideep Shenoy, TNN / December 30th, 2014

Sania Mirza ushers New Year amidst nature in Kodagu

Sports

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Kodagu :

While majority of the urbanites celebrated New Year partying at various hotels and resorts, three tennis aces of the country preferred to welcome the New Year amidst nature and tranquillity.

Tennis players Sania Mirza and Somdev Devvarman visited Rohan Bopanna’s house located in Madapura in Kodagu district to spend time with their family and usher the 2015. Sania Mirza, who arrived to Madapura on Dec. 29, is said to have been spellbound on seeing the coffee estates.

The trio visited the North Coorg Club on Dec. 31 and partied along with friends and families on the New Year’s eve.

Speaking to Star of Mysore, Rohan Bopanna’s father M.G. Bopanna said that Sania Mirza, who was fascinated to see the coffee estates, also learnt about coffee processing.

The tennis aces visited Madapura Tennis Club and displayed their tennis skills to budding tennis players. Sania Mirza also played along with a few school children during her stay in Kodagu. M.G. Bopanna added that Sania had visited their house to celebrate New Year since she could not attend Rohan’s wedding held last year.

source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home> Sports News / Monday , January 05th, 2015

Kodava Samaja Sports Meet tomorrow

Sports

Mysuru :

The annual sports and games meet of Kodava Samaja Cultural and Sports Club, Vijayanagar, Mysuru, will be held tomorrow.

Various Kodava Sanghas from Mysuru city will be participating in the sports meet.

The Kodava Samaja Cultural and Sports Club will be organising Adengada Seethamma Memorial Throwball Tournament for Women and Tennis Ball Cricket Tournament for Men. This apart, Tug-of-War and Shot-Put (various age categories) will also be organised on the occasion.

While, the throwball competition will be held at Sree Cauvery Educational Institution premises on Adichunchanagiri Road, Cricket Tournament will be held at Maharaja’s College Grounds and Railway Grounds.

source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home> General News / Wednesday , December 24th, 2014

Start community radio, DC tells Kodavas

Arts, Culture & Entertainment

Land identified for starting Shooting Academy’

Deputy Commissioner Anurag Tewari has said that Kodavas should start a community radio to exchange views on Kodava culture, literature and agriculture activities.

Speaking at Kodava Samskrithika Mela organised by Kodava Sahitya Academy and Hudikeri Kodava Samaja on Sunday, he said that community radio has been playing a vital role in development of a community in other parts of the country.

Emphasis should be laid for conserving Kodava culture and tradition. There is a need to introduce Kodava culture to tourists who visit the district round the year, he added.

The DC said that land has already been identified for starting Shooting Academy in Kodagu district.

“Possessing arms is an integral part of Kodava culture. Hence, the people from Kodagu if given training might achieve success in national and international tournaments,” he said.
Kodava Vidyanidhi President Koothanda P Uthappa said that one should not neglect to preserve the culture of the land.

There is a need to preserve the sanctity of river Cauvery. Youth from Kodagu should excel in competitive examinations.

Ajjinikanda T Bheemaiah also spoke.

Senior physician Dr Kalimada Shivappa, teacher Kirundanda Ponnamma Nanjappa, Kudiya Samaja President Kudiyara Muthappa and others spoke.

Mahadevada Pommakkada Sangha members presented Ummathat on the occasion.

source: http://www.deccanherald.com / Deccan Herald / Home> District / DHNS – Gonikoppa, December 21st, 2014

Parvathy parties, Kodava style, in Bengaluru

Arts, Culture & Entertainment

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It was an evening of fun and fashion as designer Ramesh Dembla showcased his clothes at the Kodava Night.

The night saw the state’s warrior community enjoy music, fashion and food, along with their favourite beverages.

The fashion show saw three former Miss Indias — Parvathy Omanakuttan, Natasha Suri and Himangini Singh Yadu — walk the ramp along with city models.

We also spotted actor Adityaa having fun with his friends at the party.

source: http://www.timesofindia.indiatimes.com / The Times of India / Home> City> Bengaluru> Namma Metro / TNN / December 20th, 2014