A grand cultural procession marked the start of the two-day State-level Kodava Sahitya-Samskruthika Mela organised by Karnataka Kodava Sahitya Academy, Madikeri (Kodagu), in association with Kodava Samaja, Mysuru, in city this morning.
Regional Commissioner Appachettolanda M. Kunjappa launched the procession in front of Kote Anjaneya- swamy Temple at the North Gate of the Palace by firing a gun shot in the air. Hundreds of Kodavas, attired in traditional costumes, marched in the colourful procession, accompanied by cultural troupes and a tableau depicting Kodava marriage.
The procession passed through Sliver Jubilee Clock Tower, Gandhi Square, Sayyaji Rao Road, Dufferin Clock Tower (Chikkagadiyara) and D. Devaraj Urs Road, before reaching the Scouts and Guides grounds near the DC’s office where a stage programme was held.
Academy Chairman Biddatanda S. Thammaiah, Mysuru Kodava Samaja President Moovera K. Kuttappa, Vice-President Ballyamanda M. Nanaiah and others took part in the cultural jamboree.
source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home> General News / March 12thj, 2016
The organisers overseeing the preparations for the mela.
Mysuru :
Mysuru city has geared up to host the two-day State-level Kodava Sahitya-Samskruthika Mela organised by Karnataka Kodava Sahitya Academy, Madikeri, (Kodagu), in association with Kodava Samaja, Mysuru, at the Scouts and Guides ground behind the Deputy Commissioner’s (DC) Office here on Mar.12 and 13.
Cultural procession: Regional Commissioner Appachettolanda M. Kunjappa will flag off the Kodava cultural procession at Kote Anjaneyaswamy temple at the North Gate of the Palace at 10 am tomorrow. The procession will pass through the Clock Tower, Gandhi Square, Sayyaji Rao Road, Dufferin Clock Tower (Chikkagadiyara) and D. Devaraj Urs Road before reaching the Mela venue at Scouts and Guides ground. About 25 cultural troupes will participate in the procession.
Bus facility:
The organisers have arranged bus facility from the Scouts and Guides ground to Kote Anjaneyaswamy temple to ferry the Kodavas taking part in the procession. The participants will have to park their vehicles at the ground and avail of the bus facility.
Mela inauguration:
Mysuru-Kodagu MP Pratap Simha will inaugurate the Kodava Literary Fest at 11.30 am tomorrow after flag hoisting by former MLC Meriyanda C. Nanaiah. Chamarajanagar MP R. Dhruvanarayan, Madikeri MLA Appachu Ranjan, Chamaraja MLA Vasu, Legal Advisor to Chief Minister Palachanda Brijesh Kalappa, Karnataka State Handicrafts Development Corporation Ltd., Chairperson Shantheyanda Veena Achaiah, Incharge Assistant Director of Kannada and Culture Department, Kodagu District, S.I. Bhavikatti and Mysuru Kodava Samaja President Moovera K. Kuttappa will be the chief guests. Academy Chairman Biddatanda S. Thammaiah will preside.
CD and Book release:
On the occasion ‘Kundul Kyamo’ Kodava Music CD (composed by Boppanda Jeffry Aiyappa and Ulliyada Dotty Poovaiah) and three books ‘Kodavara Samskaragalu’ (authored by Dr. Kaveri Prakash); ‘Yaksha Prashne’ (Kechamada Subbamma Thimmaiah) and ‘Mahabharata’ (Kanathanda S. Muthappa) will be released by dignitaries. Ballyamanda M. Nanaiah, Vice-President of Mysuru Kodava Samaja will inaugurate the book exhibition at the venue.
Contests:
The afternoon session will feature Kodava folk art contests for boys and girls which will be inaugurated by Industrialist Machanda Jaya Chinnappa and Maneyapanda Mary Cariappa respectively at 2 pm.
Cultural programme:
Kodava Thakk Jananga Okkoota President Korakuttira Sara Chengappa will inaugurate the cultural programmes at 5.30 pm. Kodagu Sahakara Sangha (Mysuru) President Chambanda Nanjamma, Virajpet Cauvery PU College Lecturer Aangira Kusum and Kodagu Jilla Kembatti Abhivruddhi Samaja President Doddakuttada Ramu Ayyappa will be the chief guests.
On Mar. 13 – Kavigoshti:
The second day of the mela will begin with Kavigoshti at 11 am under the Chairmanship of Poetess Badakadamanda Kasthuri Govindammayya. Kadyamada Rita Bopaiah, Kiriyamada Raj Kushalappa, Mukkatira Akkamma Nanjappa and Maluvanda Nalini Bindu will recite poems.
Seminar:
The kavigoshti will be followed by a seminar at 12 noon which will be presided by Star of Mysore Editor-in-Chief Kaliyatanda B. Ganapathy. Senior Advocate Pandanda D. Medappa will present a paper titled ‘Varthamanathra Kodag’ while Ponjanda Lovely Appaiah will present a paper titled ‘Kodavada Samskruthi.’
Valedictory:
Former Vice-Chancellor of Agriculture University Dr. P. G. Chengappa will deliver the valedictory address at 4pm. Food and Civil Supplies Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao, Virajpet MLA Kombarana G. Bopaiah, MLCs Dharmasena and Mandepanda Sunil Subramani, former MP H. Vishwanath, Karnataka High Court Advocate Chandramouli and former President of Mysuru Kodava Samaja Dr. Adenganda A. Kuttappa will be the chief guests. Academy Chairman Biddatanda S. Thammaiah will preside.
On the occasion, prizes will be distributed to the winners of various contests. The mela will conclude later in the evening with variety of cultural programmes and Kodava Orchestra.
Kodavas from different parts of the State are expected to attend the fest and demonstrate a melange of activities during the two-day jamboree. The mela, which is hosted once in three years, is being held in Mysuru for the second time. Earlier, it was held in Mysuru in 2003.
The organisers have made arrangements to provide boarding and lodging facilities to all artistes. Also free vegetarian food will be served to all those attending the event on both the days.
For details contact Ph: 08272-229074 or 0821- 2415644 or 2410173.
source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home> General News / March 11th, 2016
Splitsvilla’s host and popular MTV VJ, Nikhil Chinapa’s wife Pearl is up for a noble cause. Recently, Nikhil’s wife Pearl chopped off her tresses to donate her hair to cancer patients. Pearl, who visted Jaslok Hospital on Women’s Day, found out celebrity hair stylist and ex-Bigg Boss contestant, Sapna Bhavnani, cutting hair for cancer patients.
Looking at this initiative, Pearl also decided to bid adieu to her long hair and chopped them off for hair wigs of cancer diagnosed patients.
Hair donation is a concept many celebrities have been supporting and Sapna Bhavnani has been attached to this cause for long now. Hair donation raises money and awareness for cancer patients and make wigs for them.
It was an inspirational initiative by Pearl to support the movement along with Sapna. Doting husband Nikhil, took this to Social Media by posting pictures of Pearl’s hair before and after, and expressing how proud he is of her.
Before Pearl, we reported Digangana Suryavanshi chopped her long hair off after taking Salman Khan’s advice. The talented actress looks stunning with her new locks now. Also, in news, recently is Avika Gor, of ‘Balika Vadhu’ fame, who has also cut her hair too short.
TV Times conducted a poll amongst the fans asking which celebs’ new look impresses them the most. Have a look
source: http://www.timesofindia.indiatimes.com / The Times of India / News Home> TV> News / TNN / March 09th, 2016
From left: Biddatanda S. Thammaiah, President, Kodava Sahitya Academy; Mechanda M. Ponnappa, Hon. Treasurer, Kodava Samaja, Mysuru; Moovera K. Kuttappa, President, Kodava Samaja, Mysuru; Ballyamanda M. Nanaiah, Vice-President of the Samaja; Mandira P. Kalaiah, Hon. Secretary of the Samaja; Madetira Belliappa, Academy Member; Mechanda M. Karumbaiah, Kodava Mela Arrangement Committee Chairman and Kekada M. Belliappa, Mela Publicity Committee Chairman seen releasing the handbook on the ensuing Kodava Literary Fest.
Mysuru :
The Karnataka Kodava Sahitya Academy in association with Mysuru Kodava Samaja will be hosting a two-day State-level Kodava Sahitya Mela in city on Mar.12 and 13.
Announcing this at the press meet at Kodava Samaja in Vijayanagar 2nd stage here on Sunday, the Academy Chairman Biddatanda S. Thammaiah said the Mela will be held at the Scouts and Guides ground behind the Deputy Commissioner’s (DC) Office here. Kodavas from different parts of the State are expected to attend the fest and demonstrate a melange of activities in the event, he said.
The Mela will commence with the offering of puja at Kote Anjaneyaswamy temple at the North Gate of the Palace at 10 am on Mar. 12 and a grand procession will be taken out from the temple to the Literary Fest venue.
Regional Commissioner Appachattolanda M. Kunjappa will flag off the procession, which will pass through the Clock Tower, Gandhi Square, Sayyaji Rao Road, Dufferin Clock Tower (Chikkagadiyara) and D. Devaraj Urs Road before reaching Scouts and Guides ground. About 25 cultural troupes will demonstrate a variety of Kodava folk-arts, Thammaiah said and added that thousands of Kodavas from across the State are expected to take part in the two-day jamboree.
Continuing, he said the Mela will feature a variety of cultural events like Bolkaat, Ummathaat, Kolaat, Kathiyaat, Balopat, Valagathaat, Pariya Kali and Kodava Pat Paipoti. Besides, poetry sessions, seminars on Kodagu, cultural activities, exhibition of good-old traditional equipments and book expo have been organised during the Mela, he said and added that people’s representatives from Mysuru and Kodagu districts will attend the event.
Pointing out that the Academy hosts the Mela once in three years and Mysuru city is playing host to the event for the second time, he said that the Academy has been organising a variety of events round-the-year to promote Kodava culture and tradition.
Mysuru hosted the Kodava Mela for the first time when S.M. Krishna was the Chief Minister in 2003 and the city is hosting the event again after a gap of 13 years, he said and added that arrangements have been made to provide to boarding and lodging facilities to all artistes. Also free vegetarian food will be served to all those attending the event.
Stating that the Government provided Rs. 60 lakh every year to the Academy, Thammaiah urged the government to hike this grant to Rs. 1 crore and to allot more funds in this year’s budget to be utilised for the overall development of the Kodava Academy. He said the Academy was planning to host Vishwa Kodava Sammelana in Bengaluru next year.
A handbook on the event was released at the press meet which was also attended by Academy Members Dr. Mechira Subash Nanaiah, Madetira Belliappa, Mookairira Leelavathi, Mullenganda Baby Chondamma and Samaja Joint Secretary C. Prema Uthaiah. For details contact Ph: 08272-229074 or 0821- 2415644 or 2410173.
source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home> General News / Tuesday – March 08th, 2016
Robin Uthappa’s wedding to long-time girlfriend Sheethal Goutham on Thursday morning may have been an intimate affair with only close family and friends in attendance.
But the reception at a city star hotel saw the who’s who of the cricket world make a beeline to greet the newly-weds.
Among the early birds at the reception were Anil Kumble, GR Vishwanath, Brijesh Patel, EAS Prasanna, RP Singh, Vinay Kumar, Roger and Stuart Binny and Praveen Amre, among others.
Rahul Dravid, who had just flown into the city from Delhi, came directly from the airport to be a part of the celebration.
S Sreesanth, with whom Robin had a business venture earlier, was conspicuous by his absence.
Adding filmi glamour to the proceedings were Bollywood actress Elli Avram, and Sandalwood stars Diganth and Aindrita Ray.
Notable among the guests were the parents of Robin’s pals who could not make it to their big day.
Shikha Tandon, who resides in the US now, was represented by her parents, while Pankaj Advani sent his mother and brother.
The do, which began with the couple greeting their guests on an elegantly decorated podium, extended well into the night, with Robin and Sheethal leading their friends on the dance floor.
source: http://www.timesofindia.indiatimes.com / The Times of India / News Home> Entertainment / TNN / March 05th, 2016
The final round of the National Barista Championship-2016, held recently here, saw baristas employed in various cafes competing to win in seven categories such as ‘Best Signature Drink,’ ‘Best Latte Art’ and ‘Best Communication Skills.’
There were 18 participants from the city. The ‘Platinum Winner’ of the championship will represent India in the World Barista Championship, to be held in Dublin, Ireland, on June 23. The contest, organised by Coffee Board of India, is aimed at identifying skilled baristas and focuses on promoting excellence in coffee value chain, strengthening and encouraging skill development, and promoting cafe culture in India.
source: http://www.thehindu.com / The Hindu / Home> News> Cities> Bengaluru / by Staff Reporter / Bengaluru – March 04th, 2016
A 52 ft. statue of Lord Shiva was installed on the grounds of Sri Rajarajeswari temple in Karnangeri near Madikeri in Kodagu.
Mysuru:
A 52 ft. statue of Lord Shiva was installed on the grounds of Sri Rajarajeswari temple in Karnangeri near Madikeri in Kodagu, here on Friday. As many as 108 Shivalingas brought from Kaashi were also installed around the statue which Madikeri artist, Ravi, took a decade to sculpt.
The 52 ft Shiva statue at Sri Rajarajeswari temple at Karnangeri village near Madikeri (Photo: DC)
The temple, 3 km from Madikeri, attracts thousands of devotees from around the state and country every day ,who arrive here to worship goddess Mangaladevi of Mangaluru. The crowds swell on Tuesdays, Fridays, Mondays and Saturdays, when the goddess is said to fill the temple priest with her aura and resolve the problems of devotees during a holy darshan. A Jaathra Mahothsava of the goddess is held at the temple every first Tuesday of May.
It was in the early 1960s that late Sannaiah Swamy of Thombaththu Mane near Haakathur established the temple at Karnangeri after the goddess reportedly appeared in a dream of his mother-in-law Manjamma. It is said the goddess helped Sannaiah’s ailing father-in-law, Kariappa as well. The statue was installed by Dharmasthala Dharmadhikaari, Sri Veerendra Hegde.
source: http://www.deccanchronicle.com / Deccan Chronicle / Home> Nation> Current Affairs / by Shilpa P, Deccan Chronicle / March 05th, 2016
The winner, Paras Bindra, will take part in the World Barista Championship, which will be held in Dublin this year
Photo: Ramesh Pathania/Mint
Bengaluru:
If you are a coffee aficionado and haven’t tasted it yet, order the Kaapi Nirvana the next time you walk into a Café Coffee Day outlet. The iced espresso with its coconut undertones, laced with shards of dark chocolate and topped with whorls of light-as-air whipped cream is delightful. And I’m not the only one who thinks so: it won the silver medal at the 2002 World Barista Championship in Oslo.
Vikram Khurana, who was working with Café Coffee Day when he won the medal nearly 15 years ago and was a judge at the 2016 National Barista Championship held in Bengaluru on 25-27 February, says that the coffee culture in India has evolved considerably since then.
“We are the sixth largest producer of coffee, but only one-third of what we produce gets consumed here. However, recently I have noticed there are a lot more cafes opening up in tier 2 and 3 cities here,” he says, “It is a good thing—coffee helps people get more connected.”
The energetic wave of applause that greets 20-year-old Nahid Khan, one of the finalists at the competition, seems to confirm it. With a shy smile, she acknowledges the applause and says, “The people who grow and pick coffee are women, but those who make coffee at baristas are almost always men. This is for all the women behind coffee in India. I wanted to prove that a woman could make coffee well too,” she says, proceeding to do exactly that.
Out of 100% finely roasted Arabica beans, she prepares three sorts of coffee—an espresso, a milk-based beverage and a signature special coffee blend—which need to be made in 15 minutes without waste or spillage and served to the judges. Incidentally, there are eight of the judges around: four to focus solely on the tasting, while the other four hover around the contestant, grading the efficiency with which he/she makes the coffee. Obviously, coffee is taken very seriously here.
“The winner of this championship will attend the World Barista Championship, which will be held at Dublin, Ireland, this year,” says Aarti Dewan Gupta of the Coffee Board of India, which is organizing the national competition. “We hope to streamline the coffee industry and attract more girls and boys to it.”
Young talent is certainly not in short supply here. Take Sachin Krupakar, another finalist, whose signature drink had people in the audience clambering on to the stage to taste, “It has khus syrup, cheesecake with cream and coffee in three distinct layers,” he laughs, pointing out that the vermillion, white and green colour of the drink also bore a patriotic message.
“It is a great event that showcases the coffee industry in India,” says one of the judges, Sunil Pinto, who works with Tata Coffee, “It is a happening industry today. After all, coffee shops aren’t so much about the coffee as the experience.”
And it certainly has been a fantastic experience, agrees this year’s winner Paras Bindra, whose signature concoction of reduced orange juice, espresso and cinnamon will take him to Dublin this year.
“I have already started thinking about the flavours that I will take abroad. What works on an Indian palate may not necessarily work on a western one,” says the 30-year-old.
And we certainly hope he nails it.
As Khurana says, “No coffee-producing nation has ever produced a champion yet. I hope India will be the first.”
source: http://www.livemint.com / Live Mint / Home> Consumer / by Preeti Zachariah / Wednesday – March 02nd, 2016
On the occasion of International Women’s Day, IDL Foundation, a non-profit organization, is all set to organize a unique and innovative programme – IDL Blind Pinkathon – for the benefit of blind and visually-challenged on March 6 at NGO Hall, Cubbon Park.
Speaking with Iamin, Dr P K Paul, founder and executive trustee of IDL Foundation, said that the NGO plans to organise similar programmes at other cities for the benefit of blind and visually-challenged people. “Our objective is to provide a platform to the special people to showcase their talent and provide opportunities to celebrate womanhood in a special and unique way by organising a programme for interaction among abled, differently abled and celebrities which will be a life time memory for the participants,’’ Dr Paul said.
Participation is open to all on the first come first basis, provided they possess a Medalor Blind Certificate.
Sandalwood actress Harshika Poonacha, the brand ambassador of this project, had launched the IDL Blind Pinkathon logo in the presence of blind and visually-challenged couples on Valentine’s Day at Cubbon Park recently. “I am inspired to see the love and affection I received from the special people. I appeal general public to come forward to lend a helping hand to blind and visually-challenged people to cross roads, to board BMTC buses, read books, and write exams,’’ Harshika Poonacha said.
According to Dr Paul, there are loads of goodies awaiting special people. “We have made arrangements to give Rs500 each as honorarium for 500 participating blind and visually-challenged women, girl students and children. Each participant will get a designer ladies bag and five gifts such as talcum powder, oil, shampoo, soap, cream and moisturizer as a token of appreciation of participating and memorabilia,’’ he said.
Those who want to participate in the programme may contact at 880268787/7813018787/7813028787.
When: Sunday, March 6.
Where: NGO Hall, Cubbon Park, Bangalore.
source: http://www.dnaindia.com / DNA / Home> Locality> Bangalore Central / by Y M Reddy / Tuesday – March 01st, 2016
Konkani Christian Association, Mysuru and All India Konkani Writers Organisation (AIKWO), Mangaluru, have organised the All India Konkani Liter- ature Festival on Feb. 28 from 10 am to 4.30 pm at the Konkan Bhavan in Vijayanagar here.
The Lit Fest will be inaugurated by Vincent Crasto, industrialist and President of Konkani Christian Association.
An interaction with senior Konkani litterateur Rev. Fr. V.J. Menezes by litterateur and poet Valli Vagga will be held followed by a symposium on ‘The Old Konkani Bharatha’ by Dr. Rocky V. Miranda. Dr. Edward Nazareth, General Secretary of All India Konkani Writers Organisation, Mangaluru, will preside.
An All India Poets meet will also be held in which poets from Bengaluru, Mysuru, Mangaluru and Mumbai will participate. Valli Quadras of Mumbai will preside.
A comedy short play titled ‘Guliyo’ written by Richie John Pais, Mangaluru and directed by George William D’Souza, Mysuru, will be staged followed by cultural programmes in Konkani by the Association members.
A mass in Konkani will be held before the commencement of the literature festival.
source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home> General News / February 25th, 2016
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