The Annual General Body Meeting (AGM)of Ramakrishnanagar I Block Kodava Welfare Association and adjoining residents was held on Jan.2 at Shree Ganapathy Temple in Ramakrishnanagar.
Association President Kattera A. Nanaiah presided.
On the occasion, Kenjangada Suchetha Cariappa – Gold Medal in M. Tech, Kadiyamada Nisha Cariappa – B.Sc. and Nayakanda Kishtij Cariappa -10th CBSE, were felicitated with cash prizes for securing highest marks.
Maletira Ganesh, Secretary, presented the annual report while the financial report for 2020-21 was presented by the Treasurer.
Kotrangada Manan Mandanna rendered the invocation. Poodrimada Somaiah, Vice-President, welcomed. Kenja-ngada Cariappa, Joint Secretary, proposed a vote of thanks. Kotrangada Shruthy Poonacha compered.
About 50 Kodava families of Ramakrishnanagar I Block and adjoining areas were present at the meeting.
The following are the new office-bearers of the Association for the next three-year term:
Actress Daisy Bopanna had contracted coronavirus recently and has fully recovered now! Daisy was asymptomatic and isolated herself immediately upon knowing.
She says, “I isolated and informed everyone that I had been in contact with. The worst aspect of contracting the Covid-19 is the absolute mental pressure to restrain the virus from spreading further. After quarantining for 10 days thankfully it has now been confirmed that I am Covid negative.”
Daisy stayed positive throughout the ordeal. She said, “There was also a silver lining too. I got to spend a lot of time self-actualising and introspecting.”
When asked how she spent her time in the quarantine she said watching shows and movies online was rather fun. She added, “I read quite a few books as well. To be honest, I was always an avid reader and self-isolation gave me the time to read a few books that were on my wish-list.”
source: http://www.tribuneindia.com / The Tribune / Home> Lifestyle / January 15th, 2022
Surrounded by the thick foliage of bamboo groves, sandalwood and teak trees, Nisargadhama is an island formed by the river Cauvery near Kushalnagar, writes Suryakumar.
Madikeri, our holiday destination, turned out to be rather disappointing. Its fort and adjoining museum were closed, as they are every Monday. They remained shut the following day, which happened to be a government holiday. For the same reason, the residence of late General Thimayya (maintained as a memorial to his military achievements) proved elusive. As for the famed sunset at Raja’s Seat, since the sun was barely visible it could hardly disappear in a blaze of glory.
Archway at Nisargadhama. PHOTOS BY AUTHOR
Despite these setbacks, our trip to Kodagu was not a failure. There was much to enjoy at Kushalanagar, about 30 km from Madikeri. The highlight was Nisargadhama, a scenic nature resort on an island in the River Cauvery. Negotiating the hanging rope bridge that spans the water was an interesting experience. When we kept walking, it seemed steady, but if we stopped suddenly we were aware of a swaying sensation.
Once across, we found ourselves in a vast green expanse of bamboo groves and teak and sandalwood trees. There were stone seats, matching the artistically crafted archways, but tempting though it was to sit and soak in the ambience, we kept going.
We paused now and then to admire the realistic sculptures of men and women in Kodava costumes, performing traditional dances. These images are safely within enclosures, to protect them from over-enthusiastic selfie-seekers. Moving on, we came to an amazing aviary. Colourful parakeets perched on our palms, helping themselves to the birdseed provided by the person in charge.
The children among us were a bit nervous, but so gently did our feathered friends feed that we felt not the slightest discomfort. What did make us uneasy at Nisargadhama was the large number of people who were thronging the shops at the entrance, with total disregard for social distancing.
Crowds were also a problem at Harangi Dam. By contrast, Chiklihole Dam, (a small reservoir, about 15 km from Kushalanagar) was refreshing. We drove unhindered to the top (not easily accessible at other similar sites) and found it free of unmasked tourists. Not that we could entirely escape Covid! It dashed our hopes of visiting the Golden Temple at nearby Bylakuppe. The Namdroling Monastery, home to a community of monks and nuns, was barred to outsiders because of the pandemic.
St Sebastian’s Church
Fortunately, we managed to see another significant place of worship. Constructed a few years ago, St Sebastian’s Church stands on a hill from which one gets a panoramic view of Kushalanagar. There was scarcely anyone around, but a boy playing on the premises kindly opened a side door for us. Beautiful statues adorn the interior and exterior of this splendid edifice.
Figurines of a different sort caught our attention at a wayside stall. Each time we passed BM Road, we were fascinated by colourful life-size replicas of animals that seemed to be staring straight at us. Made of cement, and evidently intended for and evidently intended for parks and gardens, they were among the several spectacular sights of Kushalanagar.
source: http://www.deccanherald.com / Deccan Herald / Home> Sunday Herald> Sunday Herald Melange / by Suryakumar Dennison / January 30th, 2022
The contribution of the first Commander-in-Chief of the Indian Army was recalled with pride in the district
The Field Marshal KM Cariappa Circle in Madikeri (Photo | Express)
Madikeri :
The 123rd birth anniversary of Field Marshal KM Cariappa was observed with reverence across Kodagu on Friday. The contribution of the first Commander-in-Chief of the Indian Army was recalled with pride in the district.
A floral tribute to the statue of FMKM Cariappa was offered at his namesake circle in Madikeri. Kodagu DC BC Sateesha, MLAs Appachu Ranjan and KG Bopaiah, former MLC MC Nanaiah, Retired Major Nanda Nanjappa and others were present during the ceremony.
A tribute to the leader was also offered at the family house of Roshanara in Madikeri. Gonikoppal Cauvery College students paid homage to FMKM Cariappa’s statue at the college premises.
Meanwhile, addressing the media after offering a floral tribute, FMKM Cariappa’s son Retired Air Marshal KC Cariappa said, “My father always taught me that my priorities are my duty to God, to my country and family. He taught me that the colour of blood that flows in my veins is the same irrespective of my religion. There is no difference in terms of caste, colour or religion in the Army. However, we are losing sight of this in India today. There are too many walls that are being created due to religious divide. I hope that we mature as a country and respect everyone’s religion and beliefs.”
source: http://www.newindianexpress.com / The New Indian Express / Home> States> Karnataka / by Express News Service / January 28th, 2022
Mysuru-Kodagu MP Pratap Simha said that unlike many other top Army Officers who preferred to lead their retired life in major cities, Field Marshal K.M. Cariappa chose to lead his retired life in his native Kodagu amidst nature’s splendour and beauty.
He was speaking at the 123rd birth anniversary celebrations of Field Marshal K.M. Cariappa, OBE, jointly organised by Kodava Samaja, Mysuru, Kodava Samaja Cultural and Sports Club, Mysuru and Field Marshal K.M. Cariappa Fans Club, at Field Marshal K.M. Cariappa Circle at the junction of JLB Road and Hunsur Road here this morning.
Pointing out that it was not easy for becoming the first Commander of the Indian Army post-Independence, Simha said that Field Marshal Cariappa, along with Gen. K.S. Thimayya should be credited for showing how a country’s borders can be secured by unitedly taking together all the soldiers.
Terming Field Marshal Cariappa as a true ‘Veeraputra’, he said that Cariappa was also a very able leader and brought many laurels for the country.
Chamundeshwari MLA G.T. Devegowda, in his address, said that today, the entire country is paying tributes to Field Marshal K.M. Cariappa. Recalling the contribution of Kodavas in defence sector, he said that it is the pride of the nation that Kodava is home to many war heroes.
Former Mayor H.N. Srikantaiah recalled how Metropole Circle was renamed as Field Marshal K.M. Cariappa Circle when he was the city Mayor in 1999 and the current Chamaraja MLA L. Nagendra a Corporator then.
Pointing out that as Mayor, he had put forward a proposal to the then Education Minister A.H. Vishwanath to rename the Circle as Field Marshal K.M. Cariappa Circle, to which Vishwanath readily agreed, he said that thereafter a resolution was passed at an MCC Council meeting to this effect, following which the Circle was officially named as Field Marshal K.M.Cariappa Circle. He further said that a statue of Cariappa was also proposed at the Circle when he was the Mayor.
To mark the occasion, the statue of the Field Marshal was garlanded and offered floral tributes by the dignitaries
Former Mayor M.J. Ravikumar, Corporators M.U. Subbaiah and Pramila Bharath, Rangayana Director Addanda C. Cariappa, Mysuru Kodava Samaja President Mechanda M. Shashi Ponnappa, Vice-President Malachira M. Ponnappa, Hon. Secretary Mukkatira B. Jeevan, Joint Secretary Appanderanda Tara Somaiah, Treasurer Machimada P. Nanaiah, Kodava Samaja Cultural and Sports Club President Kuttimada D. Muthappa, Secretary Mechanda S. Bopanna, Field Marshal K.M. Cariappa Fans Club President Nayakanda M. Thimmaiah, Shri Kaveri Kodagu Mahila Sangha President Ponjanda Lovely Appaiah, former Mysuru Kodava Samaja Presidents Mechanda M. Karumbaiah, Poyyettira S. Ganapathy and Ballyamanda M. Nanaiah, Philanthropists Kuttimada D. Cariappa and Pudiyokkada Praveen Chengappa and others were present.
Some facts
1. Field Marshal K.M. Cariappa took over as the First Army Chief on Jan. 15, 1949, so Army Day is celebrated on this day.
2. Field Marshal K.M. Cariappa relinquished his appointment on Jan. 14, 1953, so the Veterans Day is celebrated on this day.
3. City-based VeKare Ex-Servicemen Trust (VKET) President Mandetira N. Subramani had urged the District Administration in August 2006, to install a life-size bronze statue of the Field Marshal at Metropole Circle.
source:http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home> News / January 28th, 2022
Ponjanda Lovely Appaiah was elected unopposed as the President of Shri Kaveri Kodagu Mahila Sangha, Mysuru, for the year 2021-2024 along with a new team of office-bearers.
Ponjanda Lovely Appaiah (sitting in centre) is seen with (sitting from left) Balladichanda Jerry Ponnappa – Adviser, Ajjikuttira Daina Poovaiah – Organising Secretary, Padeyanda Sumi Gopal – Joint Secretary, Chendanda Nirmala Subramani – Hon. Secretary, Kollira Bollamma (Shanthi) Kuttappa – Vice-President, Machimanda Geetha Karumbaiah -Treasurer, Ittira Jyothi Kashyappa – Joint Secretary, Thambanda Neena Devaiah – Organising Secretary; (standing) Dr. Sonia Mandappa – Medical Advisor, Mollera Kavitha Appanna – Internal Auditor and the new Committee Members; (Not in picture – Dr. Chendrimada Padmini Kaveriappa – Medical Advisor and Kaliyanda Renu Poonacha – Legal Advisor).
source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home> Photo News / January 17th, 2022
Raj Tarun has lined up a new film. Titled ‘Stand Up Rahul’, the new romantic entertainer is gearing up for release. The makers have begun song promotions. Today, actress Rashmika Mandanna launched the “Padhaaa” song from the film.
Being directed by newcomer Santo Mohan Veeranki, the feel-good comedy has Sweekar Agasthi’s music. The “Padhaa” is a road trip song. Raj Tarun and Varsha Bollamma play the lovers.
Produced jointly by Nandkumar Abbineni and Bharath Maguluri, the film is waiting for an ideal release date.
According to makers, the film is about a reluctant stand-up comic who doesn’t stand up for anything in life, finally finding true love and learning to stand up for his parents, for his love, and for his passion for stand-up comedy.
source: http://www.telugucinema.com / Telugu Cinema / Home> News> Video / by Telugucinema / January 18th, 2022
There is always a thrill to go to places that are off the beaten track and this time we decided to go on a short drive around the Somwarpet taluka of Coorg.
The lush greenery, the winding roads, the up and down terrain, the coffee and pepper plantations on either side made me feel really blessed to have so many rich natural wild sights to admire in South India. Even the quaint village of Shanivarsanthe felt as if time had stood still there since ages.
And thankfully these places are quite free of the noisy tourist crowds that I usually see elsewhere. Our dear local friend Prasanna insisted that we visit the the biggest lake in Coorg called Honammana Kere.
Our first impression was just a silent awe for the stunning natural beauty of this place. The reflection of the blue skies, the white clouds and the rich green foliage on the crystal clear waters was mesmerising. This lake was nestled in between the hills called Morí beta and Govi beta. On a more adventurous note, if we had more time, we could have undertaken short treks to the temples on top of the hills to admire the stunning views from the hilltops too!
There is a Honnamma devi temple besides the lake that has an interesting history. A local ancient king had prayed during the times of water shortage and refused to sacrifice his daughter-in-law, when asked to do so. However his pregnant daughter in law Honnamma walked into the waters and drowned, sacrificing her life for the well being of the people and ensuring abundance of water for all.
She is revered by the locals as a Goddess in a unique shrine dedicated to her on the banks of the lake. I noticed an ancient stone with carved inscriptions in front of the temple probably recording this interesting piece of history.
A lot of devotees come here for the powerful blessings of the Devi for marriage or child prospects. I was told that on Gauri festival day, at least 101 ladies immerse sets of many Pooja items like fruits, vegetables, turmeric kumkum, bangles etc. in the waters.
Yes, the spiritual energy of the place was something that could not be expressed in words. The calm serene feeling of the mesmerising natural ambience made the lake feel like a hidden gem. I could probably spend hours sitting on the temple steps, dipping my feet in the water and doing absolutely nothing.
We had a sumptuous lunch with our gracious host Jairaj Shetty at a place called Whisper Valley. The 360 degree natural view made it feel as if we were in heaven! The open air jeep ride through the coffee plantation to a hidden stream was an adventure by itself! And we just had to frolic in the gushing waters feeling rejuvenated like kids again!
It was a day well spent with good friends and lots of smiles in the unknown nooks and corners of Somwarpet.
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Shobha Rao Smilemaker has a vision of living in a world where people use their ability to find and make smiles in any situation. She is a lawyer by qualification, a soft skills trainer by passion, a motivational speaker, a freelance journalist, a bestselling author, an avid traveler and founder of ‘Smilemakers Trainings’. She can be contacted at www.shobhasmilemaker.com.
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source: http://www.daijiworld.com / DaijiWorld / Home> Karnataka / by Shobha Rao Smilemaker / January 18th, 2022
MLC B K Hariprasad said that Hindi is not the national language but only a communicative official language.
The book launch. Credit: Special Arrangement
Tulu – Kodava Bhashegala Alivu – Ulivu, a collection of speeches by B K Hariprasad in the Parliament, demanding recognition for Tulu and Kodava languages, was released by the former vice-chancellor of Karnataka Folklore University and folklore expert, Prof K Chinnappa Gowda.
Speaking on the occasion, MLC B K Hariprasad said that Hindi is not the national language but only a communicative official language. “Just like the 22 official languages, including Kannada, Hindi is also an official language. If Hindi is being made a national language, then Kannada should also be given the same status,” he said.
Seeking the inclusion of Tulu in the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution, the MLC said that more than 20 lakh people speak the language. “When an MP from Kerala sought recognition for Tulu in the Parliament, the Central government had clarified that there was no such proposal before it to include the language in the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution. In spite of so much demand, it is a tragedy that it is not included,” he said.
“The Central government has spent Rs 1,040 crore for the promotion of Hindi and Rs 940 crore for Sanskrit. However, Kannada gets only Rs three 3 crore. There should not be any disparity,” he said.
While 19,000 languages are spoken in India, Bengaluru has people speaking 108 different languages and Pune 98 languages. “Instead of respecting this multi-culture, the government is going ahead with the ideologies of ‘One Nation, One Ration’, ‘One Nation, One Election’ and ‘One Nation, One Education'”, Hariprasad said.
source: http://www.deccanherald.com / Deccan Herald / Home> State> Karnataka Districts / by Naina J A, DHNS, Mangaluru / January 22nd, 2022
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