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A doctor speaks on the fundamental questions about health, sickness and medical treatment | The Hindu on Books Podcast

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Kavery Nambisan speaks to us on her new book ” A Luxury Called Health: A Doctor’s Journey Through the Art, the Science and the Trickery of Medicine”

Kavery Nambisan belongs to a rare breed of writers – the doctor who writes fiction.

She is a general surgeon – a domain where women are uncommon. Another uncommon thing about her career is that she is a rural doctor, having practised for the most part of her career in rural India.

She has published seven critically acclaimed novels. “A Luxury Called Health: A Doctor’s Journey Through the Art, the Science and the Trickery of Medicine”. A Luxury Called Health is her first book-length foray into non-fiction.

This book is not easy to classify. At one level, it has strong elements of the memoir but it also contains social commentary, history, and feminist critique. She writes in moving detail about her late husband, the poet Vijay Nambisan’s battle with cancer and her unnerving experience with the hubris endemic in the medical profession.

She also talks about her experience in treating hundreds of patients with Ivermectin, the drug’s remarkable efficacy against COVID-19, and why it hasn’t been more front and centre in the battle against the pandemic.

A common thread running through the book is a desire to engage with fundamental questions about health, sickness and medical treatment. She speaks to The Hindu about her book, what prompted her to write it, and her concerns about the medical profession today.

Guest: Kavery Nambisan

Host: G. Sampath, Social Affairs Editor, The Hindu

Edited by: Reenu Cyriac

source: http://www.thehindu.com / The Hindu / Home> Multimedia> Podcast / by G. Sampath / December 15th, 2021

Writer Mullengada Baby Chondamma Passes Away

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Madikeri:

Noted Kodava writer and former Karnataka Kodava Sahitya Academy Member Mullengada Baby Chondamma (78) passed away at her house in Kandangala near Virajpet last night.

She leaves behind her husband Mullengada Shankari Ponnappa, the editor of Kodava weekly Thook Bolak, son Mullengada Madhosh Poovaiah, who is the former President of Virajpet Taluk Kannada Sahitya Parishat and a large number of relatives and well-wishers.

Chondamma, a retired Hindi teacher, was ailing for some time. Her body has been donated to JSS Medical College in Mysuru, said family sources. Chondamma used to write in four languages — Kodava, Kannada, Hindi and English —and was the sub-editor of Thook Bolak weekly for many years. She was actively involved in many literary and sports activities held in Kodagu and served in the Textbook Creation Committee of the State Government.

source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home> News / December 13th, 2021

CNC pays floral tributes to Kodava warriors killed by Tipu

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CNC pays floral tributes to Kodava warriors killed by Tipu
CNC pays floral tributes to Kodava warriors killed by Tipu

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The Codava National Council (CNC) on Sunday paid floral tributes to the Kodava martyrs who were massacred by Tipu Sultan army in Devatparamb, near Vhagamandala.

Madikeri:

The Codava National Council (CNC) on Sunday paid floral tributes to the Kodava martyrs who were massacred by Tipu Sultan army in Devatparamb, near Vhagamandala.

Addressing the gathering, CNC president N U Nachappa said that on 12 December 1785 Codava Tribal warriors laid down their lives while trying to defend Kodagu from the aggression of the Tipu Sultan. Tipu and his father Hyder Ali made 32 failed attempts to wrest the Kodagu kingdom because of the valiant efforts of the tribal warriors though the Mysore army at that time was one of the strongest military forces in the world and was even more powerful than those in Europe. Such a mighty army could not defeat Codava warrior race. Nachappa said Tipu after failing to win Kodagu invited Kodavas for compromise at Devatparamb.

When all Kodavas, including women and children came unarmed Tipu and French army surrounded them and massacred them. He said these Devaattparamb tragedy and political assassinations of Codava tribal race at Naalnaad Aramane and Madikeri Fort in a palace conspiracy are unforgettable traumatic chapter in the history of Kodavas.

Following resolutions were passed by CNC on this occasion.

1. Demand for International Codava Genocide Memorial at Devaattparamb.

2. UNO and Govt of India should jointly condemn the Devaattparamb tragedy and political assassinations of Codava tribal race at Madikeri Fort and Naalnaad Aramane in the palace conspiracy for nearly 201 years.

3. Demand for inclusion of both tragedies in the International Holocaust remembrance list of UNO.

4. Present French Govt and custodians of Keladhi Royals and Hyder & Tippu should ask for forgiveness from Codava tribal race.

source: http://www.thehansindia.com / The Hans India / Home> News> State> Karnataka / by Hans News Service / December 13th, 2021

‘50 Years Of Progressing UAE’ Painting Bags Award

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Mysore/Mysuru: 

Chinnamada Shilpika Ponnappa, who has her roots in Kodagu, has bagged the ‘Special Mention — Best Ideation Award’ and a trophy for her painting with a theme ‘50 years of progressing UAE’ organised at Artoze Art Competition in Abu Dhabi as part of Celebrating 50 Glorious Years of UAE.

The competition was organised by Artoze Gallery, Magzoid Magazine in Ajman Free Zone, UAE. The competition was announced a couple of weeks ago at Ajman and all the artists had to first send in the image of the completed artwork by mid November. On Dec. 1, the original artwork had to be physically submitted.

All the paintings were kept in an exhibition in Marsa, Ajman, UAE from Dec. 2 to 6 and more than 60 artists had participated in the competition.

The exhibition received overwhelming response for over five days with viewers visiting the place to look at the hard work put in by artists from varied nationalities and culture and from different parts of the UAE.

The award ceremony was conducted on Dec. 7 and only nine Special Mention Awards were given, among which Shilpika won the Best Ideation Award.

The jury of three eminent artists awarded this particular award and applauded her for thinking out of the box, as well as being appreciated for being traditionally dressed and representing Kodava culture proudly.

Speaking to Star of Mysore from Abu Dhabi, Shilpika said that her painting hourglass represents time and sand which she depicted in the form of desert. “This sand, over the years, has turned into a kingdom with impressive, beautiful and artistic architectural concrete structures. Water being an important aspect of UAE, I have shown the hourglass sailing on it. The UAE flag in the background emphasises how vast and wide it has spread its wings,” she said.

Shilpika is an artist by passion and has been exploring the field since childhood and has created many artworks with acrylic on canvas. She graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts and specialised in Applied Arts (advertising – copywriting and content writing) from Chitrakala Parishath, Bengaluru. She is the daughter of Chemira C. Ponnappa and Beena and is married to Chinnamada Santhosh Subbaiah, GIS Lead Analyst in Abu Dhabi Govt. and son of Chinnamada Poovaiah and Poovamma, residents of Ponnampet in Kodagu. Shilpika is the mother of 3-year-old Niviksh Nanayya and the family lives in Abu Dhabi.

source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home> News / December 11th, 2021

Organisations demand repair of Hindu crematorium in Meenpete

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Members of various organisations submit a memorandum to Town Panchayat chief officer Chandra Kumar.

Members of various organisations urged the Town Panchayat to repair the Hindu crematorium in Meenpete. 

The members of the Muthappa Temple Committee, Onam Celebration Committee, Hindu Malayali Association and SNDP unit of Virajpet submitted a memorandum to Town Panchayat executive officer Chandra Kumar.

Onam Celebration Committee secretary C R Babu said that the cremation chamber is in a deplorable condition. It is difficult to conduct cremations at the crematorium.

Legal action should be initiated against those who stole iron equipment from the crematorium, he demanded. 

Muthappa Temple Committee member C R Sajeevan said that the crematorium in the past was managed by the temple committee. Now, it is maintained by the Town Panchayat.

The emergency works should be taken up immediately. Steps should be initiated to take up a cleanliness drive at least once a month at the crematorium, he added.

source: http://www.deccanherald.com / Deccan Herald / Home> State> Mangaluru / by DHNS, Virajpet / December 07th, 2021

Annual General Body Meetings

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The Annual General Body Meeting (AGM) and get-together function of Sree Igguthappa Kodava Kshemabhivrudhi Sangha, Hebbal, will be held on Dec. 12 at 9.30 am at Gurumane Hall, Kodava Samaja Mysore, Vijayanagara 1st Stage, in city.

Sangha President Malachira M. Ponnappa will preside.

Kodagu Sahakara Sangha, Jayalakshmipuram, will hold its AGM (2020-2021) at the Sangha premises on Dec. 19 at 10.30 am.

Sangha President A.C. Nanjamma will preside.

source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home> In Briefs / December 05th, 2021

Now, General Thimayya Museum to showcase models of ships, submarine sent by Indian Navy

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While artillery and models from the Indian Army and Indian Air Force were present in large numbers, the museum had just a ship anchor to represent the Indian Navy.

The life-size model of a Navy ship being installed at the museum (Photo | Express)

Madikeri :

The General Thimayya Museum, which has become the pride of Kodagu, will soon have more exhibits installed – this time with support from the Indian Navy. Steps are being taken to install these models at the museum and they are likely to be unfurled to the world on December 13 by high-ranking officials from the Indian Navy.

The General Thimayya Museum in Madikeri was inaugurated by the President of India in February this year. The museum not only narrates the life story of General Thimayya, but is home to models of many types of artillery and military hardware from the Indian armed forces. While artillery and models from the Indian Army and Indian Air Force were present in large numbers, the museum had just a ship anchor to represent the Indian Navy. The General Thimayya and FMKM Cariappa Forum, who are the main hands behind raising the museum, were keen on availing artillery from the Indian Navy.

Incidentally, Rear Admiral Ichettira Uthaiah recently visited the General Thimayya Museum. He is the nephew of Col. (retired) KC Subbaiah who is the president of the General Thimayya and FMKM Cariappa Forum. “During the Rear Admiral’s visit, Col. Subbaiah asked Uthaiah to stand between an Army tank and MiG aircraft models installed outside the museum and wondered why a Navy ship was missing,” narrated Major (retired) Nanda Nanjappa, convener of the forum.

After Rear Admiral Uthaiah’s return to Delhi, he readied a life-size model of a new ship (whose name will be revealed during the inauguration) and has now delivered it to the museum. Along with the 24-feet-long and six-feet-wide life-size model of the ship, a model of a submarine, a model of INS Khukri (that took part in the 1971 operations) and a naval cannon have been sent by the Indian Navy to the museum. “Representatives from the Navy will be arriving and the artillery will be erected at the museum the way the Navy wants,” he explained.

Further, these are likely to be unfurled to the world on December 13 and Vice Admiral Biswajit Das Gupta who is the Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief Eastern Naval Command will take part in the inaugural ceremony alongside Rear Admiral Uthaiah and the forum members. “We are in talks with the Kodagu DC to give us the dates and final plans will be made after talks with Lt Gen (retired) PC Thimmayya,” confirmed Major (retired) Nanjappa.  

source: http://www.newindianexpress.com / The New Indian Express / Home> States> Karnataka / by Pragna G R, Express News Service / November 30th, 2021

General K.S. Thimayya’s Grandson Visits Sunny Side

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More memorabilia of the General to find place in the Museum

Madikeri:

‘Sunny Side’, General K.S. Thimayya’s house in Madikeri that has been converted into a Museum and a War Memorial, was dedicated to the nation in February this year by President Ram Nath Kovind. The place attracts a steady stream of visitors including tourists, Defence personnel and the local residents.

On Friday, the celebrated General’s grandson Kongetira Belliappa visited the Museum that is located on G.T. Road in Madikeri. Belliappa is the son of Thimayya’s daughter Mireille, who married Maj. Gen. Kongetira M. Chengappa.

General Kodandera Subayya Thimayya served as the Chief of Army Staff from 1957 to 1961 in the crucial years leading up to the conflict with China in 1962. Impressed with the way the Museum has been designed and maintained, Belliappa said that the place can be further improved with more memorabilia of the General.

Going around the Museum, he saw his grandfather’s photos and other artefacts. He recollected the service of General Thimayya who was known as the ‘Soldier’s General.’ “The family will strive to include more photos and items of relevance of the General and make it available to the public so that many more can get inspired to join the Armed Forces,” he told reporters after the visit.

Some of the photographs portrayed the legendary General’s brilliant strategies and daring that have set the standard for professional soldiering and leadership. Belliappa appreciated the collection of photographs, artefacts and other items related to the Indian Army at the Museum.

Before visiting the Museum, Belliappa met Kodagu Deputy Commissioner Dr. B.C. Satish and held a detailed discussion with him on how to improve the Museum. The DC assured that the District Administration would extend all help to make the Museum more accessible and to include more and more artefacts.

Deputy Director of Kannada and Culture Department K.T. Darshan, Manajooru Majunath, a relative of General Thimayya Kambiranda Nithin Ganapathy and others were present.

source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home> News / November 28th, 2021

The real picture

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Shot in Kodagu, this short film that is winning several international awards, throws light on the fight against sexual abuse.

Bengaluru :

Three characters, 15 minutes and one message…that’s One Right Kick, a Kannada short film that has won 12 international awards in the category of Best Film on Women. Directed by Balachander Muthappa, the short film features Simhika PV, daughter of PV Shashikanth, former Karnataka Ranji cricket team head coach, as one of the lead roles, along with artistes Ramesh Patil and Mohan Kumar.

The film is based on the awakening of the power of self-defence within women who are victims of sexual abuse. Shot in Kodagu’s Somwarpet, the short film is based on the first spark of fear faced by any woman or girl across the globe. According to the director, the film narrates a story of a young innocent carefree girl who is subject to bad touch. Following an untoward incident which she is unable to express to her family or friends, there is a ‘simple survival technique’ that is choreographed to overcome fear and instill courage.

So far, One Right Kick has bagged awards at the Singapore International Short Film Festival, Indo-French International Film Festival, International Motion Picture Festival of India, Turkey Golden Wolf Film Festival, among others. According to director Muthappa, One Right Kick is the only Kannada film presented this year that will be screened at Pinewood Studio in the UK till December 13.

Simhika, who is a trained actor from Anupam Kher’s Actor Prepares, says, “Every parent is concerned when their girl child travels in public transport. When they experience any untoward incident, a girl cannot open up to society for help. This film breaks away from that and shows how a girl can muster the courage to fight back against such anti-social elements.”

She adds that essaying the role of a victim of sexual abuse was challenging. “Throughout the film, I had to express disappointment and fear and my expressions had to overpower dialogues,” says Simhika, who will be going to the US to pursue film studies at the New York Film Academy.

The film also carries very little scope for dialogues and deals with body movements and expressions. The “uneasy silence” throughout the film also symbolises how society still stays quiet on issues of sexual abuse, claims the director.

“We want this message to transcend borders. This film gives a different dimension on how to deal with sexual abuse in a public place using an unusual defence technique that target’s the criminal’s sensitive organ (sic),” says Muthappa, who also adds the film also deals with, fear, courage and survival. One Right Kick is expected to stream on an OTT platform for the first time in December.

source: http://www.newindianexpress.com / The New Indian Express / Home> Cities> Bengaluru / by Express News Service / November 28th, 2021

Media Captain 12 team champions in cricket tournament

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Media Captain 12 team champions in cricket tournament
Media Captain 12 team champions in cricket tournament

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The Media Captain 12 team emerged champions in Kodagu Press Club Premier League Cricket Tournament held here on Sunday.

Madikeri:

The Media Captain 12 team emerged champions in Kodagu Press Club Premier League Cricket Tournament held here on Sunday.

The team beat Kodagu Live 24 Eagles team by 6 runs without loss of wickets.

Eight teams participated in the tournament.

Media Captain 12 Team Leader A S Mustafa secured Man of the Match, Best Batsman, Highest runs Awards. While Ismail Kandakare secured Best Bowler, Best Fielder Award, Hemanth Kumar secured Highest Runner in the tournament award. Emerging player Prajwal Rajendra won the Special Prize. Chenna Naik secured Best Wicket Keeper Award and Prajna Rajendra won Best Woman Player award.

The prize was distributed at a function held on Sunday night under the chairmanship of Kodagu Press Club president Ajjamada RameshKuttappa.

First prize donor EuphoriazCompany Founder Andy Anand,CEO Oscar Ritchie Charles, and Kodagu District Journalists Association President BR Savita Rai were present.

source: http://www.thehansindia.com / The Hans India / Home> News> State> Karnataka / by Hans News Service / November 29th, 2021