The following members were elected as office-bearers and Directors of Kodagu Sahakara Sangha, Mysuru, for the period 2020 – 2025:
President – A.C Nanjamma (Chambanda); Vice – President – Munjandira A. Ravi; Treasurer- Byrettira K. Ganapathy; Executive Director- Ponjanda Lovely Appaiah; and Directors – Ponnimada K. Biddappa, Munjandira G. Devaiah, Ittira G. Kashiappa, Thathanda M. Bheemaiah, Kandanda Bose Achaiah, Meederira K. Prakash, Mukkatira C. Aiyappa, Chendanda S. Nirmala and Ittira Jyothi Kashiappa, according to a press release from the Sangha.
source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home> In Briefs / March 07th, 2020
Noted theatre personality from Kodagu, Addanda Anitha Cariappa was among the 20 women achievers from different fields who received the coveted Kittur Rani Chennamma Award at a programme organised by Women and Child Development Department at Ravindra Kalakshetra in Bengaluru, marking International Women’s Day on Sunday last.
Women and Child Development Minister Shashikala Jolle conferred the award to the 20 distinguished personalities. The award carries a cash prize of Rs.25,000 and a citation.
Anitha Cariappa, wife of Mysuru Rangayana Director Addanda C. Cariappa, is a resident of Ponnampet in Virajpet taluk, South Kodagu.
Active in theatre for the past 40 years, she is the only actress who has relentlessly engaged herself in promoting Kannada and Kodava theatre in Kodagu, where little theatre activities take place.
Acting as a link between Kannada and Kodava languages in Kodagu district, she has performed in over 80 plays and acted in many Kodava movies.
source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home> News / March 10th, 2020
Nellakki Kodava Koota in Vijayanagar 2nd Stage won the Overall Championship in the Mysuru Inter-Kodava Associations Games Meet held at Cauvery Institutions Grounds in Kuvempunagar here recently.
Kodava Samaja Cultural and Sports Club had organised the Adengada Seethamma and Achaiah Memorial Throwball Tournament for Women as part of the Mysuru Inter-Kodava Associations Games Meet.
Nellakki Kodava Koota bagged the trophy emerging as the winners with Igguthappa Kodava Kshemabhivruddhi Sangha, Hebbal, as the runners-up.
Shot-Put — Below 10 years: 1. K. Anuj Achaiah; 2. K. Shourya; Below 20 years: 1. M. Pavan; 2. P. Sumukh Nanaiah; 20 to 50 years: 1. M. Roshan; 2. A. Praveen; Above 50 years: 1. A. Subbaiah; 2. P. Thimmaiah.
Bucketing Tennis Ball (Below 10 years): 1. M. Keerthana Ponnamma; 2. B. Vidisha Kaverappa.
Shot-Put (Below 20 years): 1. P. Vidisha Ponnappa; 2. C. Dechamma.
Dr. A.A. Kuttappa and Geetha Kuttappa distributed the prizes.
Punya Nanjappa and Rochelle Dilip were felicitated on the occasion for their achievements.
Club President M.P. Nanaiah, Vice-President K.D. Muthappa, Secretary K.N. Kushalappa, Joint Secretary M.K. Prakash, Treasurer I.A. Chengappa, Committee Member M.S. Bopanna and others were present.
source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home> Sports / December 30th, 2019
Celebrated Restaurateur is on a culinary adventure featuring native chefs and dishes of Malabar, Kodagu regions
Madikeri:
Imagine Kadumbutt Pandi Curry, Akki Otti, Baimbale Curry and other popular Kodava cuisines prominently figuring in the Michelin-starred restaurants in the dining capitals of New York, Dubai and London. Going by the looks of it, this will be a reality very soon, attested by none other than Gordon Ramsay, the International Chef, Restaurateur and Television Personality.
Ramsay is in Kodagu shooting for a documentary on Kodava cuisine, which is expected to feature native chefs from Kodagu. He is staying at the plush Tamara Resort, Kabbinakad Estate at Yavakapadi village near Kakkabe, North Kodagu.
Before arriving in Kodagu, the British chef, whose restaurants have been awarded 16 Michelin Stars in total, was spotted at Muzhappilangad Beach and The Malabar Beach Resort in Kannur on Monday where he was filming the making of Malabar cuisine including Ghee Rice, Ari Pathiri (rice roti), Kallummakaya (Mussels) Fry and Thalassery Biriyani. After the Malabar shoot, he came to Kodagu on Monday evening, reports said.
Gordon Ramsay owns two posh restaurants in Dubai and is touring select parts in South India including Malabar region and Kodagu to film a segment of his National Geographic show ‘Gordon Ramsay: Uncharted.’
Several native chefs and their dishes will feature in the documentary aimed at acquainting his fans with food from around the globe. Ramsay even posted an Instagram story about his culinary adventure in Kerala. The culinary adventure series shows Ramsay travelling to remote locations to engross himself in indigenous cuisine and learn more about the same through local chefs. The series is expected to provide a boost to Malabar and Kodava cuisine and native chefs.
“For me, ‘Uncharted’ was diving into those unknown secrets, away from the touristy parts and embedding myself in that community. I’ve spent the last two decades with the most amazing ingredients arriving on my doorstep, so to turn that in reverse and to go to the source is incredible,” he posted on social media.
‘Uncharted’ Season 1 which premiered on July 21, 2019, on the National Geographic Network saw Ramsay’s adventures in Peru, New Zealand, Morocco, Hawaii, Laos and Alaska. Previously, Ramsay had featured in the television series ‘Gordon’s Great Escape’ wherein he embarked on a culinary adventure in India and Asia.
source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home> News / January 31st, 2020
Kodagu Gowda Samaja, Vijayanagar, has organised a matrimonial meet of Arebhashe Gowda brides and grooms on Mar. 22 from 9.30 am at the Samaja premises in city.
Widows, widowers and divorcees belonging to the community can also participate.
For details, contact Mob: 70280-22533 or 94804-43039 or 74111-16496, according to a press release.
source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home> In Briefs / March 12th, 2020
Nikhil Chinapa is a well-known face in the television and music industry. As being a DJ and a Host here’s taking a look at Nikhil Chinapa’s net worth.
Nikhil Chinapa is a well-known personality in the television industry. Nikhil Chinapa rose to fame as he won the coveted title of MTV VJ Hunt in the year 1999. He then went on to work as a host and judge in several films including MTV Select, India’s Got Talent 2, Roadies and many more. And with all the years of hard work, here’s taking a look at Nihil Chinapa’s net worth.
Nikhil Chinapa’s net worth
According to reports, Nikhil Chinapa is estimated to have a whopping net worth of approximately $ 5 million (as of 2019) and charges Rs. 9 lakh per episode. It is reported that the Nikhil Chinapa’s income source is from his work as a DJ and a host. The 46-year-old actor is also reported to have a successful career.
Apart from his career as a host, Nikhil Chinapa is also a well-known DJ in India. He has been a DJ for several events and is also reported to be an influence among the youth. Nikhil developed his interest in music in his college days and used to play at various functions to earn some pocket money.
On the work front
Nikhil Chinapa is currently judging Roadies Revolution alongside Neha Dhupia, Prince Narula and Raftaar. The show is currently having its auditions and is airing on MTV. Every year Roadies comes up with a theme for their season and this year’s theme for Roadies is spreading awareness and bringing a revolution in the society. And as per reports, it is expected from every judge to raise awareness on at least one topic as a part of their agenda.
Although fans love watching the auditions of Roadies Revolution, the recent episode has created a lot of buzz on the internet as netizens are not liking Nikhil Chinapa and Neha Dhupia’s behaviour towards the contestants on the show.
DISCLAIMER | The above information is sourced from various websites/ media reports. The website does not guarantee 100% accuracy of the figures.
source: http://www.republicworld.com / Republic / Home> Entertainment News> Television News / by Brandon Fernandes / Mumbai, March 14th, 2020
The book ‘My Coorg Chronicles’ traces the journalistic journey of P.T. Bopanna, his foray into writing books, his activism and importantly his efforts to chronicle various facets of Kodagu district in Karnataka.
Bopanna has been covering and chronicling Kodagu for nearly four decades. Besides reporting on the district’s affairs, he has brought out a number of books on this unique region, developed a string of Kodagu-centric websites and produced a documentary video on the land.
His online campaign ‘Repair Hunsur-Gonikoppal Road’ was a significant victory for the people over Government indifference.
He has written extensively to convince policy-makers on the need to retain the Arms Exemption given to the residents of Kodagu to possess firearms.
One of the most popular initiatives launched by Bopanna is the ‘Coorg Person of the Year’ title to recognise outstanding achievers and create role models for the community.
The book discusses the religious beliefs of Kodavas (Coorgs) and also spells out of a political road map for Kodagu.
The foreword for the book has been written by P.M. Belliappa, IAS (Retd). The ‘afterword’ has been written by well-known researchers Boverianda Nanjamma and Chinnappa.
The book has colourful photographs, illustrations and a caricature of Bopanna by cartoonist Ponnappa.
Published by Rolling Stone Publications, the book is priced Rs. 100 per copy.
source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home> Feature Articles / March 15th, 2020
Gulshan Devaiah never ceases to surprise his fans. His newest offering Afsos, a black comedy, has put the actor back in the spotlight.
Gulshan Devaiah with Anjali Patil in a still from Afsos
Devaiah plays the role of Nakul, a writer, who keeps attempting suicide but fails at dying.
So he hires a shooter to kill him.
However, the writer decides to live.
But his shooter Upadhyay never leaves her job incomplete. What follows is a crazy cat-and-mouse chase between Nakul and his shooter.
Talking about why he agreed to play the role of such a confused character, Devaiah says, “I really like the three writers, Anirban Dasgupta, Dibya Chatterjee and Sourav Ghosh. I like their energy and their work. They had the right team in place. I also thought it was interesting to play a loser like Nakul Krishna, who is a failed writer. At the same time, it was challenging because although the protagonist is a loser, we had to keep the audience interested in the story.”
This isn’t the first time the actor has picked an unusual script and character. Devaiah played the roles of twin brothers – one good and one evil – in the film Mard Ko Dard Nahi Hota.
“When I am interested in a character it becomes a part of my life. I am constantly thinking about it. I just tap into my imagination and let things come through. Be it book readings, discussions with the director or writer, or just random ideation. Sometimes if I get an idea while watching a film,” he says.
source: http://www.newindianexpress.com / The New Indian Express / Home> Entertainment> Hindi / by Ayesha Tabassum / Express News Service / March 14th, 2020
After multiple books on the subject, author PT Bopanna has penned yet another paperback on Kodagu, this time chronicling his journey of documenting the region.
Pic: Shriram BN
After multiple books on the subject, author PT Bopanna has penned yet another paperback on Kodagu, this time chronicling his journey of documenting the region. Having written his first book on Kodagu in 2006, Bopanna soon realised there was no stopping him. But what is prompting this 69-year-old to relentlessly preserve information related to the place?
The author, who is also a journalist, has been reporting on the region for nearly four decades now and realised he had access to a huge repository of knowledge on the place. “There wasn’t much documentation on Kodagu after the British left. So I started making websites and videos that spoke about the culture there, its food, jewellery, news related to it and more,” says Bopanna, whose latest book is a 76-page book called My Coorg Chronicles.
The journey began in 2005, when this self-described atheist and rationalist read a daily astrology prediction that said starting a website would do him good. This gave birth to a website on Kodagu that put together information on the place and eventually grew into multiple websites, social media groups and books. “Today, I have about 20,000 members across different Facebook groups on Kodagu food, news, jewellery and more,” says Bopanna. Attempts to stray away from the topic of Kodagu led to a book on coffee (grown widely in the region), which also won a Gourmand Award.
The biggest challenge the sexagenarian faced was adapting to new mediums. Calling himself a “technologically-challenged” person, he recalls how getting used to video was initially difficult. Now used to it, he hopes to influence more and more youngsters to show an interest in Kodagu culture. Speaking of changes that he seen over years, he rues how the joint family system is no longer prevalent, while the agrarian community seems to be getting diluted too. “The younger generation needs to be more aware,” he says.
source: http://www.newindianexpress.com / The New Indian Express / Home> Cities> Bengaluru / by Express News Service / March 14th, 2020
With urbanisation and changing social structures, nuclear families, which were intrinsic in preserving tradition and rituals, have replaced joint families.
Women and a child don traditional attire at a Keri function
Madikeri :
With urbanisation and changing social structures, nuclear families, which were intrinsic in preserving tradition and rituals, have replaced joint families. To ensure their culture is not lost, various Kodava families in Kodagu district have joined together under one ‘keri’ (colony).
“The concept of ‘keri’ – synonymous with area or colony – started in Bengaluru among the Kodava community. The concept was adopted in the district too, with the first keri being formed 27 years ago,” says Kayapanda Shashi Somaiah, a resident of Madikeri.
As Kodava families started to move to cities from their native villages, the culture of the community was at stake. To prevent this, the keri concept was introduced in towns of Kodagu, including Madikeri, Virajpet and Ponnampet. “There are a total of 12 keris in Madikeri town. Cauvery Keri was among the first to be established in Madikeri. ‘Dechur Keri’ was established in 1998 and is one of the largest compared to other keris,” explains Madeyanda Ravi Kunjiappa, president of Dechur Keri.
He adds that this keri has over 300 members and an annual meeting is held after Puthari festival, which sees the coming together of all members. Talking about the purpose of a keri, Shashi Somaiah explains, “For instance, if a death takes place in a Kodava family, members may not be acquainted with the rituals that need to be followed. That is when the keri becomes a second family of sorts.
Before relatives arrive from far off places, keri members who stay in the same area come together to help with the rituals.” Keris have a president and directors who are elected by the members once in three years. Emergency funds too are collected. Shashi says, “Death funds are handed over by the keri trust to family members.” The community also bonds over other matters during keri meetings.
“When people from the same community gather under one roof, talks pertaining to marriage also take place. There are instances where two people have been matched during keri functions,” says Ravi Kunjiappa.
Ravi adds, “During annual meetings, children who have achieved in academics or sports are recognised and felicitated. Similarly, elders who have achieved in government services or youngsters who have excelled in various fields will be felicitated and encouraged. Communities get to share their triumphs and trials.” Apart from being a support system, these keris also help in preserving Kodava culture. “The annual meeting becomes a platform for various cultural activities. Youngsters and children are required to take part in this cultural extravaganza. Children get trained by elders in ‘kolata’, ‘umathat’ and various other cultural activities,” says Ravi.
These skills are then put to test in the form of inter-keri competitions organised in each township once in three years. While inter-keri events have been organised in Madikeri six times, Virajpet town saw its first event this year. “Each keri takes turns to organise this function, which aims to unite Kodava families from different keris. The aim is to promote Kodava culture among the younger generation. This is the best way to teach our children about our traditions,” says Madanda Latha Somaiah, a member of Dechur keri.
source: http://www.newindianexpress.com / The New Indian Express / Home> States> Karnataka / by Prajna G R , Express News Service / March 15th, 2020
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