Vietnamese and Indian officials cut the ribbons to inaugurate the Vietnamese pavilion at the 5th World Coffee Conference & Expo (WCC) in India. — VNA/VNS Photo
A Vietnamese pavilion with local major coffee brands opened at the 5th World Coffee Conference & Expo (WCC) in Bengaluru city, India.
New Delhi :
A Vietnamese pavilion with local major coffee brands opened at the 5th World Coffee Conference & Expo (WCC) in Bengaluru city, India, on Monday.
On display at the pavilion, which covers 144sq.m and is arranged by the Vietnam Coffee–Cocoa Association (VICOFA), are popular Vietnamese coffee products from major enterprises such as Trung Nguyên Group, L’amant Cafe, Olympics Coffee Joint Stock Company, and Vạn Thọ Import-Export Ltd Co.
Apart from attending the expo, Vietnamese exhibitors join all conferences and B2B meetings, and field trips to coffee factories in India.
India is identified as an important market for Vietnamese coffee exports, especially processed coffee products such as roasted, ground, and instant coffee. The VICOFA and Vietnamese businesses are planning to promote trade promotion activities, connecting and penetrating distribution chains in India with support from the Vietnamese Embassy in India.
The WCC has been held every five years since 2001, and the 5th WCC was delayed in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Bengaluru is the first city in Asia to host the conference.
Taking place from September 25-28 with the theme “Sustainability through Circular Economy and Regenerative Agriculture”, the 5th WCC has seen about 2,000 delegates from more than 80 countries and territories. The WCC is an important forum for discussion and collaboration to build a sustainable coffee industry, from coffee beans to ready-to-drink coffee.
Representatives and owners of coffee start-ups, coffee roasters, speciality coffee growers, and small farmers with the best products also showcase their products at the event. — VNS
source: http://www.vietnamnews.vn / Viet Nam News / Home> Economy / September 26th, 2023
An aspiring student from IIBBA, St Philomena College, Len Biddappa, has achieved a remarkable feat by being selected for the Indian Army through the Agnipath programme, a Scheme approved by Government of India.
Len Biddappa, son of Nishant C M and Nalini, hails from the village of Nalvathoklu in Virajpet.
Educational journey of Len Biddappa has been one of dedication and hard work.
He completed his primary schooling at the Rotary School of Virajpet, followed by his high school education at Saint Ann’s English Medium High School. He continued his academic pursuit and completed his pre-university studies at Sai Shankar College in Ponnampet. Later he joined prestigious St Philomena College, Puttur for his BBA degree with a great enthusiasm.
Dr Anthony Prakash Monteiro, the principal of the college, extended his heartfelt congratulations to Len Biddappa and expressed his appreciation for the role of Agnipath programme in nurturing the aspirations of the youth in serving the nation. He also emphasized the crucial role played by the youth in safeguarding the motherland and took pride in Len Biddappa’s selection as an Agni-Veer. Len Biddappa thanked the principal and the college for the support forming him to reach the goal he aspired for.
Eighteen year old Len Biddappa is set to embark on his training journey, which begins on September 26, symbolizing his commitment to serving the nation. During this momentous occasion, Prof Ganesh Bhat, Dr AP Radha Krishna, the vice principals, Dr Radhakrishna, the head of the department of BBA, assistant professors Prashant Rai, Pushpa and PRO Bharathi S. Rai were present along with the students of IIBBA to offer their good wishes.
source: http://www.daijiworld.com / Daijiworld.com / Home> Campus Beat / by Media Release / September 26th, 2023
The two-day science exhibition, organised by Kodagu Model School of Sri Kavery Kodava Association (Mysuru East) at its premises in Vidyashankar Layout concluded yesterday.
Corporator Rajini Annaiah distributed prizes to the winners at the valedictory function held at Smt. Padanda Cheethamma auditorium at the School.
Winners
7th and 8th std. category:
First prize : Vijaya Vitala School (Gyroscopic transport model); Second – Vijaya Vitala School (Ambitious vehicle model).
9th and 10th std:
First prize – Vidya Jyothi School (Vikram Lander model); Second – SNS School (Free electric generator model). Students of Kodagu Model School bagged special prizes in both categories.
Speaking after distributing the prizes, Corporator Rajini Annaiah said that all the models which were displayed at the expo were attractive and added that this type of science expos would help in the development of knowledge among students.
Pointing out that excellent environment and best education is provided for students at this School, the Corporator suggested the School management to start PU education too.
Kodagu Model School Chairperson C.K. Seethamma, who too spoke said that the science exhibition was a success and advised the students to develop scientific attitude and logical thinking.
Sri Kavery Kodava Association (Mysuru East) Vice-President P.K. Bopaiah, Secretary K.M. Belliappa, Treasurer C.M. Chengappa, School Administrator Cauvery, students and parents were present on the occasion.
source: http:/www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home> News / September 25th, 2023
The Indian coffee market amounts $0.5 billion in 2023, and is expected to grow at 9.04% CAGR.
Coffee enthusiasts and stakeholders worldwide have gathered in Bengaluru for the fifth World Coffee Conference (WCC) 2023.
The four-day event, happening once every four years and being hosted in India for the first time, aims to discuss sustainability through circular economy, regenerative agriculture, and innovation within the coffee industry. The conference has attracted more than 24,000 delegates from over 80 countries.
Major players in the Indian coffee landscape, including Nestle India , Tata Coffee, and Bru, as well as artisanal brands like Blue Tokai and Narasu’s Coffee, are participating. The event serves as a platform for Indian coffee growers and makers to discuss financing mechanisms, quality control, startup innovations, and trade opportunities.
Matt Chitharanjan, co-founder and chief executive officer at Blue Tokai Coffee Roasters, commented on the significance of the event. “The WCC is unique in its focus on coffee-producing nations, offering India an excellent opportunity to showcase its growing coffee community and industry advancements,” he told Business Standard.
According to Statista, the Indian coffee market is worth $0.5 billion in 2023 and is expected to grow at a compounded annual growth rate of 9.04 per cent until 2028. To further highlight India’s coffee production, the event has organised tours to coffee plantations in Coorg, Chikkamagalur, and Kodagu Valley.
Piyush Goyal, Minister of Commerce and Industry, emphasised the conference’s commitment to sustainable practices. “As we gather in Bengaluru, the WCC underscores the critical importance of sustainability, waste reduction, and inclusivity in shaping a greener future for the coffee industry,” he said.
An exhibition displaying the entire coffee value chain, from bean to cup, has been set up, drawing considerable interest from attendees. Pavilions representing India’s major coffee-growing states, such as Karnataka, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu, showcase the diverse range of coffee produced in the country.
A spokesperson from Nestlé India, the makers of the Nescafé brand, also expressed support for the WCC’s mission. “We are fully aligned with the WCC’s efforts to build a sustainable coffee industry that focuses on circular economy and regenerative agricultural practices,” they stated.
The WCC is a collaborative effort involving the International Coffee Organization, the Coffee Board of India, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, the Government of Karnataka, and various stakeholders in the coffee industry.
source: http://www.business-standard.com / Business Standard / Home> Industry> News / by Akshara Srivatsava, New Delhi / September 27th, 2023
The Association of Kodagu Golfers of J.W. Golf Club, Mysuru, will be holding the 22nd edition of Kodagu Cup Golf Tournament at JWGC premises in city on Oct. 7 and 8.
For details, contact Association Hon. Treasurer M.B. Nanaiah on Mob: 94486-02959, according to a press release from Association President Dr. P.A. Kushalappa.
source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home> In Briefs / September 23rd, 2023
Twelve players from Sports Hostel, Ponnampet, Kodagu District, winners of U-17 State Level Hockey Championship, have been selected for School Games Federation of India (SGFI) School Nationals which will be held in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh in October 2023. The students come under the Mysuru Division.
The winning Mysuru Division team bagged laurels at the matches that were held between Sept. 8 and Sept. 10, 2023 at Sports School, Kudige.
While in match no.1, the Mysuru Division scored 8-0 goals against the Bengaluru Division, in match no.2, the Mysuru Division scored 10-0 against the Belagavi Division.
The winning streak continued in match no.3 where the Mysuru Division scored 3-0 against Sports School, Kudige, and in the last match, the Mysuru Division scored 6-0 against Kalaburagi Division.
The team proceeding to Gwalior includes Thanish Madappa, H.H. Deekshith, M. Nishanth, Pavan Ponnanna, Sohan Cariappa, B.P. Mohan, Vashik Ponnanna, Thanish Thammaiah, A. Mayur, C.M. Devaiah, Binn Bopanna and Krashank Kalappa.
The team coaches are K.M. Subbaiah and M.B. Ganapathy.
source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home> Sports / September 22nd, 2023
Kodagu Model School, Mysuru, promoted by Sri Kavery Kodava Association, Mysore East, has organised a Science Fair on Sept. 23 and 24 (Saturday and Sunday) at its campus in Vidyashankar-nagar, Mysuru.
This Science Fair will provide a platform for young minds to foster creativity, innovation and scientific temperament. It will be an interactive forum where students can showcase their scientific prowess, exchange ideas and stimulate interest in the mysteries of science by displaying the science working models.
Vikram Muthanna, Managing Editor, Star of Mysore and Mysuru Mithra, will inaugurate the Fair on Sept. 23 at 10 am along with S. Praveen Kumar, Deputy CEO & Head Education – Swami Vivekananda Youth Movement and Puliyanda S. Devaiah, President of Kodagu Model School.
Later, there will be a talk on the topic “What after completing grade 10 & 12?” by Shankar Bellur, Academic Coach for Career Guidance, at 2.30 pm. Parents and students of classes 9 to 12 can benefit from the session.
On Sept. 24 at 10 am, a live workshop on ‘Foldscope – An innovative way of preparing paper microscope’ for students of classes 8 to 10 will be conducted by Kollegala Sharma, retired Chief Scientist from CSIR -Central Food Technological Research Institute, Mysuru. This workshop will be conducted for parents’ along with their children.
Science Fair is open to all. Parents and students interested to participate in Career Guidance and Foldscope Live workshop may register their names on Mob: 63636-47704 or 98453-04360.
source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home> News / September 22nd, 2023
The film, which begins with a narration, might come across more like a movie than a documentary, and Karumbaiah says it was a deliberate effort.
Bengaluru :
Thashwini Karumbaiah’s documentary film Kodavas – The Highlanders is a deep insight into the rich culture and heritage of Kodavas, renowned as a warrior clan. Hailing from the same community, the filmmaker wanted to document it in some way.
As a passion project, the film took more than two years to be made. “When the British came, they changed the name to Coorg, it is actually Kodagu,” says Karumbaiah adding, “As a Kodavati, I wanted to preserve our culture and attire and thought the best way to document all of it was in the form of a film.”
The film, which begins with a narration, might come across more like a movie than a documentary, and Karumbaiah says it was a deliberate effort. “I wanted to experiment with the documentary. Usually, documentaries are shot in a very different way but I come from a background where we do films and serials, so I wanted to make it cinematic. At one glance, people might feel there is a story behind every chapter. But it is a documentary,” says Karumbaiah about the film that was co-produced by Vaishno Studios.
Hailing from Kodagu, Karumbaiah has heard many stories in the family about the community.
However, the research for the film helped her discover many things that she had not known. “For example, when we started talking about battles that happened in Kodagu, we realised that a lot of them have gone unnoticed. It’s only orally been passed down from the older generations. We came across some of these stories which were interesting,” she adds.
Although the film started as a passion project with no commercial idea in mind, Karumbaiah is hoping to screen it at an international film festival next year.
source: http://www.newindianexpress.com / The New Indian Express / Home> Cities> Bengaluru / by Monika Monalisa, Express News Service / September 20th, 2023
India is home to 16 distinct varieties of coffee. (Supplied)
India, the world’s sixth-largest coffee grower, on an average produces about 3.2 lakh tons of coffee every year of which 75 percent are exported to countries like Italy, Germany, Russia, Belgium and Turkey. Today, India is home to 16 distinct varieties of coffee.
The journey of coffee to India has a vivid Arab connection. A devout pilgrim hailing from Chickmagalur, a picturesque hill station in India’s Karnataka state, Hazarat Shah Janab Magatabi, fondly known as Baba Budan, on his return journey, around 1600 AD via Yemen brought with him seven Coffee Arabica seeds by strapping them to his chest under his tunic.
Bababudangiri Hills in Chickmagalur where coffee was first planted in India. (Supplied)
Legend has it that Arabs were extremely protective about their coffee industry and taking the seeds outside was not allowed. The saint had known that they were magical seeds for making refreshing beverage as he had tasted the kahwa (Arabic for coffee) in Mocha, a port city of Yemen that overlooks the Red Sea.
Besides being a trading hub for coffee, Mocha was the source of the popular Mocha coffee beans. After reaching his native place, Baba Budan sowed the seeds in his hermitage garden near a hill cave at Chandragiri and the rest is history.
Chickmagalur is a picturesque hill station in India’s Karnataka state. (Supplied)
The coffee plants gradually spread as backyard plantings, and later on to the hills. The hills are now called Baba Budan Hills after the him. Today Chickmagalur, the birthplace of coffee in India, is filled with coffee plantations throughout its length and breadth.
Besides Chickmagalur, the charming region of Coorg is also one of the major grower of coffee. Coffee cultivation grew and thrived in India during the British rule and beyond.
A fall amid coffee plantations in Chickmagalur. (Supplied)
The Dutch began to harvest coffee in the Malabar region, but a major transition happened when the British led a relentless drive to set up Arabica coffee plantations across the hilly regions in South India, where the climatic conditions were more favorable for the crop.
Grown under a canopy of thick natural shade in ecologically sensitive regions of the Western and Eastern Ghats spread over Karnataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu, Indian coffee quickly spread to non-traditional areas like Andhra Pradesh and Odisha on the Eastern Coast; Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Tripura, Nagaland and Arunachal Pradesh in the North East. Despite many states growing coffee, Karnataka and Kerala, accounting for nearly 90 percent of total production.
The charming region of Coorg is also one of the major grower of coffee. (Supplied)
In India, based on region of production, 13 regional coffees are classified: Anamalais, Bababudangiris, Biligiris, Araku Valley, Brahmaputra, Shevaroys, and Pulneys (for Arabica) and Wayanaad and Travancore (for Robusta). Coorg, Chikmagalur, Nilgiris and Manjarabad are famous for both Arabica and Robusta.
Apart from these 13, there are three Specialty Coffees classified based on their international popularity. They are Monsooned Malabar, Mysore Nuggets and Robusta Kaapi Royale.
Stall owners are thankful to Arabia for the wonderful coffee. (Supplied)
During a recent visit to Baba Budan hills, this correspondent spoke to stall owners and few tourists who still are thankful to Arabia for the wonderful coffee.
One stall owner who sells cool drinks and snacks on the hills overlooking the shrine summed up, “It is because of Baba Budan that India got coffee so early and the credit for discovering coffee goes to Arabs who invented and discovered hundreds of stuff including the coffee.”
Little wonder then a small cup of coffee has so much history behind it.
source: http://www.english.alarabiya.net / AlArabiya News / Home> Features / by Aftab Husain Kola / October 07th, 2018
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