The second selection round will be held in Paris in May and training will be held for this in Patiala.
Chenanda A Kuttappa (centre) with boxers Amit Panghal (right) and Manish Kaushik (left) | Express
Madikeri :
“India will surely win many medals in the boxing category in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics,” said Chenanda A Kuttappa, the coach of the Indian boxing team. A native of Kodagu, Kutappa is the recipient of the Dronacharya Award.
Boxer Amit Panghal, who won silver medal and Manish Kaushik, who won bronze medal, in the recent boxing championship in Russia were trained by Kuttappa. He also holds pride in training famed boxer Vijendra Singh.
“For the very first time, India has won two medals in an international boxing event like Russian Boxing Championship. A total of 78 countries took part and India was ranked 6th,” Kuttappa, a former boxing champion, told The New Indian Express over phone.“India will definitely win many medals and carve a niche for itself in the Olympics.
Meanwhile, an international boxing championship will be held in India in 2021 and I am confident that we will excel in this championship. Rigorous training is going on to achieve this goal,” Kuttappa said.
The training for Olympic is going on and first round of selection will be held in China in February. “Training is being held for the first round in Ballari’s Jindal Centre,” he said.
The second selection round will be held in Paris in May and training will be held for this in Patiala.“The boxing scene in India is improving. Many championships are being held at national and international levels, which is a boon to the players. Also, boxing techniques have changed recently and this has resulted in brisk training,”opined Kutappa.
source: http://www.newindianexpress.com / The New Indian Express / Home> States> Karnataka / by Prajna G R / Express News Service / October 11th, 2019
Hemmeya UAE Kannadigaru, Dubai’ team will be celebrating Dubai Dasara Kreedotsava – 2019 on October 11, at the Etisalat Sports Academy here.
Several Kannada kids, women, men, athletes, sportspersons will be participating in this mega sports event this year.
The second Dubai Dasara Koota is being organized by ‘Hemmeya UAE Kannadigaru Dubai’ family, which will begin at 8 am on the said date. It will be inaugurated and presided over by an international sports star, Arjuna award winner, Ashwini Nachappa.
The programme will be officially initiated by the lighting of sports lamps by the chief guest and the rendering of the state anthem. This will be followed by several sports activities including athletics, throwball, volleyball, football, kabaddi, kho kho, musical chair, lemon and spoon race and frog race for kids, rangoli and Gombe competition for ladies and many other games.
This year, ‘Hemmeya UAE Kannadigaru Dubai’ decided to identify people of Karnataka with stellar contributions to sports by honouring them with ‘Kreeda Ratna’ award. The award will be presented by Ashwini Nachappa.
Well-known anchor and voice-over artist from Karnataka Shruti will be anchoring the programmes of the day.
‘Hemmeya UAE Kannadigaru Dubai,’ has requested all the non-resident Kannadigas currently living in Dubai to attend this sport meet in large numbers and contribute to the success of this mega sports event.
The press conference organized to announce the programme was attended by members of the team, Shashidar, Rafiq Ali, Sudeep, Senthil, Madhu Gowda, Anitha Ram, Mamatha Raghavendra, Mamatha Senthil, Pallavi, Hadiya, Dr Savita, Vishnu Murthy, Venkatesh and Satish.
source: http://www.daijiworld.com / DaijiWorld.com / Home> Middle East / by Media Release / October 10th, 2019
Principal Arjun Singh lights a lamp on the occasion of the inauguration of new building of Kendriya Vidyalaya in Madikeri on Friday
HRD Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal inaugurated a Kendriya Vidyalaya building in Madikeri through video conference.
Along with the Kendriya Vidyalaya in Madikeri, he had inaugurated 25 Kendriya Vidyalaya buildings in various districts across the country.
The Kendriya Vidyalaya is situated at Vidyanagara in Madikeri and the building is built at a cost of Rs 12 crore.
Additional Deputy Commissioner Dr Sneha, Kendriya Vidyalaya Zonal Assistant Commissioner Rajugopal, principal Arjun Singh, Kendriya Vidyalaya, Mudipu principal N S Yadav and others were present.
Speaking on the occasion, Dr Sneha said, “Kendriya Vidyalaya has its own status in the country, where quality education is imparted. Along with quality education, value education is also imparted to the students.”
source: http://www.deccanherald.com / Deccan Herald / Home> State> Mangaluru / by Adithya K A / DH News Service, Madikeri / October 11th, 2019
B. Diya Bheemaiah, a student of Coorg Public School, Gonikoppal, won Silver Medal at National ICSE Badminton Tournament held at Padukone-Dravid Centre for Sports Excellence in Bengaluru recently and is selected to participate in the SGFI Tournament.
She will be representing the ICSE India Team for SGFI which will be held at Noida in October.
She was a member of the Karnataka team which won the Bronze Medal at the ICSE National Badminton Tournament.
source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home> Sports / October 11th, 2019
‘United Kings’ dance troupe perform during the Yuva Dasara programme in Madikeri.
The dance and musical extravaganza during the ‘Yuva Dasara’, held at the Gandhi Maidan in town on Sunday, mesmerised the people.
The ‘United King’ dance troupe of Madikeri performed a dance show based on Lord Ayyappa. The people were spellbound by the ‘Shiva Tandavam’ dance show by ‘Dream Star’ of Kushalnagar.
The dance performance by ‘Kings of Coorg’ of Madikeri featured the story from the epics of Lord Narasimha slaying the demon Hiranyakashipu. The paraphernalia of the troupe amazed the gathering.
The issue on the Cauvery water dispute was reflected in the dance performance by ‘Naughty Kids’ of Suntikoppa. ‘Adventure Dance Studio’, ‘Time Breakers’ and ‘Gang of Dancers’ troupes also exhibited sizzling performances.
‘Kings of Coorg’, ‘United King’ and ‘Natyalaya Dance Studio’ troupes won the first, second and third places respectively in the competition held as a part of third edition of ‘Yuva Dasara’.
People appreciated the singing by Jnana, the child artiste who has come to limelight through television shows. DJ Somu made people tap their feet.
The programme venue was fully packed at 8 pm and a lot of people watched the show standing up.
It was a women’s world during ‘Mahila Dasara’, held as a part of Madikeri Dasara Janotsava 2019, in Madikeri on Sunday.
Women of all ages clad in traditional attire, took part in various cultural programmes, adding colour to Dasara celebrations.
Competitions such as breaking the pot blindfolded, fancy dress competitions, lagori, ‘chennemane’, tug-of-war and others were held on the occasion. Folk song competition and mono-acting amused the crowds.
The programme was inaugurated by applying Mehendi to the hands of MLC Veena Achaiah. Her birthday was also celebrated on the stage. The MLC said that women should always be held in high esteem in society.
Hundreds of women danced to the tunes of ‘Valagattat’ band on the occasion.
Stalls by various women’s self-help groups at the ground was another highlight of the programme.
Additional Deputy Commissioner Dr Sneha, Zilla Panchayat Vice President Lokeshwari Gopal and Women and Child Welfare Department official Arundhathi were present on the occasion.
Top women officials of the district, Superintendent of Police Dr Suman D Penneker, Deputy Commissioner Annies Kanmani Joy and Zilla Panchayat CEO K Lakshmi Priya wearing sarees in traditional Kodava style.
Officers’ selfie goes viral
Deputy Commissioner Annies Kanmani Joy, Zilla Panchayat Chief Executive Officer K Lakshmi Priya and Superintendent of Police Dr Suman D Pennekar not only got themselves dressed up in the traditional Kodava saree but also took part in the various competitions that were organised.
The selfie clicked by the three top officials of the district has gone viral on social media, drawing a lot of appreciation.
The deputy commissioner, Zilla Panchayat chief executive officer and the superintendent of police said that the Women’s Dasara is the best platform to unleash the talents of women and they are happy to take part in Women’s Dasara.
source: http://www.deccanherald.com / Deccan Herald / Home> State> Mangaluru / DH New Service, Madikeri / October 06th, 2019
Unicorn cappuccino to nitrogen black coffee…new trends have made the hot beverage more than just a remedy keep you sharp.
According to The Coffee Board of India, the country’s coffee production in 2018-19 stood at 3,19,500 tonnes.
It’s time to wake up to a new cuppa. Either with magic on your brew like the Unicorn Cappuccino or with luxury like the Gold Cappuccino. Given coffee’s popularity as one of the most loved beverages in the world, its growing demand drives the yearly trends within the segment.
We spotted the ones that give the best kick to your daily cup of Joe. While India remains a tea-loving country, it is already the seventh-largest producer of coffee in the world and if the growing trend is to be believed, India might become one of the world’s largest coffee-producing countries, according to CoffeeBI, an independent consulting firm.
Studies show a 40 per cent increase in the demand for coffee in India in the past decade alone. And with 66 per cent millennials in India choosing coffee as their preferred drink, according to Euromonitor, the beverage industry is working doubly hard to supplement the growth revenue by creating more options.
Hipster-fuelled trends
Take for instance, Matcha Cappuccino. Matcha, an electric green powder made from green tea leaves, has found its way into coffee too.
Besides being rich in antioxidants, it is packed with EGCG, a plant compound that promotes heart and brain health. The matcha in the cappuccino I ordered was from the farmlands of Kyoto, Japan.
Other interesting variants include the drool-worthy and photo-worthy Gold Cappuccino, Silver Cappuccino and the extremely pretty looking Unicorn Cappuccino, all made with edible cake glitter.
Not to mention, non-dairy coffee has become sought after with the growing number of vegans in India.
“To stay ahead of our game, coffee retailers need to prioritise innovation. Every year we go through published reports on coffee consumption as well as popular ingredient trends to see if we can add a bit of magic to your coffee in new ways,” says Dipanshu Narang, COO, Coffee Culture.
Recently, butter found its way into coffee. In this DIY concoction, add one tablespoon of coconut oil and unsalted butter (or ghee) into your coffee. Have it black. It’s a great source of energy and lubrication.
Nitrogen fueled coffee, a silken cold brew charged with nitrogen gas, sans milk or sugar, buzzes with an element of adventure as it is had straight from the tap and forms a froth similar to beer.
“Which is what makes it an evolutionary coffee beverage and contains close to 30 per cent more caffeine per ounce,” informs Narang.
Growth curve
According to The Coffee Board of India, the country’s coffee production in 2018-19 stood at 3,19,500 tonnes.
“Coffee, much like chocolate, is very adaptable. It doesn’t just feature in beverages and desserts but makes for an excellent barbeque rub as well. Base flavours of coffee range from sweet, like vanilla and caramel to savoury, like whole spices and nuts, and citrus, making it a very versatile ingredient,” says Sahil Mehta, coffee aficionado, and food curator at Cafe Tesu.
One of the few things he believes has made coffee popular is bean origin. At Tesu, for instance, they have collaborated with Devi Coffee under the umbrella of Sussegado Coffee India PVT LTD, Goa.
Devi Coffee offers over 30 variants of Indian coffee from coffee-producing regions Karnataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu. “Quality of a bean distinguishes good coffee and very good coffee,” he says. So whether it’s coffee in a mocktail, cocktail or a popsicle, what makes or breaks a trend is its origin.
Stamp of a good CUPPA
“Good coffee has a fresh, nutty aroma. If not stored, grown or roasted right, you could get a batch in which the signature aroma will be tainted with a rancid odour.
The best way to tell good coffee and very good coffee is to enjoy them at places that are conscious of where they sourcing from…bean origin is key to a cuppa good coffee,” informs Sahil Mehta.
source: http://www.newindianexpress.com / The New Indian Express / Home> Lifestyle> Food / by Ayesha Singh / Express News Service / October 05th, 2019
Minister for Primary and Secondary Education Suresh Kumar has a meal with schoolchildren in Madikeri.
Minister for Primary and Secondary Education Suresh Kumar visited Closeburn School in Kattalekadu near Madikeri on Saturday and interacted with the teachers and students.
An alumnus of the school had brought the issue of the pathetic condition of the school to the notice of the minister through social media.
Addressing the students, he appealed them not to call their mother as ‘mummy’ and instead call them as ‘amma.’
Mummy carries the meaning of a dead body as well, he added.
He appealed to the students not to waste their time during Dasara holidays and instead read storybooks.
Public exams
The minister said that public examinations for class 7 will be re-introduced in the state during the current academic year.
He said the decision on detention will be decided next year. It is an effort to improve the quality of education.
Later, he had a meal with the students of the Government High School in Madikeri and said, “The government is mulling no bag day for schoolchildren once in a week. Government schools have better facilities than private schools. Owing to their love for English, parents are enrolling their children in private schools. LKG and UKG sections have been started in government schools in the state.”
On Siddaramaiah
Mocking former chief minister Siddaramaiah, the minister said, “He (Siddaramaiah) was so far a grammar teacher. Now, he has turned a history teacher.”
Replying to Siddaramaiah terming Modi’s regime as similar to Adolf Hitler, Suresh Kumar said, “It is not right to compare with a man who had hurt people. Such a comparison shows Siddaramaiah’s political stand.”
To a query, he said, “The relief works were started in the state with the money from the state treasury. Now, the Centre has announced Rs 1,200 crore. We are expecting more grants from the Centre.”
source: http://www.deccanherald.com / Deccan Herald / Home> State> Mangaluru / by DH News Service, Madikeri / October 05th, 2019
Poets of various languages take part in the Dasara multilingual poets’ meet in Madikeri on Friday.
The agony of flood-affected people in Kodagu echoed during the multi-lingual poets’ meet held as a part of Madikeri Dasara Janotsava, at ‘Kala Sambhrama Vedike’ on Friday.
More than 60 poets recited their poems in Kodava, Arebhashe, Tulu, Telugu, Marathi, Beary, Hindi, Havyaka and English languages. Every poem communicated a meaningful message to the people.
The heritage of Kodagu was also part of many poems. Madikeri Dasara was also reflected in some of the works.
Ranjitha Cariappa, M A Rubina, K Girija, Manju Gopinathan and Allaranda Vittal, H G Savitri were among the poets. Inaugurating the poets’ meet, Deputy Commissioner Annies Kanmani Joy said that the poem is an effective way to communicate the emotions.
Senior Civil Judge Noorunnisa recited a poem on the occasion.
Writer Shobha Subbaiah presided over the meet.
District Superintendent of Police Dr Suman D Pennekar, Poets’ meet committee President Chi Na Somesh and Madikeri Dasara Committee Working President Robin Devaiah were present.
source: http://www.deccanherald.com / Deccan Herald / Home> State> Mangaluru / by DH News Service, Madikeri / October 04th, 2019
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