Bollera Jajie Mandanna (94), ex-MLC and the first-ever woman chairperson of the Consumer Protection Board, passed away in Mysuru on Wednesday.
Born in 1923, she was one of the earliest consumer rights activists in India. She was born in Madikeri, Kodagu district, and completed her degree.
She was married to B C Mandanna. She was MLC from 1976 to 82, when R Gundu Rao, also from Kodagu district, was the chief minister. She was an active member of the Bengaluru Kodava Samaja. She died due to age-related ailments at her residence at Misty Woods apartment in K C Nagar in the city.
Jajie is survived by sons Ashok Mandanna, an actor, Bharath Mandanna and daughter Sukanya Belliappa. As per her wish, her mortal remains were donated to the JSS Medical College.
source: http://www.deccanherald.com / Deccan Herald / Home> State /DHNS, Bengaluru – June 23rd, 2016
Kodavas visiting Bhagamandala remember Devati Parambu martyrs by offering a leaf or flower at the spot for the last 231 years!
Mysuru :
Following the recent protests by Codava National Council (CNC) and continuous demand by Kodava community for a Memorial at Devati Parambu, AICC Spokesperson and Legal Advisor to Government of Karnataka Brijesh Kalappa has expressed his support for the same.
In a press release, Brijesh Kalappa has said that Devati Parambu is a site that witnessed the massacre of thousands of Kodavas in 1785. Each and every Kodava child has been told at sometime or the other of this massacre at Devati Parambu and, therefore, no visit to Bhagamandala is complete unless a leaf or flower is offered at this site by each visiting Kodava.
Just as the holocaust holds a special significance for the Jews alone, the massacre at Devati Parambu has significance in each Kodava heart. The fact that Kodavas are ancestor worshippers makes this memory even more sacred, he said.
Stating that the Indian Constitution ensures space for each and every individual irrespective of caste, religion, sex or belief, Brijesh said that the Kodavas deserve to have a memorial befitting the scale of the massacre.
Both the Centre and the State are enjoined to have such a Memorial, he said and added that the Memorial was not acrimonious in nature.
“We do not seek revenge nor do we seek retaliation. We only seek to mourn the passing away of our departed with dignity,” said Brijesh Kalappa.
source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home> General News / June 17th, 2016
Trekking to Thadiayandamol, the highest peak in Kodagu and the second highest in Karnataka, has been banned temporarily due to the movement of wild elephants in the vicinity.
A herd of 10-12 elephants has been camping near the hill after escaping from nearby forest and have wrecked havoc by destroying banana, arecanut and coffee plantations in Yavakapadi, Marandoda and Chelavara villages.
Forest officials said they are making efforts to drive these elephants back into the woods and till then, entry to trekkers and tourists will be restricted. They said it may take some time due to heavy rains in the region.
source: http://www.timesofindia.indiatimes.com / The Times of India / News Home> City> Bangalore / TNN / June 12th, 2016
Rohan Bopanna has been India’s top ranked doubles players over the last few years and had a very successful 2015 where he won four titles and reached the final of the year ending ATP Tour Finals tournament at London.
He has also done well at the majors, reaching the quarter-finals of two Grand Slams, including the French Open this week and semi-finals of Wimbledon where they beat the legendary pair of Mike and Bob Bryan.
File photo. Indian Aces’ Rafael Nadal and Rohan Bopanna during a game against UAE Royals Roger Federer and Cilic during the International Premier Tennis League (IPTL) men’s double match at IG Stadium in New Delhi.
How would he explain his consistency over the past few years and the impact of Leander Paes and Mahesh Bhupathi?
“It’s really special that I am playing a high level of tennis. I am at the peak of my career. I have seen how much Leander and Mahesh have done for India and they still keep fighting out there. It’s not easy.”
“I am very happy that I am No.1 in the country and keeping the Indian flag flying every single tournament and working hard to winning the title every time you step on court. It’s been a tough journey but I am really happy the way I have been playing.”
So what are the travails of a professional tennis player? Bopanna felt it was the sacrifices they make to be away from home, family and friends and travel about 30-35 weeks every year.
“But this is the choice I have made and know this is how it’s going to be. But thankfully my family and friends understand this and it makes it easier.”
Bopanna also shared some of his career goals. “Winning a Grand Slam and reaching No.1 in the rankings would be the ultimate goal. I had reached a high of No.3 in 2013 after reaching the semi-finals at Wimbledon and would like to better that.”
He added that he is highly motivated by competition and doesn’t think about the awards. “I don’t think you have to worry about the awards. If you keep playing well, the country will recognise how you are doing and grant you that award.”
Bopanna is a man on a mission. Looking to give back to tennis what the sport has given him, he has launched the Rohan Bopanna Tennis Academy at Bengaluru. “The main reason is because of the passion I have for the sport. The Indian players have a lot of skills but it is the fitness aspect that we are lacking. So I will be focussing on that.”
Bopanna also shared his favourite memories on court. “My most special moment was representing India for the first time in Davis Cup in 2002. Also my singles win in final rubber of 2010 Davis Cup against Brazil in Chennai to take India to the World Group as we made a comeback from 0-2 down to win 3-2. In Grand Slams, it was reaching the final of the US Open with Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi. It’s rare that India and Pakistan come together in sports.”
So does Paris hold special memories? “The city is so beautiful. It is such a romantic city. It was the first place my wife accompanied me. There’s so much to do, there’s great culture, great food and the best clay courts in the world,” answered Bopanna.
The Indian star from Bengaluru loves watching other sports and follows Manchester United and the ‘Bangalore teams’ — be it Royal Challengers Bangalore in the Indian Premier League (IPL), Bangaluru FC in the I-League and Bengaluru Bulls in the Premier Kabaddi League. He was a big fan of Sachin Tendulkar, Rahul Dravid and loves to watch Virat Kohli now and also the Indian badminton stars.
Bopanna is also amazed at the skills of star South African batsman AB de Villiers, “Every time I speak to South African players, they say he’s great in Tennis, great in Golf, great in Cricket. He’s just an all-round sportsman.”
In fact, Rohan’s love for tennis and sports is so great that his wife jokes that his tennis bag is his first love!
Supreme Court Advocate Brijesh Kalappa (second from right), who called on veteran freedom fighter M.G. Chengappa at his Yadavagiri residence in city, is seen with Prof. K. C. Belliappa (extreme left), Chairman, Sree Cauvery Educational Institutions in Kuvempunagar, Chengappa’s wife Sharada and daughter Prema.
Mysuru :
Kodagu district, having a rich forest cover and River Cauvery, the lifeline of crores of people, is a blend of natural beauty and serenity.
Kodagu, apart from its many uniqueness and natural beauty, is widely known for its hundreds of warriors who fought for the country against the British and other social evils.
One such great warrior is Malavanda G. Chengappa, 103, residing in the State’s cultural capital Mysuru, which is a matter of pride for we citizens. Chengappa, who fought for the nation’s independence, was jailed by the Britishers. He also waged a battle for liquor ban and created widespread awareness campaigns on the necessity for banning liquors.
Born to Malavanda Ganapathy and Seethamma, a farmer couple from Balyamandur village near Ponnampet in South Kodagu, M.G. Chengappa developed the spirit of fighting for just causes at a young age.
Inspired by his maternal uncle K.C. Karumbaiah (a former MP), he jumped into freedom struggle at the age of 18 years. His sister Akkamma too was a freedom fighter, who joined hands with the then Kodagu District Congress President M.G. Kuttappa in fighting for various causes post-independence.
Chengappa was among the prominent leaders, who fought against the British in Kodagu. Chengappa and other freedom fighters were arrested by the British in 1932 and sent to Kannur Central Jail, from where he was shifted to Tiruchirapalli jail.
During his stay in the jail, Chengappa came across several associates of revolutionary freedom fighter Bhagat Singh and expressed his willingness to join them. But due to various reasons, he had to stay back in Kodagu.
In the pre-independence days, the farming community was in deep distress and Chengappa’s family too was not an exception. His family members became helpless when they needed money to get him released from jail. Ultimately, they had to sell a plough (negilu) and a copper vessel to raise enough funds for his release.
Chengappa’s Mysuru connection: M.G. Chengappa has a long connection with Mysuru as he used to take part in Seva Dal camps that were being held at Subbarayanakere grounds, along with other freedom fighters namely Chekkera Monnaiah and Ajjikuttira Chinnappa. The city’s then renowned advocate M.S. Ramaiah had let out his house for camp participants.
Gandhiji’s pat: Mahatma Gandhi, during his freedom struggle campaign in Karnataka, had visited Sri Ramakrishna Ashrama in Ponnampet when Chengappa was one among the volunteers who were picked for taking care of the Mahatma.
With this, Chengappa got an opportunity to know more about Gandhiji. Chengappa, who served Gandhiji tirelessly, was patted by the Mahatma on his back for his meritorious work.
The large number of liquor-loving people in Kodagu was a cause of worry for Chengappa. So he launched a social campaign calling for a liquor ban. Chengappa’s contention was that liquor consumption habits among the people would lead to devastation of their families, besides becoming a bane to the society.
Fearing that alcoholism would push families to the streets besides destroying the future of youth community, Chengappa launched a relentless campaign seeking a ban on liquor.
A vegetarian to the core, Chengappa’s family members say that pure vegetarian diet is the secret of Chengappa’s long life and health.
Chengappa’s patriotism can also be seen in his outfit as he only wears khadi. This centenarian has kept himself away from non-vegetarian diet and liquor.
At present, Chengappa is staying with his wife Sharada and daughter Prema at Chaitra Apartment in Yadavagiri.
It is a matter of pride for Mysureans that a centenarian freedom fighter, who led an ideal life throughout, is residing amidst us.
His niece Dr. Latha Muthanna has penned about the life of this Kodava warrior in her book “Lopamudra’s Daughter.”
Brijesh Kalappa calls on Chengappa: AICC Spokesperson and Supreme Court Advocate Palachanda Brijesh Kalappa, who was in city recently, called on Chengappa at Yadavagiri and enquired about his health. He was accompanied by his father-in-law Prof. Kambeyanda C. Belliappa, Chairman, Sree Cauvery Educational Institutions in Kuvempunagar and former VC of Rajiv Gandhi Central University, Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh. Chengappa, when asked about his health, is said to have replied, “I am quite good” which speaks volumes of his spirit.
source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home> General News / June 02nd, 2016
The 450 years old Mund Mane and Ain Mane (traditional ancestral house) belonging to the Mukkatira family in Arapattu village is now being used as the venue for conducting cultural events.
Kannada Sahitya Academy on Saturday organised a cultural event in this magnificent edifice of Kodava culture, heritage and history.
It was the first programme organised at the house other than family members. The house was safeguarded by the family members.
Ummathat by women, Bolkat, Kolat and Pareyakali by men attracted the villagers who attended the function.
Academy president Biddatanda Thammaiah said, he was happy to conduct cultural programmes in ancestral houses of Kodavas which are unique in their design and structures. ”It gives a new feeling and new ambience for both organisers and the audience.
If any other Kodava family has such traditional house, please inform the academy so that we can have cultural programmes there too,” he appealed.
Mukkatira family consists of 200 members settled across the district and outside. They will all gather at this house to celebrate Keilpold, Cauvery Sankramana and Huthari festivals. The offerings to “Guru karona” is also performed by all members of the family.
Former minister MC Nanaiah who attended the programme said the Mund and Ain Mane homes are symbols of prestige for Kodavas.
Mangaluru University professor and Kodava Study Institute head Kodira lokesh said, as many as 1050 Kodava families , 530 Ain Mane and 80 Mund Mane exist in Kodagu. It is a matter of pride for the Mukkatiraa family that it has 2 Mund Mane homes, he said.
source: http://www.timesofindia.indiatimes.com / The Times of India / News Home> City> Mysore / TNN / May 29th, 2016
Yoga Guru Dr. Raghavendra R. Pai, Founder, Sri Vedavyasa Yoga Pratishthana, Mysuru, seen receiving the award at the 2nd Om Yoga & Wellness Hub Festival, held at Vietnam recently.
Mysuru :
In the culture barter expedition of global leaders around the world, Yoga from India has found itself a revered place across borders in an overwhelming acceptance.
Standing up for the physical, mental and spiritual balance practice, Yoga traces its origin back to the diversely fit cultural land of India.
Last year in his UN address, Prime Minister Narendra Modi suggested to have June 21 of every year dedicated to celebrate this practice as International Yoga Day.
“Let’s pledge to make Yoga an integral part of our daily lives,” he mentioned. June 21 (Summer Solstice), is also the longest day in the Northern Hemisphere.
As the entire world gears up for the 2nd International Yoga Day celebrations in June 2016, countries across the globe are leaving no stone unturned to make it a grand success. Vietnam, much ahead in its vision to promote Yoga, had organised an event to recognise the efforts of Yoga practitioners from India, who have worked hard to promote Yoga across the world.
Vietnam’s Om Yoga & Wellness Hub, a centre for Yoga, Ayurveda and Wellness, along with Sri Vedavyasa Yoga Pratishthana, Mysuru, had jointly organised the 2nd Om Yoga & Wellness Hub Festival, in line with International Yoga Day celebrations, on May 14 and 15, 2016 at Om Yoga & Well- ness Hub by Master Santhosh Cheriyamane, Binh Duong, Vietnam.
The event created two National Records — 81 yoga students and instructors performing 1008 Suryanamaskaras and a 24-hour Yoga marathon under the guidance of Yoga Guru Dr. Raghavendra R. Pai, Founder, Sri Vedavyasa Yoga Pratishthana, Mysuru and Master Santhoshkumar Cheriyamane Anand, Founder, Om Yoga and Wellness Hub, Vietnam.
For their excellence in Yoga, Dr. Raghavendra Pai and Master Santoshkumar Cheriyamane were awarded the prestigious ‘Vietnam King’ title by the Vietnam Book of Records on May 24. The certificates were officially handed over to them by the President of ‘Vietnam Book of Records’ Dr. Nguyen Van Vien and Chief Spokesperson Le Tran Truong An.
The other recipients of these title included Konanavar Somashekhara, Hebbasuru Siddappa Shivappa, Dombara Ganesh, Keri Suresh Kallappa, Annigeri Shivakumar, Yoga instructors from Karnataka and Perumal Selvakumar and Palanisamy Premkumar from Tamil Nadu.
Santosh Kumar Cheriyamane Anand, a Yoga practitioner, originally, hailing from Kushalnagar in Kodagu and Nguyen Thi Thanh Van from Vietnam, co-founders of Om Yoga & Wellness Hub, have popularised Yoga in Vietnam and also successfully established centres across three more cities in Vietnam. At these Centres, 12 dedicated instructors from Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Kerala are imparting knowledge on not just practising Yoga, but also on Ayurveda and its natural healing methods and processes to those interested in and around the region.
The efforts of these Yoga practitioners in promoting Yoga across the globe is only the beginning of a much bigger dream envisioned by Ministry of AYUSH (Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy, Siddha and Homeopathy) and the UN.
source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home> General News / May 30th, 2016
Robin Uthappa, Kolkata Knight Riders batsman has crossed the 5,ooo-run mark in Twenty20 cricket. This was in the 51st match of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2016. Playing for KKR against Gujarat Lions (GL), Uthappa opened the batting along with Manish Pandey. This was after KKR were invited to bat first. Talking of the batsmen who top the list among leading run scorers in T20s are Chris Gayle, Brad Hodge and David Warner. They are in the top three positions. Virat Kohli, Suresh Raina and Rohit Sharma are at No. 5, 6 and 7 slots respectively. At No. 4 is Brendon McCullum. Among Indians, after Rohit, Gautam Gambhir is next in the list followed by Uthappa. This makes Uthappa the fifth highest scorer among Indians in T20s.
Gujarat Lions will look to bounce back from their heaviest defeat this season as they take on Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in this Indian Premier League (IPL) game. Regular captain Suresh Raina is back for the tie at the Green Park stadium to boost the team’s confidence after skipping the Royal Challengers Bangalore match to be alongside his pregnant wife who gave birth to a daughter recently.
The last time these two sides had met at the Eden Gardens, the Lions had come out on top and it will be interesting to see what Gautam Gambhir will do to turn the tables this time around. The home side might look to get in Dale Steyn and James Faulkner in the side to strengthen their bowling. The wily fast bowlers might prove to be handy against the in form KKR batsmen. The Knights have suffered problems in their top order but they have been able to put healthy totals on the board frequently.
(With inputs from IANS)
source: http://www.cricketcountry.com / Cricket Country / Home> News / by Cricket Country Staff / May 19th, 2016
Pandit Aradhana Swanand has emerged as the district topper in ICSE class X exams. The student from Coorg Public School secured 97%.
A R Hitha has secured 96%, with 100 in computer applications, while C M Monica has also scored 96%, the school stated, adding that “the three of them have achieved a unique distinction of scoring 1 point in all subjects”.
Coorg Public School has posted centum results, which, it stated, is a feat, given that it has scored 100% for 18 successive years.
Of the 85 students, 16 have scored over 90% marks and 34 above 80% marks.
source: http://www.timesofindia.indiatimes.com / The Times of India / News Home> City> Mysore / TNN / May 13th, 2016
Kaliyanda hockey team (pic. left) won the Shantheyanda Hockey Cup-2016 beating Palanganda hockey team (pic. right) in sudden death after both teams ended at 1-1 in the finals at Madikeri yesterday.
The teams were also tied in the penalty shoot out.
Kodagu District In-charge Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao distributed the trophies and cheques to the winner and runner-up teams.
While the Kaliyanda team was awarded Rs. 2 lakh cash prize , the Palanganda team was awarded a cash prize of Rs. 1 lakh.
Kodava Hockey Namme-2017 will be hosted by Biddatanda family at Napoklu in Kodagu.
source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home> Sports News / May 15th, 2016
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