With the monsoons at the doorstep, Maverick & Farmer Coffee, the artisanal farm-to-cup coffee brand, has crafted a new line coffees inspired and elevated by the local produce of the Western Ghats, home to the brand’s coffee estate.
Directing the spotlight on ingredients found in the biodiverse and rain-laden Western Ghats, the menu celebrates the warm flavours and the spirit of the region.
Embracing the brand’s commitment to revolutionising the coffee experience, sip by sip, the new menu marries local ingredients with maverick inventions to create brews that are apt for the season. The homegrown creations include – the Shoonti Kaapi, a soothing and healing hot, flat white with organic palm jaggery and dried ginger from the coffee estate at Pollibetta in Coorg.
Yelakki banana plants dot the entire landscape of the coffee country, which inspired The Yellaki and Elaichi Cold Coffee, a deliciously refreshing drink infused with homegrown cardamom and laced with banana milk. Cinnamon is a beloved and comforting monsoon ingredient, and the Cinnamon Pour-over features naturally-processed Arabica coffee beans infused with the heady spice.
The Kallu Hoovu Cappucino is an ode to the Kallu hoovu or Stone Flower, an aromatic spice used extensively in Malnad cooking and found in abundance along the rocky surfaces of the Western Ghats. When blended with the single estate fruity Arabica – Modur naturals, it becomes a gently flavoured cappuccino.
Ashish D’abreo, Q grader, coffee roaster and co-founder of Maverick & Farmer Coffee, said, “The idea for the menu was to work in local and season-specific yet unexpected ingredients to create flavors that we haven’t yet tasted before, putting a whole new spin on coffees for the monsoons.”
source: http://www.fnbnews.com / FnB News.com / Home> Top News / by The FnB News Bureau, Bengaluru / June 29th, 2023
The All India Tennis Association (AITA) on Tuesday unveiled a 12-member squad for the continental quadrennial games. Doubles specialist Rohan Bopanna will once again represent India in the tennis competition at the Asian Games. On September 23, the Asian Games will get underway in Hangzhou.
The potential singles players for the team are Sasikumar Mukund and Sumit Nagal, who both competed in doubles at the 2018 Asian Games alongside Ramkumar Ramanathan. Bopanna, 43, and Ramkumar are most likely to team up. The other two members of the group, Yuki Bhambri and Saketh Myneni , are already paired on the ATP Tour.
Ankita Raina, who won bronze in singles at the 2018 Asian Games, will serve as the team’s captain. Karman Kaur Thandi, Rututaj Bhosle, Sahaja Yamlapalli, Vaidehi Chaudhari, and Prarthane Thombare are the other active members.
The nucleus of the Indian delegation in both the men’s and women’s divisions is essentially unchanged, with Ramanathan, Nagal, and Bopanna also being part of the Jakarta Games team. Ankita, Karman, Ruturaj, and Prarthana are among the four female players that participated in the Jakarta tournament five years ago. Sahaja and Vaidehi are the two new players.
source: http://www.sportscafe.in / Sports Cafe / Home> Tennis> National> News / by Sports Cafe Desk / June 21st, 2023
The Sidapur Coffee and Culture Museum offers visitors the thrill of brewing their own coffee, right from pulping, grading, roasting, and grinding.
COFFEE YATRA MUSEUM IN CHIKKAMAGALURU / SUSHEELA NAIR
After exploring and experiencing nature’s benevolence and pastoral charm in the Western Ghats, I began my coffee museum trail. From Chikkamagaluru, which houses India’s earliest coffee plantations, to Kodagu, a place whose culture is intertwined with coffee, and finally to the heart of Bengaluru city, I visited coffee museums and explored the history behind the refreshing cup of coffee.
Coffee Yatra Museum
With a profusion of coffee curing works, Chikkamagaluru, which is undoubtedly the heart of Karnataka’s coffee country, now also houses the Coffee Yatra Museum, an initiative of the Coffee Board of India. At Coffee Yatra Museum, I saw a thematic display of coffee history, providing an insight into Indian coffee and the painstaking procedures that go into its making. A multimedia presentation charted the coffee bean’s journey from the plant to the cup, explaining processes like picking, drying, and grinding. Also on display were coffee-curing apparatus.
As I entered the building, I was bowled over by the huge posters that adorned the museum walls, showcasing interesting information about the coffees of India. Moving on, I saw the Coffee Map of India that highlighted both the traditional and the non-traditional coffee-growing regions of India. From the map, I learned about the various coffee beans grown in different areas. Next, came the Coffee Evaluation Centre where a staff member explained the processing of coffee beans. After that, I moved to a separate section where the final product is tasted before it is ready to go into the market.
Display of different methods of coffee making in the Coffee Yatra Museum
At the museum, I also learnt about the cultural practices, age-old traditions, and several other aspects of coffee. A coffee movie was played along with a coffee song, which spoke about the cultivation of coffee in the language of the farmers. I also visited the museum’s Laboratory to know about the grinding process and the equipment used to process coffee.
Sidapur Coffee and Culture Museum
From Chikkamagaluru, we proceeded to Sidapur Coffee and Culture Museum at Evolve Back in Chikkana Halli Estate, Kodagu. The museum has different sections that talk of the story of the founding Ramapuram family, the history of coffee in Kodagu, how coffee is cultivated globally, and the art of brewing the perfect cup of coffee. It also featured the culture of Kodagu and its close association with coffee cultivation. It recreated a space that evoked the rustic feel of a coffee plantation, with materials used in the past and the present, reminiscent of eras gone by and ways of life that have been replaced with the onset of modernity.
Housed in what was originally the old smokehouse (the result of an experiment with growing rubber on the Chikkana Halli Estate), the museum has a high thatched roof with red oxide flooring, typically found in old plantation homes. Jute, coir, burlap, wood, and old metal were the other key players in the mix of materials.
Sidapur Coffee and Culture Museum
Large, dented copper and brass vessels of unique shapes and sizes lined the walls, each whispering their unique stories. “A few of the objects are from the Ramapuram family collection, such as an old hand-operated coffee roaster and typewriter that were in use on the Chikkana Halli Estate. The coffee grinder in the museum has had quite a journey. It belonged to a Kodava gentleman who ran a coffee house in Lahore before Partition, after which it was transported to Bengaluru and housed in Chinny’s Café on Brigade Road for many years,” said Jos Ramapuram, executive director, Marketing, Evolve Back.
The unbelievably large tree stump that formed the base of the centre table in the coffee brewing area,was from the Chikkana Halli Estate. At the Coffee Museum I experienced the thrill of making my own brew right from pulping, grading, roasting, and grinding. Visitors get to stroll around the museum and get a taste of life in the days of old in Kodagu, to the accompaniment of the invigorating aroma of coffee in the air. Equally interesting was Coffeeology, a daily live session on the art and science of gourmet coffee, where visitors can observe and experience the making of an assortment of coffee preparations from around the world.
Blossom to Brew
From Evolve Back, we hopped to Tamara Kodagu where I embarked on the signature guided walk. With the Blossom to Brew experience, I learnt how a bean undergoes various processes to reach the coffee mug. The session ended at The Verandah, a 155-year-old heritage structure in Kabbinakad estate, which originally housed plantation workers. Currently, it has been restored into a rustic coffee lounge and has a gift shop stocked with natural products from the estate and library. There I learnt all about the process of grading, roasting, and blending. I ended the session relishing a hot cup of coffee at the lounge.
Coffee Lab
I culminated my coffee-museum-hopping trail with a visit to the Coffee Lab in Sadashivanagar, in the heart of Bengaluru. As I sauntered into Coffee Lab, I could sense the aroma of coffee assailing the air. Every nook and corner of the lab was adorned with mugs, coasters, antique jugs, filters, and other coffee paraphernalia collected from all over the world by Sunalini Menon. Known as Asia’s first woman of coffee, Sunali set up Coffee Lab in Bengaluru in 1997 for evaluating the technical nuances of Indian coffee.
Sunalini Menon in Coffee Lab, Bengaluru
The Coffee Lab bore the semblance of a mini museum with its walls lined with a variety of packaged coffee and curios from around the world – exquisite grinders, scented candles, filters, mugs, and a whole shelf of old-fashioned tumblers – a stark contrast to the regular sparkling white laboratories filled with shiny apparatus used for coffee accreditation and testing.
It also housed memorabilia including tribal products from coffee growing areas, areca nut pickers, traditional milk measurement units, and coffee pots. Each piece of equipment threw light on the culture of the country it came from. For instance, Italian pots have ornate carvings; the ones in Iran are known for their silver and filigree; Pakistan has a recurring crescent moon pattern: while Egypt designs sported Cleopatra. The star attraction of Coffee Lab was the painting of Mona Lisa done in coffee powder. After a journey of fascinating discoveries, I returned satiated.
Coffee beans, mugs, grinders, filters on display in Coffee Lab, Bengaluru
All pics by Susheela Nair.
Susheela Nair is an independent food, travel and lifestyle writer and photographer contributing articles, content and images to several national publications besides organising seminars and photo exhibitions. Her writings span a wide spectrum which also includes travel portals and guide books, brochures and coffee table books.
source: http://www.thenewsminute.com / The News Minute / Home> Features> Food / by Susheela Nair / edited by Maria Teresa Raju / June 26th, 2023
Muthamma is credited to be the first woman to join the Indian Foreign Services in 1949. She served as India’s ambassador to several countries & fought for her rights in SC.
File photos of Chonira Belliappa Muthamma | Photo: Twitter/@indiandiplomats
New Delhi:
On 24 June, the world celebrates the International Day of Women in Diplomacy. In India, one such woman who paved the way for others in diplomacy was Chonira Belliappa Muthamma — the country’s first woman diplomat.
Born on 24 January, 1924, in Virapjet — a small town in Karnataka’s Kodagu district — Muthamma was the first Indian woman to clear the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) examinations in her first attempt in 1948.
Her journey as the country’s first woman Indian Foreign Services (IFS) officer, however, was full of hurdles as she fought for and ensured she got what she deserved.
When Muthamma joined the foreign services, the ratio of women in administrative positions, was staggeringly low and men held most of the administrative positions. The male-dominated hierarchy was uncomfortable with the idea of a woman being equal to them.
According to Chokila Iyer, the first woman Foreign Secretary of India, Muthamma “opened the doors of South Block for her sisters in India.” In her tribute to Muthamma in the book Slain by System published in 2003, Iyer even called her “a diplomat par excellence and a fearless & forthright officer.”
Iyer added, “Diplomacy, like many other career avenues, has been forced to open its portals to both the sexes. For reasons not quite sustainable by logic, it was considered a chasse garde and a natural monopoly of men.”
Muthamma’s encounter during her UPSC interview was her first introduction to the challenges that lay ahead. She faced discrimination and discouragement from the then UPSC Chairman taking her interview, who tried to dissuade her from joining the IFS, she claimed in her writ petition to the Supreme Court in 1979 — which is considered a landmark judgment.
The UPSC chairman later personally informed Muthamma that he gave her the minimum marks in her viva by using his influence, said the writ petition.
She also had to sign an undertaking that she might have to resign from the IFS if she got married — a declaration as part of the “marriage rule”.
Rule 18 of the Indian Foreign Service Rules 1961 stated that “no married woman shall be entitled as of the right to be appointed to the service”.
Despite these hurdles, she joined the IFS in 1949 and served as India’s first woman diplomat for 32 years. Beginning her carrier as a Third Secretary in Paris, she served in several postings that were considered “difficult”, including Hungary and Ghana. Her last posting was in 1982 where she served as the ambassador to the Netherlands in The Hague.
A distinguished career
Muthamma’s father, an Indian Forest Officer, died when she was only nine years old and she, along with her sisters, was raised by their mother.
She graduated from Women’s Christian College in Chennai with triple gold medals and went on to complete her post-graduation from Presidency College, Chennai, with a degree in English Literature in 1948.
The same year, Muthamma sat for the civil services examinations and cleared the exam on the first attempt.
She then started as a Third Secretary in Paris and was later posted to Rangoon. She was shifted to London soon after. When she came back to Delhi, she was allotted the coveted division of the Ministry of External Affairs that dealt with Pakistan.
Later, she was given the much sought-after wing — “The Americas”.
After her retirement in 1982, she was nominated as a member of the special non-governmental Independent Commission on Disarmament and Security Issues — better known as the Palme Commission. She spent her retirement years with her brother in Bengaluru.
The landmark judgment
Systemic bias and inequality reached their peak when in 1979 Muthamma moved the Supreme Court after she was denied promotion to Grade I of the Service. She alleged that she was denied this position merely because she was a woman.
Her writ complaint mentioned that there was a long-standing practice of hostile discrimination against women in the foreign service. Following the petition, the ministry promoted her immediately in the hope that the SC would dismiss the case.
The central government also issued a statement that said, “Although the petitioner was not found meritorious enough for promotion some months ago, she has been found to be good now, has been upgraded and appointed as Ambassador of India to the Hague, for what it is worth.”
The Supreme Court dismissed the case, but Justice V.R. Krishna Iyer, who was part of the three-member bench hearing the matter, said: “The misogynous posture (of the Ministry of External Affairs) is a hangover of the masculine culture of manacling the weaker sex, forgetting how our struggle for national freedom was also a battle against women’s thraldom.”
With several achievements attached to her name, Muthamma, who passed away on 14 October, 2009, at 85, has left behind a lasting legacy for several women who aspire to be in the civil services — fighting the same struggle she fought decades ago.
(Edited by Richa Mishra)
source: http://www.theprint.in / The Print / Home> India / by Divyanshi Chandra / June 24th, 2023
The prohibition on women scaling Bramhagiri Hills in Talacauvery stating that women affected the sanctity of the pilgrim centre had stirred strong opposition from the Kodava community.
Pilgrims will henceforth not be allowed to take a dip in the Talacauvery | express
Madikeri :
The prohibition on women scaling Bramhagiri Hills in Talacauvery stating that women affected the sanctity of the pilgrim centre had stirred strong opposition from the Kodava community. Uniting against the stand of the astrologer Narayana Puduval, the ‘Kodava Freethinkers…’, a closed group on Facebook, strongly voiced its opposition and took the issue to the Kodagu deputy commissioner, who reportedly told them that the temple cannot take unilateral decisions outside the purview of its prescribed duties.
Responding to the issue, Talacauvery temple committee President BS Thammaiah said: “We have heard the various suggestions predicted by the astrologer. However, the final decision is pending and the committee has not come to any conclusion. The astrologer has suggested various principles to be followed while mounting Bramhagiri Hills, which is a sacrosanct place of Seer Agasthya. The astrologer has suggested righteous methods to be followed while taking a dip at Talacauvery. The ritual questioning will continue in June and the final decision will be taken in the presence of temple Tantri, the committee and other officials.”
While the decision is still pending, the Kodava community is alert and voicing its dissent against patriarchal chauvinism. Kusum Nehru Mallangada, founder of Komfort Foundation and Nelakki Bolchaa, said: “We are planning to talk to former MP Prema Cariappa, so that it becomes easier for us to talk to anyone in the government or district administration. If nothing works, all the women of Kodagu need to stage an agitation to force our agenda. If the male chauvinism of the temple wins, we will bring up this issue in the Legislative Assembly and submit a memorandum to the government.”
Nevertheless, the temple committee maintains that no decision has been taken to ban women from mounting the Bramhagiri and the final stand will be taken only after the completion of the ritual of octagonal questioning.
source: http://www.newindianexpress.com / The New Indian Express / Home> States>Karnataka / by Prajna GR, Express News Service / May 29th, 2018
Trainers along with participants at Chukitong Range Community Hall on Thursday(NP)
A one-day training on coffee cultivation was conducted for coffee growers of Tsungiki village area and Chukitong Range by resource persons from office of the senior liaison officer, Coffee Board, Mokokchung at Chukitong Range community hall, Chukitong under Wokha district on Thursday.
Resource persons for the training, extension inspectors N. Imtisungchit Imchen and Sentiyangla Pongener, dwelt at length on the various aspects of coffee cultivation including site selection, climate and soil requirements for coffee crops (mainly Arabica and its various selection grades), site for nurseries, raising of healthy seedlings in nurseries, germination beds, sowing, preparation of poly bags (basket) nursery, transplantation, and aftercare of seedlings. They also explained in detail the various steps involved in planting and aftercare including preparation of land, line markings and spacing for different varieties of coffee seedlings, pits for planting, planting and its aftercare, nutrient management, and harvesting.
Later, at the field trip part of the training, the resource persons imparted a hands-on demonstration training to the participants on the various procedures involved in coffee plant care including bush management, single step system, topping, pruning, handling, centering and de suckering, preparation and construction of heap for composting and its applications, weed management, and management of the various pests and diseases in coffee plants.
Meanwhile, speaking to Nagaland Post on behalf of the coffee growers of the area, Yanthungo Kikon expressed profound gratitude to the Coffee Board, Mokokchung and the resource persons for conducting the one-day training on coffee cultivation the area. Kikon also appealed for more support from the Coffee Board in the days to come as coffee cultivation in their area was still in its infancy. He also informed that 19 coffee growers from the area attended the one-day training on coffee cultivation.
source: http://www.nagalandpost.com / Nagaland Post / Home / by Correspondent / June 24th, 2023
Koothanda M. Somaiah was born around the 1890s. Right from a young age, he displayed a mind of his own. He was good at his studies and excelled in sports. Somaiah was handsome and a cocky young lad.
His father, Mandanna, was well-to-do and wanted his eldest son to help him manage their paddy fields and newly opened coffee estate. However, young Somaiah was keen on a job and was curious to explore the world beyond Coorg.
After completing high school, which was the highest education available in Coorg in those days, Somaiah got a job at the post office in Pollibetta. His performance was particularly good and by the time he was around twenty years of age, he was made the postmaster of Pollibetta post office.
Pollibetta had a good number of British coffee planters, and the post office was an important department. Snail mail, as we now snidely refer to this facility, was the only mode of communication those days. Somaiah’s efficiency as a postmaster was very much appreciated by the Brits as well as the locals.
Things were progressing well for Somaiah. He hoped this experience would help him move up the ladder in Government service and enable him to realise his dream of seeing the outside world, especially Bombay.
Somaiah’s dream was rudely shaken by a rude British planter who had recently arrived in Pollibetta. This Brit rode to the post office and after securing his steed he barged right into the post office. He expected Somaiah to stand up and be different to him. The peeved Brit started ordering Somaiah around. Somaiah remained seated and told the white man to see the board at the entrance to the post office.
C.P. Belliappa
It was: ‘No Admission without Permission’
The Brit ranted and raved. He stormed out of the post office threatening to have Somaiah sacked. Even before any action could be taken, Somaiah mailed his letter of resignation to the Commissioner of Coorg. Despite persuasion from other British planters, Somaiah refused to take back his resignation.
Somaiah’s father now hoped that his son would join him in the cultivation of their land. But young Somaiah had his own plans. He had sufficient savings to travel to his dream city — Bombay. Before leaving Coorg, he acquired a compact revolver. With the Coorgs and Jamma holders exempted from the Disarmament Act, Somaiah could carry his revolver anywhere in British India.
Somaiah landed in Bombay sometime in early 1913. He got a good job and enjoyed life in the bustling city. However, an incident a couple of years later, marred his happiness.
On the morning of 24th August 1915, Somaiah was travelling in the tram from Dhobi Talao to Cheera Bazaar. The tram conductor checked the tickets of all the passengers including that of Somaiah’s. About half-an-hour later, Somaiah, who was engrossed admiring the changing scenes on the streets, was rudely jostled by the tram conductor. He crudely demanded to see Somaiah’s ticket. Somaiah told him that his ticket has already been checked. The conductor got aggressive and soon the two were embroiled in serious fracas.
To put an end to the conflict, Somaiah thrust his hand in his trouser pocket to take out the ticket. Suddenly the conductor struck Somaiah. An infuriated Somaiah’s hand grabbed the revolver in his pocket. He hit the conductor with the butt of the revolver. Now the situation became serious. The tram conductor called the Police and Somaiah was taken to the Police Station. His revolver and other possession on his person including his brand-new wristwatch were impounded.
Luckily, Somaiah was not charged for assault but for a lesser misdemeanour of ‘behaving in a disorderly manner in a public place.’
The Magistrate fined Somaiah Rs. 20 for possession of firearms without proper licence. He ordered the weapon and ammunition be confiscated and sent to the Commissioner of Police for disposal.
A shocked Somaiah tried to explain to the Magistrate that he was a Coorg and a Jamma holder, thus exempt from the Arms Act. This made everyone in the Court snigger and none of them had heard of Coorg! The Magistrate was not convinced even after Somaiah produced the exemption certificate issued to him in Coorg on 24th January 1909.
Somaiah pursued the case and appealed for his weapon and wristwatch to be returned to him. He emphasised the point that Arms Exemption to Coorgs entailed them to perform military or Police duties and as a responsible citizen, he had offered his services to the Government on more than one occasion.
The matter finally reached the Office of the Viceroy of India. The Viceroy’s Office acknowledged the exemption to Coorgs but ruled that the privilege of Arms Exemption ceases to extend to Koothanda M. Somaiah considering the offence committed.
This judgement devastated Somaiah. He continued to plead his case but to no avail.
107 years later, we know about this episode from a detailed letter Somaiah wrote to the editor of New India, that was published in their issue dated Saturday, 27th May 1916.
Somaiah explains how this decision to deprive him of his weapon was not only hurtful to him, but also to all the people of Coorg, for whom guns are important in their traditions, festivals and rituals. He sought the return of his revolver and wristwatch since he had already paid the penalty of Rs. 20 for his impulsive action.
Not much is known about Somaiah after this incident. He rarely communicated with his family in Coorg. Unfortunately, no photo of him is available. He apparently remained a bachelor. Sadly, Somaiah died in Bombay when he was in his late thirties.
The 107-year-old newspaper cutting was recently found by Somaiah’s nephew Koothanda P. Uthappa. The paper is fragile and I managed to take a scan of the document. Even though the print has faded one can read Somaiah’s spirited letter to the editor. My thanks to K.P. Uthappa for giving me access to this interesting story of ‘A Coorg and His Revolver.’
source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home> Feature Articles / by C.P. Belliappa / March 17th, 2023
Madikeri, a serene hill station nestled in the Western Ghats of Karnataka, India, is renowned for its enchanting waterfalls. Surrounded by lush greenery, mist-covered hills, and coffee plantations, Madikeri offers a tranquil escape for nature enthusiasts and travelers alike.
In this article, we will embark on a journey to discover the top 5 waterfalls in Madikeri, each showcasing its unique charm and captivating beauty. So, pack your bags and get ready to immerse yourself in the awe-inspiring splendor of these cascades during this monsoon. You can visit these waterfalls while a trip to Madikeri. The distance from Bangalore is around 260 km, means hardly 4 to 5 hour drive from the IT city.
1. Abbey Falls
Our adventure begins with Abbey Falls, one of the most renowned waterfalls in Madikeri. Located amidst a sprawling coffee estate, Abbey Falls offers a mesmerizing sight as water cascades down from a height of approximately 70 feet. The gushing waters create a symphony of sound, accompanied by the lush greenery surrounding the falls. A short trek through the dense forest will lead you to the falls, where you can witness nature’s grandeur up close. Remember to capture this breathtaking beauty on your camera and enjoy a refreshing dip in the pristine pool at the base of the falls.
2. Iruppu Falls
Moving on to our next destination, we arrive at the magnificent Iruppu Falls. Situated on the Brahmagiri Range in the Western Ghats, Iruppu Falls is a sight to behold. The gushing waters plunge down from a height of approximately 170 feet, creating a magnificent spectacle. Legend has it that this waterfall holds religious significance as it is believed to be the place where Lord Rama shot an arrow to create a water source for his thirsty wife, Sita. Surrounded by dense forests, the trek to Iruppu Falls is an adventure in itself. The picturesque surroundings, coupled with the soothing sound of the cascading waters, make it a perfect spot for a picnic or a refreshing swim.
3. Chelavara Falls
Our next stop is the captivating Chelavara Falls, also known as Embepare. Located in the Cheyyandane village, Chelavara Falls is a hidden gem in Madikeri. As you approach the falls, the sound of rushing water echoes through the air, building anticipation for the breathtaking view that awaits. The cascading waters plunge from a height of approximately 150 feet, forming a stunning pool at the base. The verdant greenery and the mist-covered hills surrounding the falls add to its mystical charm. Indulge in the beauty of Chelavara Falls and let yourself be captivated by its tranquil ambiance.
4. Mallalli Falls
Continuing our exploration, we arrive at the mesmerizing Mallalli Falls, nestled in the foothills of the Pushpagiri Mountains. Mallalli Falls is a true natural wonder, with water plummeting from a height of around 200 feet. The view of the falls against the backdrop of the lush Western Ghats is a sight that will leave you spellbound. To reach the falls, you’ll embark on an invigorating trek through picturesque landscapes, passing through dense forests and coffee plantations. The sheer force of the cascading waters, the mist that surrounds the falls, and the cool breeze that caresses your face create a truly surreal experience.
5. Burude Falls
Our final destination is the captivating Burude Falls, located near Siddapur in Madikeri. This waterfall is a hidden treasure, relatively unexplored by tourists, making it a perfect retreat for those seeking tranquility. The falls cascade down a rocky terrain, forming a series of smaller falls, and ultimately converge into a larger pool. The surrounding lush greenery and the serene atmosphere make it an ideal spot for nature lovers and photographers. The untouched beauty of Burude Falls is sure to leave an indelible mark on your memory. Madikeri is a paradise for waterfall enthusiasts, offering an array of breathtaking cascades surrounded by stunning natural landscapes. Abbey Falls, Iruppu Falls, Chelavara Falls, Mallalli Falls, and Burude Falls each possess their unique allure, captivating visitors with their splendor. From the gushing waters to the mist-covered hills, these waterfalls provide a rejuvenating escape from the bustle of city life. So, embark on this enchanting journey, immerse yourself in the mesmerizing beauty of Madikeri’s waterfalls, and create memories that will last a lifetime.
source: http://www.nativeplanet.com / Native Planet / Home> Travel Guide / by Navya Sona / June 23rd, 2023
Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot, who is the Chancellor of all Government Universities in the State, launched the new website of Kodagu University, which has been designed by Kodagu University and Karnataka Government e-Administration Centre. The new website was launched at Raj Bhavan in Bengaluru on May 25.
Earlier, Kodagu University Vice-Chancellor (VC) Dr. Ashok Sangappa Alur greeted the Governor with a flower bouquet and the Governor wished for the overall development of the University.
Special Secretary to the Governor, Personal Secretary, Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC), Special Officers, representatives of e-Administration Centre and others were present.
Meanwhile, Professors, Lecturers, administrative staff, research students and Post-Graduation students watched the launching of the new website through internet.
Any information pertaining to admission at Kodagu University can be obtained by logging on to kuk.karnataka.gov.in
source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home> News / May 28th, 2023
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