The villagers, including estate growers, complained to the department about increased elephant movement across the estate limits.
Officials confirmed that a couple of herds did not budge from the estates as these herds had calves.
Madikeri :
Over 30 elephants were found roaming and herded across the estate limits in Badaga Banangala village in Kodagu. The incident came to light when the forest department took up the mission to chase away the elephants, following complaints of elephant menace in the surrounding regions.
The villagers, including estate growers, complained to the department about increased elephant movement across the estate limits.
Following this, the forest department staff from the Thithimathi division kick-started the mission to chase all the wild elephants back to the forest. During the mission, the foresters spotted over 30 wild elephants herded within the estate and village limits. The foresters faced a challenging situation as the estates were moist and slushy following a downpour. Nevertheless, the numerous separate herds of elephants were guided into the forest area. However, officials confirmed that a couple of herds did not budge from the estates as these herds had calves.
The mission to track the elephant was led by RFO Gangadhar along with other team members. The Rapid Response Team has been halted at the spot to track the movement of the elephant herds that are still staying within the estate limits.
Meanwhile, the growers in the region shared that they face numerous problems, and the elephant menace is worsening it.
source: http://www.newindianexpress.com / The New Indian Express / Home> Karnataka / by Express News Service / August 11th, 2025
Directed by Charukesh Sekar, the Tamil-language gangster drama also stars Nimisha Sajayan, Gautham Karthik, and Abhishek Banerjee.
A poster of ‘Legacy’ / Netflix
R. Madhavan and Gulshan Devaiah will headline Netflix’s Legacy, a Tamil series directed by Charukesh Sekar, the streaming platform announced on Monday.
“Watch Legacy, coming soon, only on Netflix,” wrote the streaming giant on Instagram alongside a poster of the show.
Legacy is billed as a gritty family gangster drama that spirals into a saga of succession. The series boasts an ensemble cast, including Nimisha Sajayan, Gautham Karthik, and Abhishek Banerjee.
Produced by Kalyan Subramanian of Stone Bench Pvt Ltd, Legacy is set to hit Netflix soon.
While Madhavan recently appeared in the Netflix film Aap Jaisa Koi, Devaiah has been earning plaudits from movie-goers for his performance in Rishab Shetty’s Kantara: Chapter 1. Madhavan has Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar in the pipeline.
Director Charukesh Sekar is known for Ammu (2022), Bench Talkies (2015) and Mercury (2018).
Netflix on Monday announced three more Tamil original films and series.
Stephen, a Tamil psychological thriller directed by Mithun and starring Gomathi Shankar, delves into the mind of a self-confessed killer being evaluated by a psychiatrist on a chilling case.
#Love, a Tamil series directed by Balaji Mohan and starring Arjun Das and Aishwarya Lekshmi, offers a refreshing take on modern romance.
Made In Korea brings a fresh cross-cultural story to Tamil cinema. Directed by Ra Karthik and starring Priyanka Mohan alongside Park Hye-Jin of Squid Game fame, the film is about a young woman whose dream trip to Korea is derailed by betrayal. Through unexpected friendships and hard lessons, she discovers hope, and herself.
source: http://www.telegraphindia.com / The Telegraph Online / Home> Entertainment / by Entertainment Web Desk / October 13th, 2025
Kodagu Deputy Commissioner Venkataraja chairing a meeting in Madikeri on Friday. | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT
Hotels, restaurants, homestays, and commercial establishments in Kodagu — known for its coffee and one of Karnataka’s primary tourist destinations — have been directed to ensure that 60% of the text on their nameboards is written in Kannada.
Kodagu Deputy Commissioner Venkataraja on Friday instructed all departments to ensure strict implementation of the State government order mandating Kannada usage on nameboards.
He was speaking at a meeting held at his office in Madikeri following the government’s notification enforcing the rule across all establishments, including shops, commercial complexes, industries, schools, colleges, government offices, and tourist centres in the hill station.
Mr. Venkataraja said that the Karnataka Comprehensive Development of Kannada (Amendment) Bill, 2024, which received the Governor’s assent on February 25, makes it mandatory for all industrial, commercial, and business establishments to display at least 60% of their nameboard content in Kannada. Local bodies and concerned departments have been asked to take necessary measures for its effective enforcement.
The Act applies to all institutions that have obtained approval or permission from the government or local authorities. Private schools, colleges, hospitals, laboratories, entertainment centres, and hotels must ensure Kannada is prominently displayed on their nameboards, he said.
Emphasising the need to promote Kannada, particularly in border areas and private educational institutions, the Deputy Commissioner warned that non-compliance would attract penalties. A penalty of ₹5,000 for the first offence and ₹10,000 for the second has been imposed; repeated violations may also result in the cancellation of licences.
Zilla Panchayat CEO Anand Prakash Meena shared details about the enforcement of Kannada nameboard regulations within local body limits.
Additional Deputy Commissioner R. Aishwarya, Additional Superintendent of Police Barike Dinesh Kumar, and Assistant Director of Kannada and Culture Department Kumar also spoke at the meeting.
source: http://www.thehindu.com / The Hindu / Home> News> India / by The Hindu Bureau / October 10th, 2025
When the district administration failed to act on the complaint, Kodagu Ekikarana Ranga members filed a complaint with the Lokayukta.
Image used for representation.
Madikeri :
Over 40 people, including a businessman from Kerala, have allegedly encroached the land falling under the Muzrai department in Bhagamandala and Talacauvery.
A report in this regard has been submitted to the Deputy Commissioner by the Land Records department, and further action is awaited.
The survey of the said encroached land was conducted following a complaint to the Lokayukta by Kodagu Ekikarana Ranga. The encroachment issue at the temple towns dates back to 2012, when a task force was initially formed to investigate the matter.
A land survey was conducted in 2013 to identify the encroachment, and a total of 71 encroachments were identified. However, the survey report went missing as Ekikarana Ranga members allege involvement of influential people in the case.
In some of these RTCs, the name of Bhagandeshwara Temple was combined with the name of private individuals. When no action was initiated, the President of Kodava Makkada Koota, Bollajira Aiyappa, filed a complaint regarding the above issue in 2019.
However, when the district administration failed to act on the complaint, Kodagu Ekikarana Ranga members filed a complaint with the Lokayukta.
The Lokayukta then ordered the district administration to file a detailed report on the encroachment, even as the Bhagamandala and Talacauvery temple committees initiated the survey work through the Land Records department.
The report has now been submitted to the Deputy Commissioner and the report identifies encroachment of over 50 acres of land. The report identifies a total of 40 individuals who have encroached on the Muzrai land even as survey work of over 18 acres to identify more encroachments is still pending.
The encroachments have been identified following the efforts from the Kodagu Ekikarana Ranga members, who confirmed that encroachment is carried out by local residents and a resort owner from Kerala.
They shared that more encroachments in the Talacauvery region are also yet to be ascertained. The report on encroachment is with DC Venkat Raja, who said, “Action against the encroachments will be initiated shortly.”
source: http://www.newindianexpress.com / The New Indian Express / Home> Karnataka / by Express News Service / October 08th, 2025
Jawa Yezdi Motorcycles rewrites the brand love playbook once again with a homecoming ride in the atmospheric coffee heartland of Coorg.
The company reignited its iconic Jawa Yezdi Nomads riding program and launched the single-origin, gourmet ‘Yezdi Coffee’ in partnership with Levista Coffee at their SLN Coffee estate.
In 2018, the company marked return of iconic brands Jawa and Yezdi in mid-size segment by launching performance classic motorcycles. Riding off the conventional route, Jawa Yezdi Motorcycles focussed on building communities and subcultures around shared values. The spur? Authentic user experiences that created lasting brand loyalty.
The 2025 Jawa Yezdi Nomads Brewscape, dubbed ‘Roots to Routes’, was an immersive riding experience showcasing its newly launched Yezdi Roadster. The journey began in Mysore, the birthplace of Ideal Jawa, and culminated in Madikeri, Coorg, home to India’s most authentic coffee varieties. This ride offered national media, enthusiasts, and motorcycling experts’ firsthand experience of 2025 Yezdi Roadster while emphasizing the deep bond between heritage, community, and coffee subcultures.
“In motorcycling, building an iconic brand extends far beyond crafting exceptional machines. When we began in 2018, we inherited timeless classics with authentic stories that no manufactured narrative could match. Nostalgia opened doors, but genuine brand love flourished through our customers’ ride experiences,” said Anupam Thareja, Co-founder Classic Legends. “Creating authentic experiences like Nomads rides in Ladakh to Surfing in Covelong, partnerships with the Forces, and heartening customer stories has shaped our journey. The launch of Nomads 2025 and Yezdi Coffee exemplifies our innovative path. Yezdi Coffee, crafted with Levista’s expertise perfectly blends motorcycling and coffee and connects the spirit of exploration with moments of indulgence.”
The Special Edition Yezdi x Levista coffee pack offers two varieties exceptionally crafted to capture the rich coffee expertise of Coorg. One is a 100 percent Arabica, single-origin brew from Mysore Nuggets Extra Bold, AAA-grade beans. Cultivated at an altitude of 1000 metres above sea level in Coorg, it’s a medium roast Chandragiri varietal offers a rich profile of smooth chocolate, toasted nuts, and caramel, with hints of citrus and earthy spices. The second is a perfect blend of top-grade Robusta and Arabica beans. It’s a medium roast soluble coffee and delivers a rich, aromatic flavour with silky smooth texture and a remarkable depth. Together, Yezdi x Levista coffee is an unmatched experience for motorcycling purists who often profess strong affinity for soulful and indulgent coffee.
Available at an introductory price of Rs.1,999/- the special edition Levista x Yezdi Coffee pack can be prebooked on www.jawayezdimotorcycles.com.
The Nomads program has expanded since its inception with the Ibex Trail (Ladakh, 2019), through signature rides such as the Taktsang Trail in Northeast India and Punjab Da Tor, showcasing heartland culture, alongside frequent “Trail Attack” off-road training events. Epitomizing journey, camaraderie, and local immersion while celebrating motorcycling as a way of life.
The company has also avidly associated with rock and jazz music festivals, street art, and surfing, embedding itself firmly in subcultures across India. These associations established its adventurous, nonconformist ethos while celebrating riding camaraderie. Its community givebacks and Army partnerships in Ladakh have repeatedly upheld its beliefs in courage and the spirit of exploration.
As a company committed to promoting motorcycling as a lifestyle, Jawa Yezdi Motorcycles remains dedicated to creating more such associations, providing meaningful and immersive experiences for its riders.
source: http://www.thrustzone.com / Thrust Zone / Home> 2 Wheeler News / by Mohit Soni / October 06th, 2025
Bopanna surpassed Paes’s record and stands only behind the legendary McEnroe on the list of oldest players to reach a men’s doubles finals.
Indian tennis ace Rohan Bopanna added another feather to his illustrious cap as he became the oldest player to reach the final of an ATP 500 event with his run alongside doubles partner Takeru Yuzuki to the final of the Japan Open 2025.
Bopanna and Yusuki, who eventually surrendered the final to Moncao’s Hugo Nys and France’s Edouard Roger-Vasselin 5-7, 5-7, Bopanna better compatriot Leander Paes’s record of being the oldest player to reach the summit clash of the ATP category event.
Bopanna, at the age of 45 years, 6 months shattered Paes’ record of having made the final in the men’s doubles of a ATP 500 final at the age of 44 years, 9 months when the latter reached the summit clash of the Dubai Tennis Championships in the year 2018. Paes, who partnered along with American James Carretani went down to Jean-Julien Rojer and Horia Tecau.
Bopanna stands as the second-oldest player after the legendary John McEnroe to reach the final of a men’s doubles event of an ATP-level competition.
McEnroe accomplished the feat at the ripe old age of 47 years, when he won the 2006 San Jose, an ATP International Series event, a category which was replaced by an ATP 250 event in 2009, crown with Jonas Bjorkman. The event marked one of the two events McEnroe took part in after coming out of retirement. Bopanna also joined McEnroe a the only players to play a men’s doubles event after turning 45.
Bopanna also stands as the oldest player to win a Men’s doubles Grand Slam with his victory at the Australian Open in 2024 and the ATP 1000 Title in Miami Open 2024 en route to becoming the oldest first-time World No.1 ranked player last year.
source: http://www.news18.com / News 18 / Home> English Edition / by Vivek Ganapathy / October 01st, 2025
Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal emphasised the need for diversifying coffee cultivation in India, highlighting the sustainability of Indian coffee grown alongside forests.
Speaking at the inauguration of the Coffee Experience Zone and Expo, organised by the Coffee Board, Agrawal noted a significant rise in coffee exports that had doubled in recent years.
He said the growing domestic demand for coffee, driven by India’s expanding middle class, and predicted a surge in consumption.
Agrawal also highlighted the rise of new entrepreneurs in the coffee sector, particularly in instant and specialty coffee.
source: http://www.tribuneindia.com / The Tribune / Home> Business / by Tribune News Desk / October 03rd, 2025
To mark International Women’s Day celebrations, Daksha College, Mysuru, recently felicitated Padma Shri Awardee Rani Machaiah, who is an exponent of the Ummathat (traditional dance of Kodagu) and T.K. Smitha, a climate journalist and TEDX speaker, for their valuable contribution to the society.
Speaking on the occasion, Jayachandra Raju, Chairman of Daksha College, said women are the life and embodiment of mother earth and humanity that sustains life.
He assured of all possible support to women teachers and students who can volunteer and come up with practically possible activities and processes that can save water, prevent wastage of food, create livelihoods for women in distress and maintain our surroundings clean and green.
Rani Machaiah called upon the students to give out their best, respect elders and take care of the parents who have selflessly strived to give the best the education to their children thus enabling their growth and development.
Smitha and Sonia Umapathy, Secretary of Global Education Trust, motivated women to become independent and pursue their dreams without any inhibitions.
Prizes were distributed to lady teachers by the team of Dr. Mahesh, Principal of Daksha Degree College.
source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home> News / March 23rd, 2024
Poonacha Machaiah has over 20 years of global experience as a successful serial entrepreneur and business leader in Fortune 100 companies.
Poonacha is among the new breed of emerging social entrepreneurs who are using approaches from the commercial world and employing technology to tackle social and environmental problems. Today he is levering his vast global experience and technology domain expertise to bring to communities transformative educational solutions and ubiquitous access to the masses via mobility.
Poonacha has co-founded “Jiyo” a wellbeing platform along with internationally renowned physician and author Deepak Chopra M.D. He is founder the founder and CEO of ‘ABOVE – A Bunch of Versatile Entrepreneurs’, a company he had founded in 2008. ABOVE is a company that has delivered industry-leading solutions in the Education, Mobility, Media and Entertainment segments. ABOVE has launched one of the pioneering Social TV/collaboration platforms TangoFX and recently launched ABOVE Learning Platform.
Poonacha is also the co-founder of the social enterprise ‘WeightLess Project’, a global movement to address the challenges that plague our communities i.e. lifestyle disorders related to obesity/overweight and hunger/malnutrition.
He was instrumental in the founding of India’s leading social media startup along with internationally acclaimed film director Shekhar Kapur and Oscar award winning music composer AR Rahman.
During his tenure as CEO, Qyuki was been voted as one of India’s coolest startups (Business Today) and also featured in Fortune (India) and Fast Company.
Through the majority of his career, he has held senior leadership positions in Global Sales & Business Development with leading MNC’s like Sasken, Motorola, Visionael, Iridium, and Dimension Enterprises – a leading Internet Data Center services startup in the Washington DC area, which was then acquired by Nortel Networks in 2000.
He is on the advisory board of Chopra Foundation and International mentor at XMedia Lab, an internationally acclaimed digital media think tank.
Prior to his return to India in 2007, he has been an active member of the Vienna Volunteer Fire Department and Joy of Sports in the Washington DC area.
Poonacha holds an MBA from the College of William and Mary in Virginia and a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and Engineering from the B.M.S. College of Engineering in Bangalore, India.
source: http://www.worldbrainmapping.org
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