The annual get-together and silver jubilee celebration of Ramakrishnanagar ‘I’ Block Kodava Welfare Association, Mysuru, was held recently at Kodagu Sahakara Sangha in Jayalakshmipuram.
Association President Kodandera Puspha Machaiah presided. The event commenced with a formal inauguration by lighting the lamp followed by invocation by Mundiyolanda Nanda. Secretary Kenjangada Kariappa welcomed.
Condolences were offered to the departed members during the last one year and community extended their heartfelt condolence to the Founder-Editor of Star of Mysore K.B. Ganapathy, in recognition of his exemplary service to journalism and the Kodava community as well as valuable contributions to the society at large. Top scorers in X standard CBSE and II PUC students of 2025 examinations were felicitated with cash prizes.
The Founder Executive Committee Members were felicitated on the occasion for their service rendered for the community.
Annual Report was presented by Treasurer Kotrangada Appanna while Kattera A. Nanaiah, Advisor, highlighted the Association’s milestones over the last 25 years.
Maletira Ganapathy, Vice-President, proposed the vote of thanks. Codanda Swagath, Joint Secretary and all other Committee Members were present. Kotrangada Shruthy Ashwath compered.
source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home> News / August 28th, 2025
Tasmai Cariappa, city’s motorsport enthusiast, taking part in the recently held BRIC Superbikes Championship held at Chang International Circuit in Thailand, won the Round 2 of the Championship in the 400 CC category.
A resident of Kuvempunagar in Mysuru, Tasmai is the son of Dr. Monnanda Nalini Somaiah, Professor, Department of Studies in Botany, Manasagangothri, University of Mysore.
source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home> Sports / August 28th, 2025
Federation of Kodava Samajas, Balugodu, Virajpet and its Women’s Wing have jointly organised Kail-Poldh Festival on Sept. 13 (Saturday) at 10 am at the Samaja premises in Balugodu.
Ayudha Puja will be held at 10 am.
On the occasion, coconut shooting and various competitions will be conducted, according to a press release.
source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home> In Briefs / August 26th, 2025
Narayan Jagadeesan, the Tamil Nadu wicketkeeper-batter, has opened up about the impact of his former Chennai Super Kings (CSK) teammate Robin Uthappa on his career. Jagadeesan and Uthappa shared the CSK dressing room between 2020 and 2022, playing under MS Dhoni alongside Ravindra Jadeja.
Speaking to ESPNcricinfo, Jagadeesan revealed how Uthappa influenced his approach as both a cricketer and an individual.
“Robin has instilled more discipline in me regarding how to approach each session,”
Jagadeesan said. “He has taught me many things, making me calm and secure, not just as a cricketer but as an individual, and to stay present.”
On the technical side, Jagadeesan credited his Tamil Nadu coaches for shaping his batting. “When it comes to batting, Guru sir [AG Guruswamy] and Narasimha [both coaches in Tamil Nadu] have helped me,” he added.
Jagadeesan also lived his father’s dream earlier this year when he was named a reserve player in India’s squad for the fifth and final Test against England at The Oval. Though he did not make the playing XI, being part of India’s thrilling six-run victory was a moment of pride for him.
“The India jersey is now going into the frame, and I hope to add many more,” he said. “Being part of such an intense and thrilling match made it even more special. Winning the game from an unexpected situation was truly remarkable and gave me goosebumps.”
Most recently, Jagadeesan represented Chepauk Super Gillies in the Tamil Nadu Premier League (TNPL) 2025. It turned out to be a mixed campaign for him. He scored 180 runs in seven innings at a strike rate of 179.07, including two half-centuries.
source: http://www.revsportz.in / Revsportz / Home> Breaking News > Cricket / by Staff Reporter / August 28th, 2025
Maleyanda Arun Poovaiah, a former International Badminton player, has won Men’s Singles title, Mixed Doubles Trophy and emerged Runners-up in Men’s Doubles Category at the PAN India Golden Master’s Badminton Championships held at Vardhan’s Vision Sports Club in R.R. Nagar Bengaluru recently.
Along with trophies, cash prize was also awarded.
A native of Nelji, Napoklu in Kodagu, Arun is presently based in Bengaluru and is involved in coaching budding Badminton players.
source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home> Sports / August 25th, 2025
The paddy farmland that had not recorded any farming activity for many years, was revived following the efforts of the organisation that pulled in over 150 youngsters to take up paddy cultivation activity.
Amidst the chilly weather and rainfall, the youngsters cultivated the land for paddy with great enthusiasm. Photo | Express
Madikeri :
Over 150 youngsters from the Kodava community, working in different cities, visited the district to take part in a unique initiative called ‘naati pani’ aka paddy cultivation.
Organised by Connecting Kodavas, the initiative aimed at promoting the ancestral culture of paddy cultivation among the younger generations.
It was a day filled with fun, frolic and hard work, as youngsters who usually sat in front of their computer systems for a change toiled across the slushy 10-acre farmland in Mutharmudi.
As confirmed by the sources, the 10-acre farmland belonging to the Kembadthanda family in Mutharmudi had been left vacant for several years. The Connecting Kodavas organisation approached the family and detailed its plan to revive the farmland with a unique initiative.
The paddy farmland that had not recorded any farming activity for many years, was revived following the efforts of the organisation that pulled in over 150 youngsters to take up paddy cultivation activity.
For over seven years, the organisation has been hosting this ‘naati pani’ initiative and has so far revived several abandoned farmlands. Each year, the organisation selects an abandoned farmland, which is prepared for paddy farming by youngsters who are getting back in touch with their roots.
The initiative was supported by various organisations including Mysuru Kodava Students Association, Kodava Samaja Youth Wing and others.
Apart from the cultivation process, the unique dishes prepared during the monsoon months are also served to the participants.
Amidst the chilly weather and rainfall, the youngsters cultivated the land for paddy with great enthusiasm. Several elders who have been practicing agriculture for several years guided the youngsters even as the organisation confirmed to continue the initiative in the coming years.
The event was curated by Connecting Kodavas organisation head Niram Nachappa and others.
source: http://www.newindianexpress.com / The New Indian Express / Home> Karnataka / by Express News Service / August 18th, 2025
Kodagu Deputy Commissioner Venkat Raja during the inauguration of ‘Har Ghar Tiranga campaign’ in Madikeri on Tuesday. | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT
The Kodagu district administration, on Tuesday, launched the three-day ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign, which will see a variety of programmes being organised as part of the Independence Day celebrations.
The ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign, commemorating the 78th year of India’s independence, will be held from August 13 to 15 across the district.
Deputy Commissioner Venkat Raja inaugurated the campaign at his office in Madikeri. The Revenue, Panchayat Raj, School Education and Literacy, Pre-University Education, Social Welfare, Backward Classes Welfare, Urban Development, Municipal Administration, and Kannada and Culture Departments have joined hands to conduct various activities at the event.
Mr. Raja said that the ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign was being organised as per government directions, and added that programmes will be conducted at district, taluk, and gram panchayat levels through different departments. He appealed to all the participants to upload their selfies to https://hargartiranga.com after participating in the campaign.
Municipalities, town panchayats, and city councils will host a variety of events; schools, colleges, and hostels will also conduct a range of activities, the Deputy Commissioner said. “It is very important that everyone participates in the ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign,” he added.
Additional Deputy Commissioner R. Aishwarya said that various programmes had already been conducted in schools, colleges, and historical places, and urged everyone to contribute to the success of the campaign. Social Welfare Department Deputy Director and taluk panchayat Executive Officer Shekhar said that arrangements had been made to organise the campaign in various gram panchayats and hostels.
source: http://www.thehindu.com / The Hindu / Home> News> India> Karnataka / by The Hindu Bureau (Headline edited) / August 12th, 2025
Nearly 200 varieties of indigenous rice varieties on display at the desi rice mela, which was inaugurated in Mysuru on Saturday. | Photo Credit: M.A. SRIRAM
The two-day desi rice mela commenced in Mysuru on Saturday, with seed conservators expressing concern that commercial crops were pushing the traditional paddy varieties to the brink.
The objective of the mela is to highlight the paddy diversity that existed in the Old Mysuru region, and how scores of indigenous paddy varieties are going out of vogue due to the proliferation of hybrid varieties and shifting consumer preference to white polished rice.
With over 200 paddy varieties on display, the mela is being held at Nanjaraja Bahadur Choultry, and has been organised under the aegis of Sahaja Samrudha and the Save Our Rice Campaign. Also on display are traditional rice varieties from different States, including rare types such as red rice, aromatic rice, black rice, medicinal rice, and bold-grained rice, along with value-added rice products.
Paddy conservators from across the State are selling their own desi rice directly. Seeds of popular varieties like Rajamudi, Burma Black, Sidda Sanna, Ratnachudi, Navara, Govind Bhog, HMT, and Sindhoor Madhusale are also on display and for sale.
The mela was inaugurated by B.P. Ravishankar, a seed conservator from Hudoor in Ponnampet, Kodagu. He has preserved as many as 57 desi rice varieties.
“Paddy cultivation is becoming increasingly expensive. With the arrival of commercial crops, traditional paddy varieties are being pushed to the margins and the government must provide necessary support to bring these desi rice varieties back into farmers’ fields”, said Mr. Ravishankar.
Unveiling medicinal rice varieties, Shridevi Annapurna Singh, former Director of the Central Food Research Institute, said that traditional varieties are rich in nutrients, while the black and red rice varieties have medicinal properties, and called for their inclusion in people’s diets.
Presiding over the event, G. Krishna Prasad, Director of Sahaja Samrudha and the Organic Farmers’ Collective, said that farmer-breeders in Karnataka have developed excellent paddy varieties like Sidda Sanna, Sindhoor Madhusale, Andanoor Sanna, and NMS-2. “The government must take steps to release these varieties, which are popular among farmers,” he said.
Mr. Prasad also cautioned against any attempts by the government to introduce transgenic paddy varieties that pose risks to the environment and consumer health. Farmers and consumers must remain vigilant to prevent transgenic paddy from entering farmers’ fields, he added.
C. Shanthakumar, the coordinator of Save Our Rice Campaign, said that Karnataka was the home of paddy diversity, but hundreds of varieties have been lost due to lack of demand. ‘’The desi rice mela has been organised to create awareness among farmers and consumers about nutrient-rich, traditional paddy varieties suited to local food habits,” he added.
The mela also offers millets, vegetable seeds, tubers, organic products, and fruit saplings that are for sale.
source: http://www.thehindu.com / The Hindu / Home> News> India> Karnataka / by The Hindu Bureau / August 09th, 2025
The Kodagu Gowda Samaja in Mysuru had organised ‘Aati Gouji’ (Food Mela) at the Samaja premises in Vijayanagar Second Stage here on Sunday.
Speaking after inaugurating the event, former Corporator K.V. Sridhar said that it was nice to hear the Kannada language spoken by Kodagu Gowdas and called upon the community to spread the fragrance of the Kodagu Gowda special food.
Samaja President Kombarana Basappa, who presided, said that people of Kodagu maintain their health by having natural foods. This Food Mela is organised to provide healthy food to the Samaja members, he pointed out.
Mahila Okkoota’s Nadubetti Geetha Lakshman too spoke.
The Food Mela had 18 stalls, selling a variety of Kodagu Gowda food preparations such as Payasa, Patrode, Koogale Hittu, Sosale Hittu, Yellu Mente etc.
The community leaders Kuyyumudi Ramappa, Nadumane Rukmini, Samaja Secretary Ponneti Nanda, Director Pattada Shivakumar, Kodagu Gowda Mahila Okkoota Secretary Kuntupani Sheela, Karnayana Sunitha and Hosur Mamatha were present.
source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home> News / August 05th, 2025
Manjunath T. V., a second-year B.Sc. student of St Philomena College (Autonomous), Puttur, has been selected to serve in the Indian Air Force as a Medical Assistant. He is set to report at the Military Training Centre in Bengaluru on July 1, 2025, thus realizing a long-cherished dream of joining the armed forces.
A native of Kodagu district, Manjunath is the proud son of educators Mr Venkatesh T. J. and Mrs Radhamani G. R., from the Virajpet taluk.
Since 2013, he has actively participated in several selection processes across various branches of the Indian Armed Forces. His relentless perseverance has finally borne fruit with his selection into the prestigious Indian Air Force. In honour of this remarkable achievement, the college organised a formal felicitation ceremony.
Presiding over the event, the Principal of St Philomena College, Rev. Dr Antony Prakash Monteiro, hailed the commitment of soldiers as comparable to that of monks who renounce worldly ties. “A soldier is one who is willing to sacrifice even his life for the nation, forsaking personal comfort and family for the greater cause of national service. Such dedication requires not only divine grace but also the blessings of parents,” he said, presenting a floral bouquet to the proud parents of Cadet Manjunath and extending his heartfelt congratulations.
Speaking on the occasion, Vice Principal Dr Vijay Kumar Moleyar emphasized the significance of Manjunath’s accomplishment in the current scenario, where fewer young men and women are opting to join the armed forces due to perceived hardships, modest remuneration, and lack of parental encouragement. “Despite facing multiple setbacks in previous recruitment processes, Cadet Manjunath remained undeterred and committed. His success today brings pride to the college, his hometown, and especially to his parents,” Dr Vijay Kumar noted.
Dr Vinaychandra, Controller of Examinations, Dr Edwin D’Souza, Finance Officer, Mr Vipin Naik, Academic Assistant Registrar, Mr Abhishek Suvarna, Assistant Controller of Examinations and Dr Malini K, IQAC Coordinator, Faculty members, administrative staff, and students were also present in large numbers to witness the occasion.
Captain Johnson David Sequeira, the college NCC Officer, compered the felicitation ceremony and lauded Cadet Manjunath’s journey as an inspiring example for youth aspiring to serve the nation through the defence services.
The entire St Philomena College community joins in wishing Cadet Manjunath T. V. great success in his military career and salutes his dedication to the nation.
source: http://www.catholictime.com / Catholic Time / Home> Association – Institutions News / by Media Release / June 30th, 2025
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