The Annual General Body Meeting (AGM) and get-together function of Sree Igguthappa Kodava Kshemabhivrudhi Sangha, Hebbal, will be held on Dec. 12 at 9.30 am at Gurumane Hall, Kodava Samaja Mysore, Vijayanagara 1st Stage, in city.
Sangha President Malachira M. Ponnappa will preside.
Kodagu Sahakara Sangha, Jayalakshmipuram, will hold its AGM (2020-2021) at the Sangha premises on Dec. 19 at 10.30 am.
Sangha President A.C. Nanjamma will preside.
source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home> In Briefs / December 05th, 2021
A lad from Virajpet taluk succeeded in gaining entry into India Book of Records by performing tough karate feats.
Madikeri:
A lad from Virajpet taluk succeeded in gaining entry into India Book of Records by performing tough karate feats.
K Rahul, 20, delivered 262 punches and kicks in 60 seconds to gain entry into the history book.
Rahul, a student of Uechiryo Karate school in Virajpet, strove many years to gain entry into the record book. The India Book of Records has issued an identity card, certificate and medal to Rahul.
Rahul was trained by karate expert H R Shivappa.
He also won hundreds of medals in district and State level competitions. Last month he won a gold medal in international online karate championship competition organised by World Union of Martial Arts Federation, World Karate Alliance in September 2021.
Rahul now aims to gain entry into Asia Book of Records.
He said karate is not merely a martial art for self defense, but offers a lot to sportspersons to achieve.
Kodagu, the smallest district in the State, has contributed hundreds of sports talents to the country. Many talented sportspersons have proved their mettle in international and national level sports competitions.
source: http://www.thehansindia.com / The Hans India / Home> News> State> Karnataka / by Hans News Service / December 06th, 2021
Dr. A.A. Kuttappa, who passed away early this morning, was known in city since late 1960s as Dentist Kuttappa. Those were the days when there were not many privately practicing dentists. Most of the dental patients would go to K.R. Hospital.
He was indeed lucky to have got a place for his Dental Clinic on the second floor of the Visvesvaraya (crescent shaped) building at the vantage point of the downtown area, the K.R. Circle. Those days and even now K.R. Circle is the nodal point of the city’s business area.
I had once visited his clinic when I had come to Mysore on leave from Bombay, where I was working in The Indian Express. It was just to say hello to an old collegemate of Madikeri, Kodagu. Naturally, he was surprised to see me as much as I was surprised to see him in his doctor’s gear, immaculately dressed complete with a long white gown of a coat, a doctor’s mask with his eyes popping out of a pair of specs and a receding pate. But before we met, I had to wait for a while in the outer room, as he was busy. The walls were embellished with photos and quotes that would bring a smirk on your face. For example: You kill time here while I kill pain inside. The waiting area bespoke the personality and character of the person who ran the place — Dr. A.A. Kuttappa. So neat, clean, magazines to leaf-through and absolute silence. A place for everything and everything in its place, seemed to be a credo of the doctor.
He was an active member of the Rotary and also of Kodava Samaja, an organisation of his community in Mysore and served both the organisations well. He was much sought after in Rotary either to introduce a guest or propose a vote of thanks for he was a man of profound and impish sense of humour though spoke haltingly. A Rotarian among Rotarians and a Kodava among Kodavas. What are his legacies?
I guess it was his sense of being a gentleman in his profession and also in his social life. As a Rotarian, he followed the rules and regulations always. Punctuality, attendance, giving donations and dress as per the norm prescribed. The same can be said of him in his observations of Kodava dress, customs and practices — worth emulating for the new generation of both dentists in private practice and Kodavas of Kodagu and the diaspora. RIP my friend Shyam.
source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home> Feature Articles / by K.B. Ganapathy / December 03rd, 2021
Dr. Adengada A. Kuttappa, who passed away early this morning at his residence, was one of the most jovial and exemplary Dentists of our city for the past over 40 years.
Past President of Mysore Kodava Samaja, Dr. Kuttappa was a man genuinely concerned about Kodavas and very helpful too. He led the Kodava Samaja during his tenure smoothly without controversies.
He was a good listener to ideas and suggestions from others.
I was blessed to work closely with him during his tenure as the President of Mysore Kodava Samaja, when I organised a mega Fund Raising event by Fashion Guru Prasad Bidappa during 2000 at Kaynes Resorts.
This was the largest ever fund raiser organised by Mysore Kodava Samaja to date which finally culminated in Mysore Kodava Samaja making a clear profit of approximately Rs. 20 lakh those days. Dr. Kuttappa had total faith in me and had given the full responsibility of organising this event and completing it successfully. He was a leader who had the ability to identify those with talent, nurture and encourage them for the common good of the community. Dr. Kuttappa ensured that he was present in almost all functions of Kodavas both during celebrations or mourning.
Dr. Kuttappa made his mark in Rotary Mysore too and was very popular in Rotary circles.
Dr. Kuttappa was a good speaker who added colour and poise to any event he addressed. His pun and humour was of a very trademark style. He could carry the gathering very well by his impish sense of humour which Mysore and especially the Kodavas are going to miss immensely.
As for his professional side, he was a Doyen among the Dentists in Mysore who was probably among the first to establish his Dental Clinic at K.R. Circle during late 60s. Of course, he was a highly sought after dentist and during his heydays, was a dentist of such fame and repute that it was not easy to get an appointment with him.
Dr. Kuttappa was very jovial and bore a pleasing personality and demeanour. The minute a patient sat on his dental chair he would make him or her forget the impending treatment in store by the power of his sheer humour and jokes that he would crack during the treatment.
He knew the art and style of ensuring his patients forgot the pain during the course of treatment. That was unique only to Dr. Kuttappa’s Dental Clinic. Now it is more than a decade since Dr. Kuttappa retired from being a practicing dentist but many of us, his regular clients, remember him and his dental chair. Above all, the great humour and conversation thrown in as a fringe benefit of visiting his clinic.
May his soul attain moksha is my prayers for him. The front chair which he used to occupy in almost all functions at Mysore Kodava Samaja shall forever remain empty will be a reminder to us about his eternal absence. RIP dear friend Shyam. Personally, it is a great loss to me that my dear friend Shyam is no longer with us.
source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home> Feature Articles / December 03rd, 2021
The Indian tennis star Rohan Bopanna was honoured with the Rajyaotsava award by the Karnataka state government on Tuesday.
Rohan Bopanna being conferred with the Rajyaotsava award (Source: rohanbopanna/Twitter)
The Indian tennis star Rohan Bopanna was honoured with the Rajyaotsava award by the Karnataka state government on Tuesday. The 41-year-old took to his Twitter account to express his gratitude for the same.
“It’s an honour to receive the Rajyaotsava award, one of the highest civilian awards and for the state to recognise my achievements and contributions to Indian tennis,” Bopanna tweeted.
The Rajyotsava award is the second-highest civilian honour conferred by the Karnataka state government annually. It is awarded across 24 categories and includes a gold medal and cash prize worth INR. 1 lakh.
source: http://www.thebridge.in / The Bridge / Home> Tennis / by The Bridge Desk / December 01st, 2021
The Legislative Council election from the local bodies constituency in Kodagu district has taken a curious turn. With the JD(S) withdrawing its nominee at the last moment, there is a direct fight between Congress and BJP candidates.
There is a stiff fight between Congress and BJP in the BJP’s strong fortress—Kodagu. Congress candidate Dr Mantar Gowda and BJP candidate Suja Kushalappa have been engaged in campaigning and are chalking out strategies for winning the election.
MLA M P Appachu Ranjan is striving hard for the victory of his brother Suja Kushalappa.
Both candidates are crorepatis and have a political background. Dr Mantar is the son of former minister and BJP leader A Manju. The BJP has termed him as an ‘imported candidate’.
However, Dr Mantar has been claiming that his mother hails from Kodagu and owns ancestral property in the district and is trying to attract voters.
While levelling allegations on family affiliation against the BJP candidate, the Congress leaders are chalking out tactics for the victory.
BJP leader A Manju is not seen openly campaigning for his son who is contesting from a Congress ticket. However, it is said that he is working behind the scenes for the political future of his son.
Meanwhile, BJP leaders have been claiming that they have the highest number of supporters in the Gram Panchayat.
As Gram Panchayat members are not elected on party lines, the members will support the Congress, said Congress leaders.
On the other hand, M P Sunil Subramani, the present MLC representing the constituency is the brother of Suja Kushalappa. After he was denied a ticket, he is not seen actively participating in the campaign.
BJP candidate Suja Kushalappa said, “In the interest of development, I am confident of voters supporting the BJP.”
Congress candidate Dr Mantar Gowda said, “Voters are craving for change. I have not come to Kodagu to become a leader. I will work as a party worker.”
Total voters
Total – 1,343
Male – 654
Female – 689
Local bodies
Total Gram Panchayats – 130
Number of Town Panchayats – 3
City Municipal Council – 1
source: http://www.deccanherald.com / Deccan Herald / Home> State> Mangaluru / by DHNS, Adithya K A, Madikeri / November 30th, 2021
‘Vijay Shrankla Aur Sankritiyon Ka Maha Sangram’ celebrated
Mysuru/Mysore:
Marking 75 years of Independence as also 50 years of India’s victory over Pakistan in the 1971 war leading to the creation of Bangladesh, the National Cadet Corps (NCC) is celebrating the occasion as ‘Vijay Shrankla Aur Sankritiyon Ka Maha Sangram’ across the country from Nov. 28 to Dec. 19 this year.
As part of the celebrations, the Mysuru NCC Group felicitated the Next of Kins (NoKs) of the two martyrs — Flying Officer K.P. Muralidharan of 20 Air Squadron and Risaldar B.M. Kaveriappa of the 66 Armoured Regiment — at a programme held at Cauvery auditorium in Karnataka State Open University (KSOU) premises on Hunsur Road here this morning.
The NoKs who were felicitated are Lalita Krishna Kumar, sister of Flying Officer K.P. Muralidharan and B.M. Machaiah, son of Risaldar B.M. Kaveriappa.
Maj. Gen. (Retd.) C.K. Karumbaya, SM, was the chief guest. Maj. Gen. (Retd.) S.G. Vombatkere, VSM was the guest of honour.
As part of the celebrations, 75 NoKs of martyrs of 1971 war will be felicitated at 75 locations across the country.
Defence Officers, Junior Commissioned Officers and Other Ranks posted locally at Mysuru including NCC Group Commander Col. R.R. Menon, NCC cadets and Associate NCC Officers, Air Veteran Mandetira N. Subramani, President, VeKare Ex-servicemen Trust, Mysuru were present on the occasion.
About Flying Officer K.P. Muralidharan: Flying Officer Kotteiezath Puthiyavettil Muralidharan hailed from Nilambur Kovilakom in Mallapuram district of Kerala. Born on Oct. 6, 1945, he was commissioned into the India Air Force on Oct. 29, 1966 at the age of 21. During the 1971 Indo-Pak War, Muralidharan was serving with 20 Sqn. known as ‘Lightnings’ and was based at Air Force Station in Pathankot. He took off in his Hunter (A-462) for a mission from Pathankot and was involved in a dog fight with enemy aircraft. He was last seen flying north of Peshawar in combat with a PAF Sabre and was shot down by the enemy Sabre. His aircraft crashed inside the enemy territory.
Risaldar B.M. Kaveriappa:
Born on Feb. 4, 1931 at Kadangamarur in Virajpet of Kodagu district, Kaveriappa joined the 66 Armoured Regiment in September 1969 and was appointed as a Troop Leader which he served till the last day of his life.
Kaveriappa was in command of 1 Troop Bravo Squadron. While moving to reinforce 3 Troop, his tank was hit by an enemy RCL Gun and he along with his crew were killed.
source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home> News / November 30th, 2021
While artillery and models from the Indian Army and Indian Air Force were present in large numbers, the museum had just a ship anchor to represent the Indian Navy.
The life-size model of a Navy ship being installed at the museum (Photo | Express)
Madikeri :
The General Thimayya Museum, which has become the pride of Kodagu, will soon have more exhibits installed – this time with support from the Indian Navy. Steps are being taken to install these models at the museum and they are likely to be unfurled to the world on December 13 by high-ranking officials from the Indian Navy.
The General Thimayya Museum in Madikeri was inaugurated by the President of India in February this year. The museum not only narrates the life story of General Thimayya, but is home to models of many types of artillery and military hardware from the Indian armed forces. While artillery and models from the Indian Army and Indian Air Force were present in large numbers, the museum had just a ship anchor to represent the Indian Navy. The General Thimayya and FMKM Cariappa Forum, who are the main hands behind raising the museum, were keen on availing artillery from the Indian Navy.
Incidentally, Rear Admiral Ichettira Uthaiah recently visited the General Thimayya Museum. He is the nephew of Col. (retired) KC Subbaiah who is the president of the General Thimayya and FMKM Cariappa Forum. “During the Rear Admiral’s visit, Col. Subbaiah asked Uthaiah to stand between an Army tank and MiG aircraft models installed outside the museum and wondered why a Navy ship was missing,” narrated Major (retired) Nanda Nanjappa, convener of the forum.
After Rear Admiral Uthaiah’s return to Delhi, he readied a life-size model of a new ship (whose name will be revealed during the inauguration) and has now delivered it to the museum. Along with the 24-feet-long and six-feet-wide life-size model of the ship, a model of a submarine, a model of INS Khukri (that took part in the 1971 operations) and a naval cannon have been sent by the Indian Navy to the museum. “Representatives from the Navy will be arriving and the artillery will be erected at the museum the way the Navy wants,” he explained.
Further, these are likely to be unfurled to the world on December 13 and Vice Admiral Biswajit Das Gupta who is the Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief Eastern Naval Command will take part in the inaugural ceremony alongside Rear Admiral Uthaiah and the forum members. “We are in talks with the Kodagu DC to give us the dates and final plans will be made after talks with Lt Gen (retired) PC Thimmayya,” confirmed Major (retired) Nanjappa.
source: http://www.newindianexpress.com / The New Indian Express / Home> States> Karnataka / by Pragna G R, Express News Service / November 30th, 2021
More memorabilia of the General to find place in the Museum
Madikeri:
‘Sunny Side’, General K.S. Thimayya’s house in Madikeri that has been converted into a Museum and a War Memorial, was dedicated to the nation in February this year by President Ram Nath Kovind. The place attracts a steady stream of visitors including tourists, Defence personnel and the local residents.
On Friday, the celebrated General’s grandson Kongetira Belliappa visited the Museum that is located on G.T. Road in Madikeri. Belliappa is the son of Thimayya’s daughter Mireille, who married Maj. Gen. Kongetira M. Chengappa.
General Kodandera Subayya Thimayya served as the Chief of Army Staff from 1957 to 1961 in the crucial years leading up to the conflict with China in 1962. Impressed with the way the Museum has been designed and maintained, Belliappa said that the place can be further improved with more memorabilia of the General.
Going around the Museum, he saw his grandfather’s photos and other artefacts. He recollected the service of General Thimayya who was known as the ‘Soldier’s General.’ “The family will strive to include more photos and items of relevance of the General and make it available to the public so that many more can get inspired to join the Armed Forces,” he told reporters after the visit.
Some of the photographs portrayed the legendary General’s brilliant strategies and daring that have set the standard for professional soldiering and leadership. Belliappa appreciated the collection of photographs, artefacts and other items related to the Indian Army at the Museum.
Before visiting the Museum, Belliappa met Kodagu Deputy Commissioner Dr. B.C. Satish and held a detailed discussion with him on how to improve the Museum. The DC assured that the District Administration would extend all help to make the Museum more accessible and to include more and more artefacts.
Deputy Director of Kannada and Culture Department K.T. Darshan, Manajooru Majunath, a relative of General Thimayya Kambiranda Nithin Ganapathy and others were present.
source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home> News / November 28th, 2021
CNC president N U Nachappa speaks during the 31st Kodava National Day programme in Madikeri
The demands of Kodavas will get recognition only if the Kodava language is saved, said Hampi University professor Methi.
He was speaking during the 31st Kodava National Day programme organised by Codava National Council (CNC) on Saturday.
“As per the previous population census, Kodavas have been considered as a traditional tribal community. There is a need to work towards the Kodava language. Further work on the Kodava language will help in including the language in the eighth schedule of the Constitution. The Kodava language should be nurtured,’ he said.
The influence of other languages including Kannada is seen in the Kodava language. The Kodava should come forward politically. There is a need to give priority to the study of Kodava art and literature, he added.
The genealogy study of Kodavas should be conducted effectively, he demanded.
Senior advocate Palachanda Brijesh Kalappa lauded the fight of the CNC in conserving Kodava culture and the community.
“The Kodavas should be accorded tribal status. The elected representatives should bring the demands of the Kodavas to the notice of the government,” he added.
Budakattu Sangharsha Samiti president Lakkavalli Manjunath alleged that the genealogy study of Kodavas is not carried out effectively. The mistakes in the study should be brought to the notice of the concerned.
CNC president N U Nachappa said, “The CNC has been protecting the land and culture of Kodavas. Ours is a justifiable demand. The culture and tradition of the land should be passed on to the future generations.”
The CNC has urged the government to consider Kodavas as tribals and accord ST tag for the Kodavas under Schedule 340 and 342 of the Constitution, he said.
‘Autonomous Codava land’ should be announced. The Kodava language should be included in the eighth schedule of the Constitution and Kodava culture should be included in the Intangible Cultural Heritage List of UNESCO, he added.
source: http://www.deccanherald.com / Deccan Herald / Home> State> Mangaluru / by DHNS, Madikeri / November 27th, 2021
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