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Field Marshal K.M. Cariappa Remembered

January 29, 2023Amazing Feats, Arts, Culture & Entertainment, Defence Services (Air,Land,Sea),Police (wef. Dec 09th, 2021), Famous Personalities of Kodagu / Coorg, Inspiration / Positive News and Features, Leaders, Records, All, Samajas, Associations, Clubs (wef. Sept. 03rd, 2022)), Travel, Tourism & Homestays (wef. Oct 03rd, 2021), World Opinionadmin

Mysore/Mysuru:

Today, Jan. 28 in Indian and World History is celebrated, observed and remembered for various reasons and one of them is the birth anniversary of Field Marshal Kodandera Madappa Cariappa, who was the first Commander-in-Chief of the Indian Army.

The Kodava Samaja, Mysuru, Kodava Samaja Cultural and Sports Club, Mysuru and Field Marshal K.M. Cariappa Fans Club celebrated the 124th birth anniversary at Field Marshal K.M. Cariappa Circle (Metropole Circle) in the city this morning. The statue of the celebrated supreme commander was decked up for the occasion.

MLAs L. Nagendra and G.T. Devegowda, MLC C.N. Manjegowda, Mayor Shivakumar, MUDA Chairman Yashaswi S. Somashekar and ex-Mayor M.J. Ravikumar were the chief guests.

Field Marshal Cariappa was appointed as the Commander-in-Chief of the Indian Army on Jan. 15, 1949. Army Day is celebrated on that day every year. He had adopted the slogan ‘Jai Hind’, which means ‘Victory to India’”.

MLA Nagendra recalled the dedicated and committed service of the Field Marshal and described him as the true patriot. “His time sense, patriotism, dedication, punctuality and discipline are worth emulating. Field Marshal Cariappa was instrumental in preventing many foreign invasions,” he said. G.T. Devegowda and Manjegowda also spoke.

Mayor Shivakumar too recalled the services of the disciplined Commander-in-Chief and hailed Kodagu that has produced and is still producing stalwarts who made India proud. “His distinguished military career spanned almost three decades. The Mysuru City Corporation will take steps to further beautify the Field Marshal K.M. Cariappa Circle so that it becomes a landmark and a visual attraction,” he assured.

Yashaswi Somashekar noted that the MUDA has received an application for a site from the Kodava Ex-Servicemen Association. “We will discuss the issue at the MUDA meeting on Feb. 4 and decide on the allotment,” he said.

Corporators M.U. Subbaiah, Rangaswamy, Ravindra and Pramila Bharat, Vidya Vikas Educational Trust Secretary Kaveesh Gowda, Kodava Samaja President Mechanda Shashi Ponnappa, Vice-President Malachira Ponnappa, Kodava Samaja Cultural and Sports Club President Kuttimada D. Muthappa, Fans Club President Nayakanda Thimmaiah and others were present.

source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home> News / January 23rd, 2023

Celebrity Education: Rashmika Mandanna Completed Graduation in Psychology, Journalism

Rashmika won the Clean & Clear Fresh Face contest in 2014

Rashmika Mandanna completed her early schooling from Coorg Public School in Kodagu. Rashmika finished her higher secondary from Mysore Institute of Commerce and Arts, Mysore.

Rashmika Mandanna, who started her career with the Kannada film Kirik Party (2016), has emerged as one of the most popular and sought-after pan-Indian actors. Rashmika Mandanna who works predominantly in Telugu and Kannada films besides a few Hindi and Tamil films is often considered ‘The National Crush’. Let us know her educational qualification and how she climbed the ladder to success.

EDUCATION QUALIFICATION

Rashmika Mandanna was born on April 5, 1996, to Suman and Madan Mandanna in Virajpet, a town in Kodagu district of Karnataka. She completed her early schooling at Coorg Public School in Kodagu. Rashmika finished her higher secondary at Mysore Institute of Commerce and Arts, Mysore.

The Kannadiga actress is the perfect blend of beauty and brains. She studied for a bachelor’s degree in psychology, journalism, and English literature at the MS Ramaiah College of Arts, Science, and Commerce in Bangalore.

STARTED WITH MODELING

Rashmika was inclined towards acting from a very young age. In 2014, she won the Clean & Clear Fresh Face contest and became the brand ambassador of Clean & Clear. Subsequently, she started taking up modeling assignments.

Her life changed after she won La Mode Bangalore’s Top Model Hunt 2015, Season 2. Impressed by her beauty the makers of Kirik Party cast her as the female lead for the film. Released in 2016, Kirik Party became one of the highest-grossing Kannada films of that year. Rashmika’s performance received praise for her performance in the movie.

ACTING CAREER

In 2017, Rashmika appeared in two Kannada films Anjani Putra and Chamak. In 2018, she starred in Geetha Govindam opposite Vijay Deverakonda, which was also wildly successful. She made her Telugu debut in 2018 with the romantic drama Chalo. In 2020, Rashmika bagged her debut Tamil film Sultan.

Mandanna met Rakshit Shetty on the sets of her film Kirik Party and fell in love with him. The duo got engaged on July 3, 2017. However, in September 2018 the couple mutually called off their engagement citing compatibility issues.

source: http://www.news18.com / News18 / Home> News>Education & Careers Desk / by Damini Solanki / by news18.com / January 19th, 2023

Actress Shubra Aiyappa Marries Vishal Sivappa In Ancestral Home In Coorg. See Wedding Pics

January 21, 2023Arts, Culture & Entertainment, Famous Personalities of Kodagu / Coorg, Records, All, Women/Girls (wef. Sept 03rd, 2022)Shubra Aiyappa, Shubra Aiyappa - Actress, Shubra Aiyappa Marries Vishal Shivappa, Vishal Shivappaadmin

Actress Shubra Aiyappa, who has worked in Telugu and Kannada films, married Bangalore-based businessman Vishal Sivappa in an intimate ceremony on Thursday.

Shubra Aiyappa posted a series of pictures from her wedding with Vishal Sivappa on Instagram

“Vishal and I got married in the presence of our loved ones in ‘Doddamane’. This is his ancestral home of over 150 years. We felt the love of this joyous occasion in this magical place with our beautiful near and dear ones,” She wrote along with the pictures.

The couple got married in at Vishal’s 150-year-old ancestral home in Coorg.

Shubra wore a beige saree with pink border and Vishal looked good in an all-white look with a head gear that matched Shubra’s saree.

Shubra and Vishal got engaged last January and went on a romantic holiday to the Maldives.

Shubra had spoken to the Times of India after her Maldives trip. “All I knew was that I was going to the Maldives for a trip. All I knew was that we had a dinner reservation. I wore my favourite outfit, thankfully. He had set up this place on a private beach with candles and a gazebo, where he went down on his knees and asked me if I would marry him. It was beautifully curated and it was an emotional moment for both of us,” she was quoted as saying by Times of India.

Shubra made her acting debut in 2014 with the Telugu film Prathinidhi.

We wish the newly married couple a blissful life. (Images: Instagram)

source:http://www.abplive.com / ABP Live / Home> Photo Gallery / Express News Service / by ABP News Bureau / January 19th, 2024

New Team Of Sri Bhagavathi Kodava Assn.

January 19, 2023Arts, Culture & Entertainment, Famous Personalities of Kodagu / Coorg, Leaders, Records, All, Samajas, Associations, Clubs (wef. Sept. 03rd, 2022)), Women/Girls (wef. Sept 03rd, 2022)admin

A group photo of the new Office-bearers and Committee Members of Sri Bhagavathi Kodava Association, Bogadi, Mysuru.

SITTING from left: Thambukuthira Pavana Nanaiah, Bottolanda Sarala Somaiah (Vice-President), Dr. Cheyyanda Subramanya (President), Kokkanda Biddappa (Secretary), Bollachettira Deena Bopanna (Treasurer) and Mukkatira Hema Thammaiah;

STANDING from left: Mandeyanda Aiyanna, Chodumada Nanjappa, Ukkeriyanda Rakesh Somanna, Coluvanda Vivek Cuttappa, Kottangada Vinod Kumar, Kotera Monnappa, Pemmanda Nanjappa and Chonira Aiyanna.

source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home> Photo News / January 18th, 2023

Harshika Poonacha is a flamboyant girl in her next film

January 18, 2023Arts, Culture & Entertainment, Famous Personalities of Kodagu / Coorg, Records, All, Women/Girls (wef. Sept 03rd, 2022)Coorgi Movie Actors, Film Actors of Kodagu, Harshika Poonacha, Kodagu Firstadmin

Harshika Poonacha has signed her first movie of this year, and she will be paired opposite Kantara fame Swaraj Shetty. The project which is untitled as of now is being directed by Vinu Balanja.

Harshika says, “It’s a fun movie which takes you on a roller coaster journey, completely set in the coastal town of Mangaluru. It’s only at the end where the suspense is revealed on a serious note.”

Speaking of her role, she says: “I play a travel agent Surekha who is a star attraction in the area where she works. She is a flamboyant and energetic girl, who no matter what, wants to strike a deal with customers. Swaraj is a content creator and my scenes with him will tickle funny bones.”

source: http://www.timesofindia.indiatimes.com / The Times of India / Home> News> Entertainment> Kannada> Movies / by Vijay Lokesh / TNN / January 18th, 2023

Bengaluru’s first evening post office opens doors

January 17, 2023Arts, Culture & Entertainment, Business & Economy, Records, AllBook - Kodagu (Post Office and Disaster Management), e-book titled Kodagu (Post Office and Disaster Management), Kodagu First, Kodagu Post Office - Bookadmin

An e-book titled Kodagu (Post Office and Disaster Management) penned jointly by former CPMG Charles Lobo and Kumar was launched.

Customers throng the counter at the Evening Post Office, which opened on Museum Road in Bengaluru. (Photo | Nagaraja Gadekal, EPS)

The Evening Post Office was declared open by Chief Postmaster General, Karnataka Postal Circle, S Rajendra Kumar on Monday evening. It is located inside Museum Road Sub-Post Office, a heritage building. The office offers Speed Post, Registered Post, money orders and parcel booking services, and as soon as it opened shop, people began booking services.

“A total of 12 articles were booked today. The Museum Road Post Office closes for public transactions by 3.30pm,” said postal assistant C S Vinay, manning the counter. Assistant Postmaster General, business development, V Tara said, “It will be a separate unit and will be open from 1pm to 9pm. It was only because of feedback from the public that we decided to launch it.”

The staffers are dressed in cream sleeveless jackets with an India Post logo. Among the customers at the new office was Sushil Mehra, vice-president of Karnataka Philatelic Society, who was booking a greeting card.

“This is very useful for us, particularly the working public. It is the first time in 75 years since Independence that a PO in the evening has been launched,” he said. Asked about the possibility of launching more such offices, the Chief Postmaster General said, “Let us see the response from the public before taking a decision. We are keen to draw the youth into post offices and hence, philately items will be available.”

An e-book titled Kodagu (Post Office and Disaster Management) penned jointly by former CPMG Charles Lobo and Kumar was launched. It is available for free reading on the postal website.

HERITAGE WALK
Earlier, the Circle, in partnership with Heritage Beku, conducted the first ever Postal Heritage Trail in the city. The three-hour walk, covering 4km, commenced at 3.15pm at Mail Motor Service on Millers Road. Around 50 walkers, comprising postal staff and heritage enthusiasts, took a look at the city’s oldest working post box at Taj West End (over 136 years), BeauLieu (CPMG Office), General Post Office, before winding up at the fascinating Sandesh Museum of Communication inside Museum Post Office building.

source: http://www.newindianexpress.com / The New Indian Express / Home> Cities> Bengaluru / by Express News Service / January 13th, 2023

Meet Rashmika Mandanna Parents: Suman Mandanna And Madan Mandanna

January 16, 2023Arts, Culture & Entertainment, Business & Economy, Coffee, Kodagu (Coorg), Famous Personalities of Kodagu / Coorg, Records, All, Travel, Tourism & Homestays (wef. Oct 03rd, 2021), Women/Girls (wef. Sept 03rd, 2022)Kodagu First, Madan Mandanna, Rashmika Mandanna, Serenity - Virajpet, Shiman Mandanna, Suman Mandanna, Virajpetadmin

Rashmika Mandanna was born into a middle-class family in Virajpet (Virajapete), Kodagu, Karnataka.

She is the daughter of Suman Mandanna and Madan Mandanna and has a sister named Shiman Mandanna.

Rashmika Mandanna born 5 April 1996, is an Indian actress who works mainly in Telugu and Kannada films, in addition to Hindi and Tamil films. She has won four SIIMA Awards and Filmfare Awards South. She made her acting debut in the Kannada film Kirik Party (2016) and she appeared in the Telugu film Chalo (2018), Tamil film Sulthan (2021), and the Hindi film Goodbye (2022).

Who Are The Parents Of Rashmika Mandanna?

Rashmika Mandanna was born in a middle-class family in Virajpet (Virajapete), Kodagu, Karnataka. She is the daughter of Suman Mandanna and Madan Mandanna.

Rashmika Mandanna’s Dad: Who Is Rashmika Mandanna’s Dad

Madan Mandanna is the father of Rashmika Mandanna. Rashmika’s father Madan Mandanna reportedly owns a coffee estate and a function hall called Serenity in Virajpet, Karnataka. The actress hasn’t revealed much about her father or family hence there isn’t enough to be said about him.

What Does Rashmika Mandanna’s Father Do For A Living?

Rashmika Mandann’s father is a businessman who owns a coffee estate and a function hall which we believe is been patronized in Virajpet.

Rashmika Mandanna’s Mom: Who Is Rashmika Mandann’s Mother?

Suman Mandanna is the mother of Rashmika Mandanna and she’s reportedly a homemaker/housewife.

What Does Rashmika Mandanna’s Mom Do For A Living?

Rashmika Mandanna’s mom is a homemaker and which means she takes care of the house and probably helps her husband at the coffee shop.

Does Rashmika Mandann Have Siblings?

Yes, Rashmika Mandanna has a sister named Shiman Mandanna and based on their relationship, the age gap between them seems to be wide.

source: http://www.ghgossip.com / GH Gossip / Home / by Juan / January 13th, 2023

Talacauvery is South India’s top ‘star party’ destination

January 5, 2023Amazing Feats, Arts, Culture & Entertainment, Business & Economy, Green Initiatives / Environment, Nature, Records, All, Science & Technology, Travel, Tourism & Homestays (wef. Oct 03rd, 2021)Bangalore Astronomical Society - Kodagu, Star Party in Kodagy, Talacauvery, Talacauvery - Bortle Twoadmin

The source of Cauvery is also among the most ideal locations to gaze at the sky.

A “star party” organised by the Bangalore Astronomical Society recently at Talacauvery in Kodagu district of Karnataka. Photo: Special Arrangement

Talacauvery in Kodagu district, which is the source of Cauvery river, has emerged as South India’s Hanle, as astronomers have been hosting “star parties” there for some time now. Hanle, located in Ladakh, and known for its pristine skies and minimal light pollution, is also India’s first Dark Sky Reserve.

A Dark Sky Reserve is a designation given to a place that has policies in place to ensure that a tract of land or region has minimal artificial light interference.

In south India, most dark sky locations are in the Western Ghats or some hill ranges nearby, and according to astronomers, Talacauvery is the most ideal location to gaze at the sky and have a star party.

Voluntary work

The Bangalore Astronomical Society (BAS), a group of volunteers working for the promotion of astronomy as a hobby as well as a science, is now hosting star parties at Talacauvery. IT professionals Sudhash Natarajan, Vishwanath S.K. and Keerthi Kiran have been volunteering to conduct the star parties for BAS.

“We at BAS usually arrange star parties on New Moon weekends (Friday-Saturday-Sunday) format as it is the ideal time to observe the celestial objects which we are looking for. We inform people who are interested in joining us for the star party eight to days in advance. Members of the sky party after arriving at the dark sky location set up their equipment like telescopes, binacolours etc and the observation goes on until 4.45 am,” said Sudhash Natarajan.

Mr. Natarajan said that the group which attends the star parties are of all walks of life and that they are a mix of experienced astronomers as well as students and newbies to astronomy. He added that star parties have also been conducted in Koratagere, Hoshalli, Kavalur, and Yercaud in the past.

Less light pollution

“However, Talacauvery is possibly the best dark night location in south India due to less light pollution. In astronomy, there is something called the Bortle scale which measures the night sky’s brightness of a location on a nine level numerical scale. The lesser the numerical scale it qualifies for a better dark sky location. For example, Hanle skies would qualify as Bortle one skies, Talacauvery as Bortle two, and Bengaluru as Bortle nine,” he added.

The star parties are usually conducted in the winter months between December to March as the skies are clearer during these months which is very important for stargazing.

Mr. Natarajan said a star party was conducted between December 23 and 27, 2022, and the next one would be between January 20 and 24.

source: http://www.thehindu.com / The Hindu / Home> News> India> Karnataka / by Hemanth C S / January 04th, 2023

Rashmika Mandanna chosen Coorg Person of Year 2022 in online poll

January 4, 2023Amazing Feats, Arts, Culture & Entertainment, Famous Personalities of Kodagu / Coorg, Inspiration / Positive News and Features, Leaders, Records, All, Women/Girls (wef. Sept 03rd, 2022)Coorg Person of the Year 2022, Coorg Public School - Gonikoppal, Kodagu District, Kodagu First, P T Bopanna Senior Journalist, PT Bopanna - Author, Pushpa - The Rise, Pushpa-The Rise, Rashmika Mandanna, Rashmika Mandanna - Coorg Person of the Year 2022admin

Author P.T. Bopanna decided to promote ‘role models’ by conducting an annual poll to select a ‘Coorg Person of Year’ to ‘reignite the famed leadership qualities in the community’.

Rashmika Mandanna achieved phenomenal success with the pan-India movie *Pushpa – The Rise*, and drew the spotlight on the tiny hill district of Kodagu, also known as Coorg, a popular tourist destination inhabited by Kodavas, who have a unique culture. | Photo Credit: PTI

Actor Rashmika Mandanna has been chosen as the Coorg Person of the Year 2022 in a poll conducted by www.coorgtourisminfo.com, a news portal based in the district of Kodagu.

Sharing the details, author P.T. Bopanna, who runs the news portal, said he decided to promote ‘role models’ by conducting an annual poll in 2005 to select a ‘Coorg Person of Year’ to ‘reignite the famed leadership qualities in the community’.

This year, the choice was Rashmika Mandanna, who achieved phenomenal success with the pan-India movie Pushpa- The Rise, and drew the spotlight on the tiny hill district of Kodagu, also known as Coorg, a popular tourist destination inhabited by Kodavas, who have a unique culture.

“Rashmika, who has become a household name through her acting and dancing skills, has emerged as an unofficial brand ambassador for Kodagu culture,” said Mr. Bopanna. She did her schooling at Coorg Public School, Gonikoppal, in Kodagu, before earning a bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Journalism and English Literature at M.S. Ramaiah College of Arts, Science and Commerce in Bengaluru.

source: http://www.thehindu.com / The Hindu / Home> News> India> Karnataka / by The Hindu Bureau / January 03rd, 2022

Yuva Sambhrama Enthrals Crowd

December 31, 2022Arts, Culture & EntertainmentCoorg First, Gonikoppa Cauvery College, Kodagu First, Kodava culture, Kodava Dances, Ponnampetadmin

Mysore/Mysuru:

The second day of the Yuva Sambhrama at the Open Air Theatre in Manasagangothri on Saturday, was a huge crowd-puller, with many sterling and spectacular performances by College students and youths.

Gonikoppa Cauvery College students gave an exciting Kodava dance performance portraying the rich Kodava culture, practices and traditions, which enthralled the huge audience.

Likewise, students of JSS ITI College at Mariyala in Chamarajanagar district gave a performance that portrayed the courage, sacrifices of our brave soldiers and the richness of Kannada land, culture and language.

Chamarajanagar Government Boys PU College students gave an excellent dance performance on the life of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, who fought for equality. ‘Jai Bhim’ slogans rented the air during the course of the performance.’

Students of Ponnampet’s Forestry College, in association with students of Vidyavaridhi Composite PU College, Bilikere, gave a magnificent dance performance focusing on nature conservation. The dance presentation was based on the theme ‘Nature is our Future’.

Students of Government Girls PU College, Arkeshwaranagar in Mandya, presented a performance that laid threadbare the plight of transgenders as a gender minority community.

Chamarajangar’s Bright PU College students gave a performance on safety and security of girl children and women. H.D. Kote’s Sri Vishwabharathi First Grade College students gave a dance performance that sought shelter and rehabilitation for poor women and girl children living on streets and who are found selling pens to motorists at traffic signals.

Students from Mysuru’s Marimallappa’s, Taralabalu, St. Joseph’s, Seshadripuram, Sri Chayadevi and Government Ayurveda College, K.R. Nagar’s T. Mariyappa Memorial Composite PU College, H.D. Kote’s St. Mary’s composite PU College, Yelwal’s Kalabharathi Composite PU College, Virajpet’s Cauvery PU College, Pandavapura Government PU College, Nanjangud Taluk’s Doddakavalande Government PU College etc., too gave a variety of dance and drama performances.

Similarly, a variety of performances with focus on freedom fighters, Maharajas, warriors and like and societal issues, were presented by students from other colleges spread across Mysuru and surrounding districts.

Actor Ramesh Aravind, the star attraction

Senior Actor Ramesh Aravind, who is known for his stellar performances in several films of different languages, was the star attraction of the show yesterday. Addressing the audience, Ramesh explained his journey in the world of Cinema, which started over three-decades ago and his life and times.

The senior actor began his talk by narrating the experiences he shared with his two ‘Girl friends’ when he was a youngster. Announcing that the name of his girl friends were ‘Priya’ and ‘Shreya’, which he quoted from the Upanishad, the versatile actor explained a story involving the two girls, which delighted the crowd. Pointing out that it took 30 years for him to achieve big in film industry, Ramesh recalled the days when he participated in the cultural programmes that took place during his college days. He noted that those who saw his talent in these programmes took him to a Radio show, from where his cinema journey began. He also gave some tips to the youths on choosing their career and the efforts to be made to excel in their chosen fields.

The teaser of Ramesh Aravind’s latest Cinema ‘Shivaji Suratkal-2’ was released on the occasion. Ramesh Aravind, who was recently conferred Honorary Doctorate by Belagavi’s Rani Chennamma University, was felicitated in the presence of District Minister S.T. Somashekar, Mayor Shivakumar and others.

source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home> News / September 18th, 2022