‘Kail Muhurtha’ get-together will be celebrated at Kodagu Gowda Samaja, Vijayanagar 2nd Stage in the city, at 9 am tomorrow (Oct.13).
Samaja President Thotambail Manohar will preside.
Mayor Pushpalatha Jagannath, MP Pratap Simha, MLA L. Nagendra, former MLA Vasu and others will be present.
For details call Mob: 94804-43039.
source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home> News / October 12th, 2019
The dance and musical extravaganza during the ‘Yuva Dasara’, held at the Gandhi Maidan in town on Sunday, mesmerised the people.
The ‘United King’ dance troupe of Madikeri performed a dance show based on Lord Ayyappa. The people were spellbound by the ‘Shiva Tandavam’ dance show by ‘Dream Star’ of Kushalnagar.
The dance performance by ‘Kings of Coorg’ of Madikeri featured the story from the epics of Lord Narasimha slaying the demon Hiranyakashipu. The paraphernalia of the troupe amazed the gathering.
The issue on the Cauvery water dispute was reflected in the dance performance by ‘Naughty Kids’ of Suntikoppa. ‘Adventure Dance Studio’, ‘Time Breakers’ and ‘Gang of Dancers’ troupes also exhibited sizzling performances.
‘Kings of Coorg’, ‘United King’ and ‘Natyalaya Dance Studio’ troupes won the first, second and third places respectively in the competition held as a part of third edition of ‘Yuva Dasara’.
People appreciated the singing by Jnana, the child artiste who has come to limelight through television shows. DJ Somu made people tap their feet.
The programme venue was fully packed at 8 pm and a lot of people watched the show standing up.
source: http://www.deccanherald.com / Deccan Herald / Home> State> Mangaluru / DH News Service, Madikeri / October 06th, 2019
It was a women’s world during ‘Mahila Dasara’, held as a part of Madikeri Dasara Janotsava 2019, in Madikeri on Sunday.
Women of all ages clad in traditional attire, took part in various cultural programmes, adding colour to Dasara celebrations.
Competitions such as breaking the pot blindfolded, fancy dress competitions, lagori, ‘chennemane’, tug-of-war and others were held on the occasion. Folk song competition and mono-acting amused the crowds.
The programme was inaugurated by applying Mehendi to the hands of MLC Veena Achaiah. Her birthday was also celebrated on the stage. The MLC said that women should always be held in high esteem in society.
Hundreds of women danced to the tunes of ‘Valagattat’ band on the occasion.
Stalls by various women’s self-help groups at the ground was another highlight of the programme.
Additional Deputy Commissioner Dr Sneha, Zilla Panchayat Vice President Lokeshwari Gopal and Women and Child Welfare Department official Arundhathi were present on the occasion.
Officers’ selfie goes viral
Deputy Commissioner Annies Kanmani Joy, Zilla Panchayat Chief Executive Officer K Lakshmi Priya and Superintendent of Police Dr Suman D Pennekar not only got themselves dressed up in the traditional Kodava saree but also took part in the various competitions that were organised.
The selfie clicked by the three top officials of the district has gone viral on social media, drawing a lot of appreciation.
The deputy commissioner, Zilla Panchayat chief executive officer and the superintendent of police said that the Women’s Dasara is the best platform to unleash the talents of women and they are happy to take part in Women’s Dasara.
source: http://www.deccanherald.com / Deccan Herald / Home> State> Mangaluru / DH New Service, Madikeri / October 06th, 2019
Unicorn cappuccino to nitrogen black coffee…new trends have made the hot beverage more than just a remedy keep you sharp.
It’s time to wake up to a new cuppa. Either with magic on your brew like the Unicorn Cappuccino or with luxury like the Gold Cappuccino. Given coffee’s popularity as one of the most loved beverages in the world, its growing demand drives the yearly trends within the segment.
We spotted the ones that give the best kick to your daily cup of Joe. While India remains a tea-loving country, it is already the seventh-largest producer of coffee in the world and if the growing trend is to be believed, India might become one of the world’s largest coffee-producing countries, according to CoffeeBI, an independent consulting firm.
Studies show a 40 per cent increase in the demand for coffee in India in the past decade alone. And with 66 per cent millennials in India choosing coffee as their preferred drink, according to Euromonitor, the beverage industry is working doubly hard to supplement the growth revenue by creating more options.
Hipster-fuelled trends
Take for instance, Matcha Cappuccino. Matcha, an electric green powder made from green tea leaves, has found its way into coffee too.
Besides being rich in antioxidants, it is packed with EGCG, a plant compound that promotes heart and brain health. The matcha in the cappuccino I ordered was from the farmlands of Kyoto, Japan.
Other interesting variants include the drool-worthy and photo-worthy Gold Cappuccino, Silver Cappuccino and the extremely pretty looking Unicorn Cappuccino, all made with edible cake glitter.
Not to mention, non-dairy coffee has become sought after with the growing number of vegans in India.
“To stay ahead of our game, coffee retailers need to prioritise innovation. Every year we go through published reports on coffee consumption as well as popular ingredient trends to see if we can add a bit of magic to your coffee in new ways,” says Dipanshu Narang, COO, Coffee Culture.
Recently, butter found its way into coffee. In this DIY concoction, add one tablespoon of coconut oil and unsalted butter (or ghee) into your coffee. Have it black. It’s a great source of energy and lubrication.
Nitrogen fueled coffee, a silken cold brew charged with nitrogen gas, sans milk or sugar, buzzes with an element of adventure as it is had straight from the tap and forms a froth similar to beer.
“Which is what makes it an evolutionary coffee beverage and contains close to 30 per cent more caffeine per ounce,” informs Narang.
Growth curve
According to The Coffee Board of India, the country’s coffee production in 2018-19 stood at 3,19,500 tonnes.
“Coffee, much like chocolate, is very adaptable. It doesn’t just feature in beverages and desserts but makes for an excellent barbeque rub as well. Base flavours of coffee range from sweet, like vanilla and caramel to savoury, like whole spices and nuts, and citrus, making it a very versatile ingredient,” says Sahil Mehta, coffee aficionado, and food curator at Cafe Tesu.
One of the few things he believes has made coffee popular is bean origin. At Tesu, for instance, they have collaborated with Devi Coffee under the umbrella of Sussegado Coffee India PVT LTD, Goa.
Devi Coffee offers over 30 variants of Indian coffee from coffee-producing regions Karnataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu. “Quality of a bean distinguishes good coffee and very good coffee,” he says. So whether it’s coffee in a mocktail, cocktail or a popsicle, what makes or breaks a trend is its origin.
Stamp of a good CUPPA
“Good coffee has a fresh, nutty aroma. If not stored, grown or roasted right, you could get a batch in which the signature aroma will be tainted with a rancid odour.
The best way to tell good coffee and very good coffee is to enjoy them at places that are conscious of where they sourcing from…bean origin is key to a cuppa good coffee,” informs Sahil Mehta.
source: http://www.newindianexpress.com / The New Indian Express / Home> Lifestyle> Food / by Ayesha Singh / Express News Service / October 05th, 2019
Minister for Primary and Secondary Education Suresh Kumar visited Closeburn School in Kattalekadu near Madikeri on Saturday and interacted with the teachers and students.
An alumnus of the school had brought the issue of the pathetic condition of the school to the notice of the minister through social media.
Addressing the students, he appealed them not to call their mother as ‘mummy’ and instead call them as ‘amma.’
Mummy carries the meaning of a dead body as well, he added.
He appealed to the students not to waste their time during Dasara holidays and instead read storybooks.
Public exams
The minister said that public examinations for class 7 will be re-introduced in the state during the current academic year.
He said the decision on detention will be decided next year. It is an effort to improve the quality of education.
Later, he had a meal with the students of the Government High School in Madikeri and said, “The government is mulling no bag day for schoolchildren once in a week. Government schools have better facilities than private schools. Owing to their love for English, parents are enrolling their children in private schools. LKG and UKG sections have been started in government schools in the state.”
On Siddaramaiah
Mocking former chief minister Siddaramaiah, the minister said, “He (Siddaramaiah) was so far a grammar teacher. Now, he has turned a history teacher.”
Replying to Siddaramaiah terming Modi’s regime as similar to Adolf Hitler, Suresh Kumar said, “It is not right to compare with a man who had hurt people. Such a comparison shows Siddaramaiah’s political stand.”
To a query, he said, “The relief works were started in the state with the money from the state treasury. Now, the Centre has announced Rs 1,200 crore. We are expecting more grants from the Centre.”
source: http://www.deccanherald.com / Deccan Herald / Home> State> Mangaluru / by DH News Service, Madikeri / October 05th, 2019
The agony of flood-affected people in Kodagu echoed during the multi-lingual poets’ meet held as a part of Madikeri Dasara Janotsava, at ‘Kala Sambhrama Vedike’ on Friday.
More than 60 poets recited their poems in Kodava, Arebhashe, Tulu, Telugu, Marathi, Beary, Hindi, Havyaka and English languages. Every poem communicated a meaningful message to the people.
The heritage of Kodagu was also part of many poems. Madikeri Dasara was also reflected in some of the works.
Ranjitha Cariappa, M A Rubina, K Girija, Manju Gopinathan and Allaranda Vittal, H G Savitri were among the poets. Inaugurating the poets’ meet, Deputy Commissioner Annies Kanmani Joy said that the poem is an effective way to communicate the emotions.
Senior Civil Judge Noorunnisa recited a poem on the occasion.
Writer Shobha Subbaiah presided over the meet.
District Superintendent of Police Dr Suman D Pennekar, Poets’ meet committee President Chi Na Somesh and Madikeri Dasara Committee Working President Robin Devaiah were present.
source: http://www.deccanherald.com / Deccan Herald / Home> State> Mangaluru / by DH News Service, Madikeri / October 04th, 2019
A few years ago, George Ramapuram fell seriously ill and preservative-induced food was a total no-no. So, the Coorg family decided to make it themselves!
The Earth Reserve was formed in 2017 and is based in Coorg. It has nine people and makes jams, pickles and preserves.
So far, so normal. But two things that will make their products the most unique bottle on your shelf.
Firstly, they get fruits entirely from the wild and organic – no farms, no harmful chemicals.
Every day, a couple of hands to go into the wilds of Coorg and collect organic ripe fruits, spices and vegetables. The fruits are then sun-dried.
And here’s the second fantastic thing about these products – 64-year-old Sheela handmakes these delicious jams and pickles and is involved until the very last step. You will be eating preserves made from the hands of a mother – literally!
Now that is special indeed.
How it all came about:
“Contains artificial colouring and preservatives”- a sign that should ideally motivate one to keep the product back in the shop shelf. For the sake of convenience, we continually risked our health.
For 27-year-old architect George Ramapuram, this realisation came after months of hospitalisation, due to a pancreatic condition he had developed.
“We were forced to go out hunting for jams, pickles and juices that contained no preservatives but we could not find them in the market. Back when we were young, this was no problem. Our mothers and grandmothers would always have containers of such foods ready. When we found it nearly impossible to get preservative-free food in the market, we decided to go back to those roots,” Thresi, George’s sister shares with The Better India.
At the time, Thresi had just returned from the USA and was caring for her ill brother. The two bounced ideas off each other to see if this can be scaled on a market level.
Preservative-free, organic, handmade foods. Would people like them?
The two had grown up eating jams, pickles and juices made from the wild fruits that grew in their backyards.
Plums, figs, passion fruit and mango – all grew in their hometown of Coorg. Their mother, Sheela, would pluck them, dry them and make them into delicious preserves for the children to have.
The jams and pickles were always made in abundance and shared with friends and family. What Thresi and George wanted was for these to be sold commercially so people across India could get the goodness of preservative-free handmade food at the click of a button.
“It was an exciting but quite ambitious project. Asking mom to make jams and pickles for friends and family is one thing. But making a business from this idea also requires us to consider costs, resources as well as the responses we may get. Plus, we wanted our products to be purely handmade, so that was another challenge,” she adds.
Through cautious experiments, the Ramapuram trio set a process for The Earth Reserve.
And the idea has worked indeed.
“We hadn’t expected such a positive response from not just Karnataka but also Delhi, Madhya Pradesh and several other states. We are excited to expand into bath and body ranges too!” Thresi says.
Completely organic and handmade, just like your grandma made them, these food preserves are as healthy as they are tasty. Click here to purchase them and make a tasty addition to your kitchen!
(Edited by Vinayak Hegde)
source: http://www.thebetterindia.com / The Better India / Home> Food> The Better Life / by Tanvi Patel / October 01st, 2019
It was a programme organised for children where children were the centre of attraction. Makkala Santhe, various competitions, science model exhibition were held at Gandhi Maidan in Madikeri as a part of Makkala Dasara organised jointly by Dasara Samithi and Rotary Misty Hills.
Far away from the mundane busy schedule, the children were seen enjoying the Dasara.
Manu, a parent said, “Daily, we pressurise children to study, which has an impact on their mind. Children have come here with enthusiasm to be part of Makkala Dasara. Makkala Santhe has taught children a lesson for life.”
Student Firoz said, “I have been preparing to sell panipuri for the last one week. The business at the stall has taught me a lesson for life that our parents work hard to give us everything.”
As many as 72 children took part in the fancy dress competition. The fancy dress competitions were also successful in sending a message to the society, especially on the limited use of water, service of farmers and ban on mobilephone while driving.
Speaking on the occasion, Deputy Commissioner Annies Kanmani Joy said, “Madikeri Dasara should become Janotsava.”
Over 800 students took part in Makkala Santhe, clay modelling, science exhibition, Mantapas displaying scenes from epics and fancy dress competitions.
source: http://www.deccanherald.com / Deccan Herald / Home> State> Mangaluru / by DH News Service, Madikeri / October 02nd, 2019
The fifth edition of Mahila Dasara will be organised at Gandhi Maidan on October 6.
During the occasion, several competitions will be organised for women.
Events
Competitions including applying mehendi, a variety of roti preparation, breaking the pot under blindfold, an exhibition of products prepared by women’s association as well as self-help groups (SHGs), bomb in the city, fancy dress with traditional attire, Valagathat, lagori, channamane, tug-of- war and others will be organised.
For registration, those who interested may contact Savitha Rakesh on 70263 60963, Veenakshi on 87623 03208, Kavitha Ram on 94810 36744.
source: http://www.deccanherald.com / Deccan Herald / Home> State> Mangaluru / by DH News Service, Madikeri / September 30th, 2019
Kodagu :
A bike and cycle rally was organised by the administration of Kodagu district on the occasion of World Tourism Day on Friday.
Superintendent of police (SP), Deputy Commissioner (DC) and hundreds of people participated in the rally. Enthusiastic young children also took part in a cycle race.
“Due to floods and landslides, in the past two years, the tourism rate has decreased and we are organising this to rally to promote tourism on the day of World Tourism Day,” said one of the organisers.
Kodagu, a famous tourist spot, is a small hill station in Karnataka.
A few days back, the state government had also organised a sports meet for senior citizens between the ages of 71 and 80, ahead of World Elders Day October 1.
source: http://www.newkerala.com / NewKerala.com / Home> News> Karnataka / by ANI / September 28th, 2019
