Robin Uthappa Explains Why He Switched From Playing Hockey To Cricket

Indian batter Robin Uthappa revealed about his sporting journey from hockey to cricket. Uthappa has played 46 One-Day International matches and 13 T20Is for India since making his ODI debut against England in 2006. The Karnataka-born player was part of India’s victorious title in the 2007 T20 World Cup in South Africa led by MS … Continue reading Robin Uthappa Explains Why He Switched From Playing Hockey To Cricket

Common Wealth Games: Kodagu Champ Selected As Assistant Coach For Indian Women’s Hockey Team

Kodagu Champ Ankitha Suresh has been selected as Assistant Coach for the Indian Women’s Hockey Team which will take part in the 22nd Common Wealth Games (CWG) to be held at Birmingham in England between July 28 and Aug. 8. Ankitha, apart from being Assistant Coach, will also be the Manager of the team. Team … Continue reading Common Wealth Games: Kodagu Champ Selected As Assistant Coach For Indian Women’s Hockey Team

Brahmagiri Kodava Association AGM And Get-Together Held

Mysore/Mysuru: Members of Brahmagiri Kodava Association (BKA), Mysuru,  conducted its AGM and get-together function at Kodava Samaja premises in city on Sunday. Association President Nayakanda Prakash, while addressing the gathering, appealed to them to put across their suggestions to the Association office-bearers to bring bonhomie belongingness among members and serve the society. He also called upon the … Continue reading Brahmagiri Kodava Association AGM And Get-Together Held

Shaji of Suntikoppa rescues 4,000 snakes in 20 years

In 2021, he had safeguarded 17 eggs of a snake found in the coffee estate of Panyada Ananda Basappa. Many people cause harm to snakes but only a few rescue and release them into the forest. Snake expert Pushpadhara is one among them. A resident of 7th Hosakote in Suntikoppa, he is popularly called ‘Snake … Continue reading Shaji of Suntikoppa rescues 4,000 snakes in 20 years

Why elephants thriving in Karnataka’s coffee estates isn’t good news

Changes in landscape and climate are fuelling human-animal conflict in the region. There are no easy solutions in sight. On a warm April morning, a Mahindra Bolero sped through roads lined with coffee plantations in Kodagu’s Virajpet block. Inside the vehicle were three forest watchers, staffers of the Karnataka Forest Department whose job it is … Continue reading Why elephants thriving in Karnataka’s coffee estates isn’t good news

Maharani’s College In Old Mysore: A Nostalgic Recall

By Girija Madhavan My memories of Maharani’s College, Mysore [now Mysuru], come to life whenever I pass the building where I studied seven decades ago. In the heart of the city, the College is still painted in the classic pale yellow and emerald green of old Mysore buildings. It is surrounded by old rain trees … Continue reading Maharani’s College In Old Mysore: A Nostalgic Recall

Take up apiculture scientifically: College of Forestry head

Apiculture helps in increasing the production of coffee and other crops, said College of Forestry head Dr Cheppudira G Kushalappa.  He was speaking during apiculture training organised by the University Of Agricultural and Horticultural Sciences and Kodagu Women’s Coffee Awareness. There are ample opportunities for apiculture in Kodagu. The beekeeping should be taken up scientifically, … Continue reading Take up apiculture scientifically: College of Forestry head

C.M. Poonacha Appointed As Additional Judge Of High Court

Bengaluru: The President of India has appointed C.M. Poonacha as the Additional Judge of Karnataka High Court yesterday. His appointment will be for two years, with effect from the date he assumes office. His service will be permanent after a two-year probationary period. With this, the strength of Judges in the HC has increased to 44 as … Continue reading C.M. Poonacha Appointed As Additional Judge Of High Court

K A Rathan from Kodagu selected for state Kabaddi team

A Rathan from Kodagu has been selected for the Karnataka State Senior Kabaddi team. Hailing from Koothi in Kodagu, K A Rathan was a player in the Bank of Baroda team. Now, he will represent Karnataka in the senior team. He had given his best performance during the 68th Men’s Senior National Kabaddi Championship held … Continue reading K A Rathan from Kodagu selected for state Kabaddi team

Basketball player Navaneetha enters into wedlock

Indian Railways Basketball Team captain Pattemane Navaneetha, from Suntikoppa, entered into wedlock on Sunday. She married K M Adarsh, who is serving in the Indian Army. Navaneetha is the daughter of Pattemane Uday Kumar and Girija of Suntikoppa. Adarsh is the son of K T Muddaiah and Lalitha Kumari of Mysuru. Navaneetha has represented the … Continue reading Basketball player Navaneetha enters into wedlock