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Mysuru’s Guinness Record Holder For Tallest Cactus Kashi Kuttappa Passes Away

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Mysore/Mysuru: Accapanda Kashi Kuttappa (76), former Assistant Director in the Agriculture Department and a Guinness Record holder for tallest home-grown cactus, passed away at his residence in Siddarthanagar this morning. He leaves behind his wife Jyothi, daughters Smitha and Neetha, sons-in-law and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites were performed at the foot of Chamundi … Continue reading Mysuru’s Guinness Record Holder For Tallest Cactus Kashi Kuttappa Passes Away →

Culture and creativity – 31 artists showcase contributions of Kodagu at the Aadipaaya exhibition

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In Part I of our photo essay on the Adipaaya art exhibition, we feature creative highlights along with curator insights. Read, enjoy, share! Launched in 2014,PhotoSparks is a weekly feature from YourStory, with photographs that celebrate the spirit of creativity and innovation. In the earlier 600 posts, we featured an art festival, cartoon festival, cartoon gallery, world music festival, telecom … Continue reading Culture and creativity – 31 artists showcase contributions of Kodagu at the Aadipaaya exhibition →

Digi-forward: Gram Panchayat member takes computer classes for tribal kids in Madikeri

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Since the area has many kids from the backward classes and tribal community, classes on computers have become a boon to these kids. A Gram Panchayat member in Kodagu district has taken the unique initiative of educating tribal kids with computer knowledge. The computer classes are held once a week at the digital library in … Continue reading Digi-forward: Gram Panchayat member takes computer classes for tribal kids in Madikeri →

This govt high school in Virajpet is 133 years old

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A government high school in Virajpet, started way back in 1887, has continued to impart education to children. Thousands of students had pursued their education in the school in the past. At present, 125 students are pursuing their studies.  The school was started during the British era and it is the second high school to … Continue reading This govt high school in Virajpet is 133 years old →

Making room

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Minimal designs, foldable furniture, technology to control locks and lights… the home decor trend in 2021 was simplistic and practical. Bengaluru : The years 2020 and 2021 have seen many turning homebodies out of little option. Thanks to the raging pandemic and subsequent lockdowns, people have been forced to stay indoors. It’s no surprise then … Continue reading Making room →

Harangi Elephant Camp Takes Shape

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To be ninth in Karnataka; third in Kodagu Madikeri: Works are in full swing to set up the third Elephant Camp in Kodagu at Harangi. The State Government has released Rs. 50 lakh for the project that is expected to ease the burden of the existing elephant camps. Already, Kodagu has two elephant camps, one at Dubare … Continue reading Harangi Elephant Camp Takes Shape →

Journalist Ramesh Uthappa’s Four Books To Be Released On Oct.4

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Mysore/Mysuru: Journalist Ithichanda Ramesh Uthappa’s four books focusing on the mysteries of the elephant world will be released at a programme jointly organised by KSOU, Karnataka Forest Department, Wildlife Conservation Foundation and Bengaluru’s Akshara Mantapa Prakashana, at KSOU’s Cauvery auditorium in Mukthagangothri campus here at 3 pm on Oct.4. The books to be released are: Abhimanyu … Continue reading Journalist Ramesh Uthappa’s Four Books To Be Released On Oct.4 →

Gen Thimayya: A distinguished life

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Field Marshal K M Cariappa and General K S Thimayya, both from Kodagu, broke down several barriers for Indians in the army. The General Thimayya Memorial Museum commemorates the life of the Indian General and is meant to inspire the younger generation to join the armed forces. The museum was originally called Sunnyside and was … Continue reading Gen Thimayya: A distinguished life →

Bryn Mawr Rehab program offering help to patients with long COVID symptoms

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Philadelphia (WPVI) : Federal officials say up to 23 million Americans may have developed long COVID health problems that last long after an initial infection. Although research on long COVID is still in the early stages, there are already plenty of programs offering help. Even simple things are big accomplishments for 71-year-old Rick Cannon, 18-months … Continue reading Bryn Mawr Rehab program offering help to patients with long COVID symptoms →