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Bengaluru biologists spot new butterfly species in Coorg; first one in the Western Ghats in four decades

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The new member in the family has been named Conjoined Silverline (Cigaritis conjuncta) based on fused spots and bands on the underside of wings, and shiny silver lines in the centre of those bands. New Delhi: Biologists in Bengaluru on Wednesday reported discovery of a new butterfly species in the Western Ghats, underlining the potential … Continue reading Bengaluru biologists spot new butterfly species in Coorg; first one in the Western Ghats in four decades →

National Tennis Championships: Niki Poonacha, Zeel Desai crowned singles champions

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Niki Poonacha beat Digvijay Pratap Singh to win the men’s singles title while Zeel Desai got the better of Sharmada Balu in the women’s singles final. Young Indian tennis players Niki Poonacha and Zeel Desai won the men’s and women’s singles titles respectively at the National Tennis Championships 2021 on Saturday. The tournament was held at the Delhi Lawn Tennis Association … Continue reading National Tennis Championships: Niki Poonacha, Zeel Desai crowned singles champions →

CNC Urges Revenue Dept. To Make Changes In Software To Implement Order

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Mysore/Mysuru: The Codava National Council (CNC) that has relentlessly fought for over 14 years for the inclusion of ‘Kodava/ Kodavaru’ in the Caste Certificate, instead of ‘Kodagaru,’ has urged the State Government to make the  relevant changes in the software to fully implement the Government decision. CNC President Nandineravanda U. Nachappa said that though the Cabinet has … Continue reading CNC Urges Revenue Dept. To Make Changes In Software To Implement Order →

A Hidden Valley Villa In Coorg Beckons True Nature Lovers This Monsoon

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Tucked in a hidden valley down a winding clay road some 5 kilometres from Karnataka’s town of Madikeri (in the Coorg district) lies the Garden Farm. On the fringes of the valley is where the bungalow is placed, marking the beginning of a dense forest shading coffee plants. It is here a close-knit family has … Continue reading A Hidden Valley Villa In Coorg Beckons True Nature Lovers This Monsoon →

Ooru Peru Bhairavakona’s Humma Humma: Sundeep Kishan tries hard to charm Varsha Bollamma

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Ram Miriyala has crooned Ooru Peru Bhairavakona’s Humma Humma song that is composed by Shekar Chandra Sundeep Kishan, who was earlier seen in the gangster saga Michael this year, is all set to entertain audiences with the mystical thriller Ooru Peru Bhairavakona soon. Kavya Thapar and Varsha Bollamma play the female leads in the thriller … Continue reading Ooru Peru Bhairavakona’s Humma Humma: Sundeep Kishan tries hard to charm Varsha Bollamma →

Vidya Somanna – From Cross Country Racing to creating a Running Community

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Once, it was my dream to earn medals and show who I was. Now, I have a small community of runners with whom I believe that my dream becomes theirs too. That they believe that they can run! And they are doing it!” In my 8th grade, I looked insane running around the school when … Continue reading Vidya Somanna – From Cross Country Racing to creating a Running Community →

Who is Vidwath Kaverappa, the young Indian pace sensation?

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Kaverappa made his debut for Karnataka in the Ranji Trophy 2021-22 last year. He might be a novice on the Indian domestic cricket circuit, but Vidwath Kaverappa is already making heads turn. The 24-year-old right-arm pacer was adjudged player of the match – he took seven wickets in the first innings – in South Zone’s … Continue reading Who is Vidwath Kaverappa, the young Indian pace sensation? →

Ravishing Divya Madaiah’s Fat to Fitness Journey!

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“You are never too old to reinvent yourself”, says Divya Madaiah who has been working as a patisserie for 15 years now. I met Divya at an Instagram live interview on long distance running. The interview was for a sports enthusiast from Maharashtra and Divya messaged me about how she started running at the age … Continue reading Ravishing Divya Madaiah’s Fat to Fitness Journey! →

Athur Village in Coorg : A Mini Nursery of Kodava Writers in English

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A land known as the nursery of Indian Hockey, Kodagu (Coorg) in Karnataka State has been a cradle for sports and Army. However, located down south of Kodagu, Athur village near Gonikoppal town has been a mini nursery for writers! The village is home to four popular writers in English – C.P Belliappa and his … Continue reading Athur Village in Coorg : A Mini Nursery of Kodava Writers in English →

A Dear Diary moment with a star Olympian!

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Dear Diary, Pink, white, and red roses stood with pride outside his house in Konnankatte, a place located in the Southernmost part of Kodagu. A plot is full of rose plants and manicured buffalo grass for the lawn. Gradually, a small figure walks in. Once standing at a height of 5’8” with a sturdy build, … Continue reading A Dear Diary moment with a star Olympian! →