The turf that was laid in 2021 remains unused and in a shambles. Synonymous with the region’s love for hockey, the little-known Somvarpet – which translates to Somavara (in Kannada): Monday and pete meaning market – in Kodagu district has produced several Indian players over the years. While BP Govinda (member of the bronze medal-winning … Continue reading Somvarpet’s white elephant
Mycelium hopes to conserve 10,000 acres of Western Ghats through private forests. When Bengaluru-based serial entrepreneur Nishanth Prasannan moved to Kodagu with his family in 2016, it was an escape from the hustle and bustle of the city. In his own words, Mr. Prasannan, an urban dweller until then, developed quite a “romantic” association with … Continue reading This Bengaluru start-up pitches for ‘profit for the planet
While many coffee lovers prefer the high-quality arabica beans sold in cafes, robusta is normally less expensive because the tree is hardier and requires less care. The global cost-of-living crunch has pushed coffee drinkers to get their fix from cheaper brews. But a shortage of robusta beans is making it increasingly difficult to find a … Continue reading Shortage of beans drives up cost of even the cheapest cup of coffee
Our travel diary from a weekend of bliss at this 125 acre property nestled in the hills of Madikeri. Waking up to the sound of birds chirping and the gentle lap of water is what mornings are like at our pool villa at The Ibnii. Turns out we forgot our swimsuit. But a deterrent this … Continue reading Conscious luxury: The Ibnii in Coorg serves water bottled from the air and charges a bill for the food you waste
The film, written and directed by the actor, is about a hockey player’s struggle to get into the national side. Hockey is as much a religion for Kodavas, as cricket is for much of the nation. The passion for the game is such that the Kodagu region hosts an annual hockey tournament, which sees participation … Continue reading Adyah Thimmaiah’s sports drama Jersey Number 10 in theatres on May 19
Featuring unique words and vowels not found elsewhere, the Kodava language, spoken in Kodagu, is an independent Dravidian language. According to the most recent data from the Karnataka Kodava Sahitya Academy, there were 21 castes living in Kodagu who spoke the Kodava language: the Kodavas, Amma Kodavas, Kodagu Heggades, Kembattis, Airis, Koyuvas, Boonepattas and the … Continue reading Kodava over the years: Letters and sounds
Mysore/Mysuru: Pan-India actress and ‘National Crush of India’ Rashmika Mandanna is ‘Coorg Person of the Year-2022.’ Rashmika, hailing from Virajpet in Kodagu (Coorg) district, was selected ‘Coorg Person of the Year’ in a poll conducted by www.coorgtourisminfo.com, Kodagu’s first news portal promoted by journalist and author P.T. Bopanna. Rashmika Mandanna, who achieved phenomenal success in the pan-India … Continue reading Film Actress Rashmika Mandanna Is ‘Coorg Person Of The Year-2022’
The RTI further revealed that the Bhadravathi forest division in Shivamogga did not spend a single rupee on afforestation since 2015. From 2015 to 2022, the Karnataka Forest Department spent Rs 1.98 crore and Rs 49,95,067 on afforestation in Kushalnagar and Bhagamandala forest ranges, respectively. The two forest ranges are located in Kodagu district. The … Continue reading Karnataka forest dept spent crores on afforestation in Kodagu district since 2015, shows RTI
SYNOPSIS For the next two quarters, India’s coffee exports are expected to go up by 10% year-on year in value terms due to a shift to mid-premium coffee from expensive premium-quality coffee amid firm international prices. New Delhi: India’s coffee exports, which had risen 13% on year in the Q4 quarter in value terms, are … Continue reading Global Price Rise To Fuel Coffee Exports
Mantar Gowda remained with the Congress, while his father A. Manju was hopping from one party to another. The Congress has chosen Mantar Gowda, son of former Minister A. Manju, for the Madikeri seat in Kodagu district. Interestingly, Mr. Manju is the JD(S) candidate for Arkalgud seat in Hassan district. In 2021, when the elections … Continue reading Son gets ticket from Congress, while his father is a JD(S) candidate
