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Kodava’s passion . Hockey fest: Karnataka’s Napoklu village hosts 3,000+ members from 336 teams for an epic family sport

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In 1997, Pandanda M Kuttappa, a retired bank employee, wanted to channelise this hockey craze to unite Kodavas and explore the potential of the talent in the region. It was a sunny Saturday morning when this reporter reached the General Thimmayya stadium at Napoklu village in Kodagu district. The men, women and children gathered at … Continue reading Kodava’s passion . Hockey fest: Karnataka’s Napoklu village hosts 3,000+ members from 336 teams for an epic family sport →

Saudi coffee industry to join top table of global producers

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Riyadh :  The coffee industry in Saudi Arabia is set to receive a huge boost after the Kingdom’s Cabinet approved the sector joining the International Coffee Agreement. The move will see the industry join the world’s top producers of the commodity to keep coffee prices high and stable in the market, mainly using export quotas to steer the prices. … Continue reading Saudi coffee industry to join top table of global producers →

Know Thy Coffee: HumbleBean is on a Mission to Spread Coffee Literacy

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Bengaluru-based omnichannel coffee startup HumbleBean Coffee has launched a Coffee Academy in Coorg to educate people about the ‘complexity and diversity of a humble bean like coffee’. Bimal might seem like a regular barista. But he’s not content to simply brew and serve cups of coffee. He wants every customer to know what they are … Continue reading Know Thy Coffee: HumbleBean is on a Mission to Spread Coffee Literacy →

Interview / Tata Starbucks CEO, Sushant Dash

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India has long been a tea drinking nation but it also has deep roots as one of the world’s major coffee producers. Tata Starbucks CEO Sushant Dash speaks to 5THWAVE about flying the flag for coffee in India and how the country’s younger consumers are leading a new wave of café culture. With more than … Continue reading Interview / Tata Starbucks CEO, Sushant Dash →

Tracing The Roots Of Kodagu Wedding Cuisine

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The use of coconut, curry leaves, and tamarind is prevalent in Kodagu cuisine, giving it a tangy and flavorful taste. The dishes are usually spicy, but the heat is balanced with the use of coconut milk and other ingredients. India has many unique culinary traditions from different cultures. One such culture that is fascinating is … Continue reading Tracing The Roots Of Kodagu Wedding Cuisine →

CM Presents State Media Academy Awards

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Nine journalists from Mysuru among 123 in State receive the honour Bengaluru: Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai has presented Karnataka Media Academy Awards to 123 journalists including nine from Mysuru, for the years 2019 to 2022, in a ceremony organised at Ravindra Kalakshetra here yesterday. Andolana Award given for best district newspaper and instituted by Andolana Daily of … Continue reading CM Presents State Media Academy Awards →

How Kodavas lost their distinct identity – Part I

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Can the upcoming Census 2021 and the Karnataka assembly polls bring the spotlight on the decades-old demand of the Kodavas? What is a common thread that runs through the following names: Field Marshal KM Cariappa, former Indian hockey team captain MP Ganesh, former Union minister CM Poonacha, sprinter Ashwini Nachappa, and actor Rashmika Mandanna? More … Continue reading How Kodavas lost their distinct identity – Part I →

Forest Department’s Sharp-Shooter Officer

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An expert in tiger, elephant capturing operation, Ranjan had darted tiger that had killed two persons in Kodagu Siddapur (Kodagu): Sharpshooters of Forest Department play an important role and are known for their skills in capturing problem-causing wild animals such as leopards, tigers and wild elephants among others and they are engaged during man-animal conflicts … Continue reading Forest Department’s Sharp-Shooter Officer →

Kodagu skier set for World C’ships

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Bengaluru:  Bhavani TN is like a tourist at her native Kodagu, spending a maximum of ten days in a year. Her last visit was in September. The skier spends more time at Gulmarg in Jammu and Kashmir and Leh in Ladakh to train in snowy conditions. She has also travelled to Norway and Italy to improve her skills at … Continue reading Kodagu skier set for World C’ships →

Naxal-Hit Bastar to become hub of coffee production

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Chhattisgarh: Naxal-hit Bastar region in Chhattisgarh is set to become a hub of coffee production as coffee cultivation has increased in the region.  Naxal-hit Bastar region in Chhattisgarh is set to become a hub of coffee production as coffee cultivation has increased in the region. Dr K P Singh, a horticulture scientist, said four varieties … Continue reading Naxal-Hit Bastar to become hub of coffee production →