Finding the ‘Special’ in Children

A school in Kodagu is knitting stories of success and seeding hope in the lives of specially-abled kids. Madikeri : Smiling faces welcome one into the quaint ambience enveloping Kodagu Vidyalaya Opportunity School in Madikeri. Discipline, empathy, simplicity and serenity engulf one’s senses during a visit to the school – the first institution established in … Continue reading Finding the ‘Special’ in Children

Spices Board to hold buyer-seller meet in Madikeri on Jan. 24

It will provide a common platform for buyers and sellers of the spice industry to interact directly and establish effective business linkages. The Spices Board of India will be holding a buyer-seller meet for spices at Hilldale resorts in Madikeri on January 24. A press statement from the Assistant Director of Spices Board of India’s … Continue reading Spices Board to hold buyer-seller meet in Madikeri on Jan. 24

Meet Rashmika Mandanna Parents: Suman Mandanna And Madan Mandanna

Rashmika Mandanna was born into a middle-class family in Virajpet (Virajapete), Kodagu, Karnataka. She is the daughter of Suman Mandanna and Madan Mandanna and has a sister named Shiman Mandanna. Rashmika Mandanna born 5 April 1996, is an Indian actress who works mainly in Telugu and Kannada films, in addition to Hindi and Tamil films. … Continue reading Meet Rashmika Mandanna Parents: Suman Mandanna And Madan Mandanna

Ferns Estates and Developers setting up resorts in Coorg, Chikballapur

To expand existing resort in Sakleshpur. Bengaluru-based real estate company, Ferns Estates and Developers, which has entered the luxury hospitality business, is establishing properties that are close to nature and easy to reach. The company estimates revenue of Rs 363 crore in five years from the hospitality segment alone, according to Errol Fernandes, CMD, Ferns … Continue reading Ferns Estates and Developers setting up resorts in Coorg, Chikballapur

‘Coorg Role Models’ book launched

Journalist and author P T Bopanna has launched his new book ‘Coorg Role Models’, which profiles the winners of the ‘Coorg Person of the Year’ title from 2005 to 2020. Bopanna has authored eight books so far, including the Gourmand award-winning book ‘The Romance of Indian Coffee’ and the bestselling books – ‘Are Kodavas (Coorg) … Continue reading ‘Coorg Role Models’ book launched

Kodagu Model School Annual Day

Mysuru: Kodagu Model School celebrated its 14th Annual Day on Dec.17 at Jilla Shikshakara Sadhana near Milk Dairy, Mysuru. N.A. Malleshwari, BEO, Mysuru Rural, Rajini Annaiah, Corporator, H.R. Mahadevaswamy, Cluster Resource Person and Dr. M.R. Jayaprakash, retired Principal, were the chief guests. The celebrations started with the lighting of the lamp by the guests. School … Continue reading Kodagu Model School Annual Day

Must-Shop Indigenous Culinary Ingredients Of Coorg

For centuries, the Kodava people have been self-reliant on their cuisine, depending on the indigenous local produce; the concept of slow food comes naturally to the region’s communities. Most popular dishes of the Kodagu cuisine utilise naturally grown ingredients making it not just sustainable cooking but also one of the fantastic cuisines of India.  As … Continue reading Must-Shop Indigenous Culinary Ingredients Of Coorg

Nine-time National Drag Racing Champion Hemanth Muddappa to ride with Hero Motocorp

New Delhi : Hero MotoCorp has signed nine-time National Drag Racing Champion Hemanth Muddappa as a brand ambassador for the Hero Xtreme 160R. Hemanth will promote the drag racing culture in India with Hero MotoCorp’s ongoing XDrags, a pan India drag racing experiential event organised on the Hero Xtreme 160R. Hero MotoCorp and Hemanth have … Continue reading Nine-time National Drag Racing Champion Hemanth Muddappa to ride with Hero Motocorp

Mysuru Entrepreneur Is National President Of Business Women Association

Mysore/Mysuru: Mysuru entrepreneur Kuppanda Chayaa Nanjappa Rajappa has been appointed as the National President of Association of Business Women in Commerce and Industry. She is a first generation rural woman entrepreneur and Founder-Managing Partner of Nectar Fresh.  Nectar Fresh, backed by Khadi and Village Industry Board, has its unit in Srirangapatna, Mandya district. It offers various products … Continue reading Mysuru Entrepreneur Is National President Of Business Women Association

Kodagu Girl Receives Keladi Chennamma Bravery Award For Saving Elderly Man From Drowning

Madikeri: A girl, who had saved an elderly man from drowning in a lake, has been honoured with Keladi Chennamma Bravery Award by Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot at the Children’s Day function held at Jawahar Bal Bhavan  in Bengaluru  on Nov. 14. The bravery award is instituted by the Department of Women and Child Development. The girl, who … Continue reading Kodagu Girl Receives Keladi Chennamma Bravery Award For Saving Elderly Man From Drowning