Karnataka Planters Association, Chairman, Salman Baseer. Photo: Special Arrangement Bengaluru: Karnataka’s coffee-growing area has remained unchanged for nearly two decades despite the State contributing more than 70% of India’s total coffee production, with restrictive land conversion regulations, inadequate financial support and climate-related challenges limiting the sector’s growth, according to Karnataka Planters Association (KPA) Chairman M. Salman Baseer. Karnataka pro

According to a KSRTC press release, two packages — Kaveri Darshan and Kodagina Sobagu — have been planned to facilitate sightseeing for tourists visiting Madikeri during the Dasara festival and holiday period. Bengaluru/Madikeri: The Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) will operate special one-day tour packages from Madikeri from October 11 to 26 as part of Madikeri Dasara-2026, offering tourists an opportunity to visit prominent temples, waterfalls, scenic att

Chennai: Kodagu native and veteran Indian squash player Joshna Chinappa was felicitated at a function following her impressive performance at the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan. Chinappa, 40, secured two bronze medals at the Games — one in the mixed doubles event, partnering with Velavan Senthilkumar, and another as part of the Indian women’s team. Recognising her achievement, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay recently announced a cash incentive of ₹30 lakh f