The achievement was particularly memorable for Cariappa as it marked his first-ever race in wet conditions during his racing career. Thailand: Kodagu native Tasmai Cariappa Monnanda secured first place in the SB2 category at the Nexzter BRIC Superbike Championship 2026, held at the Chang International Circuit in Buriram, Thailand. The achievement was particularly memorable for Cariappa as it marked his first-ever race in wet conditions during his racing career. Winning the ev

With around three lakh migrant workers arriving annually, police have mapped 2,400 workers through a digital portal developed with support from NIC. Chikkamagaluru: With the number of migrant labourers employed in coffee estates increasing across Karnataka, particularly in coffee-growing districts such as Kodagu, Chikkamagaluru and Hassan, the Chikkamagaluru district police have developed a unique digital portal to verify the identities and credentials of migrant workers. Chi

The Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar is among India’s leading national recognitions for emerging performing artistes below the age of 40. Photo: Courtesy: Mukkatira Shilpa Nanjappa New Delhi: Mukkatira Shilpa Nanjappa, a Bharatanatyam exponent from Kodagu, has received the prestigious Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar for 2024, recognising her contributions to classical dance and the preservation of Kodava cultural heritage. The award was presented at a ceremony in New Del