The book marks the 12th publication by Bopanna, who has spent much of his post-journalism career documenting and promoting Kodagu’s heritage, landscape, cuisine and people. Photo Courtesy: PT Bopanna Bengaluru/Madikeri: A new book examining the origins of the Kodava community has been released by senior journalist and author P.T. Bopanna. Titled Who are the Kodavas (Coorgs)?, the publication draws on the community’s first genetic study to explore questions surrounding its anc

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