Bags of fertilisers. (Photo used for representative purposes.) Madikeri : As the southwest monsoon approaches, the district administration in Kodagu has begun early preparations to ensure that farmers do not face shortages during the crucial agricultural season. At a recent meeting of the District Fertilizer Committee in Madikeri, Deputy Commissioner S.J. Somashekhar stressed the need for timely action, particularly in light of forecasts indicating an early onset of rains in

This collection vividly revives the Deccan’s oral traditions through tales of local heroes, folk deities, and forbidden love. I n Folktales, Myths and Legends from the Deccan , author Nitin Kushalappa offers a compelling literary journey into the heart of the Deccan, a region where storytelling has thrived for centuries through rich oral traditions. Spanning the vast plateau, coastal plains, forest belts and hill regions, the Deccan’s cultural landscape is vividly captured in

According to villagers, the elephants have destroyed coffee plants, banana crops, and other vegetation across multiple estates. Virajpet (Kodagu): Panic has gripped residents of Kadanga Marur village in Virajpet taluk after two wild elephants strayed into coffee estates and surrounding areas over the past two days, damaging crops and property. According to villagers, the elephants have destroyed coffee plants, banana crops, and other vegetation across multiple estates. Prope