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Saritha Devaiah Ballachanda serves as the Managing Editor of The Kodagu Express. With experience in the media industry, she has contributed as an associate cinematographer to documentaries, feature films, and ad films, highlighting her technical expertise and creative vision. Holding a Postgraduate Diploma in Photography and a Master’s degree in Commerce, Saritha channels her passion for journalism and media expertise to deliver impactful storytelling and provide strong editorial leadership at The Kodagu Express.
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Nov 7, 2025 ∙ 2 min
Explained | India’s Coffee Output Set for Record High in 2025–26, But Planters Warn of Weather-Hit Yields
Together, the three traditional coffee-growing states — Karnataka, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu — are expected to contribute 3.85 lakh tonnes of the total output. India’s coffee output for the 2025–26 crop year (beginning October) is projected to touch an all-time high of 4.03 lakh tonnes, according to the Coffee Board’s post-blossom estimates. While the headline number looks impressive, growers on the ground are far from optimistic. Here’s why. What are the Coffee Board’s latest estimates? The...
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Sep 29, 2025 ∙ 3 min
Explained | Kodava Community and the Caste Census: Why the Confusion?
For decades, Kodavas have been regarded as a small, distinct tribal community with their own customs, rituals, and identity. The...
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Sep 2, 2025 ∙ 2 min
Relentless Monsoon Rains Damage Coffee in Kodagu, Chikkamagaluru and Hassan in Karnataka
Planters say that uninterrupted rainfall over the past three months has resulted in the spread of black rot disease in arabica and fruit...
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Saritha Devaiah Ballachanda
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