The Silent Invasion We are Ignoring – Will We Protect Kodagu’s Soul or Watch it Slip Away?
Over the past several years, I have written repeatedly about the challenges facing Kodagu, from environmental degradation to the gradual erosion of our distinct...
Kargil Vijay Diwas – A Whispering Salute
As another Kargil Vijay Diwas approaches, my heart grows heavy - not with memories from the battlefield, but from the living rooms across India...
Why are our Children Dying in Silence?
Adolescent Alienation in an Age of Pressure
The recent suicides of two young engineering students from Ponnampet College have cast a dark shadow over our...
HOROSCOPE HURDLES: THE BANE OF KODAVA MARRIAGES
Kodagu, the land of misty hills and proud warriors, marriage has always been more about family bonds and cultural ties than rigid Brahmanical rituals....
POOR INFRASTRUCTURE – AFFECTING OUR EVERYDAY LIVES
Every monsoon, Kodagu finds itself trapped in the same cycle - rains begin, roads flood, and schools are abruptly closed. But as concerned citizens,...