Nitin Kushalappa

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Nitin Kushalappa (born Mookonda Poonacha Nitin Kushalappa, also known as Mookonda Nitin Kushalappa, Nitin Kushalappa M P or Mookonda Kushalappa) is an Indian author of books and articles.

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Early life

Kushalappa hails from Kodagu (Coorg), a region rich in oral lore. [1] [2] [3] [4] He studied in Bangalore in Clarence High School, St. Joseph's Pre-University College, CMR Institute of Technology (BE), Kuvempu University (MA) and Alliance University (EPGDM).

Career

Nitin Kushalappa is a lead engineer in the software development industry. [5] He is the author of Puffin Books' Dakshin: South Indian Myths and Fables Retold. [6] [7] [8] [9] This is a children's book, a collection of 15 South Indian folktales, published in 2023. [10] [11] [12]

Kushalappa also has books on local history, a translation, and a biography to his credit. [7] [2] He has co-authored a book on the native religious practises of Kodagu. [13] His various articles have been published by the Deccan Herald , and Star of Mysore . He has authored published books and writes under the names Mookonda Kushalappa and Nitin Kushalappa M P. [14] [1] [3]

Kushalappa has been working towards preserving the Kodava language and culture. [15] [16] He is the researcher working for the online Kodava Virtual Museum. [17] [18] [19] [20] He has done work on an old temple script, thirke. [21] [22] [23] In an interview with Anushree Madhavan of The New Indian Express, Nitin admits that Coorg and the Pattole Palame are constant influences in his works. [24] [25]

Books

Related Research Articles

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The Kodava people or Kodavas or Codavas are an endogamous Dravidian ethno-linguistic group from the region of Kodagu in the southern Indian state of Karnataka, who natively speak the Kodava language. They are traditionally land-owning agriculturists and patrilineal, with martial customs. Kodavas worship ancestors and weapons. They used to worship swords, bows, arrows and later guns. Hence, Kodavas are the only ones in India permitted to carry firearms without a license.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">History of Kodagu</span>

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The clan of Kodavas in the Indian state of Karnataka have a long history of association with the game of field hockey. The district of Kodagu which is the land of the Kodavas is considered as the cradle of Indian hockey. More than 50 Kodavas have represented India in international hockey tournaments, out of which 7 have also participated in Olympics. B P Govinda, M P Ganesh, M M Somaiya, C S Poonacha are some of the prominent Kodavas who have represented India. The passion for hockey in Kodagu is so much that more than 200 families participate in an annual hockey festival. This festival is recognised as one of the largest field hockey tournaments in the world and has been referred to the Guinness Book of Records. However it has already found a mention in the Limca Book of Records, which is an Indian variant of the Guinness Book.

Nadikerianda Chinnappa (1875–1931) was an Indian compiler, poet, translator, army man, police officer, cricket player, singer and philanthropist from Kodagu.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">P. T. Bopanna</span> Author and journalist from India

Palanganda T. Bopanna is an author and journalist from Kodagu (Coorg) in Karnataka, India. Bopanna has worked for some of the leading Indian English dailies, including The Times of India, Bangalore, for 12 years, and The Pioneer, as their Special Correspondent (Bangalore) for 13 years. He has written five books.

Pandyanda I. Belliappa was a Gandhian, a freedom fighter and politician from the erstwhile state of Coorg.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Igguthappa</span>

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<span class="mw-page-title-main">Kingdom of Coorg</span> Independent kingdom in India (16th century-1834)

The Kingdom of Coorg was an independent kingdom that existed in India from the 16th century until 1834. It was ruled by a branch of the Ikkeri Nayaka. From 1780 to 1788, the kingdom was occupied by neighbouring Mysore but the Rajah of Coorg was restored by the British and became a protectorate of the British East India Company on 26 October 1790. In 1834, the then Raja of Coorg rebelled against British authority, sparking the Coorg War. The brief conflict led to the British to annex the kingdom in the same year, who transformed the region into a province of British India.

Chandra Varma is the name of the legendary ancestor of the Kodavas.

Kalyatanda Ponnappa was a 17th-century warrior of Kodagu (Coorg). Since he was deified after his death, the people of Kodagu consider him to be a god. He is also known as Kaliat-Achchappa or Kaliat Ajjappa.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Mathanda Appachu</span> Native military leader in a South Asian battle

Mathanda Appachu was an Indian warrior and freedom fighter. He was an officer in Chikka Vira Rajendra's army. He was from Bollumad village in Beppunad in Kodagu. He was also known as Madanta Appachu. He defeated the British in battle in 1834.

Kannanda Doddayya was a Kodava commander who defeated Hyder Ali's forces thrice. He was also known as Kannana Doddayya and Doddanna.

<i>Dakshin: South Indian Myths and Fables Retold</i> 15 folktales from South India

Dakshin: South Indian Myths and Fables Retold is a collection of 15 folktales from South India. Authored by Nitin Kushalappa and illustrated by Pari Satarkar and Isha Nagar, It was published by Puffin India in 2023. The book features tales of sorcerers, gods, goddesses, fairies, animals, village folk, hunters, kings, and queens. The folk tales are based on diverse sources, drawn from books, songs sung at local temples, verses from regional languages, retellings of popular folklore, movies, and even comic books. This work of fiction is primarily meant for children and young adults.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Thirke</span> Writing script for a South Indian language

Thirke is a left-to-right abugida, based on the ancient Brāhmī script. It was developed and in use during the 14th century CE in Kodagu, in present-day Karnataka.

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  2. 1 2 "Youth urged to join the army". Star of Mysore. 30 April 2019. Retrieved 24 May 2023.
  3. 1 2 "'Are Kodavas (Coorgs) Hindus?' book launch". Star of Mysore. 4 April 2018. Retrieved 24 May 2023.
  4. ↑ "Mookonda Kushalappa's recent newspaper articles". Deccan Herald. Retrieved 24 May 2023.
  5. ↑ Poovaiah, Dhanyata. "Mastering the balancing act". Deccan Herald. Retrieved 30 October 2024.
  6. ↑ "Review of book 'Dakshin' based on morals and South Indian culture". Mid-day. Retrieved 24 May 2023.
  7. 1 2 "Folktales & Fables week: Myths and legends worth retelling". Mint Lounge. 21 March 2023. Retrieved 24 May 2023.
  8. ↑ "A new book retells folk tales, myths and fables from Southern India for young readers". Scroll.in. 16 February 2023. Retrieved 24 May 2023.
  9. ↑ "7 books to put on your reading list in April". Mintlounge. Retrieved 30 October 2024.
  10. ↑ "Children's Day Special: Seven books set in South India that are a must on young adult bookshelves". SF Features Desk. 14 November 2023. Retrieved 30 October 2024.
  11. ↑ "New Releases - GurgaonMoms". 17 June 2021. Retrieved 30 October 2024.
  12. ↑ "Children's Day Special: Seven Children's books from South India". The South First. Retrieved 30 October 2024.
  13. ↑ "NEW BOOK SEEKS RELIGIOUS MINORITY STATUS FOR KODAVAS (COORGS)". Coorg News. 2 April 2018. Retrieved 30 October 2024.
  14. ↑ "About the author". Penguin Books. Retrieved 15 March 2023.
  15. ↑ Poovaiah, Dhanyata. "Efforts to preserve Kodava takk". Deccan Herald. The Printers Mysore Ltd. Retrieved 30 October 2024.
  16. ↑ "The Lead: The uniqueness of Kodava culture". Deccan Herald. The Printers Mysore Ltd. Retrieved 30 October 2024.
  17. ↑ "Museum with native voices; IFA invites design experts and community members". Auth India. Retrieved 24 May 2023.
  18. ↑ Raju, Sowmya (17 May 2022). "Online museum to archive stories about Kodavas". Deccan Herald. Retrieved 24 May 2023.
  19. ↑ GR, Prajna (29 May 2022). "Karnataka: A project to establish virtual museum to chronicle Kodava heritage underway". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 24 May 2023.
  20. ↑ "Do you know of this living museum of Kodava culture?". Live Mint. Mint Lounge. Retrieved 24 May 2023.
  21. ↑ "The discovery of an old alphabet". Deccan Herald. 4 February 2022. Retrieved 24 May 2023.
  22. ↑ "Discovering Alphabets Of Old Kodava Script". Star of Mysore. Retrieved 15 March 2023.
  23. ↑ "Letters and sounds over the years". 10 May 2023. Retrieved 24 May 2023.
  24. ↑ Madhavan, Anushree. "Moral stories from the south". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 13 March 2023.
  25. ↑ "Moral stories from the south | Kodagu First". KodaguFirst. 27 February 2023. Retrieved 11 June 2023.


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