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BENGALURU: A major new book titled ‘Who are the Kodavas (Coorgs)?’ authored by veteran journalist PT Bopanna sheds light on the long-debated origins of the Kodava community from Kodagu, Karnataka, driven by the community’s first comprehensive genetic study. At the heart of these scientific revelations is Coorg-born Professor Buttiyanda Kuttapa Thelma (BK Thelma), a pioneering figure in Indian genetics and genomics research. Her research team—comprising experts from the University of Delhi South Campus and the Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CCMB), Hyderabad—analyzed genomic signatures from Kodava samples to map their genetic distances and affinities with other populations.
the genetic analysis uncovers a far more intricate picture While the community presents a unified external culture. The study highlights three distinct subgroups within the Kodavas, each shaped by varying degrees of isolation, genetic drift, and admixture, rendering the community a living archive of South Asia’s complex population history. You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Bengaluru | Silver Rate in Bengaluru | Bank Holidays in Bengaluru | Public Holidays in Bengaluru | Bengaluru AQI | Weather in Bengaluru | Petrol Price in Bengaluru | Diesel Price in Bengaluru | CNG Price in Bengaluru | LPG Price in Bengaluru