Decoding the roots: First genetic study unveils the origins of the Kodavas in new book

A new book titled ‘Who are the Kodavas (Coorgs)?’ features research on Kodava origins through genetic analysis. Professor BK Thelma and her team conducted the first comprehensive study on the community. They discovered three subgroups influenced by genetic drift and admixture throughout history. Sociologist Prof. Neravanda Veena Poonacha emphasizes that cultural heritage inv