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India’s wellness Retreats with world’s best natural health programs to increase health, reduce stress, weight loss, rejuvenation, vitality and overcome disease. Their programs could deliver such impressive and lasting outcomes to physical, mental and emotional well being of a person. (more…)
India goes to Finals………………. Well done India
India won today’s semi final match and brought cheers to all Indian faces….. Cricket God Sachin Tendulkar declared man of the match for his 85 runs of 115 balls….. A good answer to Pakistan Skipper’s challenge. (more…)
Niranam gave birth to three well-known poets called Madhava Panikkar and Sankara Panikkar and Rama Panikkar. These poets were populary known as Niranam Poets. They belong to the Kannassa family and the first two were the uncles of Rama Panikkar. They lived in between 1350 and 1450 and made valuable contribution to the Malayalam Literature. It is said that the appearance of modern Malayalam literature starts with the Niranam poets. (more…)
Padayani is the combination of music, dance , painting, satire etc. Chamayam or Padayani costume and make-up is the painted Paala mask and Kuruthola. Kolam leaf sheaths number 9,16,51,64,84,101, etc., the larger ones not being used as a head dress, but only carried on the shoulders. Colours and dyes are made from natural materials like brick, ash, tumeric, etc. (more…)
Padayani is celebrated during the Malayalam months of Kumbham, Meenam, Medam ( February, March and April) Padayani at each region has special feature when moving from one village to another.“The basic old Padayani is the Markandeya Puranam, especially for Kalankolam which has five faces (also called Kalarikolam or Sivakolam). It is believed that devotees who conduct or make an offering of a Padayani will be blessed by the gods and granted their wishes”, said Mr. Sydarsan, an expert of Kolamezhuthu and Thullal. (more…)
Magician Gopinath Muthukad is named for the coveted International Merlin award 2011. Muthukad has been selected by the International Magicians Society (IMS) of the US for this prestigious honor. The formal announcement was made at a press conference in Delhi by Magician Franz Harary who is on the Board of Directors of IMS. Gopinath Muthukad is the second Indian magician, after P.C. Sorcar Jr. of West Bengal, to receive the award. (more…)
Sathya Sai Baba, Spiritual guru from South India who is revered as a Godman by his devotees. Puttaparthi is the home and the headquarters of Sri Sathya Sai Baba. (more…)
Anna Hazare awakened India Generation Next….. Let us celebrate
Anna Hazare stopped his 97hr fast after Government notification on Lokpal Bill, it will be taken during next monsoon session.
It is the win for people’s movement and democracy – Anna taken ordinary people to the streets,united India,taught common man to use his power
This movement has no religion,yet brought all people together… (more…)
Thrissur Pooram is widely known as mother of all poorams or ‘the pooram of all poorams’. This spectacular festival is marked by the visual gorgeousness, numbers of gold caparisoned elephants gather in a single place, amazing firework display, rhythmic and magical sounds of Panchavadyam,colourful Kudamattam, excited and fervent crowd – simply no comparison with any other festival. Thrissur Pooram celebrated every year in the month of Medam (mid-April to mid-may) as per the malayalam calendar. This years Thrissur Pooram will be held on Thursday, May 12th, 2011. This is the biggest temple festival in Kerala celebrated in the premises of Vadakkunnathan Temple in Thrissur district. The ground surrounding the temple is known as Thekkinkadu Maidan, is the venue for Pooram. (more…)
See the Tulip fields in full bloom ….. Tulips, Tulips everywhere
This fantastic picture is from northern Netherlands in the middle of tulip season. A full bloom Tulip field brightens with a unique touch .Rows and rows of tulips and tulip fields can be compared to a rainbow. Scintillating tulip gardens with various colours make it a quite feast for the eyes. A sprawling blanket of millions of Dutch tulip bathes in fantastic colours emerged as rows. Tulips in many colours, it can be compared to as someone has lost their colour box and different colours poured all over the flowers. Many tourists visit the Netherlands just to see the bright coloured flower and the astonishing view over the bulb fields. More than three billion tulips are grown each year and two-thirds of the vibrant blooms are exported, mostly to the U.S. and Germany. Tulip is the national symbol of Holland. (more…)
Every weekend if you crack your head finding some new place to hangout in Kochi. Wondering where to go? A quiet & quaint spot or a high-energy high place .You have busiest market places, trendiest hangouts, heritage hangouts boasting history…It seems to be something good here in Kochi. Interestingly, Kochi bestows every tourist and local traveller with a different experience, suited as par their interests. Every corner unleashes a different experience and every road takes you to a different paradise.Kochi is a relatively easy city to find your way around, although it is very spread out. Fort Cochin has many history engulfed within it. The pleasant experience one can have reminisces of the past. Its is a mixture of beauty and architecture, which adds to the town’s beauty. Cochinites are pleasant and friendly. (more…)
Pubs in Cochin…. it is the perfect testimony and symbol of Kochinites acceptance of nightlife. Pubbing and ultimate pub crawl, this new culture has seen slowly capturing Cochin youth. Excitement of exploring a pub and getting an insight into the “pub culture” in the Kochi, you can discover it all yourself, ultimate place to hang around for fun lovers. Cochin shows a different face at night when Pubs come to life with entertainment options. (more…)
For those looking for excitement beyond the normal far more superior shopping experience…… Come to Cochin! Widest range choices for window shoppers as well as serious shoppers . Shopping is an art and do a skillful shopping in Cochin getting incredible bargains, hot deals and discounts. (more…)
The shopping in Kerala is one of the main attractions and its shopping options are one of the main reasons why so many people head for Kerala travel. There are unique products which reflect Kerala’s local traditions, it attracts both domestic and foreign tourists who come to Kerala tourism. Shopping in Kerala would be an enjoyable experience. Kerala shopping presents visitors the best that the region has to offer that leave the buyers with no second choice. (more…)
Normally you would have done mall walking for great shopping. Now BCG group is launching Kerala’s first health mall exclusively dedicated for health care. BCG Health Square is situated at Palarivattom and expected to open by August 2011. Everything here is related to health; certainly it is one stop destination for health care. BCG is opening Kerala health care sector to international arena and definitely it will be a milestone in Kerala health care sector. (more…)
Miyabi Daiko, traditional Japanese art form, unique blend of dance, drumming,, traditional movement styles, and Japanese Taiko techniques. Famous Japanese drum group ‘Kokin-Ryu Souke Miyabi-Daiko’, are performing their skillful art in selected places in Kerala. Thrissur, Palakkad, Chentrappini, Kothamangalam , Kozhikode and Kochi are the places where they stage their concert. They have performed in Cochin also on 19th April 2011 at Lotus Club, Kochi. (more…)
STD Code : 0471
Kovalam meaning: Grove of Coconut trees
Location : 16 kms away from south of Thiruvananthapuram
Type of beach : Tropical beach (more…)
Malayalam actor Siddique, the versatile entertainer, becomes the editor of an upcoming life style magazine….
Siddique is launching his lifestyle magazine” Family Facebook” at Abad Plaza, Cochin on today, 25th April, 2011. The magazine will feature latest news from film and fashion world. It will cover all updated events and news, film previews, pictures, and star interviews. Siddique’s new magazine will make a sincere effort to cover all aspects of movie and fashion. This would be a great read for the lovers of Malayalam film which contains information about the Malayalam film stars. (more…)
Geography and Climate of Kovalam
Satya Sai Baba will not be with us physically …..
Sai Baba passes away today ( 24th April,2011) at 7.40am at the age of 85 years old. He was suffering from multiple organ failure. His body will be taken to Pransanti Nilayam Ashram and will be kept in Sai Kulwant Hall for the next two days. Arrangements will be made for darshan of his body will be after 6 pm today. (more…)
There are many enchanting locations in and around Athirappilly. Monsoon can be best enjoyed here. You should not miss out these places as it is a perfect holiday spot. For the adventure buffs who love exploring, trekking along the banks of the Chalakudy River is the best way to get around and discover the areas surrounding the fall. (more…)
Endosulfan – danger to life and must ban nationwide
Endosulfan is the off patent polluting pesticide used in agriculture around the world to control insect pests. This agrichemical is highly toxic and can affect living organisms. When it is absorbed into body, it affects body’s endocrine system and produce harmful developmental problems, reproductive and neurological system failures,immune effects and hormonical disorders in both humans and wildlife. Endosulfan is an immediate danger to the health of humans, wildlife, aquatic life and ecological system. More than 63 countries already banned endosulfan like European Union, Australia and New Zealand, and other Asian and West African nations. It is totally vanished from United States, Brazil and Canada. The chemical is used throughout countries such as China and India. (more…)
Hey Guys …. Ready to Get a tattoo – funky, elegant, classic or any style
Art Geeks, Fashion freaks, Fashaholics get awesome artistic tattoos at Body Art Estudio which has opened a shop at Oberon Mall, Edappally, Cochin. It is located on the 1st basement of Oberon Mall. This unique Studio is an intriguing world of Tattoos & Piercing catering exclusively to your custom tattooing needs. It is possible to turn the tattoo of your dreams into a reality. (more…)
