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January 25th, 2007
Here are some key excerpts from the Kerala’s new IT policy. Whether things in policy will be put into practice is a stupid question…
The Government realizes that Free Software presents a truly unique opportunity in building a truly egalitarian knowledge society. The Government will take all efforts to develop Free Software and Free Knowledge and [...]
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January 25th, 2007
Suddenly without any reason, communal clashes are erupting in many areas. Situation has worsened to such an extend that a police route march was ordered in Tirur (Malappuram). Why is this happening?
It seems that some nasty elements are trying to increase communal tension to get political mileage. Yesterday, I happened to listen a speech by [...]
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January 25th, 2007
Kerala health minister Sreemathi teacher didn’t expect that things are so bad in Medical college. When she went for a surprise inspection, she found that most of the senior doctors and paramedical staff were missing! Only one group was in plenty - Poor Patients…
Trivandrum medical college is one place where even the wheel chairs demand [...]
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January 24th, 2007
From tomorrow onwards organizations such as all Kerala lorry owners association, all Kerala goods auto association etc. etc. has called for an indefinite strike against insurance premium increase. Yes, you read right - It is supposed to be indefinite!
Funny, that everyone else across India has called off the strike. Malayalees just can’t think about calling [...]
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January 24th, 2007
NDTV reports on the dog problem in Trivandrum,
In response to the increase in cases of stray dog bites in Thiruvananthapuram, the city corporation has started a campaign to curb the population of stray dogs.
“At Thiruvananthapuram General Hospital, 100-150 people approach the hospital with dog bites for anti-rabies treatment.”
“The hospital spends Rs 71,000 a day for [...]
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January 24th, 2007
This is the first time I came across this Kerala special tea! It is a shame that I came to know this from a british fellow
Oh but before I tell you about that, I forgot to mention the Kerala special tea - beer served in a china teapot with cups and saucers. We [...]
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January 24th, 2007
Trivandrum is a fast developing city with 1000% land price appreciation in some areas! This short video quickly covers unique Trivandrum landmarks and places. What is missing is a voice over. The video duration is about 7:30 minutes. Start and then pause to download the video completely before playing (If you are on a slow [...]
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January 23rd, 2007
Fran & Martha writes about their trips to Varkala and Alappuzha backwaters,
From Amritapuri we arrived to Kollam, spent the night there and next morning had a boat trip around the backwaters. In the guide book said the trip was very good and run by a very competent people but might have the wrong trip [...]
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January 23rd, 2007
Is there anything wrong if a young auto driver gets excited by a young foreigner?
Rickshaw boy: (still facing me) Shake my hand!!
Me: Arrrggghh, Watch the road!!!
Rickshaw boy: (turns round) : But do you love me?
Me: Er, no, um…..
Rickshaw boy: (turns round again) You don’t love me?
(narrowly misses edge of road and another bus)
Me: [...]
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January 23rd, 2007
Sainul Abideen, who has just finished his MCA from MES Engineering College in Kuttipuram in Kerala’s Malappuram district, has developed a technique for portable data whereby the data can now be stored on ordinary paper. This technology is called as Rainbow storage.
Interestingly this news item was picked up by a lot of technical forums and [...]
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January 23rd, 2007
Kollam beach is just one kilometre from main NH 47 road. There is a railway crossing in between and sometimes you may get stuck there for an hour! But still a visit to Kollam beach is worth spending your time.
The first thing you notice on the beach is the nude woman made of rock looking [...]
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January 22nd, 2007
Here are some photos from the trip.
Paddy fields at edathuva
Entering Idukki project area
First U turn at moolamattom
Idukki dam from main road
Inside idukki
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January 22nd, 2007
I went on a drive to nedumkandam (Idukki district) from trivandrum last week. I have taken the route via NH 47 since M.C. road now is in a pathetic condition. The route taken was,
Trivandrum => Kayamkulam => Harippad => Edathuva =>Thiruvalla => Kottayam => Thodupuzha => Cheruthoni => Kattappana => Nedumkandam.
Here is a summary [...]
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January 20th, 2007
Are you planning a vacation or trip to Kerala? Here is one place you don’t want to miss (That is if you have plenty of money :)) - The tree house resort in Vythiri, Wayanad.
Half an hour drive by jeep from Vythiri through coffee and spice plantations leads to the location of tree house. There [...]
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January 19th, 2007
Out of the many universities in Kerala, University of Kerala is the best. But even then…
Yes, the title is a strong rhetoric - but that is what we call creative press license
Via Malayala Manorama.
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