How awful is the fact that Kerala, a land which gave birth to many of the well known artists in various forms of art have almost forgotten the new faces. There is nothing we are doing for the growth of young artists apart from conducting youth festivals and other competitions. A kalathilakam and kalaprathibha will be celebrated out from it and its over.

We should not forget that the field of art is very much vast and it doesn’t limit to the boundaries of a competition. There are a number of non performing arts which demands our care and attention. They are also as important as the performing arts.

The art of drawing is one among them. It was our land that gave birth to the painting maestro Raja Ravi Varma. No one who has a little knowledge about art can forget his name. He set a new level in the field of painting. And his works were a beauty to watch. His paintings are considered to be among the best examples of the fusion of Indian traditions with the techniques of European academic art. Varma is most remembered for his paintings of beautiful sari-clad women, who were portrayed as shapely and graceful. His exposure in the west came when he won the first prize in the Vienna Art Exhibition in 1873.  He is considered among the greatest painters in the history of Indian art. He made our land’s name renowned all over the world. And our commitment limits to the celebrations on his birth anniversary.

But that’s not just what we owe him. We have a responsibility to build ahead on the way he opened. We have a responsibility to allow young talents to follow the path of their master. But no, we just shut our eyes on these facts.

If a book with a controversy is put to sell, there will be a hundred persons to buy it. But if there is a beautiful painting kept in a shop, we gave a comment of it’s goodness and beauty and nothing more. Every new artist fears to take painting as his/her profession as they very well know that it will give them satisfaction but no earnings. And without earnings life does not move on. So they are forced to keep their talent as just a hobby.

This is not acceptable. It’s time to open our eyes. It’s time to realize and react. We have forgot to live. We are working, gathering savings, preparing to live and the preparation goes on and on as we expect to live the other day. But there is no other day. We should realize what have happened to our generation.

It’s not yet late. We should support youngsters to move on in this field. We assure them the safety of their future. Otherwise we will have one more day to share our grief, a day in remembrance of this art for which we were proud of once.

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Peerumed

Peermade is a small beautiful place that lies in the district of Idukki in Kerala. The cold climate of this region adds to its peculiarities.

Traveling along NH 220 the change in climate can be felt as we pass the Mundakkayam bridge. On crossing the bridge a cold breeze slashes our cheeks as if it tells of the approaching weather.

From there the topography changes to hilly. The roads are cut around small hills and a marvelous scenario of deep valleys and joined hills will turn on infront of our eyes. It is beautiful enough to make everyone praise the beauty,who comes there.

Long waterfalls seem as white lines drawn on a black background of rocks. As we move on the number of houses gets fewer and woods grew thicker.

The vehicle crawls up the twisted and steep road and mist will pass by our windows. It brings the cold which enters deep into our nerves and we feel our ears shut unable to hear the voices.

The natives used to wear ear caps to avoid this uneasiness and it serves remarkably well. The place has tourists althrough the year and we can see the small shops by the side of the road expecting them.

Paruthumpara

The destinations of most visitors include places like Panchalimedu and Parunthumpara.

Panchalimedu is a small hill which has a temple and it’s a pleasure walking there on the mountain that runs to the horizon. No bus service is there to this place and we should hire a jeep or an auto to reach there. And it’s fairly available to all those who wish to visit the place.

The latter is a steepy barren hill full of rocks and standing there, we feel to be on top of the world. Humans in the valley are hardly visible and large vehicles seem to be small toys. It’s comparatively easier to reach Parunthumpara than the former.

Two small palaces are also there nearby, which are somewhat surrounded by forest. They always welcome visitors to reveal our great tradition before them.

Strong wind always blew here which increases the strength of the cold. The wind is so strong that it often damages our umbrellas.

There are a number of resorts to facilitate the residing of the tourists. Three professional colleges function in this place and a thick pine forest stands there inviting visitors.

In short the beauty of the place is too attractive that no one who visits there will ever be able to forget the journey.

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Vagamon is one of the most beautiful tourist attractions in Central Travancore. Situated in the border of Kottayam and Idukki district, it is only 35Km away from Thodupuzha and 33Km journey from Pala. Vagamon attracts not only ardent tourists but it also attracts pilgrims.

Vagamon hill station is situated 1100 meters abov the sea level. The cool weather of Vagamon enchants tourists as their perfect hideout n summer season. The dynamic weather that switches from 10-23C0 during the summer mid days offers unique summer holidays.

Vagamon is a peaceful place where the noise of traffic or disturbance of people  is a rare scene. The green meadows with its picturesque beauty give mystic romantic atmosphere. Even when the hot sun shines bright at noon the green hillocks remain cool to welcome their guests. The nature of Vagamon is girdled by tea estates that further beautifies its greenery.

The pine forest is another spot to visit in Vagamon. The very first step in pine forest is enough to realize its distinguishing charm and mesmerizing calm. After a long trekking in hillocks, we can relax in the lap of pine forest. We may feel as if we were dissolved in the nature’s soul.

The nest spot after the pine forest is the famous Thangal Para. It is also known as the suicide point in Vagamon. Perhaps, this may be the most compelling landscape. The wide sweep of landscape might inspire you to feel a strong sense of déjà vu; one which you experienced in a distant dream.   If you are lucky a slight drizzle will kiss you. It will double your happiness and enthusiasm. You have to walk or drive roughly 1.5Km one kilometer to Thangalpara from the main road. The pebbles and round stones in the path way will give you and off road experience.

Almost in every summer season the suicide point will to be the playground of Para gliding. This event usually invites national as well as international recognition.  Foreign tourists can be seen hovering under bright sky in Vagamon.

The other nearest tourist centers – Parunthumpara, Thekkadi , Idukki dam are worth visiting.

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The Hyundai Santro Xing diesel will have a  1.2 liter 3 cylinder CRDi engine which can produce a maximum out put of 75 bhp @ 4000 rpm and a maximum torque of 157 Nm @3800 rpm. If this figure is true it would be one of the best diesel car in its segment. Santro diesel will have a DOHC unit having four valves ,three for each cylinder. The gear box will be 5 speed manual for now later four speed automatic will be launched. 0-100 kmph will be achieved in approximately 16.4 seconds which is quite low but adequate for a small car. Fuel efficiency of modern diesel cars is high even on diesel fiesta we get mileage of around 20km/lt but santro diesel being a small car we can expect more.The expected mileage is 18 kmpl in the city and 26 kmpl on the highway. I dont think there would be much safety features in this car but it is expected that the car will have 2 air bags and a 3 point ELR seat belts as a standard.

Specification

Engine: 1.2 Liter 3 pot engine DOHC, 4 Valves per Cylinder, 12 Valves in all

Engine dimension(Bore x Stroke):  75.00 mm × 84.50 mm

Maximum power : 75bhp @ 4000RPM

Maximum Torque : 157NM @ 3800 rpm

Top Speed :158kmph  approximately

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Minimum shares to apply – 2001

Price of one share – Rs: 100

The initial application should be written in a white paper. No other special applications forms are there. The applicant should buy a minimum of 2001 shares of face value of Rs: 100. An individual or an institution can apply.

Need to give only 25% of the share value with the application. This amount can be taken as a Demand Draft (DD) in the name of Kannur International Airport Ltd. which can be change at Thiruvananthapuram. This DD should be submit with the application. Pan number should be must with the application. A photocopy of the pan card is also needed with the application. If some one don’t have the Pan number, they should fill the form 60 and submit which will be available from the banks. The remaining 75% amount should be paid at the time of shares will be allotted.

The address to which the application with DD should be send to : Kannur International Airport Ltd., Parvathy, TC 36/1,  NH bypass, Chaaka, Thiruvananthapuram – 695054.

The application can be send to Kannur office also. Address – Kannur International Airport Ltd., Kinfra Office building, Opposite to Old Bus stand, Temple road, Matannur, Kannur, 670702

For the NRI’s, they should provide the DD from their account itself with the application. There is no special consideration for any category or no high level is decided for the shares.

For doubts and clarifications, email to managingdirector@kannurairport.in. Phone : 0471-2508668,69(Thivandrum), 0490-2474464

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This is the new venture from the water transport department of Kerala Government for the promotion of tourism and also to provide economical transportation to people here. 2 new boats will be made for this project. This new boat trips are included in the “See Kuttanad” tourism package.

Double Decker boats will be used for this project. The top floor will be allotted for the tourists with entertainment options while the lower deck is for the passengers. This will be run in trial with two new steel boats. Government had already given order for them. This new package is to attract tourists to various beauty spots of Kuttanad and thus promoting the tourism options here.

Special telescope and video facilities are set up in the upper deck for entertaining the tourists. Different fares will be charged for tourists and passengers. The water journey is of 150 minutes. About Rs 70 will be charged from a tourist. At present the private boat agencies are charging Rs. 500-700 on each tourist for such a journey. So, ultimately this new project will be a great boon to tourists.

These boats cost about Rs 48 Lakhs. About 90 people can travel in such a boat. The upper deck can occupy 35 tourists. These boats will start service by February 2011.

A present the Government transport boats are running in great loss. It is expected that this new system of combining transportation and tourism in a single boat will reduce this loss. More such boats will be launched if the trial is found successful.

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Kerala Government is now launching a new program to bring together the artists and craftsmen of the state and provide them more opportunities. Applications are invited from handicraft making experts for the Iringal Art and Craft Village. They are invited to attend the seminar on November 13, 2010 from 9 am to 5 pm at Iringal Art and Craft Village,Calicut. This seminar will be inaugurated by Hon Minister for Home-Vigilance and Tourism Shri Kodiyeri Balakrishnan. For more information regarding this seminar and ensuring your participation contact 0471 2326812 or visit www.keralatourism.org/iringal.

More About Iringal Art and Craft Village:

Iringal Art and Craft Village is at Iringal in Vadakara of Calicut District. Iringal is the place of famous Kunjali Marakar. Iringal art and Craft Village is set up in 20 acres in the bank of Murad river. Around 32 attractive huts are constructed for the artists to make, exhibit and market their creations.
This village also provides facilities for tourists to enjoy the handicrafts and their making process.

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Sapariya  project will be launching soon with a differential approach for the promotion and growth of tourism in Kerala. Sapariya is the abbreviation of Synergising Action Through Participatory Approach.

The project include many programs including the systematic development of new tourist spots and providing more jobs based on tourism and a lifestyle to the residents there. All these activities will be coordinated by Tourists Resorts Kerala Limited under the Tourism Department.

This Project provide the local people a regular income, ensures the participation and guidance of locals in the development of their area, relating other jobs and industries of the area with tourism. All these approaches can bring more revenue to the residents of that area.

The project is also a solution to the Environmental, Social and Cultural issues.

In this first phase it will be implemented in selected places of Pathanamthitta, Kottayam, Kannur and Kasargode districts. In future it will get launched in all panchayts of the state.
The places coming under this projects are

Pathanamthitta: Pathanamthitta Municipality, Konni, Malayalapuzha, Mylapra, Elantur, Naranganam, Mallapuzhacherry, Kozencherry, Tottapuzhacherry, Koipram, Aranmula.

Kottayam: Kottayam Municipality, Kumarakom, Thiruvarpu, Aymanam, Arpookara, Athirampuzha

Kasargode: Kasargode, Chemmanad, Uduma, Pallikkara, Ajanoor, Kangangad, Nileshwaram, Cheruvathoor, Peelikode, Padanna, Valiyaparamba.

Kannur: Kannur and Talaserry Municipalities, Azhikode, Pallikunnu, Edakadu, Muzhupilangad, Dharmadam.

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We started our journey at 10.30 pm. First my brother was driving and sister was his co-driver. The car was pulling the heavy load with much ease but the problem was with the brakes. Even if the tyre stops rotating the car skids for some distance, may be a car with ABS could have helped. After some time may he got tired and asked me to drive. When I took control of the wheels it was about 30km from the border.  After about one hour journey we crossed the border and entered Nagarcoil, the rider in me was eagerly awaiting for the roads of Tamil Nadu. One thing I have noticed is those drivers there have less aggression so riding was quite. Easy even big trucks coming opposite to us dimmed their lights.

The real driving came when we entered the highway. I put the high beam on and slammed the gas, like a race horse the car moved forward hitting 130km/hr. We shifted drivers many times during the ride. Anand was the one behind the wheels most of the time in that night. This guy is so addicted to driving that if we give him some money and a car he will go even to Kashmir without a stop. For navigation we were using Google maps in my brothers GPS enabled E72. We came to a dilemma when Google map showed us one way and Anand suggested another way. After a small discussion we opted for the road shown by Google because by any way Google will make us get to our destination.

The road shown by Google was some kind of old highway. It is a straight road for about 100 km. After travelling through that road for some time we noticed that no other vehicle came opposite to us and no house or human being was seen. On the both sides of the road it was just barren lands and every place looked the same, the only proof of human presence in that area was the street lights. It was like a situation in the movie “Saroja”. Sometimes we felt that we were repeating the same place again and again. Even though it was an old road it was pretty good one (not as a NH) so we could get some speed on it. The only thing that kept us going was the snacks which my sister took but we were badly in need of a tea. At last after travelling 100+ km we found a tea stop. We jumped out of the car and ran into the shop. The people in it were looking at us as we were aliens. I think they haven’t seen any people other than the natives. We left the tea stall at about 3.00 am.

After 2 hrs our journey through the unknown road had ended and we were back in good roads. And by 6.00 am we were on the famous Pamban Bridge

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Tickets for the India Australia one day match on October 17, 2010 are available from various branches of Federal Bank. The match will be at Cochin International Stadium. Federal Bank is declared as the official Banker of the match. The tickets or the match is available through 36 Federal Bank branches in Kerala and 1 branch in Coimbatore. The tickets will be available from October 12, 2010 to October 15, 2010. The tickets can be purchased from 10 am to 4.30 pm. The official ticket launch will be on October 6, 2010. Online reservation facility is also available through Federal Bank website. Special ticket counter will be opened in Kallor International Stadium on October 16, 2010.

This one day match can bring great promotion to Kerala Tourism. A new concept of sports tourism is flourishing here. Kerala is now the best brand for health tourism. International attention will be there on Kerala during the match day.

Totally there are 52,000 seats. Some tickets got already reserved. The ticket rate and number of seats are:

Rs 5000: 300 seats available, Rs 3000:1500 seats available, Rs 2000: 1100 seats available, Rs 1000: 15,000 seats available, Rs 300: 22,500 seats available, Rs 200: 7500 seats available.

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